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    busted parts- a little advice

    Ok I broke 1 pushrod and 1 rocker arm, bent 6 pushrods. Replaced all with stock replacements. Still have a dub,dub,dub sound down in the engine. Will be doing a compression test tommorrow. Any ideas ? I know i can get 910 springs and chrome-alloy push rods. I know that that will help. up top...
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    Gauge Questions

    Gonna buy some gauges soon. Questions...1. Is there a standard size for a pod style guages? if not a preferred size? 2.Do all pod style have to be painted? 3. If someone built a pod style console that would replace the whole trim kit instead of one that mounts on the existing trim piece, had a...
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    Steps

    I had found Ranch Hand brand a while back. Well suprise to me my wife ordered a set of steps for my 97. Cool Well when they came they were for a 99. Called up the dealer then the factory to find out they don't make 97 style anymore... I like the style are there any steps similar that you guys...
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    Dumb ?

    Feel free to make fun of me if you want... A friend of mine (really) told me about "throttle body spacers" and how they are supposed to help out hp and save fuel. I'm leaning towards not believing him but thought I would ask. I looked them up and they look realitvely simplistic to do what they...
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    Another question / problem

    My ABS lght popped on tonite and the pedal will only go down about an inch but will still stop the truck. What might be wrong? Probably something elementary but I'm not aware of. Help? tate
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    New motor question

    I'm breaking in my new engine. But I have a question...I have a good idea on what to do and not to do(varying rpms, not pulling big loads...)I'm up to 600 miles and have been doing what everybody suggested. A time or two I have had to "step on it" Traffic conditions warranted it. When I did it...
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    Curious about Waste oils

    I landscape for a Wendys. It seems like they dump all oils into the same container( fried and meat oils) is this kosher for truck use? The owner said I could have their waste oils. I really haven't done research with this and so I wanted to ask ...Where do I start? I'm sure you experienced guys...
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    Permagrin

    Got to drive the truck today. Wow...I think that truck was sick from the day I got it.New shortblock ,galley plugs, head set,cooler seal,oil pump,h20 pump and gaskets. Really sounds good.Can't wait to do my downpipe. Tate
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    Breaking in new motor

    Motor is in tommorrow. Any suggestions on breaking in? I have had some direction but want to know what you've found to help. Thanks Tate
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    Thanks

    I hope this is the place to post this. i am two years into mechanics and diesels being the first time I really sat down on that stupid hood latch and did all my mods myself. I did it all from what I learned from cool guys living 100/1000's of miles away from me.That i've never met.Sometimes the...
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    Help, Motor install delayed

    I am having a new shortblock install. I also have My ebpv gutted and my pedistal welded over (ped mod) for easier in and out and because when I gutted the ebpv the hole where actuator came from leaked oil . The mechanic said when he noticed it " you have to have the wastegate or else something...
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    Ranch Hand

    Whats the overall opinion of Ranch Hand steps and grille gaurds? Looking for both (step and gaurd) I know its subjective but is there something better looking,more cost efficient....thanks Tate
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    New here

    Hey, I'm new here. and am 2 years new wth/ my 1997 Psd. Ihave had quite a learning curve with this truck but am wrapping my brain around mods and such. Presently my motor haning over the front of my truck. Busted piston-new engine Decided to swap out due to the age and got a good deal. I've...
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    I got lost

    Just thought I'd say a hey to some familar names...upon further reading there seems to be a place here for me to do that.As opposed to here. I am still waitingon the engine to go back in.The "might as well replace that while the engine is out "got pretty expensive but I think the damage is done...

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