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Old Dec 8, 2020 | 03:12 PM
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Nice BHD!
Looks like the Gear Vendors overdrive unit my friend runs behind his Getrag shifted 12V powered '76 Crew cab.
He loves it for towing around other old Dodge trucks or his heavy work trailer, with all the gearing options.

He runs 3.54s gears on his set up.
Are you going to stick with the 4.10s?
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Old Dec 8, 2020 | 07:27 PM
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Originally Posted by oliver foster
Nice BHD!
Looks like the Gear Vendors overdrive unit my friend runs behind his Getrag shifted 12V powered '76 Crew cab.
He loves it for towing around other old Dodge trucks or his heavy work trailer, with all the gearing options.

He runs 3.54s gears on his set up.
Are you going to stick with the 4.10s?
I bought it to be able to split gears when I am towing and tow in 4th over vs 5th with my Getrag.

Yes. I am sticking with the 4.10s. The 5th over will help with mileage, but usually that truck is serving Road Tractor duty so mileage isn't really a concern.
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Old Dec 9, 2020 | 04:15 PM
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For nabbing a GV unit you get an affectionate...YOU SUCK!!
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Old Dec 9, 2020 | 04:36 PM
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I'm taking a break from welding the plate back in over the fuel tank unit. I cut the hole way to big so I'm welding a portion of it back in then cutting the edge smaller so I can then have a screw in plate for future access.
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Old Dec 9, 2020 | 08:53 PM
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Originally Posted by thrashingcows
For nabbing a GV unit you get an affectionate...YOU SUCK!!
That's a great compliment! Thanks man!

I won't tell you that it came with the 205 adapter and a correct length Tom Woods driveshaft.
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Old Dec 10, 2020 | 04:48 AM
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That's a great compliment! Thanks man!

I won't tell you that it came with the 205 adapter and a correct length Tom Woods driveshaft.
Exactly how much can one guy suck without creating a new black hole in the universe?......Ben
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Old Dec 10, 2020 | 05:50 AM
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I bought 2 rolls of Gates fuel/hydraulic fluid lines. One 5/16, and one 3/8" I got the stuff that is rated for up to B20. Not cheap. $110 OTD. Weather is not looking good for driveway mechanicals this weekend.
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Old Dec 10, 2020 | 12:35 PM
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Originally Posted by BHD
That's a great compliment! Thanks man!

I won't tell you that it came with the 205 adapter and a correct length Tom Woods driveshaft.
COOL, that is slicker than pig snot.

Merry Christmas to BHD.
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Old Dec 10, 2020 | 08:41 PM
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Originally Posted by oliver foster
COOL, that is slicker than pig snot.

Merry Christmas to BHD.

I also may have acquired a low mileage P-pump engine from my junkyard buddy....
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Old Dec 11, 2020 | 06:43 AM
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Originally Posted by BHD

I also may have acquired a low mileage P-pump engine from my junkyard buddy....
Judging from the picture of it in the back of your truck....It looks like a done deal.

You have had a hell of a slick month there buddy.
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Old Dec 11, 2020 | 08:57 AM
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Originally Posted by oliver foster
Judging from the picture of it in the back of your truck....It looks like a done deal.

You have had a hell of a slick month there buddy.

Every once in a while a blind hog finds an acorn....or two.
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Old Dec 11, 2020 | 08:58 AM
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Does anyone have any experience putting a P-Pump in a 1st Gen with compound turbos?

Asking for a friend.
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Old Dec 11, 2020 | 01:22 PM
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Originally Posted by BHD
Does anyone have any experience putting a P-Pump in a 1st Gen with compound turbos?

Asking for a friend.
Hahahaha!
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Old Dec 12, 2020 | 06:04 PM
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Washed the engine-bay and started sorting hoses and wires in there. Gonna be slipping this heap in soon.

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Old Dec 12, 2020 | 11:07 PM
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installed a new tie rod end, new center link, new non-leaking downpipe and some new led headlights! slowly getting her to being a reliable daily.
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