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  1. US6x4

    New pyrometer & boost gauge pod install

    It's a bit on the eccentric side, idea-wise but ultimately it will be mounted on the driver side with the ducts and hoses going through the rubber elbow / pipe that the intake air currently passes through. The actual air cleaner will be on the passenger side once the turbo is in place.
  2. US6x4

    New pyrometer & boost gauge pod install

    Not sure if you're asking Wes or I here, but for myself I'm not currently planning on adding an intercooler (but never say never). I do have the Cummins water-to-air aftercooler but I don't think it will fit under a stock M809 hood. Also, I already relocated my heater in preparation for a...
  3. US6x4

    New pyrometer & boost gauge pod install

    Yes, I've read and followed all the turbo threads and that's why i'm installing the pyro gauge before the turbo so I don't melt the pistons. I'm not looking for big power but enough to make up for larger tires when I get that far.
  4. US6x4

    New pyrometer & boost gauge pod install

    OK, I'll make you a gauge pod and anyone else that wants one like this - not sure on price just yet but shouldn't be too bad. From pictures I've seen the 939 trucks (if you want one for your 936) have slightly different defroster ducts so i'll have to get some measurements from you off of your...
  5. US6x4

    New pyrometer & boost gauge pod install

    Thank you! I'm going to install the thermocouple probe into the exhaust manifold soon to see just how hot my NA engine runs then I'll have to get a turbo to make the other needle move...
  6. US6x4

    What have you done to your 5 ton this week?

    Here are some before and after pics of using a headlight "restoration" kit on my gauge lenses. I also replaced the faded DANGER decal with a larger one. The kit was basically wet sanding with 2000, 3000, then 5000 grit sandpaper and it removed the micro scratches and overall haze. To remove...
  7. US6x4

    M813 vs m35A2 which is bigger

    This is an M35A2 on 46s? (correct me if I'm wrong) next to an M813 on 53s
  8. US6x4

    Speedo correction for larger tires?

    I haven't read of anyone doing this yet, but has anyone changed speedo cable gears to compensate for larger diameter tires? I did this on my highboy and the math is just a simple cross multiply & divide. For example a 11.00-20 going to 16.00-20: #original teeth/42" = #new teeth/53" So if...
  9. US6x4

    New pyrometer & boost gauge pod install

    Well thank you! I really like how it turned out!
  10. US6x4

    New pyrometer & boost gauge pod install

    Installation was a very tricky ordeal especially the coiled up air tubing. I have (2) smooth 18 GA. wires with female water proof ends, (1) 14 GA. Prestolite power wire which is kinda sticky and doesn't slide too well, (1) pyro wire harness, and the coiled air tubing to all go through the 7/8"...
  11. US6x4

    New pyrometer & boost gauge pod install

    I needed a grommet that was at least Ø1/2" I.D. and ended up with a 5/8" I.D. x 7/8" O.D. grommet and getting a 7/8" hole into the dash was not easy. Even with the windshield forward my hole saw and my drill bits were too short to reach so after trying a half-mangled hole with a drill bit I...
  12. US6x4

    New pyrometer & boost gauge pod install

    I tried on the gauge pod for size with the gauges mounted up and added some female wire ends for the gauge lights and gauge power. I used some Autometer 3214 red bulb covers to make the gauges illuminate red like the others. The SW pyro requires outside power which is a bummer but not a big...
  13. US6x4

    New pyrometer & boost gauge pod install

    Before I had the pod welded up I enlarged the gauge holes with the dremel tool and sand paper rolls to get the oval shape needed for the gauges to angle over. I also took some material off of the legs of the gauge mounting brackets since they would be angled over along with the gauges. I used...
  14. US6x4

    New pyrometer & boost gauge pod install

    Well, the corona virus freakout delayed the forming of the part from 1 week to 2 months so after a hefty wait the shear & brake guys got the flat pattern bent up using special roller dies. The gauge hole opening was so close to the bend on the front of the pod that even the roller dies could...
  15. US6x4

    New pyrometer & boost gauge pod install

    In preparation for a turbo install I added a pyrometer and a manifold pressure gauge to my truck in a gauge pod I designed to fit center dash between the defroster outlets. I wanted my gauges to be within easy viewing and I also wanted the add-on to look pretty stock. Below are the step by...
  16. US6x4

    What have you done to your 5 ton this week?

    I finally installed my pyrometer & boost gauge pod I designed and now my cab is starting to look like a cockpit! Here is a link to the write-up I did on this gauge pod in case anyone wants to see the step by step details...
  17. US6x4

    Wiring question- Unused pigtails

    I've been looking into wiring details to power a future pyrometer and I found more details on this wire 27. It looks like it's an unused branch of the 5 wire harness connector that can be found on the back of the gauges.
  18. US6x4

    M929 zippo lighter

    Stumbled across this today just in case anyone is into zippos & dump trucks ;) https://www.smkw.com/zippo-ill-take-a-dump-anywhere-lighter
  19. US6x4

    Is it safer to wear seatbelts, or not?

    The 809s weren't mentioned here that I found but 939s sure are; are 809s less prone to roll overs than 939s? Smaller dually tires (typically) and a lower body or are all singled out MVs the main concern?
  20. US6x4

    What have you done to your 5 ton this week?

    The aero greases are hydrophobic and repel water - should be a decent grease for hubs.
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