06-10-2013, 12:55 AM | #7176 |
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Re: What did you do to your truck today!
We went out and took some pictures of mine at the local feed mill.
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06-10-2013, 02:03 PM | #7177 |
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Re: What did you do to your truck today!
Got my new aluminum radiator installed and cleaned up a bit of grease and grime buildup while I had the fan / shroud off. Turned out great and works like a charm! Gave it a good wash and took some pictures last night of the closer-to-finished product (slowly but surely...). I'll get a few posted this evening.
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06-12-2013, 06:35 PM | #7178 |
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Re: What did you do to your truck today!
more progress, note going with show deck later so the gas cap will have a closer fit..
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06-12-2013, 06:57 PM | #7179 |
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installed headers today got her back up an running , will add mufflers tommorow
here is the link to the video https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v...33945653419836 if it looks like all white go to full screen on the video |
06-12-2013, 08:38 PM | #7180 |
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Headliner 75% in. It's in, but needs final adjustments and cuts (slots)
for the trim. Thanks to two Forum Members and a friend of of a Member (Tony G). And thanks to all for getting the parts to me fast. I really appreciate it.
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06-12-2013, 11:35 PM | #7181 |
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Magwakeenercrew I give you credit doing you own paint job, lots of work, it looks real good and you saved lots of coin.
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06-13-2013, 08:04 PM | #7182 |
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Finally got to the point of having to make a final decision on paint color!
Made my choice and left a substantial donation at the PPG store. Had to be mixed, matched and test sprayed for color, will get it tomorrow. Now its time to pull my big boy shorts up and get busy!!!
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06-13-2013, 10:30 PM | #7183 |
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So what color did you go with?
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06-14-2013, 12:41 AM | #7184 |
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Installing a Rochester quad on the 305, tomorrow I'll try to wire up the electric choke, tnight I'm looking for How to do it,
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06-14-2013, 02:26 AM | #7185 |
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Ground (-) to any good ground (-); and hot (+) to the wiper (always hot when the key's on) circuit.
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06-14-2013, 01:14 PM | #7186 |
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Thanks: Just a question; (+) needs a fuse between the choke and wiper.
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06-14-2013, 01:15 PM | #7187 |
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Forgot to say is Rochester choke and only has (+) connector.
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06-14-2013, 02:06 PM | #7188 |
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Right.
Listen to Nate. He's the real deal. I, personally, like the wiper circuit because I wired it for an electric washer...I know the load, and I know where the fuse is. Also, it fits with my placement (hiding) of the wiring and the exit point to the choke. Listen to Nate, though. A separate circuit is always the best answer.
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06-14-2013, 02:06 PM | #7189 |
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Really , you should runa new wire from the unused accessory fuse in the fusebox to the choke heater ~ then use the lowest rated fuse you can that won't blow ~ probably a 10 A. one .
Every vehicle always has built in extra un used fuses for radios and other add ons , be smart and use them , do not overload the original wiring . To properly set the choke , go out to the rig _early_ in the morning when it's cool out and the engine is stone cold , loosen the screws holding the choke element just until you can turn it by hand , open the throttle with one hand and whilst it's open , slowly turn the choke element until the choke butterfly *just* closes , DO NOT load it ! . Now , snug up the choke screws and release the throttle & you're all done ! . To cold start it , depress the throttle to the floor ONCE , release then crank it ~ never touch the throttle when operating the starter on a cold engine .
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06-14-2013, 02:06 PM | #7190 |
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sitting in the lobby of Randy's Ring and Pinion having the rear end rebuilt with an eaton posi and 3.73 gears.
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06-14-2013, 04:45 PM | #7191 |
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Thank you Magwa and Nate I'll let you know.
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06-14-2013, 09:58 PM | #7196 |
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I replaced my oil diptube on my ls1. Old one broke in half at the "O" ring. I was lucky it didnt fall into the windage tray. $19 part 4 hours of labor...
then went for a nice drive around the lake Blowing my 140psi train horns at the people on the beach and playing frisbie golf. FUN FUN FUN... |
06-15-2013, 11:52 AM | #7197 |
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Installed new manuel air ride valves from dloes for my helper bags.. Got rid if the cheap plastic paddle valves & relocated them from down by my knee to the radio location
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06-15-2013, 02:02 PM | #7199 |
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Replacing brake lines on my stepsons grandfather's super Cheyenne
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06-15-2013, 02:05 PM | #7200 |
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Forgot to mention I've electric fans and the signal on the original gauge is a red light but when is already hot.
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