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Water spots on windows GONE..not a mechanical post but gotta keep em looking good
I've hated looking at my windows and have fought water spots for years. I've tried just about every solution on the internet I could find to no avail. My truck had the spots when I bought it years ago and have only gotten worse over the years but I finally found a solution to share. I know...- blacksmoke94
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So here's the situation....Fuel heater putting tranny into limp mode??
So here's the situation....Fuel heater putting tranny into limp mode? HAVE CODES NOW I've read all the tech articles I could find on this matter and they all pretty much say the same but they all leave one question unanswered. My fuel heater is broken and the o-ring is leaking fuel out of the...- blacksmoke94
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Injector questions/fuel mileage drop
I've had a noticeable drop in fuel mileage recently and am leaning towards it being worn injectors. Was getting 15/17 on average and now it's more like 13/14. Air filter recently cleaned and fuel filter recently replaced. Tires are all aired up. No change in smoke or power but engine seems...- blacksmoke94
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Timing question for high altitude
With a half turn on the IP and all of the driving being done at an average altitude of 4500/5000ft, should the timing be advanced a little to compensate for the lower available oxygen and increased fuel? Is there a formula or a known degree of timing to figure out what's best for different...- blacksmoke94
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Would an adustable track bar fix this?
The front and rear of my truck are not lined up. The track is a little off. The front end sits a little to the right. On snowy days, there's a lot more snow and grime stuck to the passenger side than the driver side. Drives straight, no pulling. This week, all the tie rod ends are getting...- blacksmoke94
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Need some expert brake advice.
So last year I had Les Schwabs (I'm sure some of you are gasping already) do my front brakes. New calipers, pads and rotors. Truck would brake "ok" but was uncomfortable towing my 18ft boat. A few months ago, they did the rear brakes. Turned drums, replaced wheel cylinders, new shoes and...- blacksmoke94
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Pressure chamber for intercooler install
I'm new to this forum and am going to ask a question that I'm sure has been asked time and time again so one more wont hurt I guess. I bought an intercooler a few years ago and it's been sitting ever since. I'm finally to a point that I need to quit looking at it or bite the bullet and try and...- blacksmoke94
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Looking for info on custom bumpers
I bought this bumper used but I think it's for a Chevy. The mounts don't look like they'll work in the factory mounts on my Ford. Does anyone know of any manufacturers that still make these old style tube bumpers for these trucks? This one is a Smittybuilt and I can't find any place that still...- blacksmoke94
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