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    getrag venting

    I hope someone can answer this question. Should I be concerned that it seems that my 360 doesn't vent. Sounds strange to have done this but i rigged a hose up to passenger side PTO top bolt hole. The bolt hole does go through the cast iron case. I blew on the hose and when I released the...
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    not starting after sitting

    the lines aren't wet anywhere, that's the weired thing. can the olive O rings be leaking and not show signs of wet?
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    not starting after sitting

    hello all, Just bought this 85 with a 7.3 IDI . I asked the guy to leave it cold to see start up 1st hand. Well I never got to see it start up cold. I get it home and went to start it the next day and YEPP no start. Bled system and she starts and runs great. Next day no start again. put...
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    looking for a Getrag 360 4x4

    anybody know of a good Rag for sale? 1993. Is it rumor or true that some Rags had bigger bearings than others?
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    93 frame crack, steering box

    Help Help Help, I just noticed major cracking on the steering box bracket between the box and frame. Because it had not been noticed early on it's now into the frame. Any body know if there is a 89 to 93 steering box frame repair kit. I know I can make a repair but sure would like to know if...
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    filtering WEO waste engine oil

    Anyone have links or info on the subject of filtering waste engine oil. Thanks Is WMO waste motor oil?
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    unleaded fuel as deisel addative

    I use it every once and a while when I have some old stuff laying around to get rid of it.
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    Schaeffer oil

    I use it and so far have had good luck. It's sticky and stringy. Clings to everything. I use it in most gear aplications in my two Dodge diesels. 93 and 97. On my 93 Getrag 360, I haul usually 15 to 23k lbs GCVW. So far have only seen a temp max at 275 degree climing long grade. I use it where I can
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    getrag 360 oil temp

    Guess I'll look into a cooler. For now I don't have the time other than just keep up on changing the oil every 10k or so. I'm just about to hit the road for a 700 mile run but towing light. Can't wait to see temp on the 10w 30 syn I'm using with the extra 1.5 QT.
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    getrag 360 oil temp

    I drove it out in desert yesterday to find a steep hill to point the Rag nose up hill. Was able to get the 1.5 extra quart in it. What a hill. Cracked me up, other 4x4's kept coming around wondering if I was stuck and ok.
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    getrag 360 oil temp

    I've only got 60 k to 70 k on it. rebuilt from a reputable company in Oregon. ever heard of an axillary pump for a Rag?
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    getrag 360 oil temp

    thanks I will look into this for sure.
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    getrag 360 oil temp

    I'm running 410's . All other gear oil runs cool, transfer case 170 to 200, diff 180 to 200. The RAG just has me a bit concerned at 275. Straight aways no prob at 190 to 210I'm going to run the same hill in a week and will take some advice here on the 4th gear. It bothers me with no tack what my...
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    getrag 360 oil temp

    Your right on the call for 5w30. I've been using 20w50 and just recentlty went down in viscosity to a good 10w30. This is when I was alarmed on the temp. Same grade same load with 20w50 ran 240deg. with 10w30 it ran 275 same grade. just was wondering what others were seeing. This hill I run is...
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    getrag 360 oil temp

    -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- know where to get a getrag cooler?????
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    93 cummins getrag..BULLET PROOF?

    know where to get a getrag cooler?????
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    getrag 360 oil temp

    Anybody know what the max temp on a getrag should be when towing? I use a very good Schaffer synthetic oil. 20w 50. I run a long 20 mile hill at about 240 degrees 4th gear . I just switched to the recomended 10w30 weight and ran 275 deg while towing a different grade in 5th gear. Not sure if...
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    charging system issues....help!

    it has some sort of computer there is some sort of computer on the driver side fender well. It has some cooling fins and the controll board is set in a clear se through gell like composit.
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    charging system issues....help!

    what is a gp controller? and I did trace it to a problem short in the computer. it's on the driver side fender well. I move it and it shorts the charging.When I slightly bend the computer board it charges fine. ??????????????
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    charging system issues....help!

    I'm driving my new to me 93 diesel crew dually 5 speed 4x4. The volt meter is moving a bit back and forth and hen check engine light on. I pull over and turn her off,... I turn back on and engine light is now off. Other scenarios are when cruse controll is on suddenly it will go off and then...
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    charging system HELP HELP HELP

    I'm driving my new to me 93 diesel crew dually 5 speed 4x4. The volt meter is moving a bit back and forth and hen check engine light on. I pull over and turn her off,... I turn back on and engine light is now off. Other scenarios are when cruse controll is on suddenly it will go off and then...
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    2 stroke -V- regular motor oil lubricity

    don't think it would make a big enough difference.
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    2 stroke -V- regular motor oil lubricity

    I've been reading on this link below. It's great information but, I have a question. What would be the difference between using regular motor oil or 2 stroke oil for diesel fuel lubricity. http://www.frontiernet.net/~mopar1973man/2002%20Dodge/Tips%20&%20Tricks/2%20cycle%20oil/2_cycle_oil.htm
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    tranny question guys....

    something to consider is I believe the transfer case will be the weakest link in your quest for a stronger tranny. No matter how strong the tranny is I dont believe there is much you can do to a chain drive transfer case for more strength.
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    automatic 727 check valve removal

    has anyone ever heard of removing the cooler supply line check valve coming out of the passenger side water / atf heat exchanger???????? I heard these stick sometimes and can of course ruin your tranny in about 5 minutes. This tranny repair shop told me of this and to take off the little 8...

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