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I'm no expert but in my years I have seen several metal fan failures but have not seen a nylon fan fail. Not saying they don't but I have not seen one yet. That would be a plus in the long run. Also you can't bend a blade and throw the balance off. 2cents
I know one thing I would put on my list of components to replace if possible would be the rod bolts. I remember there being a post about someone trying to get them made but I don't remember the outcome. I would defiantly have the rods magnafluxed and as Clinto indicated having the rotating...
I think a charcoal gray/black would be very nice looking. Are you thinking about doing the traditional military interior or more of the civvy style like the one you just did.
Excellent job all around.[thumbzup] It's getting harder and harder to resist getting one after seeing your work and than the one CPappy had just done. aua
The “K” type thermocouple generates a voltage dependent on temperature. That way you do not need a power source for the pyrometer. That is why I went with the isspro turbocator. No need to have a power source unless you want a light.
I just checked to verify that I had all new filters installed correctly, engine oil and fresh diesel in the tank. I used the prime/run setting to purge the fuel system until I heard the fuel returning to the fuel tank then pre-heated for 60 seconds and started it. I found that I needed to do...
I put a Detroit TruTrac in my 89 V1500 Jimmy, same as the K5 Blazer and loved it. No special lubes like the clutch units. No clutches or springs to wear out and seamless smooth operation in the snow. I put well over 200K on the TruTrac with no problems. 2cents
I have wanted to hookup a “voltage band relay” to the fuel shutoff solenoid for the same reason. Although it won't kill the engine in the event of a frequency excursion it will shutdown on over/under voltage.
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