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  1. firehawk

    Got embarrassed today by a Toyota

    The new imports are great trucks, as you can see. I had a Titan, and had no complaints about it (bought new put 110k miles on it); it did any job I asked of it, which is all I really need in a truck. I lost it when I divorced my wife at the time as it was also her DD. Got the truck in my sig...
  2. firehawk

    I knew it Was Bound To Happen

    Sounds like she need to take the bus. I would highly recommend giving her proper driving lessons. Too many people don't know how to properly drive, and just don't know it.
  3. firehawk

    Is a SMF bad for transmission?

    SMF does not cause damage or wear to the transmission. The dual is used for noise reduction. Some cars came with DMF or SMF for the same motor, but different applications. Heck, on one of my street cars, I have a single with a solid clutch disc, and it had no transmission wear when I opened...
  4. firehawk

    my wife says I'm nuts

    A vice is nice, but if you have to work on something like a driveshaft, there are other ways to do it. I keep 4x4 pieces of wood around. A couple of those and a several tie down straps will work wonders.
  5. firehawk

    Lift pump changing fuel mileage

    Drag on the motor from the pump. I am always amazed how a little friction can affect efficiencies.
  6. firehawk

    LUK smf clutch

    Yes, but it's not worth my time when I can get it fixed locally. I just wanted to share my experience and fix. The shop had the pressure plate ready to go that same day.
  7. firehawk

    what size torx bit for rear ujoint ?

    I think it is a T40.
  8. firehawk

    Mechanic

    Any mechanic should be able to install one, its just whether or not they have the equipment to time it. That is what you need to ask.
  9. firehawk

    LUK smf clutch

    Update: the Luk pressure plate was off center; a defect that would not allow full pressure. I took it to a clutch shop that has a table to measure and adjust, and after the pressure was disassembled and adjusted, works fine.
  10. firehawk

    Im so tired of.....

    Don't let others get you to do something that you don't like being done to you. That only makes the problem worse.
  11. firehawk

    LUK smf clutch

    I finally pulled the tranny this weekend, and the disc looks suspect. It was obviously slipping, only about half the disc seemed to be making contact. When you look at the disc on edge, the metal that the friction material is riveted to is bent, much like if was trying to be a spring. I have...
  12. firehawk

    Totaled my truck(pics) What should I do?

    The picture of the other vehicle show how strong and safe newer vehicles are. From the pictures I have seen, the idi took more frame damage than the suv.
  13. firehawk

    where to get a 4spd HD clutch?

    Which version did you get? My Luk slips badly with about the same as yours. I have Southbend on many of my cars and they are great.
  14. firehawk

    ebay aluminum radiators

    Some simple thermodynamics: slower flow does not equal more heat transfer. Heat transfer is based upon temperature differential, not coolant speed. Higher coolant speed actually promotes heat transfer, as you want the coolant medium to be as low atemperature as possible. The thermostat is...
  15. firehawk

    Why do you love your IDI?

    For me, its a tool that does what I need. It is the best tool for the money.
  16. firehawk

    Fan Clutch on The Chjeap

    What breaks on the stock unit to make it fail and is there a way to fix it? Mine is fine, but I would rather be prepared.
  17. firehawk

    anybody not using lube in the fuel?

    I read the 2% biodiesel did best, and I know some stores sell their diesel with 2% bio. Are there any chains that sell that normally, or does it vary be individual store or area?
  18. firehawk

    SMF clutch slipping

    That is some good info. I would much rather give that a try than pull the tranny and buy a new clutch kit.
  19. firehawk

    Air Conditioning gods needed.

    Whenever I convert an r12 system, I always use the fittings that have their own valve stem and remove the r12 ones. The ones that push down on the r12 stems have problems.
  20. firehawk

    overheating rpm dependent

    Installed new ford thermostat. Cooling is now fine. It warms up much quicker, like it should, at stays in the middle of the gauge. The old stat looks really old and had the rubber sheath come apart and part of it was keeping the stat partially open, and likely would not let it fully open.
  21. firehawk

    SMF clutch slipping

    Slave looks fine, disengages clutch, and when engaged, springs look fully compressed. Tranny will come out, and will go from there.
  22. firehawk

    Clutch time

    Is the $1k just labor, or everything included? Going to go from dmf to smf?
  23. firehawk

    SMF clutch slipping

    Maybe I am missing something. I replaced the clutch when the dmf failed. The clutch was not slipping, but the flywheel was making noise and was obviously bad when I removed it. At that time, the clutch pedal did not have free play, as in a dead spot with no resistance when it was all the way...
  24. firehawk

    Air Conditioning gods needed.

    That's just silly, just like trying to correct someone when they say dark rather than low light. For all my a/c work, I shoot for 300 psi high at high rpm. It works great, and all my cars blow cold even on very hot days.
  25. firehawk

    SMF clutch slipping

    Pedal comes all the way up and has no free play. I can pull the slave and see if the fork moves. It worth a double check, and I will be working on it later today or tomorrow when I swap the t-stat.

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