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Old 12-20-2011, 05:35 PM
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FPR Shim - What to use?

Im guna get down to business with the truck this week, doin the FPR shims on the list. Ive read the how to's and they all say to use somethin different, either really small ball bearings or even BB's. What did you use? Size? Thanks guys.
 
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What is your pressure now?
 
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Old 12-20-2011, 08:29 PM
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48-49, way low. Just dont know what to use
 
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Just use a BB that should bring it up to about 65
 
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are there any possible ill effects to this mod?
 
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If you have a weak pump it could kill it faster
 
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If you have a weak pump it could kill it faster
I just replaced the starter at 180,000 miles and broke the bank.. better not press my luck until I can afford to play.. ty
 
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If your fuel pressure is above 50psi the you don't need to do it
 
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I'll have to check it out, ty
 
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So any size bb works?
 
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BB for a BB gun is what u need
 
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