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  1. big block 88

    Good place to get engine/block?

    With this many threads going it can get kinda confusing to us simple folk here. 3116 3126 have a habit of busting cranks and that will cause a vibration. Disregaurd the vibration i meant the engine go boom. But my knowledge is only in the cat marine industry so im sure that can also be...
  2. big block 88

    What have you done to your 5 ton this week?

    A few questions on the antennas and specs. I know nothing of radios of any kind but i have been looking high and low for a whip for the base i have and cant find one for what i deem decent money. What i would like to do is run my cb through the whip but im unsure of the connection, operating...
  3. big block 88

    FMTV frame steel.... weldability?

    Frame welding is a no no boss. It can be done just fine but its gonna be brittle on the edges of the welds.
  4. big block 88

    What have you done to your 5 ton this week?

    Hey Simp, would you mind posting up info on your dual elec fan setup and price if thats ok sir.
  5. big block 88

    The beast died after hitting a bump!!

    If you are doing the water pump belt. Maybe plan on doing the water pump and seal also.
  6. big block 88

    Paint job

    It looks nice for sure. But i think it looked fantastic in the desert tan. Each there own though sir. If you love it thats what matters.
  7. big block 88

    Go Big Or Go Home

    Man that cummins must suck a TON of air!!!! It has the fender mount bfaf then an injector hat with fly's and then a sugar scoop hat on top....
  8. big block 88

    The beast died after hitting a bump!!

    My only reason for harping on the batteries is the fuel shut off. If it lost voltage it will not run. So i would get your voltage tested. I run twin 8d batteries and it work amazing, spins the motor fast and plenty of juice for my accessories. There is a manual fuel screw on the solenoid that...
  9. big block 88

    The beast died after hitting a bump!!

    Overall voltage of the system. Im impressed with a d8 and a small civy battery mix match. Im gonna say your batteries are an issue.
  10. big block 88

    The beast died after hitting a bump!!

    I would just do a simple tension check on the belts, just push on the belts near center between the two pulley and see how much it deflects. (Engine not running of course). TM I believe lists the accepted deflection numbers. As for the alt i would check it by hand also by looking at shaft...
  11. big block 88

    The beast died after hitting a bump!!

    Why do u need it running to check the belts?
  12. big block 88

    What have you done to your 5 ton this week?

    Excellent idea simp. If you do find a number let me know if you would sir. Better than my idea of oversizing the plug and cutting new threads. Im not sure if there would be enough meat on the boss/bung on the tank to go 5/8.
  13. big block 88

    What have you done to your 5 ton this week?

    Working on a buddies 923a1 the fuel tank drain plug har been dripping slow so while we had it doing a service I said heck i will pull the plug teflon its threads and put a new gasket on it. BOY.... If only it was that easy. Went to loosen the plug and shot straight out of the tank plugged it...
  14. big block 88

    Had a little fun!!!

    It does look like fun but im too cheap to risk the tires i guess.
  15. big block 88

    The beast died after hitting a bump!!

    they can run with absolutely no power from batteries. Just turn the screw on the shut off solenoid.
  16. big block 88

    What have you done to your 5 ton this week?

    Im sure it made a huge difference. Need a video though...
  17. big block 88

    What have you done to your 5 ton this week?

    A2 im assuming?
  18. big block 88

    What have you done to your 5 ton this week?

    New/old/found heater core is holding tight. It was slightly different on the hook ups but it works and doesnt leak. Final plumbing is finished on the heater core and the spin on filter for the coolant. Still need to remove the MASSIVE power cable that used to go to the generator but now im...
  19. big block 88

    What have you done to your 5 ton this week?

    Heater core is in the truck put up a good fight but its in but the sun wasnt on my side and i had to quit before i could plumb it all up again.
  20. big block 88

    What have you done to your 5 ton this week?

    Found in my parts stash a heater core NOS. not sure if its a deuce or a 5 ton or what the nsn is but im betting i can make it work.
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