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  1. FTG-05

    Home built coolant filter

    Yes! 11/16"-16 thread instead of 3/4"-16 plus probably material changes to deal with hot water/glycol-based fluids vs. engine oil. Base = Napa 4019/Wix 24019: Filter-Related Miscellaneous - FleetFilter Online Store Filters are Napa 4070/Wix 24070 for uncharged filters. Coolant Filters -...
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    Starting a Bio station. What micron filter to get?

    When I decided to install a pre-pump fuel filter on my PSD, I looked up all the fuel water separators sold by Wix/Napa. I put them all on a spreadsheet with their nominal micron rating, thread size and whether or not they came with a drain. It's enclosed below. Use it as necessary. If you...
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    Cool all in one gauge setup

    I got one, got it as part of a group buy off the Yotatech forums for $149 plus one extra cable. I like it although the one parameter I really, really wanted to measure, doesn't: fuel pressure. Oh well. Al
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    Centramatics for me?

    "How do they work? By using centrifugal force the free moving weights (durametal and synthetic fluid) sealed in the balancer automatically distributes to exactly where needed, placing the assembly in equilibrium or perfect balance. When a sprung assembly is out of balance, deflection is...
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    Centramatics for me?

    Not true. By definition, not only will a Centramatic (or any dynamic balancer) balance the tire, it will also balance the entire rotating mass including the wheel, brake rotors etc., assuming enough balancing media vs. the unbalanced weight. Pick up a set of Centra's, they're pretty heavy...
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    Centramatics for me?

    I have'em, they work and they work well. I was surprised as the ride difference at my pretty new OEM tires rode after installing them. The OEM Conti's have 31 K on them now with probably another good 10k left. Al
  7. FTG-05

    AMSOIL BYPASS SYSTEM

    I did the same thing except got my SS braided hose (1/4") from Summit Racing and put the filter on the driver's side. One thing I haven't had to do is drill any holes in the frame, there's plenty there to use. Having the oil bypass filter and three fuel filters all on one side makes replacing...
  8. FTG-05

    Fuel lubricity additives - what do the refineries use?

    When the refineries or distributors add something for lubrication, what do they use? Anyone know? They must use something because raw #2 doesn't meet ASTM spec for lubricity. So what do they use?
  9. FTG-05

    Pre-Pump Fuel Filter in an '06 PSD

    Thanks!
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    Pre-Pump Fuel Filter in an '06 PSD

    Here is my paper describing why and how to install a fuel water separator filter between the OEM fuel tank and the HFCM on a 2006 6.0l PSD. Please let me know if you have any questions or comments. Thanks, Al http://www.rocketcityrockcrawlers.com/memberstuff/al/PPF_2008-02-25.pdf
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    Fuel lubricity additives - what do the refineries use?

    BTT to see if anyone knows the answer.
  12. FTG-05

    CB mount done with pics

    How did you mount it to the headliner without drilling through the roof - which is my biggest fear about putting my CB in the same place. thanks, Al
  13. FTG-05

    Fuel lubricity additives - what do the refineries use?

    I don't think I've ever seen this question before, although there's a lot of discussion of fuel lubricity, or the lack thereof, of diesel fuel, especially ULSD. What do refineries or distributors add to fuel to increase it's lubricity? Furthermore, can we buy it? Thanks, Al
  14. FTG-05

    b2 or b5

    This one shows the Ener-Sight B50 supplier here in Huntsville (AL) whereas the biodiesel.org site does not. Thanks, Al
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    Got tires force balanced

    That'll work too. Keep in mind guys, that there are valid disadvantages to using these dynamic balancers: - You won't be able to have the tires/wheels balanced at a shop without them dismounting and removing whatever you put in there. Not a biggie since whatever you put in there...
  16. FTG-05

    Got tires force balanced

    It depends on your tire size, see the chart here: Application2 I used 4-6 oz. in 35x12.50 BFG AT on my '98 Dodge Ram and in my 35x12.50 BFG Mud Terrains on my '85 Toy 4runner. BB's for the Dodge, antifreeze for the Toy. Antifreeze works great on my Toy, even after a local 4x4 ride with...
  17. FTG-05

    What is the API designation for the rear axle lube in the 06 f-350

    Where'd you get a bigger finned cover for $50? Part number and source? I was thinking of adding fins to my steel rear cover by welding 1"x1/8" strips to the outside - it would time consuming and I don't know how much cooler it would end up (although I would measure the temp difference with...
  18. FTG-05

    Got tires force balanced

    I don't recommend BB's due to A) they are made of coated lead shot; lead dust is bad stuff for tire installers (people who may work on your tires years from now) and B) it requires you to disbead the tire, big PIA; same with removing them. I use antifreeze, far easier to install, no...
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    hate to admit it

    I'm hurt too, I'm only 12 minutes away from Huntsville. BTW, who's rray??? :lmao :lmao :lmao
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    block heater

    The cord was an option on my '06 PSD. Cost me $50, but it's right there where the pics shows it, used it last night when the temps go down to 22 degrees (yes, I know that's a positive number - we're from Alabama, we don't do cold....). :lmao
  21. FTG-05

    Got tires force balanced

    Uh, no. Unless the tires have stopped rotating, the stuff inside is still subject to centrifical force because they are still inside a spinning tire. Until the speed of the tires drops below 20-15 mph, they pretty much stay put. Simple physics. Regardless, there's no appreciable wear on...
  22. FTG-05

    Got tires force balanced

    Sorry, but most of the above is wrong. Here's why: - "centering" weight methods work and work well, even at low speeds (i.e. above 25 mph. They work even better at higher speeds. I have Centramatics on my PSD and they made a world of difference in how smooth the ride is, even when the tires...
  23. FTG-05

    Auxiliary fuel tank

    Another disadvantage of an aux fuel tank plumbed like mine: there's no practical way to measure fuel mileage. My solution: I don't worry about it. I keep the filters clean, change oil regularly and drive it like I stole it.
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    Auxiliary fuel tank

    Having the ability to drive 1500 miles without having to refuel, is massively cool. And as someone said before, it's all about having options. For example, the argument that you'll be carrying "500/600/700/800/pick one lbs" extra weight is a bogus because there is nothing preventing you...
  25. FTG-05

    gelled up tonight-not. Fuel pump failed!

    Uh, draining the HFCM "when you change filters" (i.e. every 15K miles) is NOT "regular". Regularly is defined as something like every month or every other month, not 15k miles. There's something more to this story: diesel shouldn't gel at 5 degrees. But I'm from Alabama, what the fork do I...

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