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Recent content by olly hondro

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    Two Batteries Instead of Four - Issues?

    Four is the guidance from the Department of Redundancy Department.
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    M715 CAT/Allison

    Thank you for the kind words :)
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    Aluminum wheels

    I will have to think about that. Ensuring the fastener is engaged, backstopping, and the "feel good" of visual confirmation. There is some good physics in there somewhere.
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    Aluminum wheels

    Any threads sticking out do not participate in the fastening of the wheel. The stock steelies have 9 threads of engagement + what sticks out. The aluminum wheels with the shoulder nuts have 11 threads of engagement with none sticking out.
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    Alternative spare tire mount?

    How often does a flat tire occur? It's a silly question at first blush...but the "law" of spare tires seems to go as follows: If you carry no spare then you will get a flat. If you carry 1 spare then you get 2 flats. If you carry 2 spares then you never ever get a flat so carried 2 spares for...
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    Two Batteries Instead of Four - Issues?

    I concur with the 2 battery solution here in A Z
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    Air Flow CFM?

    Good discussion and timely as I replumb intake piping. Of all the stuff I deleted, I kept the trash can but shortened the snorkel. I concur that it's overkill, but I have space for it and it looks cool.
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    Ether Bottle Question

    I deleted the bottle. Here in southern AZ , I have not needed start assistance.
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    A Couple of Electrical Questions

    I deleted the polarity box. It's a 0.7 volt voltage drop across there. Deleted shunt as well. And deleted all that stuff under the dash that Ronmar speaks of.
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    M715 CAT/Allison

    State of the build 5/2025:
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    M715 CAT/Allison

    This week's update includes changing out the front piece that holds the headlights.
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    M715 CAT/Allison

    March 2025 update.
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    My M715 'rework' project

    Thank you Kind Sir. Few appreciate the work going into that build.
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    My M715 'rework' project

    That hood ended up on my truck 😉
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    M715 CAT/Allison

    A new update on the Gladiator project to start off the new year. Hey maybe I will get it done this year!
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