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My dad had the same problem with the peterbilt He replaced 3 radators in 2 years one cost over $1000 Then this spring the guage started reading all over the map. He replaced the guage and ....Problem solved!!!

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yeah lots of factors here. thermostat, fan, rad, pump, the mix (Oh don't forget to just leave the rad cap off while it heats up so you can purge the system of air, you might be gettin an air pocket) again though, I'd check timing and make sure your not running too advanced. Also get her to idle and see what she is doing. the thermo in head could def be giving you a different reading. However, I run my efan temp sensor in the head and actual temp gauge from the intake, its about 185 on a cool day, hotter day about 190. I have a 185 stat and fan kicks on at 185.

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My timing was messed up. I did'nt plug the disy whern I set it at first. Pluged it set it at 4 bdc. Mounted my fan right next to the rad. Also drilled some holes in the front of the rad. mount/hood latch area. Moved my temp sender to the heater plug right next to the thermo. All problems solved. Runs and sounds sweet. I should get my lens for my cam this week so I'll post so pics.:smoke::mm:Stilll working on brake lines/trans lines.

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:metal:;)

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great man, glad it all worked out. Get us some pics or a youtube link, better yet, lets see this boiii on the road. feels good solving a problem. nice to have some input from the board too. good luck.

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Had my trans lines hooked up wrong. Swapped the lines top to top/ bottom to bottom da.. Now it does'nt make a funny noise every time I fire it up.:smoke: Had to adjust my shifter linkage abit. Wasn't quite in park..:lol: The front was on jack stands, almost a big time slam. Hooked up my tv cable and carb linkage. Unbolted my rear axle just need to set my diff,weld the perches and about a hundred other thangs.:mm:

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How did you have the trans lines wrong???? I didn't think it would matter.

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I guess you want the coolest fluid going into your trans. Coolest is on the bottom. The other thing is the pump drains every time if is hooked up wrong. Not sure about that last part but thats what it sounded like.:smoke:

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interesting, I'll keep that in mind if I ever deal with an auto tranny. Hopefully I don't ever half to though. Wait I will on my 53' belair cause that will be for me and my gal. I wish I could get her to wanna drive a stick! Can't wait to see this beast on the road. Keep chippin away, its coming together.

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I don't think I'll be driving my 64 much when I get this thing on the road.:lol: My parents think it's just for parades. They think I should paint it and get rid of the keg.:lol::lol: Some people just don't get it.:waah:

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daverod, toooo funny man. I feel you. "just for parades" "are you gonna paint it" too many people just don't get it.

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:smoke: Getting so ideas for a door logo. Going to get a stencil cut next week. Welded my axle perches on. Just need some brakes now.:mm:

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:mm: Picked up a new temp gauge and some shorty headers for my 64. Closed in the garage for the winter.:devil::sumo: Also put a 650 street avenger on the engine.

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;)For my hunting buddies.:mm: Elk are still there. Wolfs are looking skinny:lol: I let them all live. Good way to kill a month.

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Like the logo Dave. I'm thinking of doin the same thing with KUSTOM RIDES. :metal:

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Luvin the truck pics. Door logos as well. What is it gonna say? Daverods? garage looks cozy!

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It's not what it says it's how it looks. Dennis if you do yours in the next couple weeks I could just copy you.

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I know you will.. :haha: Not quite there yet. Doin my Cadillac Deville tail lights right now. I'll post picture soon.

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I miss hunting, was in the same place in Central ID for 20+ years, very successful. Last two years we hunted there, the wolves had pushed the elk out. The last year we saw the wolves way up above us moving down to flank us and we moved out. 4 years ago I blew out my knee and can't do the hills anymore and my buddies have all moved on to other things too. Still have the memories of many good hunts. Elk are incredible when you get to see and hear them in their habitat.

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Ya know Dave, if you could concentrate on one project you might get one kinda finished...
I had to check in just to see how you are coming along.
is it snowmobile season yet???
I do like the Christmas lights hanging in the garage, I may have to borrow that idea

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I had to come over and check you out and the progress. Looks good!!

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Dig the Lokar door logo!!! Cool thing is Lokar is just down the road a bit:metal:

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Well I was going to use the same type of lettering and shape of the logo just different words. But I wonder if Lokar would fund part of my build if I did?:smoke::mm::lol:

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The lights work great. I blew my rmk 800 pos up last year so...I'm back to snowboarding for a few. It's gettin hard to concentrate any more.:lol: I am trying to drop a few things so I can work on my trucks more.:mm::lol:Work.

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Orrie. Now adays I've learned to use very little energy when huntings....Treestands and cameras. I'll be hunting when I'm 80.Which seems like it will be next year the way it's rollin.

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Thanks Bud.;) Had to relearn how to post stuff.:lol::lol:

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Im with you on needing to drop a few things... "Jack of all trades master of none" is probably why i havent finished my truck yet.:lol: Between Harleys and Hunting it seems i'm always broke and dont seem to have much time to work on my trucks!!

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Ya I just crossed off snowmaching. I use to think sking was $$$. Plus most those machinines dont last 2000 miles. Horses and gun hunting are next on the x list.

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:mm: Jacked up the truck and went for a drive.:metal: Cleaned up the 292.
Started to put it back together but no rush.:uhmk: Got all winter:lol:

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Nice to see somebody making progress. :metal:

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sweet how was the drive!!!! the 292 looks nice, I like that set up.

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The drive went great. Now I really want to drive it. Steering pump and some brake juice and I should be ready about spring.haha Took the wife and dog for a fake ride. 2700 rpm must have been going 65. Nice and smooth.haha The thought of it falling off the stands and flying though the garage door went thought my mind a couple times.:smoke:

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yeah been there done that, but couldn't imagine what would happen hitting the ground going 65, yikes. Can't wait to see her on the road.

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Now that would be a funny picture.. :haha:

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Trying to get my brakes working. Any ideas on where or what these parts are for.;) I'm thinkin inside the thing I just filled up with fluid?:smoke:

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Looks like they are adjustable push rods for the power brake unit? :uhmk:

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So do I need them? I hooked everything up I didnt see anywhere to put them?

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you sure those are for your brakes? Looks like the needles for a carb.

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oh and what brake set up you have? You gotta bench bleed the MC before you hook the lines up. Then bleed brakes from Rear to front and cylinder farthest away from MC. I had a problem getting fluid to my cylinders and it was killing me, rebled the MC and that stuff came gushing out. Once you bench bleed they say hook it up and bleed system asap I waited months and that was probably my problem.

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bench bleed? Its in so should I just disconnect the lines then bledd it and hook the lines up again? The parts came with the MC just no instructions. maybe just left over parts?