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Now theres an idea that doesn't break the bank. Not cheap, but doable.Now, what about the overheating issue?
Maybe he can light the mulch on fire first,,,,,,,,,,,
Don did you get it dynoed to see where the tq curve is? Gear selection when towing is as much about keeping the tq in the right spot as anything. I’d start there and see if you can alter the ratio to lower rpms and put it in the fat part of the curve at 70mphSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Just think, you will be the best friend of every oil company. Yep, just don't throw $$$ at it, make it the best it can be. I don't see a bigger short block doing that.Yes, weight AND drag are the biggest mileage killers. Load it up when traveling, lean it out around town. I don't do that, all my spares and tools are in the back. (which needs a good cleaning!)
My calculations are that with 37s, 4.88s and a .75 final drive you are 2562 at 75mph which is right at max torque for your motor. If you want lower rpms and still pull a lot of weight. Gotta go diesel. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Think I am going to add a solar panel to my truck. Just like a tender, but no plugging it in!I got a 12v fridge that keeps shutting off, truck starts fine though.
Don, the stepper motors on the cluster are notorious for going bad. If you have a way to monitor the temp digitally (scan tool, etc) that may provide more insight.
Quote from: rpar86 on August 14, 2020, 01:53:03 PMDon, the stepper motors on the cluster are notorious for going bad. If you have a way to monitor the temp digitally (scan tool, etc) that may provide more insight.Stepper motor? Do you mean the actual Temp gage?I have long suspected itWhen Nick was tuning the truck, he noted that within minutes the gage marched right up to 210 and stayed there no matter what. He checked it against ECM coolant temp and found it to be way off.I think I may just install a mechanical gage, and rely on the digital fan controller until then, then during the winter send the cluster off for a rebuild while I install that new 427...
Definitely get that gauge sorted boss. Hopefully it's not working correctly. But if it is.....need to know for sure one way or another.
Quote from: Flyin6 on August 14, 2020, 05:58:36 PMQuote from: rpar86 on August 14, 2020, 01:53:03 PMDon, the stepper motors on the cluster are notorious for going bad. If you have a way to monitor the temp digitally (scan tool, etc) that may provide more insight.Stepper motor? Do you mean the actual Temp gage?I have long suspected itWhen Nick was tuning the truck, he noted that within minutes the gage marched right up to 210 and stayed there no matter what. He checked it against ECM coolant temp and found it to be way off.I think I may just install a mechanical gage, and rely on the digital fan controller until then, then during the winter send the cluster off for a rebuild while I install that new 427...Yup the stepper motor is the little motor behind the needle that moves it up/down. Lots of people out there that can rebuild those clusters in their sleep for not too bad a price either. I think you’ve got a good plan goin. :thumbMy ONE critique looking at the pics is that the rear axle/wheel isn’t centered in the wheel well. But I guess when you lift something, unless you get a longer drive shaft, that is inevitable.
Looking for some opinions here gentsAre my wheels dated? I am not motivated by style for the most part, but do I have that right, or is there a better idea?Looking at it, I may have too much of the mono-chromatic thing going on
Quote from: Flyin6 on August 15, 2020, 09:55:55 AMLookingz for some opinions here gentsAre my wheels dated? I am not motivated by style for the most part, but do I have that right, or is there a better idea?Looking at it, I may have too much of the mono-chromatic thing going onWheels are perfectly fine in my opinion. I had stepper motor problems in my 2001 1/2 ton. Gauges were forever acting up. I think in those years that was common. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Lookingz for some opinions here gentsAre my wheels dated? I am not motivated by style for the most part, but do I have that right, or is there a better idea?Looking at it, I may have too much of the mono-chromatic thing going on
Quote from: longball on August 15, 2020, 11:16:11 AMQuote from: Flyin6 on August 15, 2020, 09:55:55 AMLookingz for some opinions here gentsAre my wheels dated? I am not motivated by style for the most part, but do I have that right, or is there a better idea?Looking at it, I may have too much of the mono-chromatic thing going onWheels are perfectly fine in my opinion. I had stepper motor problems in my 2001 1/2 ton. Gauges were forever acting up. I think in those years that was common. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk