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  1. BJS

    Replacing needles bearings?

    Unfortunately I don't know what they are named properly I borrowed the diagram from the Dana 60 bible on pirate4x4.com. there are quite a few vendors on that board who will sell you complete seal kits and would be able to get you the right parts. for that seal and bearing set it will only...
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    Replacing needles bearings?

    In reading your descriptions I'm not sure if you're talking about the needle roller bearings that only support the rotational force of the axle shaft (#60) or if you're talking about the actual wheel bearings (#64) the wheel bearings you can't get to with the wheel on and when they are sitting...
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    "Small" Diesel engines

    the 4BT fits nicely in the engine bay on a Bronco II I've seen quite a few in explorers over the years. visit www.4btswaps.com for plenty of information, the name can be misleading because there are plenty of other engine swaps over there it is essentially a diesel engine swap board. The 4B...
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    looking to upgrade fuel system--need help

    Start with the "hutch" mods to the stock fuel system See the article in the TiKi Wiki The fuel system that is stock on the SD truck works well the biggest downfall is that it is a deadhead system so any air that gets into the system takes quite a while to be purged, which is what it appears that...
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    Question Gearing?

    I'm actually looking to do the exact opposite of what you want I have 4.11 in my truck and would love to have 3.73's in there. My truck gets uses as a multipurpose hauler & tow-rig, about 1/2 of my miles are with nothing behind the truck so running 70 turning just over 2k drinks a bit of fuel.
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    What do you do?

    Environmental Health & Safety for a University
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    No A/C at low RPMs

    refrigerant level most likely as dogman said
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    Who has the highest miles?

    I'm already loosing this competition and I'm the 2nd entry I'm in the 180's on my truck
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    7.3 oil cooler

    I did mine granted it's an OBS so the frame is slightly different but I managed to twist turn manipulate and partially disassemble it under the truck and got it out without taking anything apart other than the bolts holding the oil cooler to the block. The front mounting bolts were not easy to...
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    Help Needed Flare install

    smaller cut-off wheels give you a bit of an advantage making the radius you want. do not try to make the cut all at once take it off in small pieces use relief cuts to get in there unless you're cutting with plazma.
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    Fuel prices

    I'm thinking next time I visit the inlaws in Plant City I'm detouring through Ocala on the way down there. if this pricing difference plays true. Heck it is a nicer drive and no mouse land traffic. We're about 3.70 around here but it's cheaper further inland further away from the fuel...
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    Help Needed 99 F350 Right Side I-Beam Bracket FAILURE

    Glad to hear that you are alive and well. Praise God. Now on to the truck. the suspension brackets that were riveted in from the factory can be replaced with bolts. This is frequently done with lift kits where alternative mounting brackets are used. I haven't personally inspected the...
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    Remote Starters?

    I had a valet system on mine when I bought it worked well most of the time when it tried to keep the truck running after I turned it off I yanked it out, it the removal process i discovered that there was a problem with the installation. DEI Directed - Car Alarms | Remote Starters | SmartStart...
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    Question I'm stumped on some electrical wiring

    I read what he posted as it was intended. I would suggest measuring the starting amperage draw on the motors. If the motors can be plugged in with an extension cord then compare how they sound when starting on that load and measure the voltage available to the motor during startup. I will say...
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    no start after driving

    hot start problems are usually IPR o-rings
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    Wife needs a new car

    The flex is a nice vehicle. I'm not a fan of the new explorer they are effectively a taurus station wagon. but then it depends on what your wife uses her car for; If your wife likes the current one and wants newer then I'd tend to go with what you know will win or put anther 50k on the one you...
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    Question I'm stumped on some electrical wiring

    I would upgrade to 10 gauge wire to help counter the voltage drop. Here's a calculator that I like your circuit is from the breaker panel out and back so your 120' is the whole circuit. This will help with providing the starting amp draw of the motors. I can run my well pump on a 100' 16 gauge...
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    Help Needed Truck no start sometimes

    I'd check to ensure that the fuel pump relay is seated properly and tests out good.
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    Strange thing rain turns my truck off

    has anyone mentioned a water on the IDM being a bad thing yet?:dizzy
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    Long Crank but starts ???

    take a look @ your glow plugs and GPR especially if it is just the first start of the morning that's a bit sluggish.
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    gears 430

    have you recalibrated your spedometer/odometer for the larger tires? if not then you're getting better mpg than you think. based on factory tire of 265/75/16 circumference of 100" roughly and the tires in your sig with a circumference of 116" you're traveling 16% farther than the Odometer thinks...
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    what mpgs to expect?

    I'm good for 15-19 out of my 7.3 with 4.11 gears highway economy is heavily dependent upon speed. I'll pull the upper end of that range on a long stretch of 55-65 mph driving tipping over 70 will drink fuel fast
  23. BJS

    Towing with 3.31 gears

    I'll say go for it, They are giving you 12.5-14k depending on options with the 3.31 gears. You'll be a bit more sluggish than higher (numerically)gears in the hills and city traffic will warm your trans quicker when towing. but as a DD and occasional tow rig the 3.31's are a good match. though...
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    SES light

    the IPR has a plunger in a tube with very very tight clearances the tube is very easily distorted such that the plunger will not move. Here's a pdf that I've squirreled away in the past that has some decent pictures. I do not recommend using the pipe wrench as shown in the pictures
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    Torque Converter Nuts

    Thanks for the direction I managed to convince the stealership that they were only worth 94¢ each. I checked fastenal and they told me that since they don't stock them I'd need to order whatever bag quantity they came in. Part of it in this circumstance came down to I needed the truck Thursday...

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