What did you do to your Gen 1 today?
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Seems as though Ollie is the goto guy, eh? Good thing he doesn't charge me, otherwise id have no money for beer.
Pretty much every time I discuss an issue with him, he's right.
Did you know Ollie beats the snot out of everybody on the downhill, riding his snowboard? World class athlete as well.
Pretty much every time I discuss an issue with him, he's right.
Did you know Ollie beats the snot out of everybody on the downhill, riding his snowboard? World class athlete as well.
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Thanks for the nice words guys.
I am looking at a Draw Straw as a likely option on my '78 Ramcharger, I am swapping over to 12v power.
It will solve my return line problem and make it so I can run a larger fuel line easily.
Depending on what you find T-man it might be a solid option for you to consider.
You would loose the OEM black nylon fuel line with that swap though.
I am looking at a Draw Straw as a likely option on my '78 Ramcharger, I am swapping over to 12v power.
It will solve my return line problem and make it so I can run a larger fuel line easily.
Depending on what you find T-man it might be a solid option for you to consider.
You would loose the OEM black nylon fuel line with that swap though.
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The tube that sticks out of the bung that's mounted through the fuel reservoir container is cracked. Heading over to the diesel shop about 15 miles away to see what they can do for me. I called Carter. They said you can replace the entire unit with one from a 96 or 97 Dodge Cummins vehicle
P74699r .
it's a direct replacement and the fittings are perfect especially considering they're made out of metal. The biggest problem is that the electrical connector for the fuel sending unit will not work so you can have no leaky fuel but no gauge unless you figure out a way of adapting
P74699r .
it's a direct replacement and the fittings are perfect especially considering they're made out of metal. The biggest problem is that the electrical connector for the fuel sending unit will not work so you can have no leaky fuel but no gauge unless you figure out a way of adapting
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T-man,
I would steer clear of the 2nd gen [ found in the '94/'95s usually] sending units with metal lines at the top as they rust out and leave you stranded on the side of the road....don't ask me how I know.
I would look at the various Draw Straw options or I have several 1st and 2nd gen sending units here without a cracked nipple.
Who likes cracked nipples anyway?
I also have the electric plug in pigtail [2nd gen] I could dig you up if needed for the fuel gauge to work if you decide you want to do the 2nd gen sending unit route.
I am back from a day of snowboard racing [double race today] and will be in the shop tonight playing catch up, give me a call if you need.
I have my 1st gen plow truck that I have to work on tonight.
It just keeps dumping snow up here!
I would steer clear of the 2nd gen [ found in the '94/'95s usually] sending units with metal lines at the top as they rust out and leave you stranded on the side of the road....don't ask me how I know.
I would look at the various Draw Straw options or I have several 1st and 2nd gen sending units here without a cracked nipple.
Who likes cracked nipples anyway?
I also have the electric plug in pigtail [2nd gen] I could dig you up if needed for the fuel gauge to work if you decide you want to do the 2nd gen sending unit route.
I am back from a day of snowboard racing [double race today] and will be in the shop tonight playing catch up, give me a call if you need.
I have my 1st gen plow truck that I have to work on tonight.
It just keeps dumping snow up here!
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Cracked nipples suck...
The Carter number I mentioned "had" steel lines, but has since been changed to plastic. Old new stock is steel. New units plastic.
Haven't decided what to do, but I'm thinking draw straw options, if need be.
Right now no leaky. Fixed with goop from diesel shop, and new o rings. Will keep you posted regarding...
The Carter number I mentioned "had" steel lines, but has since been changed to plastic. Old new stock is steel. New units plastic.
Haven't decided what to do, but I'm thinking draw straw options, if need be.
Right now no leaky. Fixed with goop from diesel shop, and new o rings. Will keep you posted regarding...
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Did a little wheel/tire swap between the 73 Crew Cab and the 90 Square Body Suburban in an attempt to track down death wobble on the GMC. Turns out it was the tires. The crew cab started getting DW a couple weeks ago. Well, when I got the RF wheel off, I discovered a sticking caliper. Looks like I’ll be ordering a new RF caliper and brake hose for the Dodge. My Boxer wants me to keep the H1’s, but I’ll be in the market for some 17x9 wheels and a new set of 37’s so I can swap the 35’s back onto the Dodge. I kinda like the look, but these 16.5’s are getting tough to get without spending a fortune. For now, the Dodge stays parked and the Suburban is my daily drive for the next few months.
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Thanks. For now it’s still a 350/TH400. On the plus side, the PO put in a ton of Edelbrock stuff (heads, cam, headers and multiport EFI system) and the motor, trans and transfercase are fresh... and I just swapped in 1 ton axles with 4.56 gears and a Detroit locker (rear). It WILL be getting a heart transplant down the road though. Currently house shopping, and my shop (aka car port and a tarp) is pretty cold to work in.
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Plowed snow twice in the old plow truck.
40F today after a few days of snow, so it was time to clean up / push the banks back a bit... then the roof of the shop slid a bunch of snow.
The last bit of metal holding the rear of the cab at the rocker broke so the striker for the door latch is now an inch back from where the door latch want to catch it. The drivers door will not close, until I can address it. It happened at the last light of the day, so will not be today.
The old plow truck has rust pretty bad and has not been on the road in years. It still pushes snow like a champ though!
40F today after a few days of snow, so it was time to clean up / push the banks back a bit... then the roof of the shop slid a bunch of snow.
The last bit of metal holding the rear of the cab at the rocker broke so the striker for the door latch is now an inch back from where the door latch want to catch it. The drivers door will not close, until I can address it. It happened at the last light of the day, so will not be today.
The old plow truck has rust pretty bad and has not been on the road in years. It still pushes snow like a champ though!
