August chat thread
Fleet Mechanic
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how about the spark cables?
Posting Guru
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Haven't checked them yet. But I'm gonna see if I can pull them and clean and regap them tomorrow. I put them in a few years ago, and as I said there wasn't a problem until it sat for a month. I wonder if some oil could've leaked into the cylinder and fouled one out.
Plug wires are ~7 years old now....bought a decent set of US-made silicone ones in 2003 or so, and it's about time I got a new set. Key word here though is money. Gotta do stuff a little at a time.
Plug wires are ~7 years old now....bought a decent set of US-made silicone ones in 2003 or so, and it's about time I got a new set. Key word here though is money. Gotta do stuff a little at a time.
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From: Mexia, TX
Sweet. I think it's about time I got some new shocks for my truck. I got some fun body roll when I pull a corner.
But it still rides great all things considered.
EDIT: Mine haven't got a single cut or abrasion anywhere on them that I'm aware of. They're just a bit dirty from years of driving....
You guys think a regular add-on tach will pull too many amps to be on the accessory circuit on the factory fusebox? I recall the manual for my tach saying a 20 amp fuse was recommended, and it has a 20 amp since I have it on a toggle switch connected to an addon fuse board, but I'd like to get it on ignition hot so I don't have to flick a switch any time I start the truck.
Some day I'll just put the addon board on a relay so I can have my tach, extra gauges, stereo and what not come on with the key...
But it still rides great all things considered.
EDIT: Mine haven't got a single cut or abrasion anywhere on them that I'm aware of. They're just a bit dirty from years of driving....
You guys think a regular add-on tach will pull too many amps to be on the accessory circuit on the factory fusebox? I recall the manual for my tach saying a 20 amp fuse was recommended, and it has a 20 amp since I have it on a toggle switch connected to an addon fuse board, but I'd like to get it on ignition hot so I don't have to flick a switch any time I start the truck.
Some day I'll just put the addon board on a relay so I can have my tach, extra gauges, stereo and what not come on with the key...
Modular motor junkie
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From: Texas
How bad is the wire inside?
You may be able to keep them if the wire is ok.
You may be able to keep them if the wire is ok.
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Fleet Mechanic
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no....
not at all :P
and about the cable condition
they aren't bad, but i noticed that there are a few that NEED to be replaced.
eh, as soon as i get cash flow, i will get them replaced
Posting Guru
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From: Mexia, TX
I DON'T HAVE TO GO TO BED NOW, YOU CAN'T MAKE ME!!!!!!!!1111oneoneone
Whoops. I'm having leet flashbacks again. O_O
Fleet Mechanic
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i don't see the point of it.
why not get your point across so others can read it, and not think you're uneducated?
no offense to you btw
Posting Guru
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From: Mexia, TX
BTW, this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6zQ5...eature=related
Fleet Mechanic
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tbh I never used it when it was popular on a forum I used to go to. I did watch as the management banned the use of it though. lol. My word is "XD" on IM though. That or "lol"..... :P
BTW, this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6zQ5...eature=related
BTW, this:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6zQ5...eature=related
i wanna know what he redlines at!
sounds amazing