Big Red build thread...
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Thank you very much! Its getting there slowly but surely..
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Got the chip back from Gearhead. I must say I am impressed with the drivability of the truck now. Haven't decided on street fury or street muscle, may try the economy and see how she works out. Time to start saving for new injectors and new turbo, after I get my gauges up and running. She's starting to come together really nicely now. Also swapped to some Rotella synthetic oil...been a little chilly here in CO. Figured I might as well give it a try. Starts up nice and smooth not plugged in and the temp this morning was 4.
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On a side note anyone know what those "buttons" on your seat belt are called? The ones that keep your latch from sliding down all the way to the bottom. I cracked mine and it is gone on the drivers side. PITA having to reach down every time I get into my truck.
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Ok, got the pyro drilled and tapped, got the AIH delete with bung and turbo "tubing" connected, transmission gauge installed and wire ran to the interior, and everything almost routed, zip tied, and connected. For some damn reason I was hit with a bunch of dizzy spells so I called it a day. Never happened to my before. Hopefully snap some pics tomorrow of everything I owe you guys. I also got my lower dash off and ready to drop in the F650 lower dash...still need my fogs wired up, but I think that project is going to wait till next weekend...Whew damn snow slowed me down.
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Got most of the battery cables replaced. Did not do the Alternator to passenger side battery, or the Drivers side battery to the fuse box. I did replace the starter cable but just until I can get the right size lug for it, and I will re-use the original...maybe. Gonna be laid up for awhile with a hip replacement so for now I am done.
Drivers side with extra ground and the extra positive to the alternator.
Pasenger side...I know I need a battery tie down
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Drivers side with extra ground and the extra positive to the alternator.
Pasenger side...I know I need a battery tie down
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