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    M923a2 Coolant System Drain and Flush:

    When you see this line: "formulated to be compatible with antifreeze/coolants of all major producers. " It can't be a conventional inorganic acid type coolant. FYI, SCA has always been pink.
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    M923a2 Coolant System Drain and Flush:

    Any coolant you buy at the auto parts store is going to be an organic acid type coolant. Conventional coolants are no longer sold at the consumer grade level. If you do want a conventional coolant Caterpillar DEAC is still available. This coolant does require regular dosing of SCA. If you want...
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    Drum to hub safety wire help

    The part that everyone misses is the direction of the twist. It's clockwise for the first, counter clockwise for the second. It continues to alternate if you are joining additional fasteners. The second video does this incorrectly. The goal is that the wire that wraps around the head of the...
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    Smoked brand new diodes - GETT / Applied ECU / 23kw 3 Phase Generator

    Here is a short article on diode failures. It sounds like your exciter is damaged. I would suggest taking a resistance reading on the exciter. Diode Failure Scenarios Modes of Failure, Causes and Effects - MER Equipment https://merequipment.com/wp-content/uploads/Diode-Failure-Scenarios.pdf
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    Straight pipe post turbo

    Header wraps cause crevice corrosion on stainless steel piping. If you're dry all of the time this shouldn't be an issue. Heat shields are more effective, though. If you follow that route. Copy what modern cars do. They routinely pack hot exhaust systems in cramped places.
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    Straight pipe post turbo

    Less back pressure is always better. On a naturally aspirated motor the high energy exhaust pulses in small tubes travel at high velocity which reduces their pressure (Bernoulli). A turbo engine benefits from no such effect post turbo. Bigger shorter straighter is better. With that said, I don't...
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    A0 fuel in coolant. Need advice.

    The only thing you need done is to have the cups replaced. The rest of that is unnecessary up sale. Remember, fuel is leaking ino the coolant. Coolant isn't leaking into the injectors. Look closely at your timing cover leak. The gaskets are not prone to failure. Timing covers crack from poorly...
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    My 1-Ton restomod m1009 thread

    Everything looks great. Not to be a negative Nancy but upping wiring gauge for no real reason puts a lot of stress on the terminals. This applies to many applications. I get stuck with many controls and automotive situations where someone uses 14 gauge in lieu of 18. The heavy gauge wire...
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    Starter motor loosens recurrently - M1009 / Chevrolet Blazer K5 6,2 Diesel

    My bike history: 2x 1970 Honda CT 90 1986 Yamaha TT225 1987 Honda CR250R 2005 Yamaha R1 2001 Yamaha YZ250 2018 Yamaha MT-10 2001 Honda XR650R Current garage has both 2001 bikes. Guess which bike is still my favorite? My neighbor has one he is offering for free but it's so expensive and time...
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    Cadillac Valve & TDM Keeps Burning Out

    I am an operator of marine diesel engines. I have made some observations with regards to temperatures. It's generally understood that higher engine temperatures do result in lower cylinder wear rates. I believe the wear is a result of corrosion due to condensation in the crankcase. With the...
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    Who’s ran 5.38 gears?

    It's a 1008. Yes, I installed only zero rates and trimmed only the front of the fender. I'm running skinny tires, 37x12.5.
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    Who’s ran 5.38 gears?

    Have you considered offsetting the front axle forward? I offset mine and cleared 37 inch tires without having to cut the rear of the wheel arch. I have only 1" of lift due to the offset perch.
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    Project Wild Weasel M1009

    Honestly, I have freed up the driveshaft and beadblasted the ends. The splines are almost completely wasted away. I don't trust it so I plan to replace it soon. I was planning to let the driveshaft shop do the hard work of finding a boot or use that blue coating modern assemblies use. This...
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    Project Wild Weasel M1009

    Are the splines coated to prevent corrosion? I broke my transfer case because the splines on my front driveshaft seized due to corrosion. I do recommend using polyurea based grease for splines. They're shear stable which means the oil doesn't separate from the thickener when spun like a...
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    Building Slave Cable

    I use these crimpers for hooking up generators and doing battery lugs. Hydraulic shouldn't be necessary at 2/0. Crimpers, for 8 to 250 MCM AWG Copper and 8 to 4/0 Gauge AWG Aluminum https://www.mcmaster.com/7996K12
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    M1078 Oil leak tracing and making me nuts

    Do look into Lock N Stitch before welding. www.locknstitch.com
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    Project Wild Weasel M1009

    It doesn't have a boot on its slip joint. My M1008 broke it's transfer case when the front driveshaft slip seized. Lots of BS terminology in the add.
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    Starter motor loosens recurrently - M1009 / Chevrolet Blazer K5 6,2 Diesel

    " If you ever worked on old Yamahas, you know they used Phillips head screw bolts." No Phillips screws on a Japanese bike. They are JIS cross screws. A Phillips screwdriver has the wrong profile and will strip JIS screws. However, a JIS screwdriver fits Phillips screws much better than a...
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    Rubber coating for parts near battery?

    Is the HMMWV not isolated ground? In that case it shouldn't matter if a terminal touches the body.
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