Normal driving shifting RPMs?
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From: Mi'kma'ki
oh,no.i havn't got this one on the road yet.
she's needed some work,and i put a dump bed on it.
here we need inspection and it wouldn't pass.
now iv just got the lites for the bed on order,and a controller for the dump.
some good tires.so hopefully all goes well,and i pass inspection(havn't tried yet,as i knew it wouldn't pass) and be on the road with her for the first time since ownership,sometime next week.
she's needed some work,and i put a dump bed on it.
here we need inspection and it wouldn't pass.
now iv just got the lites for the bed on order,and a controller for the dump.
some good tires.so hopefully all goes well,and i pass inspection(havn't tried yet,as i knew it wouldn't pass) and be on the road with her for the first time since ownership,sometime next week.
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I-H set them to about 2800- they last even longer than forever
my 89 is set to 3800 from factory not touched,
my 86 came at 3300- its a little higher now......... but its still holding together
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From: Faibanks Ak.
I very seldom bump my governor in any of my trucks big or little.
I wouldn't dream of messing with my rpms on my Idi before I stud the heads. and that won't happen until I either have headgasket trouble or have to rebuild it. I have run diesels of one kind of another for over 30 years so my right foot knows how to govern one, but I wouldn't set it high enough to do any damage because someone else might drive it.
I wouldn't dream of messing with my rpms on my Idi before I stud the heads. and that won't happen until I either have headgasket trouble or have to rebuild it. I have run diesels of one kind of another for over 30 years so my right foot knows how to govern one, but I wouldn't set it high enough to do any damage because someone else might drive it.
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From: Mi'kma'ki
no,though i thought about it,and looked a little bit while i was ordering.but i'm so exited to get it on the road,i ordered quickly so they would be here monday.
i'v been sleepless/restless watching ups tracking ever since lmao!
the lites are:
Truck-Lite model # 14
so i just grabbed what i needed and a spare red and amber to have on hand.
as well as new plugs so i can wire it all up new.
they are like 2" high and 4" long.
i would like to go LED sometime.but figured i can mess after inspection,and be on the road.
if you know where to find these size LED's let me know.
i'v been sleepless/restless watching ups tracking ever since lmao!
the lites are:
Truck-Lite model # 14
so i just grabbed what i needed and a spare red and amber to have on hand.
as well as new plugs so i can wire it all up new.
they are like 2" high and 4" long.
i would like to go LED sometime.but figured i can mess after inspection,and be on the road.
if you know where to find these size LED's let me know.
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From: Dairy, OR
You could simply put high output led bulbs in those housings. Try these guys if you just want the bulbs
Dash Illumination Parts - LED Bulb Lighting - whitegauges.net
Dash Illumination Parts - LED Bulb Lighting - whitegauges.net
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From: Dairy, OR
So you have to replace the whole darn thing if the bulb burns out... that doesn't sound right. Only sealed housing I have seen is on led's.
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From: Mi'kma'ki
yeah.luckily only needed a couple tho and 2 spares.
like 3 bucks each or something.
# Long-life 15,000 hour 12 volt bulb -- so that's good.
http://www.truck-lite.com/webapp/wcs...3726&langId=-1
like 3 bucks each or something.
# Long-life 15,000 hour 12 volt bulb -- so that's good.
http://www.truck-lite.com/webapp/wcs...3726&langId=-1