Recent content by Blue Ox
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What new tools have you got lately?
Wow. I'm sorry about your friend's grandfather. He seems like a really good guy. But one small blessing is that he's finding these things a home. Not just for decent compensation to make sure the value is not lost to his family. Not just for death-cleaning to spare his offspring from throwing... -
What new tools have you got lately?
Not really. But I've tried a number of other makeshift solutions that just didn't do the job. And it says Made In USA (with foreign components) which always makes me leery. It was a little less on Amazon with free shipping as opposed to buying from the manufacturer's website. If it works... -
What new tools have you got lately?
This terminal cleaner kit. I've been fighting with corrosion and bad contacts for a while on a couple of vehicles, and this looked like it covered all the bases. These look like they'll cover all the different prospects. I'll let you know how it goes. -
Cracks in transfer case
Die cast housings like they used on the 208s get wrinkles that look like cracks. Clean them up well to see if they're actually cracked. AFAIK, there are only two input splines that fit either to 465/THM400 or the THM350/700R4. Check the planetary carrier for cracks. They're notorious for...- Blue Ox
- Post #9
- Forum: Transmission & Transfer Case
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A/C box removal. How to remove blind screw?
The transitory nature of forum posts. Five years ago: And the forum censored the word Viagra. -
A/C box removal. How to remove blind screw?
Not sure if they're the same after the redesign, but on my '85 the screws that secure the heater core box from inside the cab have a nut on the threads that stick through into the engine compartment that hold the A/C box on. I don't know if you could unscrew it from the inside without... -
ID marks
I saw the sticker, and I saw the cast in logo. Not familiar with either, but it's not that important for this conversation. You need a pyrometer. Preferably placed before the turbo. 1250° maximum at full tilt boogie. 1200° is probably better, and remember this engine doesn't have piston...- Blue Ox
- Post #32
- Forum: Tech Discussion
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ID marks
Well, yes, the fuel delivery needed to be turned up. Otherwise a turbo system is just a heavy whistle. I thought I was familiar with most of the aftermarket systems, but I must admit I've never heard of that one. However, there were probably a few companies that did prototyping or made a short...- Blue Ox
- Post #30
- Forum: Tech Discussion
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ID marks
Boost is almost entirely related to load. So, unless you're maxed out climbing a hill you're not going to see big numbers. If you're seeing a pound or two at cruise, unless you're towing, that's normal.- Blue Ox
- Post #28
- Forum: Tech Discussion
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5.7 Rod bearing
GM had a problem with excess timing advance on cold starts. Sorry, I don't remember which years, but it was in the GMT-400 era. The timing would immediately go to maximum, like 40° on cold start. Oil pressure ? We don't need no stinkin' oil pressure. They destroyed a lot of rod bearings that...- Blue Ox
- Post #3
- Forum: Tech Discussion
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What have you done to your square lately??
Added a ground stud. Every time I want to attach jumper cables, a battery charger, or a maintainer I'm always stuck with the problem of finding a good ground point. Usually any hardware on the engine is either too small to get a good attachment, or it's rusty. Interestingly, I noticed on Mrs... -
What have you done to your square lately??
Preparing to install the freshened up wheels and new tires, I dug out the hubcaps and decided to clean them up a bit. Because the wheels themselves aren't going to make the rest of the truck look $#itty enough on their own. Yes, I know it's a little bonkers to polish the insides of hubcaps... -
What have you done to your square lately??
I was kind of hoping he'd get it all sorted and make me a set too. -
What have you done to your square lately??
The factory made those. Unfortunately, nobody seems to repop them. The original ones turned the buckle 90° so it lined up with the belt blade when the belt was flat across your lap and chest, and it faced the release button to the outside. -
Bluetooth alternatives
Same here. It doesn't even involve a switch. I just pull it out of the lighter socket if I'm going to park for more than a day. It has a USB charger included and will put your phone calls on your speakers too. The mic isn't spectacular, but it's adequate. Plus, they're dirt cheap. Usually less...- Blue Ox
- Post #6
- Forum: Stereo & Entertainment Systems
