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  1. Freightrain
    There are a couple variations to that block plate and likely gaskets to match. I swapped my original 673 NA to spin on and had to get correct mount for "non turbo" motor. A turbo version should be easier to find. I used my motor manual book and reference what my block looked like once I removed the full flow plate like you have. My 673 did not have oil cooler and that is another option.
  2. Freightrain
    The hell I went through getting block heater out of my 673 when I put spin on filters. Geez what a mess that was. Glad I got the new plug installed and didn't leak! Heater won't fit behind spin on filter housing.
  3. Freightrain
    I won't use the mobile version if on my phone. I know it limits things and usually makes it harder. All else, I wait to get on computer at home/work.
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    I was waiting to see it go up like a volcano! Lucky all around. More and more people have less responsibility and will just flee to not get charged. Or they have charges already and don't want to go to jail(again). In Cleveland, it's been young teens stealing those Kias and such. Cheap thrills I guess?
  5. Freightrain
    Welcome. Seems I've seen that truck before in pictures.
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    Few years back I was having power issues. First it was the throttle lever had slipped on the shaft. Fixed that but still was a bit sluggish. I installed a fuel pressure gauge and hung it on the air cleaner so I could see it out the window and noticed it was low. Installed a new lift pump and it was like new again. The bad thing is, the pressure pulsates and you need a liquid filled gauge to steady it enough to read it. I know they put them in the dash, but it would need to be electric or have an isolator as to not leak fuel if something went wrong. I ran my external gauge for a few years and finally took it off.
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    That's why I put it where the ashtray used to be. Wouldn't fit anyplace else. I've seen old trucks with a pyro mounted to a piece of alum drilled to the dash. Cobbled up, but typical for an old truck. I found it on Isspro website but can't recall where I actually ordered from. Yes, it was very pricey, but gave me both gauges. I know you want be purchasing it but will try to remember to get a picture of the install just for shitz and gigglez.
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    Here is what gauge looks like
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    I eliminated my ash tray and installed an Isspro pyro/boost gauge. Made a nice alum panel to mount it in the dash and cover up the edges of the ash tray hole. Have to get a pic for you.
  10. Freightrain
    I have a pile of shirts, common gift from the GF. She was upset after she had bought me one of everything and had to start looking elsewhere. LOL!
  11. Freightrain
    I'm only 57. 40 didn't bother me, 50, 55 didn't bother me. This one did for some reason. I suppose work the last few years has beaten me up pretty bad and I'm in the Fuq it mode now? I have been relieved of my boss duties so things are a bit easier on me. Sleeping better, feeling better. Time will tell.
  12. Freightrain
    Interesting thought. Two air starters or one of each(air-elec)? Dual air starters will eat up some air for no real purpose. If you run just an air starter and are hesitant, no worries. Put good parts in the system and go. Mine has been carefree for years. It will hold 100# for 6 months sitting in the garage. None of the "dead overnight" woes.
  13. Freightrain
    Ol Rob told me about how he used to do them. I tried on one junk gauge and gave up. Guess I was doing it wrong??
  14. Freightrain
    I'm falling off the proverbial cliff myself about low ambition. To start any small project is a huge battle. I have a "large" garage but it's so full it's hard to work on anything. Thus I don't want to. It's twice as big as my last house, but still half as big as it needs to be?
  15. Freightrain
    The extendable Studebaker is cool. Seems there is a real one still running or on display somewhere? Maybe I saw it at an ATHS convention?
  16. Freightrain
    No Regen or computer issues. Start every time!
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    Yup, 12v system, 24 start, POS. Grd. Two 6 v on each side, wired into ser/par switch that mates then either 24 start or 12v running. You could put one 12 each side and eliminate some cables and work fine. 6v batteries just had better capacity in those days. As long as the s/p switch was kept in working order all was well. I spent the first summer trying to get mine reliable. Gave up and converted to 12v start, alternator and neg. ground. Of course now I went off the reservation and put air start!!
  18. Freightrain
    That tach likely got a tight spot and tried spinning the needle around at a high rate of speed. Thus it hit the pin and broke the needle off. Very nice work on the rebuild in that speedo. There is a technic to getting the bezel off and not destroying it.
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    Been about 4 yrs I've been fighting these pricks. Poison doesn't work. Even after a few years. I finally stepped up my game with a scissor trap and got one today!! I'm resetting it and will see if there are others. They supposed use a big space but I am going to keep trying. My yard turned into a plowed field it was so rough from their ruts and holes. I want to level it next year and get back to being able to mow without throwing my back out. Heck just walking can twist an ankle!
  20. Freightrain
    Tractor protection valve. Uses TP1 on the dash to activate (if I recall correctly). The one on my B was only available as a rebuild. Had a buddy give me one out of his parts supply bin.
  21. Freightrain
    Friend has lawn care business and tells me about fertilizer costs the last couple years.
  22. Freightrain
    Most any of the typical transit busses had floor mounted turn signals. That way you could keep both hands on the wheels and you didn't have to worry if you turned them off. This was back in the 70-80s.
  23. Freightrain
    I remember when Rob bought his ol RL water wagon. It had a V8 also, but was a few years newer.
  24. Freightrain
    65* this morning. Nice. Gunno go to hell tomorrow and through next week. 45 high and rain. Yuk.
  25. Freightrain

    UAW

    Freightrain replied to Red Horse's topic in Odds and Ends

    I used to pick up worn parts at Delco Remy in Indiana back in late 80s. Drive in, there would be 20 guys drinking coffee and reading the paper. They would chose the one guy to load me, the rest would watch. My sister was HR over the Ford Romeo Engine plant. The horror stories of having to pay workers to sit in cafeteria all day because they couldn't fire them for any of the crap they would do wrong every day. Cheaper then fighting the union or fixing the stuff they did wrong. And people wonder why cars are so freaking expensive?? All those costs just add to the bottom line.

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