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  1. PackRat

    2014 Ram 1500 Diesel

    Been hearing all about Dodge's big innovation, putting a diesel into a half-ton pickup. Like it's something that's never been done before. Evidently, GM's 35 year old innovation is newsworthy, in the Chrysler camp.
  2. PackRat

    Interference engine?

    My fiance's Dad has my old 1995 S10. The other day, in town, it popped & died. The Chevy dealer says the timing chain broke, but can't tell me if it's an interference engine, or not. Thus far, the interporn has been mildly infuriating, at best. The truck has over 250k on it & isn't worth...
  3. PackRat

    PACCAR PX8

    Am I the only one that thinks it sucks? Lag from hell. Really poor throttle response. 330hp, that feels like a buck-25. The turbo barks back through the air cleaner.(That 's what the dealer tells me) Sounds like it's backfiring. A Medium Duty D-Max would run off & leave me.
  4. PackRat

    Might be selling The Crossbreed

    A guy is coming to look at it this evening. I haven't driven it all winter, or mounted the plow, since I first moved to Hays. I get the feeling he's going to try and steal it from me. Little does he know, that I'll part it out, and use the Cummins in my new toy. It seems I've ended up with a...
  5. PackRat

    New Pylon for #104

    Just finished building this for our heavy wrecker. The old one was cracking around the base plates, badly. Down to a pair of 1 1/2" welds on the driver's side. The boss painted it last weekend, while I was out killing pheasants & beer.(Not at the same time.) It's all LED, except the...
  6. PackRat

    84 MB d300 eng/trans

    Found this on our local classifieds. Thought maybe it would be of interest to someone here. IT IS NOT MINE. http://www.nex-tech.com/FreeClassifieds/Public/AdDetails.aspx?id=203377&cpage=1 Gove is about 80 miles west of Hays.
  7. PackRat

    WTB. Gen1 turbo

    Looking for a good used, or smokin' cheap new, turbocharger for The Crossbreed. It is a pre IC 5.9 Gen1. I know it's a Holset, but without looking, I'd have to assume it is a H1C. Of course, the ID tag is gone. It's still working fine, but I'm getting oil in the intake. I figure the seals...
  8. PackRat

    New toy at work.

    The boss brought this home from Zip's, on Friday. 07 4300, DT466 220hp, 5-speed auto, Vulcan 892 w/ 6500lb wheellift. Unfortunately, we can't use it, on the 'in-transit' tag.
  9. PackRat

    The PackRat gets new legs...

    Got an 81 Chevy crewcab dually, for pulling the motor & tranny for the owner. The suspension is going under my '49 1 1/2 ton. I've also got a TBI350 that uses some oil(perfect motor to abused with flamethrowers), and a 700R4 from a 91 Caprice. I'm going to throw a Speedway dual pass aluminum...
  10. PackRat

    What's it worth?

    While looking for a narrow track(chassis cab) Dana 70, for The PackRat, I stumbled across a wide track 4.10 posi, from a GM van chassis. Same width as my pickup axle, but the spring perches are about 50" apart. I almost bought it, to swap the carrier, but I'm not that interested. Any idea...
  11. PackRat

    Ready to Run-n-Gun!

    Last Saturday was Test & Tune(aka Play Day) at RPM Speedway. About 1 1/2 hours in, the ole PackRat started pitching a fit. Four times I stopped and dump out the fuel filter. The only time it ran right was idle, or wide open. I can't imagine why a 10-year old fuel filter, fed by a 40 year...
  12. PackRat

    Local classified find!

    http://www.nex-tech.com/FreeClassifieds/Public/AdDetails.aspx?id=96891&cpage=1 I'd call on it, but I need another rig, like I need a hole in my head.
  13. PackRat

    Wanted: Retired fan clutch

    No room for a clutch fan on The Crossbreed, and tired of babying it during the summer, when the electric fans aren't enough. Looking for the threaded nut from a fan clutch, so I can build a short adaper, and run a mechanical fan. Best for me, would be one that came apart, already, although...
  14. PackRat

    New toy at work.

    Friday, picked up a Zacklift Z303 Fifthwheeler, up by Kansas City. Towed a wrecked truck up there. The boss drove one of our tractors. Mounted the Z303 on the tractor, and he took the wreck on, to St Louis. Spent a couple hours this afternoon changing a few things, while the boss installed new...
  15. PackRat

    This guy can drive a backhoe!

    Here is evidence of a FIRST CLASS operator!
  16. PackRat

    WTB VE Pump

    Looking for a spare pump for the Crossbreed. Mine is starting to dribble, and I don't want to tear it up, without a backup unit. I figure there are enough hot rodders around, someone swapped out for a 7100 and has a VE on a shelf(or in a bucket) that is needing to go away. Drop me a PM...
  17. PackRat

    Unusual sighting

    Spotted this on a used car lot in Logan, while i was picking up an 08 F550 with a busted tranny. I'm not selling it, so I didn't think it should go in The Marketplace. I can give you contact info, if you PM me. Badges say 'Ram250', but it's a dually. 4-door, shortbox, 5-speed. Not sure...
  18. PackRat

    Ebay alert

    Thought maybe one of youz Ferd guys would be interested in this little item: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/A4LD-Transmission-with-Aftermarket-Overdrive-Unit_W0QQitemZ230206599635QQihZ013QQcategoryZ33727QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
  19. PackRat

    Little something for you Detroit guys...

    http://cgi.govliquidation.com/auction/view?id=1169841&convertTo=USD
  20. PackRat

    It finally happened...

    The Crossbreed finally laid down on me. After sitting all night, it cranks for at least 30 seconds before trying to fire. Last time, I was agrivated, and ran the battery down. Did try priming it on the lift pump one time, but have no idea if that helped. My first guess is the lift pump, as...
  21. PackRat

    A couple heads are better than none...

    Check out http://oilburners.net/forums/showthread.php?p=153483#post153483 While I was walking around the back lot, I noticed a couple of used 5.9 heads on a pallet. No clue what model they fit, but can get numbers for interested parties. There's a shortblock out back, too. It's been...
  22. PackRat

    I'm out of a job....Auction June 10th

    This is the guy I was bending exhaust for. http://www.purplewaveauction.net/cgi-bin/mndetails.cgi?purple16 If there is something of interest to any of you, let me know. If you can get it paid for, on sale day, I can probably stash it away for a while, until you can pick it up. They...
  23. PackRat

    More Chaos From The High Plains

    http://archive.saljournal.com/xta-asp/pageview1.asp?tpl=iframe_three&mv=2006/02/16&viewtype=dumpit Can anybody say, "How much is a new bridge, Officer?" As of today, KDOT is still showing traffic being deverted around the south side of Hays, for the eastbound lanes of I-70. ....and NO...
  24. PackRat

    Strange happenings

    Last night, jumped in The Crossbreed, and headed for the gun shop. Got a couple miles out of town, and noticed the headlights were dim. Beat feet back to the house, and grabbed the XJ. This morning, it started right up, even though I forgot to plug it in. The voltmeter seemed to be a...
  25. PackRat

    Merry Christmas!

    Since there seems to be a "Merry Christmas" thread in several other forums, I thought I'd put one in the old-school-inliners forum. May the force be with you.

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