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    Charging indicator light resistor

    Hi All; Does someone know the R value of the resistor that parallels the charging lite bulb in the dash. I have full gauges but need to do some dash repairs. :mad: Thanks
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    regulator wiring

    I've lost power to the "I" terminal of my regulator, the factory gauge is showing low voltage ( confirmed at 11.5 volts ). If I apply battery power to the terminal everything goes back to normal. I'm suspecting the fuse link or maybe my ignition switch ?? Anyone had this experience? Thought I'd...
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    Happy Camper

    We just finished a 4600 mile, 30 day holiday of Western Canada pulling our 5th camper. The IDI ran flawless the entire trip !!! GOTTA love this truck.
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    Tightening the injector line.

    One of my injector lines is leaking at the injector, don't know if it is the injector line or the return line cap / o Rings. The top of the cap gets wet first. I don't want to over tighten the injector line but this is the line I had been cracking over the winter during some air / hard...
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    Pulls to the left

    After spending $1800.00 rebuilding the front end and brakes on my truck I have a slight constant pull to the left. The 25 year veteran of Ford front ends who did the work wants to install adjustable " sockets " on my upper ball joints to correct this problem, another 2-3 hundred bucks. He says...
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    WalMart Part numbers

    Making a trip tomorrow to the good ol' USA Does anyone have the part numbers from US Walmart for our Oil / Fuel / and Air filters. I tried a search with no results.
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    Motor knock / tap

    During installation of my Turbo I had to remove a large portion of the firewall insulation. Now I think I am hearing / imagining a quiet knock in my motor. It's running better than ever, no high egt readings, not burning any oil, no white smoke and it starts great. AM I NUTS or WHAT ...
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    Oil filter brand comparision

    Anyone have an opinion on using a NAPA oil filter ( premium quality ) verses a wix filter of premium quality. Napa almost wants to say they are the same but what does the forum Gods say ???? I am running 1,000,000 mile Rotella and alway been happy with that along with a wix filter. Today was...
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    Convertor overflow

    Everytime I do some excessive backing up my E4OD transmission leaks fluid on the ground as it overheats to above 250. Is there any solution ??
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    12,000 lbs of 5 th wheel trailer

    10,000 lbs on the dual axles, 2600 lbs on the pin. Thats the house trailer weight. Am I going to be overworking my 91 dually in my sig on a slow 3,000 mile ride in the foothills of Alberta and one 6 degree climb before we get to our destination. :eek::eek:
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    Replacement Steering Box

    My 91 truck is need of a new steering box. There is so many aftermarket units I am not sure which would be the best choice. Your experience and advice is needed. Thanks to all who reply.
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    Boost Gauge question

    I've searched the forums looking for an answer(s) without luck, Technically speaking what is the boost gauge measuring ? the turbo output ? How is that reading affected by higher altitudes. :dunno Thanks
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    Leaving lift pump behind

    Is there any harm in leaving on my now disconnected lift pump, I've installed a Carrier electric pump. Thanks for your experiences.
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    Turbo installation completed; I have a question

    I have finished my Hypermax Turbo installation, including 2 inch body lift on the crew cab. The only thing I have not done is adjust the IP pump as suggested in the installation instructions. I am not looking to burn the tires off the truck and I don't want to overwork the motor so I am...
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    CDR Removal RE: Turbo install

    Following Hypermax instructions I've removed the CDR valve, connected to the CDR is a 4 inch long rubber tube ( Rock solid ) which I can't pull off the valley pan. How is this tube connected at the V pan and should I just break it up and remove it? I can turn it round and round, is there a...
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    Mixing propane Injection & new turbo

    So I am thinking of removing my home made propane system as I install my Hypermax turbo. The propane is good but I don't think I will need it and is make the turbo install a little more difficult. Anyone have both items. Anyone's comments are appreciated. For or against.
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    Fuel Filter - Permanent removal

    How many of you have permanently removed the filter head and replaced it with just an after market in line filter. Realizing the loss of the heater and water seperator. If a small amount of water continously gets into the fuel line, IP and engine will there be a slow death to the engine. Every...
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    Cutting exhaust pipe RE: H. Turbo install

    would it be safe to prematurely cut off my exhaust just past the Y before I start installing the new pipes from Hypermax. I am not clear as to how far the supplied exhaust extension will take me. The studs up there are 20 years rusted and I want try and take care not impact off the studs and...
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    CDR/ Turbo installation

    So I am having an emotional breakdown about drilling a hole into my driver's side valve cover as I install my Hypermax turbo cookoo cookoo. I'm thinking about running the CDR into the IP cover, does anyone have a recent picture of this mod I can look at ??? Ordering a part from banks could...
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    I have to give UPS credit

    Just picked up my hypermax turbo at US customs. Sorry guys of the previous post but it arrived UPS undamaged, not even the box was torn. NOW the fun begins. ( Gotta read all the previous installation advice posts first on Oilburners.net ) :hail:hail:hail
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    Going Hypermax

    I've decided to help Santa out and order the Turbo for my truck that he forgot to send me. :sly:sly I've done the search engine for Hypermax turbo info and have been reading posts for a few days now. This is a big decision to make both money wise and wanting to do what is best for the truck...
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    Rear tranny seal leaks again

    I had the rear seal on my transmission replaced 10,000 miles ago. Today I noticed it is dripping quite steady again. The shop that did the work has a " probably not under warranty attitude " Should I live with the leak or what do you fellas think :dunno Thanks to all who reply.
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    Lakeside Montana

    Can anyone living out that way give me some travel advice ?? Thanks
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    Lakeside Montana

    I need to take a trip from the interior of British Columbia ( Cranbrook - Creston Area ) down to Lakeside Montana. Just wondering which border crossing/highway is best to use as I am traveling with the " family " and need a few rest stops along the way. Thanks to all who reply.
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    Amsoil Synthetic fluid

    I am looking for a opinion on Amsoil synthetic fluid for use in a transfer case application. My Ford dealer says not in my 2005 Sportrac Thanks. __________________
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