Sycostang67

I am running 2 gauges, I have one on the pump itself and the other about a 12" before the VP44. Like you, I already had one gauge but my Edge tuner came with one as well. I figure this way if one fails, I still know if I have pressure or not. I'm not sure about wiring 2 gauges to one sensor, I'm sure the cool kids will let you know if that works or not.

I'd still look for some 3rd gen wheels, the 17's will allow you to run the 3rd gen brakes as well. My truck stops like it did when I had the stock tires on it.

I swapped the cluster in my first truck, a 1983 F-100. I sat on the floor with a drill for an hour running the odometer backwards so it would match the original mileage.

I did some looking, only found the bolt on badges for the 3rd gen and up trucks and cars.

That's definitely helping with the volume increase, it's like an echo chamber under there. I ran my truck that way for 2 days before I got my stacks on and I felt the stacks were quieter than the belly dump.

That was something I had wanted to do to my IDI. I wasn't comfortable venting the CDR to atmosphere but didn't really want it going through the intake either. It smoked far to much, to the point of people telling me the truck was on fire. Venting through the exhaust was an option I considered but then didn't really want all that oil mist in my pipes either. I ended up installing a home built catch can and a custom intake that allowed the fumes to go in after the filter so they weren't soaking up all the oil.

I have been contemplating doing this to my 01, I assume my block would have the same ports. I did it to my 1993 F-250 with the 7.3 IDI. I used wix filter head 24019 though.

I'm at work too, got the music playing as well so I don't hear it perfectly, may have to turn the tunes off so I can get a better listen. At least I know I'm not AS crazy as I thought.

Maybe it's just me, but every time I come to this site, it makes the sound of a chainsaw revving up. It only lasts for 2-3 seconds, I thought it was an advertisement but I have yet to see anything.

I've got a 3 ton orange one....had it so long I don't remember where I got it. It still works good, will lift the front of the truck but won't hold anything for extended periods. I've got plenty of jack stands though.

What wears out in a shock that stops it from working? Obviously a fluid leak would be a good sign, but I've replaced plenty of leak free shocks that just didn't work anymore.

That's good to know. I recently bid on a 1998 1500 and then realized it had the single port dash. If the core is good I plan on swapping it into my truck. If it's not, I'm barely paying scrap price for the truck so I won't be losing any money.

While browsing dash cores on ebay, I have noticed that some dash cores only have the cigarette lighter and not the power port and lighter. The descriptions have stated they are not interchangeable. Can anyone confirm or deny this?

Bored at work, here goes. A young man I watch on youtube is having a giveaway, winner has there choice between 2 trucks. I entered because it's fun to play and the merch he sells is of good quality so I have no regrets regardless of the outcome. #1. 1991 W250, standard cab long box. Just replaced the motor and added an OEM intercooler setup, 5spd, other wise stock mechanically. Body is in great shape, paint as well, no rust. He updated the springs and added a leveling kit and the usual 20" wheels and MT tires. The OEM wheels will be supplied if the winner so chooses. Interior is pretty good, no tears or cracks but does need a few misc. bits, has PW, PL. #2. 2018 3500 Laramie longhorn megacab. It has 6k miles, 6.7 cummins, auto, looks like it's leveled with some Hostile wheels. It appears to have dang near every option available. This would be a tough choice for me. I would love to have a new truck as I have never had a new vehicle of any kind before, but having to pay taxes on it worries me and I'm not sure what I would do with my 01. The 1st gen would be nice as a toy and I love having a manual transmission. What would you guys choose if you had the choice?

I'm still on the hunt for a complete dash core. There are several on ebay for $600-$800, all located out east. I hate not being able to inspect something like that in person though. I also hate the thought of spending that kind of money on something that could easily suffer the same fate. I'm currently watching a 1999 1500 on Copart that appears to have a good dash in it. If I can score that for cheap, get what I need and scrap the rest, I could probably break even.

Ouch, that was painful to look at. I too just marked the position of everything and tightened the nut back down to where it was before. My torque wrench only goes to 150lbs. I also used an old idler pulley as a seal driver to install the new seal, it was the perfect size and knocking the bearing out of the center allowed it to clear the pinion shaft. Sometimes I'm glad I never throw old parts away.

I watched a couple videos and several people recommended this clear coat. It's supposed to be the best quality in an aerosol can. It's a 2 part mixed deal, has to be used in 48 hours of mixing.

I try to wax at least once a year now. Thankfully my clear coat is good except for one spot on top of my door. I bought some stuff to fix it but it got cold to quickly for me to do it. I'll have to get it next year.

That's pretty cool, never seen a block with the liners pulled before.

Due to my dual doors on the tool box I wouldn't be able to center it which would drive me crazy. That did make me think maybe I could put it on the lower bar of my headache rack looking back though. I have no problem putting holes in that thing.

So earlier this year I helped my friend order one of these things. About a month later, he got drunk, forgot and ordered another one so he gave it to me. I guess these are cast from the same mold used to make the ones in the movie "Convoy" and "Death Proof" which is pretty cool and made to order so it takes about 6-8 weeks. I'm on the fence about putting it on my truck. I thought maybe through the top of the grill as that's easily replaced but then I worry about thieves ripping it from the plastic. I really don't want to put holes in my hood though. Maybe I should just bolt it to a bench or shelf in the garage. I still need to decide what color to powder coat it as well.

You could use an external fluid pump. Still, whats the point of any of it? Do the 5/6 speeds get hot enough to need an external pump/cooling system?

I have gotten the most use out of Les Schwab batteries. I was replacing the terminals on my mother in laws excursion when I noticed her battery was 10 years old. The one I had in my Mustang lasted for 8 before it refused to take a charge. It currently has a super start(O'reillys) in it right now going on 5 years, with 2 of those years spent on my trailer running a winch while the car was apart getting resealed and building the transmission. I tossed a maintainer on it for a few weeks and it's been working great since I put it back in spring of last year. Many years ago I had a 1980 Ramcharger with a generic gell cell type battery, optima knock off I guess. I was climbing a hill when the battery retaining bungee cord let go and the battery fell on the exhaust manifold. It melted through until the terminal touched and the truck died. After my buddy put rocks behind my tires, I put the battery back in the tray and tied the bungee back together and the truck fired right up. I was pretty impressed, I figure I would have had an acid bath in there with a regular battery and possibly a no-start situation. That battery lasted another year, the exposed area eventually corroded and would still start the truck if it started right away. It had no reserve capacity and would only give me 2-3 tries to start it. I miss that Ramcharger, it was the second truck I owned that shot fire from the tail pipe.

Smart kid. I do love those 99-04 mustangs, I had a 2000 for a couple years and really miss it. I would love to have a blue Mach1 though.

My bad, it wasn't 2 grid heater spacers, it was one and then another spacer about half the size. No mention of anything rubbing.