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Dec 12, 2013 | 03:14 PM

#481

Skattracker3

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Originally Posted by fordpower88

I drive that long before I would drive that Volvo!!

What the hell is an Elcamino Choo choo conversion. An ugly hood scoup and some dumb pin striping.

Dec 12, 2013 | 03:19 PM

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DieselCamper01

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I was wondering the same thing Lee. I suppose if you are into El Caminos like Dustin is into VW's you would probably know. LOL

Dec 12, 2013 | 03:19 PM

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fordpower88

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Originally Posted by Skattracker3

What the hell is an Elcamino Choo choo conversion. An ugly hood scoup and some dumb pin striping.

I have no idea Lee but I would still drive that before I would drive that Volvo! haha

Dec 12, 2013 | 03:23 PM

#484

MisterCMK

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I'd rather buy a Dodge than those Volvos...

Dec 12, 2013 | 04:59 PM

#485

DieselCamper01

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I don't know if I dislike either of those cars enough to buy a Dodge instead...

Dec 12, 2013 | 05:03 PM

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wildstang

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Originally Posted by MisterCMK

Is the Ex done yet Jim?

No. I got the rust free used pan on. I put at least 3 coats of por 15 and a few coats of Eastwood chassis gloss black on it. Might attempt to get it back in the engine bay tonight

And a 1250lb rated engine stand will hold a 7.3

Dec 12, 2013 | 05:07 PM

#487

wildstang

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Troy, I'm rebuilding this turbo and seems like a lot of side to side wiggle. I can see the bushing move in the housing. Is that OK? The bushing you can see in the picture

Dec 12, 2013 | 05:07 PM

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wildstang

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Troy, I'm rebuilding this turbo and seems like a lot of side to side wiggle. I can see the bushing move in the housing. Is that OK? The bushing you can see in the picture

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Dec 12, 2013 | 05:08 PM

#489

wildstang

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Neat, one of those double posts

Dec 12, 2013 | 05:16 PM

#490

DieselCamper01

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Originally Posted by wildstang

No. I got the rust free used pan on. I put at least 3 coats of por 15 and a few coats of Eastwood chassis gloss black on it. Might attempt to get it back in the engine bay tonight

And a 1250lb rated engine stand will hold a 7.3

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Originally Posted by wildstang

Troy, I'm rebuilding this turbo and seems like a lot of side to side wiggle. I can see the bushing move in the housing. Is that OK? The bushing you can see in the picture

Ooohhhh! Nice and shiny!

Side to side play is bad! Rebuild!

Dec 12, 2013 | 06:20 PM

#491

fordpower88

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Oil pan looks good Jim! Yep side to side is bad. Rebuild it. I thought that was your plan all along.

Dec 12, 2013 | 07:12 PM

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wildstang

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Originally Posted by DieselCamper01

Ooohhhh! Nice and shiny!

Side to side play is bad! Rebuild!

Quote:

Originally Posted by fordpower88

Oil pan looks good Jim! Yep side to side is bad. Rebuild it. I thought that was your plan all along.

That is with the new bearings. The turbo is one I bought a few years ago. But I guess I'll rebuild the excursion one. That one feels pretty tight still

Dec 12, 2013 | 07:27 PM

#493

MisterCMK

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You only want in and out movement of the shaft. Lolol

Sent from my mind thanks to the Internet and an app.

Dec 12, 2013 | 07:34 PM

#494

wildstang

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Originally Posted by MisterCMK

You only want in and out movement of the shaft. Lolol

Sent from my mind thanks to the Internet and an app.

But definitely not loose on the sides

Dec 12, 2013 | 07:40 PM

#495

wildstang

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Originally Posted by wildstang

That is with the new bearings. The turbo is one I bought a few years ago. But I guess I'll rebuild the excursion one. That one feels pretty tight still

The shaft in the new bearing is tight but the new bearing in the old housing is loose, side to side wiggle