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  1. john griffin

    New to diesel trucks

    Maybe a pic would help ?
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    New to diesel trucks

    Ive had diesel pick ups exclusivly since 1971 and I have no idea what a"cylinder block hole cover "is.
  3. john griffin

    Manual Locking Hub replacement?

    I found out how unreliable the "lock/auto" hubs were about 6 months after I bought my truck.The right side "auto" didnt disengage and that was the end of my front axel after a 300mile trip home.Ford replaced it all on warranty and a couple days later I put a set of manual Warn hubs on.That was...
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    Shock Mounting bolts

    A fastener store like Fasten All.
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    Dual alternators ?

    There are 8 different alternaters for the truck.Anything with dual alts the upper and lower are different.Plow pkg are different. ambulance are different and have 3 different combinations.There are only 2 different regulaters though.You need the old ones to compare #'s and then order what should...
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    Dual alternators ?

    My 2k has the dual alternator ambulance/plow package.At 80k they were both replaced and now at 210k it seems they have quit again.It has never been explained to me just how the two alternators work (together) but it seems that when one dies,so goes the other.They LOOK like just regular ford...
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    Glow plugs

    Any part for the 7.3 is cheaper at IH,and a lot of them are better.
  8. john griffin

    interior swap 2003 F350 7.3 to a 2014

    I havent even seen it and I'm jelous.
  9. john griffin

    Fisher install troubles

    Try SNOWPLOWFORUMS.COM There is a lot of good info and people that will talk to you.
  10. john griffin

    Need help

    Did you glue the boots on? In what world will a psd cylinder head survive50 -70 psi boost? Even 36 is way too much.
  11. john griffin

    Raptor Style Grille Lights for Superduty

    Cant see the ones in the links either,just a box with a ?
  12. john griffin

    Raptor Style Grille Lights for Superduty

    I cant make any of the pics come up.
  13. john griffin

    Tranny shot?

    Another inexpensive way to ensure that particles dont get into your new trans is to install an inline filter at the rad cooler.Ive been useing one since my truck was new and have never had any sludge film in the pan.I use a WIX from NAPA.
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    Tranny shot?

    I know this should go without saying but,replace the converter too.Also if the fluid was that bad I wouldnt allow them to use any part of the original in the build process.Very few shops have the equipment needed to clean a case that was that nasty.If I wasnt getting a built trans,I think I'd...
  15. john griffin

    5R110 Transmission Longevity?

    Its not like engine oil.It doesnt get fouled with combustion debris,and doesnt get as hot either (normally).Hydraulic oil doesnt "wear out",it can become contaminated with solid particles from excessive wear or impending component failure.The biggest killer is heat,which causes it to oxidize and...
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    photos '01 Superduty for '96 OBS?

    Oh yeah,and weld on the inside whenever possible so there is no grinding,that makes big heat too! I actually wouldnt weld panels with the 210,I have a Lincoln 120sp that is set up with 0.030 wire for headers and sheet metal.
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    photos '01 Superduty for '96 OBS?

    Thats what I have.I have one regular 210 and one with an aluminum spool gun so I dont have all the switching around when I want to do aluminum but am too lazy to get out the Tig! Just set that puppy down low and have at it!You dont weld sheet metal with a continuos bead. You run a series of...
  18. john griffin

    Shorter Antenna Mast for 2004 SD

    That would work but I personally think its kinda ugly.I like the electric retractable ones like we had in the 60's-70s if there has to be one.I dont have an antenna on mine because I consider a radio an annoyance when I'm driveing, I want to hear the truck working(or not)but to each his own!
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    photos '01 Superduty for '96 OBS?

    3 of my bed mounting rails are pretty bad but the floor and sides are perfect. After looking at it closely this summer it looks like the sheet metal used to build the bed was galvanized but the cross mounts were not.I ran this theory past a friend of mine who is in the body shop bus and he said...
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    Shorter Antenna Mast for 2004 SD

    So just unscrew it and toss it behind the seat untill you want it.Back in my day you could buy aftermarket teloscoping antennas that just took a 5/8" hole in the top of the fender.Someone still has to have those available.
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    photos '01 Superduty for '96 OBS?

    Keep what you have. ATS will know if he bought a trans,they keep track of that for warranty.If he put in a "new " motor he already spent a bunch of $,if he put in "another" motor,different story.Should have recipts for that too. Why would he not put the injecters in while the motor was out? The...
  22. john griffin

    New Ford

    I checked it out,now youve spent more of my $,thanks!
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    New Ford

    I'll check them outas soon as I get the 5er put away.Truck will be in the shop for plow bracket maintenence anyway! Thanks! I think most of my noise comes from the straight pipe and turbo inlet though.The QD fitting is on the frame mounted supply pump?If you could PM me with a source for the...
  24. john griffin

    New Ford

    Your actually pretty luckey,I cant even hear the radio in mine.
  25. john griffin

    Another question from the diesel noob!!

    I never gave the equipment a thought.the "baby" loader/landscaper tractot has a shibura motor with 2100hrs and the "old hoe" as we call it ,is a komatsu with the meter busted at 3200hrs.Ive had them since new and they get the same fuel as the truck,all original pumps/injectors on them,they are...

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