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arctic y block 02-09-2015 02:45 PM


Originally Posted by mechmagcn (Post 15072199)
The ALDA is backed off on my engine, never really saw the need for it, just there to appease the tree huggers.

It's great to see you hanging with this thread Jeff. I know your busy
with the wife and the place your putting together. But when it comes to
this engine and engine install than you are the man. I would love to put one in
my Bronco. But without a shop to work out of at my age it won't happen.
I am just giving praise where it is needed Jeff. You prolly know more about
this setup than the Factory ever will. I hope all is well with you and would
love to see ya come through here again.:-jammin I hope that was not a once in
a lifetime trip for you. And hope you can bring your wife next time.
Remember the camp ground when 70 Girl Scouts showed up and took
it over? Scared the hell out of both of us and couldn't get out of there
fast enough. Way to many hormones there for sure. Ruined our day.

mechmagcn 02-09-2015 03:29 PM


Originally Posted by arctic y block (Post 15072216)
Remember the camp ground when 70 Girl Scouts showed up and took
it over?

LOL Rich! That was a little scary!
Hope to make it back up north again someday, but getting my wife to come could be iffy. Her idea of ruffing it is watching black and white TV at the Holiday Inn. Plus she is freezing when its 70° out. :-(

arctic y block 02-09-2015 04:30 PM

Well jeff when it hits 70% up here it's a hot humid heat. She will be just fine.
Heck she can nuzzle the wood stove if'n she wants. I really would love to
see ya all again. No way I see of me ever making it back down there again.
Life is to good right here. But you know that.

mechmagcn 02-09-2015 05:20 PM


Originally Posted by arctic y block (Post 15072520)
Well jeff when it hits 70% up here it's a hot humid heat. She will be just fine.
Heck she can nuzzle the wood stove if'n she wants. I really would love to
see ya all again. No way I see of me ever making it back down there again.
Life is to good right here. But you know that.

Someday Rich, someday!

49fordv8f4 02-09-2015 05:34 PM

Jeff and Chris, Thanks for the replies. So, just disconnect the lines from the ALDA and intake manifold and plug the manifold hole? I guess I can use the hole in the manifold for my boost pressure gauge.
Mark

mechmagcn 02-09-2015 06:29 PM


Originally Posted by 49fordv8f4 (Post 15072654)
I guess I can use the hole in the manifold for my boost pressure gauge.

Sounds like a plan. :-)

49fordv8f4 02-09-2015 07:57 PM

Thanks! Jeff
Mark

49fordv8f4 02-18-2015 12:02 PM

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...58733977e0.jpg
I ordered a pair of these badges from a Freightliner dealer to use on my truck. This is were I had intended on putting them, but they are a little too long. The fender to cowl seal will lap over the end. So I will probably put them on the lower edge of the back of the hood or the door.
Mark

arctic y block 02-18-2015 03:37 PM

They look great to me in that pic Mark.
What am I missing?

49fordv8f4 02-18-2015 03:50 PM

I don't have the fenders on yet. The lower right hand corner of the badge will be under the cowl to fender seal.
Mark

38 coupe 02-18-2015 05:56 PM

Looks like fun. How are the badges fastened on?

49fordv8f4 02-18-2015 06:46 PM

Fred, They have adhesive on the back. The light colored border around the badge is the peel off plastic on the back. I just stuck it there temporarily with a piece of rolled up masking tape.
Mark

49fordv8f4 02-26-2015 05:28 PM

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...d4481a8e99.jpg

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.for...5eb69166c1.jpg
I picked up my wheels at the powder coater this morning. When I picked out the color, I took the transmission cover with me to match the color. I chose the color chip that was as close as I could get without having the powder color matched. My ashtray is in front of the wheels, I think the color matches pretty good.
Mark

Jolly Roger Joe 02-26-2015 09:09 PM

They look great! That's a color match for sure. :-jammin

Harrier 02-27-2015 06:05 AM

Wow! Those look sharp!


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