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  1. dpantazis

    what are your recomended ideas for repairs

    bears- you would have to ask the texans about local places, i am in illinois. if you are looking to upgrade injectors, then look at beans. if you are staying stock, then find local shop. look at the wikif for regulated return install. you will learn more form there. or dieselsite, but you can...
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    what are your recomended ideas for repairs

    since the engine is coming out here the list of repairs i have planned, but my questions are in red. 1.fix the main problem lol- from what im told its bad crank bearings but we will see 2. have hpop checked- where do i have this done? diesel injector service company 3. FPR- rebuild...
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    how to lift a 7.3 safely?

    unless you know what you are doing, don't follow any design webpage you may find. i beams are terrible at torsion and side loads. you get the load swinging and it becomes a pretzel. factor of safety of hoisting equipment and the like is a minimum of 4:1! so you are looking at an ultimate...
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    tranny pans

    here is my photo essay on the 6.0 cooler install. not a complete step by step process, but the important stuff you need to know to upgrade. 6.0 Trans Cooler pictures from trucks photos on webshots 7.3 cooler sitting on top of the 6.0 cooler to get the sense of scale how much bigger it is.
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    blown rear end. fantastic.

    i'd think that you will pull of the line like a bat out of h3ll, but hit a wall pretty quick. EDIT: are you talking about mixing your gearing? I think that if you do NOT use 4x and change your rear gears, you will be ok. do not mix ratios front to back if you are going to use 4x.
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    Japan Earthquake and Tsunami......

    yeah, its kinda like saying you are not going to swim in the pool because someone might have pee'd in it. there are FEW if any 'credible' news or media outlets. its too bad real journalism is dead. today it was critical analysis and criticism from people in the us in the nuke industry. who...
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    Japan Earthquake and Tsunami......

    "The nukes dropped on Japan resulted in 100,000 contaminated survivors. Of that number, 500 died prematurely from that exposure." That is note the number killed by the blast mind you. "Of the 800,000 people effected by Chernobyl, WHO estimates that 4,000 will die from cancer due to radiation."...
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    Japan Earthquake and Tsunami......

    these animations are actually pretty good and informative The Crippled Japanese Nuclear Reactors - Interactive Feature - NYTimes.com
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    Japan Earthquake and Tsunami......

    rich- its newer than the ones in my backyard! shows dp
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    Japan Earthquake and Tsunami......

    1. the displacement of the island is 8 cm so about 3 1/2". 2. the tops of the reactors are DESIGNED to blow off to dissipate energy. reactor number 2, they started removing the panels because of the personnel who got injured by shrapnel of the first reactor. 3. These 3 reactors are of the...
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    Undercoating Removal

    try Citristrip from the Home Desperation store.
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    TT Weight Issues

    get an unloaded weight and then compare. the engine weighs more than you think. in fact, i would bet that the hitch unloaded the front a bit.
  13. dpantazis

    Truckstop fuel prices

    smoky- how slow are you driving to get 50 mpg? in my 06 jetta i cruise on the highway 'with both needles up' and lifetime average on the ly-o-meter is 48.3! that is 5 years combined highway and city. fuel here is anywhere 3.59 - 4.39. with a car that get 48mpg, i an pick and choose...
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    Question Batteries draining!!!

    the only way to figure out what device is pulling power is to use an ampmeter to read draw on the wiring harness. barring that, start pulling fuses. changing things haphazardly will only lead to more frustration. your alternator could also be bad sucking power then the truck is sitting.
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    Question Batteries draining!!!

    the only way to figure out what device is pulling power is to use an ampmeter to read draw on the wiring harness. barring that, start pulling fuses. changing things haphazardly will only lead to more frustration. your alternator could also be bad sucking power then the truck is sitting.
  16. dpantazis

    Boost leaking

    make sure that the linkage is connected from the air cylinder to the wastegate. can you rig up a regulated test plug? look at the one on dieselsite or buy it. use a regulator so yo don;t spin the turbo too fast with no oil in the bearings instead of 100psi shop air. put the test plug...
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    Help Needed Old Account Locked Out After Updating Email Address

    pm sent
  18. dpantazis

    Expedition towing a 30ft. travel trailer, little help please.

    bama- is this going to be a one time deal or regular occurrence? if its a one time deal, maybe renting a different vehicle? bottom line, what is the trailer weight and tounge weight? here is some decent info- Common Weight Distribution and Sway Control Questions | etrailer.com...
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    Change your top end oil!

    i think we need to start a new thread for these mod suggestions.
  20. dpantazis

    it lives again

    rich- some people are lucky enough to get hit by lightening twice. i am beginning to wonder if you are that lucky! just don;t screw up with it this time!
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    Lockout Likely to Begin at Midnight

    are we talking about Wisconsin unions or the NFL?
  22. dpantazis

    it lives again

    dear lord rich! you gotta play the lottery soon....
  23. dpantazis

    Fuel pressure guage

    its a #4 oring fitting, #4 JIC is another way of saying it. which one depends on how you want to route, 90, 45, straight. etc... you will probably end up going to a 1/8" npt to use a grease gun hose for the connection to the gauge. dp EDIT: get it from a hydraulic shop or mail order from...
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    Fuel pressure guage

    its a #4 oring fitting, #4 JIC is another way of saying it. which one depends on how you want to route, 90, 45, straight. etc... you will probably end up going to a 1/8" npt to use a grease gun hose for the connection to the gauge. dp
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    Question failed F5 switch

    1. batteries & idm. maby cps too. 2. seating of the connector of the chip on the pcm. 3. i would take off the entire f5 completely to verify the truck and base systems are ok. then put it back on. 4. blank display, wiggling, flashing, stumbling.... all signs that the chip is working...

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