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Old 10-12-2013, 10:06 PM
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Fixed 2 disconnected vacuum hoses I found, checked the fluids then replaced the platinum plugs it had in it, with some regular Autolites
 
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Originally Posted by 78 & 87 Super Cab
Fixed 2 disconnected vacuum hoses I found, checked the fluids then replaced the platinum plugs it had in it, with some regular Autolites
How does she run with platinum plugs? I threw e3 in my bronco and its terrible.. I always stuck to the cheapest copper plugs on the market lol.. Cheapie coppers always good in 5.0/5.8s
 
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Installed a power door lock actuator on the passenger door, which was a pain in the ***. Right now I have all my door panels off working on either locks or window stuff. Woohoo good times.
Are you installing power locks where it did not have them at all? Curious how big of a project that would be...



Got the wilson 1000 installed, Waiting on these to come in to make the wires nice as I am leaving the headliner out:
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Got some toggle switches mounted where the OEM accessory switches would go. Inverter is mounted and working.

The F150 is coming along nicely and I'm getting a handle on stick, now I need to come up with a name...
 
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Old 10-13-2013, 07:36 PM
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Changed the oil and then drove it to the racetrack
 
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Old 10-13-2013, 07:42 PM
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That truck is bad ***!!
do you have the stock grill still?
 
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Old 10-13-2013, 07:48 PM
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Updated the convrsion constant in the PSOM to account for the new tires.

I also scored a brand new molded black carpet from auto custom carpets for $100 on craigslist. I was hoping to get vinyl at some point but at that price i couldn't pass it up. It was still in the box when I went to look at it. Now i just need to find time to install it.
 
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Changed water pump and thermostat...did something wrong as I have very high pressure water squirting out the side of the thermostat.... I guess I know what I am doing tomorrow too.
 
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Originally Posted by SouthernBlues
Changed the oil and then drove it to the racetrack
I was fabbing up a tube bumper for the front of my 96.. Mwuahah steal some ideas off yours lol
 
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Old 10-13-2013, 09:14 PM
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Originally Posted by 1_ton_bronco
How does she run with platinum plugs? I threw e3 in my bronco and its terrible.. I always stuck to the cheapest copper plugs on the market lol.. Cheapie coppers always good in 5.0/5.8s
It idled like crap with the platinums in it. I replaced them with Autolite copper plugs which I have had very good luck with previously
 
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Originally Posted by infinite-foamies
Are you installing power locks where it did not have them at all? Curious how big of a project that would be...
No, just putting one in where one used to be. The door lock wasnt working so I opened up the door panel and found that the actuator was gone completely. Whoever took it out for whatever reason even took out the mounting bracket that is typically riveted in place, so that made things a little more difficult.
 
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Old 10-14-2013, 07:37 PM
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Made up tube bumper today from scratch.. Coming out really nice for only 2 labors and free extra 1/4-3/8 thick pipe
 
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Took it for a drive today after replacing the plugs,and reconnecting 2 vacuum lines, it idled much smoother and ran great
 
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After I pulled intake off and did valve cover and intake plenum gasket.. Replaced vacuum lines.. I saw a big difference in idle... Idled much smoother.. And when I ran a couple tanks of 93 octane thru.. Smoothed out even more.... Only other leak I see is rear main leak.. But I'm gonna leave that until trans or clutch goes which won't be for a while..
 
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Here pretty soon I'm gonna need some new tires and I was wanting your guys' opinions on what size and kind to get. I use the truck as a DD and I use it to go hunting.

My truck is a 1995 f150 4x4 351 single cab short box sitting on 32 11.5 15s. Here pretty soon I'm going to get a leveling kit for it so I should be able to fit 33's but I'm stuck on if I want 33 10.5's or 12.5's, it is my daily driver and I would like to not kill my mileage and the only tire that comes in 10.5 is BFG all terrains and mud terrains. I'm not sure which way to go so help would be much obliged.
 
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Originally Posted by 1993_f350_2013
Here pretty soon I'm gonna need some new tires and I was wanting your guys' opinions on what size and kind to get. I use the truck as a DD and I use it to go hunting.

My truck is a 1995 f150 4x4 351 single cab short box sitting on 32 11.5 15s. Here pretty soon I'm going to get a leveling kit for it so I should be able to fit 33's but I'm stuck on if I want 33 10.5's or 12.5's, it is my daily driver and I would like to not kill my mileage and the only tire that comes in 10.5 is BFG all terrains and mud terrains. I'm not sure which way to go so help would be much obliged.
Bfg ats are good all around tire.. BFg had a mud terrain named km2.. Has a real aggressive tread.. I've had absolutely no problem going thru 18-22 inches of snow with those tires on the front.. I have cheapies for the rear tires.. But they're like $250 a pop for 265/75/16 on my f250.. If I were to get another truck and it needed tires.. It'll be bfg at or the km2 mts
 


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