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That sounds about right. The turbo kit on my 1992 Ford used exhaust smoke density to see if you turned the pump up too much. Try for med. Gray, not black smoke at 1/4 throttle.
It is hard to find competent people to work on your equipment. I have a good shop in my small town. I'm just getting too old and crippled up to do the heavy jobs anymore. Good for you doing your own work. Just do it with care.
I highly recommend this lighting setup. You can carry a spare H4 bulb in a padded container. I would use Hella housings. Bulb pigtail adapters are on Am...n and other sites.
I've always tried to use Moog. I've used TRW and Delco products with good results. Your truck is older and complete kits are probably not packaged. I go to the local independent parts house and ask them to fix me up.
Best of luck to you, a worthwhile endeavor.
I second the above advice. Look at the -10 manual and perform a major brake adjustment. Check the brake flexible hoses carefully. If cracked or dry rotted , replace them.
That really has the cool factor going for it!
Glad I'm too old for projects like that. I get enough military vehicle work with the VFD, thank you just the same.
I wouldn't be too worried about the blow by.
After driving it for a time, the rings will get settled in. Blow by should mostly go away after a few hundred miles.
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