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Old 12-22-2014, 05:56 PM   #1
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Re: PO has me PO'd

[quote=richard2717;6967328]Looks like it worked out pretty good.
Yeah Richard, sometimes you get to eat the bear


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Are you running a cam trigger too, or is this a wasted spark setup?
Spent some time reading up on wasted spark, but i couldn t fully grasp the concept. I think it had advantages....

I m using a FAST dual sync distr., but, i m only using the distr. to get a cam referance to my XIM, which had to be repinned for the crank trigger

You guys were soooooo close to getting the prize for 200,000 views
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Old 12-24-2014, 02:44 PM   #2
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I'm not sure there is actually any performance advantage of wasted spark, it really has to do with having half as many trigger events to keep track of. You basically fire the plug based on the crank trigger alone. My 6 will have that initially when I'm running carbs, mostly because it's just simpler to pull off with an engine that never had a distributor and my options are limited for a simple ignition only crank trigger based ignition that will work with a 6. I'll be using one that is typically used with a Porsche flat 6. The "wasted spark" happens during the exhaust stroke when there is no fuel to burn and the exhaust valve is open so there isn't any real way to gain anything from it.
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I ve been sourcing out my spicer front axle locking hubs, finally located everything to switch over my Warn locking hubs to Spicer (everything is differant)

Decided to look up Spicerparts.com.....came up with a service manual w/ exploded view.

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The only part i don t have are the 6 bolts and washers. I know they are 10-24, but i don t know the length. Could someone pull one out of their hub, and measure the length? Make sure you retorque to 35-40 in/ pounds.....INCH/POUNDS off the manual

I should be able to match them up, once i know for sure wnat the length is....thanks

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From bottom of head to end of bolt is 1-3/16" but the threaded area is only about 3/8" of the end
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Perfect Richard, thank you for taking the time. Seems Warn used a 32tpi, and Spicer used a 24tpi....oh well
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Old 01-09-2015, 09:45 AM   #6
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Does any one have an idea what would be used to remove this threaded collar with all the little holes in a radial pattern? I consider myself well stocked with tools, but this one is not in my box.

I don t have to remove it now, but if i have to replace a wheel bearing, i would like to have the tool for the job


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Is it this?

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Dude you re good, sure looks like it

Thank you...how s the truck coming....your build is light years above my head

Ok blew up the image and the tool has square dogs, but my retainer has round
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Old 01-19-2015, 03:26 PM   #9
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I like the look of that wheel and tire combo, great work Jim.
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Thank you Sirs....

As far as the wheels go, i wanted something differant. Steelies look great, but everyone that is anybody on the board is running them. So, i went steelies, only on a corvette theme. I had the 4" beauty ring on there but, it covered up too much of my wheel. So, i went with the hot rod beauty rings from wheels vintique, still sets off the wheel just more shadow lines, and i can still pinstripe them

I put bead bags in them, so no weights show

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Very nice Jim, I like the look of your rims.
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Very nice Jim, I like the look of your rims.
Thanks John, you re the one that started them, i got that great deal on the first tire out in Lancaster
Future plans are to polish up my slots, and run them in the summer
Your truck turned out fantastic, can t wait to see it in person
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Old 02-06-2015, 01:54 PM   #13
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It finally happened....hit a wall after 14 years, had no interest in working on my truck....
Solution: spend money on it

So, i bought a used Vintage Air from the parts board ( thanks dan)
Yanked out the heater core and cover, inside box, only cut myself 12 times, blood thinners sure make you bleed alot

Their firewall cover left alot to be desired, so i started making my own fill plates out of 1/8" diamond plate




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I hear you on hitting the wall. Sometimes I wonder why I do projects. Years of working and spending money and no playing. Like you, ordering a box of new parts and a weekend away from the garage usually tears the wall down for me!
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I hear you on hitting the wall. Sometimes I wonder why I do projects. Years of working and spending money and no playing. Like you, ordering a box of new parts and a weekend away from the garage usually tears the wall down for me!
Yeah well, i hope i don t hit another one, got no one to pick up the pieces, and this build will stall

You did the right thing and got your bills in order, well done Son!

We do builds for the pure joy of building and creating. It s not always about the ride. Alot of times it s about the people you meet and communicate with along that road. I have enuff vehicles to give the thrill of driving....cars motorcycles boats snowmobiles, all provide excitment...but, no one can come into my shop and build....that s why i do it
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I hear you. Other than coming onto the forum I don't really have anyone near me to keep me going when I get stalled out.

Thanks for the comment on my finances. It has been brutal, but we are coming out the other side now and never looking back to debt again. Thank Goodness!

Good luck with the blazer and keep thinking about how awesome it is going to be driving that Blazer through the beautiful Pennsylvania mountains.
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I hear you. Other than coming onto the forum I don't really have anyone near me to keep me going when I get stalled out.

Thanks for the comment on my finances. It has been brutal, but we are coming out the other side now and never looking back to debt again. Thank Goodness!

Good luck with the blazer and keep thinking about how awesome it is going to be driving that Blazer through the beautiful Pennsylvania mountains.
That s the plan, find a dirt road, hopefully a trout stream will be at the end. Top off, lovely wife at my side and oldies playing on Sirius. What could be better in life
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Used Fooses idea on template making, this time went much faster (bought the proper tool for the job)

Now just some lathe time for the blower hole


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Keep at it Jim. It’s all really looking great. As far as walls go, I’m pretty sure we all hit them. I didn’t get much for local visitors while building my Blazer and would have probably thrown in the towel a time or two if not for the encouragement from this great forum.
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Keep at it Jim. It’s all really looking great. As far as walls go, I’m pretty sure we all hit them. I didn’t get much for local visitors while building my Blazer and would have probably thrown in the towel a time or two if not for the encouragement from this great forum.
Thanks for watching, people stopping by is all the encouragement i need to keep going....update to follow
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^^^^^^^^
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Now onto my own devises
Prostate out, boy that surgery kicked my a$$, after two weeks finally able to get into the workshop, got the VA installed, and a new brain for the truck


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Had to pull it back out to fix wiring for new location of XIM and XFI, putting them in glovebox
Now the hood hinges clear and i can buy the struts from EMS
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My vin sticker has slid up abit, any ideas how to remove w/o destroying it?
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Anyone need a repop nonac cardboard glovebox? Very good shape, you pay shipping....
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My vin sticker has shifted up, any ideas as how to remove sticker without destroying it. Med. Green & dark olive glove box.

I'd say low heat and massage it down, maybe even put it in the oven for a bit to heat through and get the glue loose.

Glad you're doing well buddy, take good care of yourself...we've got a trip to plan, remember?
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Wait. What?! That's not exactly minor surgery. Hope everything came out ok. Pun somewhat intended.
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