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Got the wiring part done on the under hood reel light but 3 of us in the family were sick today so I did not get it put in the truck. :/ hopefully in a day or two.
 

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Diesel helps clean out an engines oil system also.
 

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I'm not sure why that's so blurry


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That's OK, I took my glasses off and could read it just fine. :rofl:

Is that a Sea Foam rep saying this about the ounce per gallon? You know they want to sell Sea Foam, so they've probably tested it in one of their lab vehicles. I doubt it can hurt. I'd say that's for a very dirty fuel system, like a vehicle that has sat for quite a length of time. I'd say there are methods for routine maintenance, then there's this method for a deep cleaning. If it were me, I'd be willing to give it a try, but I just don't think you need 40 gallons of treatment. I don't recall the oz in a can now. But if it's 8oz, I'd probably buy 3 cans, get your tank close to Empty, put 20 gallons in and install 3 cans of Sea Foam. I think I'd poor a can in, put in about 8 gallons, pour another can in pump another 8 gallons, pour the 3rd can in and then pump the remaining 4 gallons. This way you can hope it's getting mixed well in the fuel. Then go for a drive and shake the wheel back and forth and pump the brakes for some quick stop and go to mix it well. The reason I say 20 gallons, is cuz even on Empty, you will have some gas in the tank and you'll want to be sure to have the 1oz - 1gal ratio as he's suggesting. That should give you 20 gallons of fuel system cleaning while you drive. I do know for a fact Sea Foam works. I've seen inside some crankcases that were pretty dirty. After Sea Foam crankcase for 500 miles, I could tell it was cleaner and did another treatment again 500 miles before the next oil change and that motor ended up pretty damn clean inside.
 

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Sea foam test is in effect
With the fact the truck sat for ten years prior to me getting the truck I would classify this as a DEEP clean
So I put 32 oz in the tank and filled up... Tank is FULL (40gal)
I put the 8oz in the crank


I'll keep you updated on my thoughts.


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Drove my square on Saturday. Had to adjust the base idle. I had adjusted the idle and choke when it was cold but now that it is warmer the choke was completely off and I had the base idle too low.

Put a sliding rear window latch from the "Help" section of the auto parts store on. I installed the screws and the very first time I latched it it broke. Stupid piece of junk.

Also tried out a new drivers side window switch. My passenger side window only works from the passenger side. New switch didn't fix it so it looks like I gotta chase down wiring issues.

And a trip back to the auto parts store to take back the switch and the busted latch.
 

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Sea foam test is in effect
With the fact the truck sat for ten years prior to me getting the truck I would classify this as a DEEP clean
So I put 32 oz in the tank and filled up... Tank is FULL (40gal)
I put the 8oz in the crank


I'll keep you updated on my thoughts.


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man that seems like a LOT. I hope it doesn't do any damage...
 

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I hauled some tree branches to the green waste facility and got some vegetables and some seeds to plant a garden. Going to try growing them in containers this year so I can move the sun hungry plants to optimize how much sun they get each day.
 

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That is what I as told to run
So if it's an issue SeaFoam will be paying for repairs.


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I always ran lucas oil fuel system cleaner and did add a quart of their oil system treatment. Also find a filling station that sells 100% gasoline... no added Ethanol or Naptha, one draws moisture one corrodes metal
 

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The crew cab is rolling and she just pass inspection!
Shout out to Retro for the time and patience with both the truck and me!
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found out i need new manual hubs. i have at least one broken one and i am not happy.
 

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Trying to figure out how to keep my mirrors from moving
EVERY time I get in the truck the mirrors have gotten out of adjustment
Help!!!


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Installed all new brake lines front to back and a new disc/disc prop valve, new fuel line front to back as well as new tranny cooler lines. I bought a 8 pc complete brake line kit along with the fuel line and tranny cooler lines from Inline Tube...
 

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new Warn hubs..... not fun... but when my spicers are broken, gotta do something.
 

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new Warn hubs..... not fun... but when my spicers are broken, gotta do something.

**** happens. If you get 20 years outta these new Warns then it'll be worth it. :waytogo:
 

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