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Jun 29, 2021 | 08:36 AM

#391

ajjw0828

Mountain Pass

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From: Holt, MI

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hit Man X

Do a Melling if tearing stuff up. Four or five bolts. Fresh front main seal and block to LPOP seal.

Nice to see the love people have for Melling. I’m a Quality Engineer at our plant in Jackson, MI where we manufacture the pumps. Melling definitely knows what they’re doing when it comes to oil pumps! Everyone is tested prior to shipping. Strict quality controls and gaging.

Jun 29, 2021 | 10:43 AM

#392

TheFecalFanatic

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From: NT, See you in the

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Originally Posted by ajjw0828

That makes me feel better about ordering new valve spring keepers from them! A melling pump will eventually find its way onto my engine.

EDIT: I stand corrected. For some reason Melling decided to drop ship my keepers to CA and not CO, so they won't be here until after the 4th. Going to reuse my old spring keepers and return the Melling ones.

Jun 29, 2021 | 12:48 PM

#393

Hit Man X

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My 302 has a Melling SVSP pump on it too. Ha. Small world.

Jun 29, 2021 | 01:17 PM

#394

ajjw0828

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From: Holt, MI

Oh no, sorry to hear that about the Spring keepers!

Jun 29, 2021 | 03:10 PM

#395

FinnishStroker

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From: Kinnula,Finland

My HX50 has 61.5/99 compressor
86/72 turbine.
205/80 DIY hybrids

Jun 29, 2021 | 10:55 PM

#396

Sous

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From: Lake Hartwell, GA

The Finlander knows what he is talking about...

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Originally Posted by Khan

They're rated for 80 PSI cold, might try 70 PSI and see if it helps. though it's not bad as it is, I know I would really benefit from a rebuilt steering box and new borg steering shaft, new tie rod ends, etc. The list goes on. Again, everything I post is for the benefit of the readers.

As for a steering gear, if you are not decided yet, check out BlueTop.

Recent thread in the SD section: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-gear-box.html

Either way, use UPS Simple Rate shipping to send the core back at 50% the cost.

More info: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post19828219

Jul 1, 2021 | 08:23 PM

#397

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Originally Posted by z31freakify

Run the 285's @45psi if you are not hauling or towing you will thank me

Well dropped down to 50 psi yesterday after work. 65 psi front and 75 psi rear. Handles much better now!

Jul 13, 2021 | 08:13 PM

#398

literallynothing

Tuned

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From: Windsor, CO

I need an update. I know you at least started on the valve springs!

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Jul 13, 2021 | 09:40 PM

#399

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Originally Posted by literallynothing

I need an update. I know you at least started on the valve springs!

Haha I tried! Ended up getting welding rod stuck in my engine.....

Got caught in the bowl of the piston and bent at TDC I think. Got it out no issues, so now I'm waiting on inj o rings to show up so I can use the injector hole like literally everyone else thats done this upgrade..

Problem with the GP hole is you can hit the top of the piston or the bowl, which leads to inconsistent readings

Jul 15, 2021 | 12:17 AM

#400

literallynothing

Tuned

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From: Windsor, CO

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Originally Posted by Khan

Haha I tried! Ended up getting welding rod stuck in my engine.....

Well I’m glad you were able to get it out! Would have sucked to have to pull everything apart to get to that

Jul 15, 2021 | 01:37 AM

#401

Hit Man X

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I asked a good pal, here is his opinion...

Jul 15, 2021 | 05:51 AM

#402

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Well I may have found a decent parts truck not far from me to rob parts off of. Looks to be in decent shape

Jul 15, 2021 | 06:04 AM

#403

Hit Man X

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You know the adage...

Ran when parked.

Jul 15, 2021 | 09:29 AM

#404

literallynothing

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Hey now, it still gets me to work every day. But this winter I hope there are either lots of parts for sale, or a complete motor for sale if you need some parts lol

Jul 15, 2021 | 09:35 AM

#405

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Originally Posted by literallynothing

Hey now, it still gets me to work every day. But this winter I hope there are either lots of parts for sale, or a complete motor for sale if you need some parts lol

What about that front axle for free.99?