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  1. pafixitman

    Pondering a turbo

    IDIoit is Brian. typ4 (member name) web site is https://sites.google.com/site/russrepairparts/ AgneM (member name) web site is http://conestogadiesel.com/products/ford.html Justin's web site is http://www.idiperformance.com/
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    Pondering a turbo

    I agree with Brian. There are more options available today for little upgrades because guys have improved the mousetrap. Now I may get flamed for this but... I never moved my GPC, deleted the CDR (so I never installed the turbo valve covers) and never installed the heat shields. I did have a...
  3. pafixitman

    Pondering a turbo

    Yes - big difference on the DP. I cut my factory one in half to see the restriction. Just to help ease your mind a bit... Many years ago I bought a factory 093 turbo from Darrin Tosh - sight unseen, complete, for $750. I upgraded the down pipe, and housing (can't remember what the actual...
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    2018 Oilburners Rally Location Voting

    I voted for my backyard. In talking to Erica last night we would really like to make a solid week of it a try to lend a hand were needed to Rob and Mike. The shorter drive helps since most likely I would rent a camper and tow it with Teddy Bear (yes, she renamed my truck this week).
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    Ebrake help

    I used a ratchet strap from the trans cross member (or something up front) to the bracket when I did the dually many years ago.
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    Project Big Red

    I'll let Mike provide the details, but there appears to be an issue with the valves used by Promar.
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    Can anyone I'd this hitch?

    Nice to know since my "new" truck has those rails. Never seen what hitch itself looked like. We got a place not too far that deals in old plows, caps, running boards, hitches (pretty much anything that can bolt on or off a truck nose to ass). Might check his inventory one day. I miss my Reese...
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    2017 Oilburners Rally

    Rob, Not sure what my life will look like next year (calmer than current, I hope!) but I think we (Erica and me) would be willing to assist. Not sure on the camper for us either, but...
  9. pafixitman

    Project Ethel

    Pulling them is not the issue - studding them and getting the head back on is. I never studded mine, but I pulled heads and oil pan in frame. I'll never pull the pan in frame again.
  10. pafixitman

    2017 Oilburners Rally

    You need to get your paint work done so I can move my truck in! ;Poke Glad it ran well and the trailer looks nice. Next year we do a shake down run to G-Burg for a weekend. At the rate I am moving it will take me that long to get the pop up in shape.
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    2017 Oilburners Rally

    I wondered where you where!
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    Who has put an idi in a 92-96 bronco?

    Yep. I was the first passenger to ride in it and am still alive :rotflmao
  13. pafixitman

    Project Big Red

    PA sees them yearly. IMHO, MD only sees them when registered. Keep the tags and insurance current and you can drive a steamy heap of crap! I think most techs expect a bunch of issues. I bypassed inspection on my truck and went with historic plates. I have to be more diligent in how I use the...
  14. pafixitman

    Project Big Red

    Well.... I think I get to add to my list of firsts...First non family member to ride in Project Big Red. The truck is awesome - the work Mike has done to it is insane. The sound of a ball bearing turbo is something that would take me a minute to get used to. Don't remember the sound from when I...
  15. pafixitman

    Super Moose, or RD4-180?

    I'm local to Mel and have known him for 14+ years.... As far as which is better, I ain't got no fricken idea...
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    Where to plumb coolant filter?

    I miss that truck even more when I see that article pop up!
  17. pafixitman

    Project Big Red

    I would think if you are worried about hydrolock, pull the GP and bar it over. That is great news from Promar. Like we talked about yesterday - ease of repair and warranty. A little of your own labor is worth not pulling the motor!
  18. pafixitman

    Does this sound right?

    Not sure of the noise by the intake pipe - maybe just you moving? The motor itself sounds 100% better than mine does. To me (and wtf do I know) the clatter sounds perfect. I know on my dually after Mel timed it (way retarded) it had a nice clatter to it.
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    Boost gauge reviews

    My dually was Isspro for pyro, boost and tranny temp all on the pillar. Autometer for water, oil and volts on the dash. Current truck is a mutt - banks pyro, autometer tranny and I cant even tell you the other one! As I restore her, she will get Isspro
  20. pafixitman

    Well well well

    IMHO you will be happy with the room / ride trade off on fuel economy. The 5.3 has cylinder deactivation. I forget all of the caveats for it to kick in (been almost 5 years since I was selling Chevys) but if you keep your foot out of it you should see 18 - 22 highway. Z71 was offered in two...
  21. pafixitman

    Project Big Red

    Looks awesome Mike! I was driving mine around yesterday afternoon thinking about your truck and saying to myself...damn my to do list is long!
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    Project Big Red

    Come on Mike...do the used car lot special and slap some plastic fender flares on it with double sided tape and call it good ;Poke says the guy who owns a truck with surface rust on every panel....
  23. pafixitman

    Project Big Red

    I don't think that bed is hateful for our area. Wheel arches look good. I would repair it and run it. When a pristine one comes along you can consider swapping. Not sure about the GPC. I ordered mine from Amazon - Diesel RX. Two months of sitting and she fired last night after one cycle of...
  24. pafixitman

    Tick, no tick, tick

    Does the tick sound like a safety chain (the ones you hook up when towing a trailer) hitting pavement? That was the sound I heard on occasion before a push rod decided to see the light of day.
  25. pafixitman

    Scored this today...

    You drown the front two if parked nose down...ask me how I know. To the OP, it appears to be rain water to me and I think tow kitty hit the nail on the head with why and how it got there.

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