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RRicko1966 reacted to fast 99's post in the thread LE9 305 ESC backfires through exhaust on deceleration with
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Is the air pump diverter valve functioning? exhaust leaks? Most common cause is O2 entering exhaust causing unburnt fuel to ignite. -
RRicko1966 replied to the thread Differential swap / bought it, work and install now.Rotate it and look,4 spider gears=open. 3 spider gears = gov lock. The pics I'm having trouble with.
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RMain reason for no 4l80 is because I'm just rebuilding the th400 with a kit to build it up for a few hundred, I'm in a time crunch on...
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RI'm not in the auto repair field, but I was in the mechanical repair field, and I've seen it from both sides. I'm curious tho, what...
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RRicko1966 reacted to legopnuematic's post in the thread Modified engine crewcab gas mileage? with Like.
I would think a 4l80e would be a lot cheaper, even gone through with good parts than building a TH400, adding a lockup converter, then...
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RRicko1966 replied to the thread How does this sort of thing happen????.I got you a couple of pics.Ive had the argument too many times on here. I'm not going to get into the debate again. Putting the brace on...
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Rdriver side is stock ,passenger side has an axle saver bearing that locates the bearing to a clean part of the axle.
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RI didn't know this and this is definitely what's wrong with my starter. I have a new alt and battery going in next chance i get. Thanks
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RRicko1966 reacted to edgephoto's post in the thread How does this sort of thing happen???? with Like.
I have been in the car business for 40 years. I have been technician, shop foreman, dispatcher, manager and owned my owned shop. I know...
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RThat there is a 208. I wouldn’t buy any u joints on assumptions. Get a set of calipers and measure what you have and buy accordingly...
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RRicko1966 replied to the thread The infamous 10" bumper.That is a good looking truck, from the back anyway. More pics.
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RRicko1966 replied to the thread Starter Solenoid Sticking.They usually stick due to high amperage draw,normally from a battery that's low on charge. It's OHMs law, cut the voltage in half...
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RRicko1966 replied to the thread Loose timing chain replacement.No tensioner. If you are worried about timing chain wear,it's actually a fairly easy check. Pop the distributor cap rotate the engine to...
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RRicko1966 replied to the thread How does this sort of thing happen????.Bolts to the back of the starter and then to the block. I think it's a very important piece,others don't think so. Have someone crank...
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RRicko1966 reacted to SirRobyn0's post in the thread LED exterior light conversion! not going well :( with Like.
Yes, please go back to incandescent. I work at a shop and we do a lot of work on older rigs and classic. LEDs are in my opinion a...
