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  1. Mulochico

    So what did you do with your truck today?

    Not today but June 4th thru 15th. Did a 2,700 mile trip from central Ca thru Bakersfield, 2 days in Hurricane, UT, 2 days in Moab, 3 days in Ft. Collins, CO, then 3 days home across I-80. Elevations ranging from 80 ft to over 11,000 ft above sea level. Had planned to take my overland rig (1999...
  2. Mulochico

    Injectors without o-rings... do any exist?

    If done right (i.e., carefully with lube), with quality O-rings (i.e., Russ from https://russrepair.com/, type4) they last fine. Mine have 4 1/2 years and 34,000 miles with just a little moisture on the hoses. I usually replace them if I do injectors or at around 5 yr/50,000 mi. If no leaks and...
  3. Mulochico

    Shifter movement

    Some movement is normal as the engine "torques" when throttle is applied thus causing the trans to move as they are bolted together. Unless it is very exaggerated I wouldn't worry to much.
  4. Mulochico

    16x8 or 16x10 8x6.5 wheels

    Thanks, that's what I was thinking. I had 305/75's on the 7 in ones on the truck now and they are a bit to narrow. I just replaced the 305's with 285's for now. Would like to go back to either 305 or 315, so the 8's or 10's would work good.
  5. Mulochico

    16x8 or 16x10 8x6.5 wheels

    Looking for them to allow for 285/75r16 - 315/75r16 tires.
  6. Mulochico

    Thumbs up for 7lb radiator cap!

  7. Mulochico

    Zf5 from a 460 truck

    From what I've heard one of the advantages of the gasser trans is a lower reverse. That would be a big plus for me if I had the opportunity to do the swap.
  8. Mulochico

    Truck Registration

    Fully agree. I'd like to end it in CA.
  9. Mulochico

    GRRRR! Pick up mods that should be illegal

    About a week ago, on the way home from work at 4 am, I had a driver going the opposite direction with what looked to be his high beams on. I flashed my high beams to let them know. They flashed a spot light, it was a cop. They didn't pull me over, but you would think the cops mechanics would at...
  10. Mulochico

    Moving Saturday

    Definitely on my list
  11. Mulochico

    Looking for a good IP shop

    I fully agree that quality is worth it. My son has been driving my truck for a few months (his Wrangler is down). He has told me of several very experienced Diesel mechanic friends comment on how smooth my truck is. 252,000+ miles on the truck, 7-1/2 years/61,000+ miles on a Baby Moose and...
  12. Mulochico

    Found my death wobble!!

    Found something similar on mine about 8-9 years ago. It gave me a reason to put a 4" lift on it. :rolleyes::Thumbs Up Anything lower didn't come with new brackets.:D
  13. Mulochico

    Tint Issues

    Only when I was to cheap to pay someone mine was like that. I know when my daughter had her Honda Accord done by a highly recommended shop in town it looked like it came from the factory with the darker tint. I would try to get some recommendations and ask another shop. If I pay good money I...
  14. Mulochico

    3G Alternator Question

    Stopped using Autozone years ago. They earned the nickname "Neverlast" in my experience. I guess it is all a crap shoot anymore. I bought a highly recommended (on this site, from San Jose area) starter for my '90. 12 month warranty. It lasted 13. I decided on O'Reilly for easy replacement. It...
  15. Mulochico

    Harbor Freight Jack stand recall- sudden failure

    If you read the recall (I have) there are only a few model #'s in the recall. Not all 3 ton and 6 ton are included. I have used HF jack stands for over 10 years with no problem. In fact I just received another pair last week. Most professional mechanics I know don't trust this style (any brand)...
  16. Mulochico

    Need Injectors... recommendations?

    x2^^^
  17. Mulochico

    Starter upgrade?

    Never used Powermaster. Tried DB, it lasted 13 months (12 month warranty). Decided to just go with O'Reilly Ultima Starter Part # R812323A (Easy to warranty, Lifetime warranty). It's lasted 2 1/2 years/22,000 miles DD. Some have a hard time replacing them. I can do it in 15-20 min.
  18. Mulochico

    Changing Our Own Tires

    I looked at those. I'm still considering it.
  19. Mulochico

    Changing Our Own Tires

    I used these on the Mud tires (285/75r16, 8 oz per tire): https://www.counteractbalancing.com/ They worked well (smooth up to around 70-75 mph). When I went to change tires the beads had very little wear on them and I planed to reused them. When the machine broke (securing ring) I went ahead...
  20. Mulochico

    Changing Our Own Tires

    This is why I do it myself, this and I usually use balancing beads. The beads made my last mud tires as smooth as A/T's. My machine (HF) broke on the last change and I had to have a shop mount and balance. I came home and almost couldn't get the lug nuts loose to re-torque. A mechanic friend has...
  21. Mulochico

    best rpm to shift zf5?

    My owners manual says: 1-2 15 mph 2-3 25 mph 3-4 35 mph 4-5 45 mph When I 1st got the truck I did that and the mileage wasn't bad (15-17 in town, with an old IP). New Baby Moose, Injectors, etc. (no turbo yet). my foot is a little heavier now as at those speeds it is a bit more...
  22. Mulochico

    So what did you do with your truck today?

    Wow, your stronger than you thought!
  23. Mulochico

    S1900 Steering Gearbox

    I got mine for my truck here: www.straightlinesteering.com They should be able to help you
  24. Mulochico

    So what did you do with your truck today?

    There are a few good ones in every batch (to quote a master mechanic friend on his view of "neverstarts")
  25. Mulochico

    So what did you do with your truck today?

    They aren't called "never start" for no reason. If you are doing it to sell, go cheap. To keep , go good.

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