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I'm sorry man; I just don't get it. That your engine already gets rubber in three gears, clearly indicates that your engine already has... -
niceolddart replied to the thread Engine swap question.I get what you're saying but, I'm not trying to make a race truck out of this thing, just a little more powerful street rod. It only has...
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niceolddart replied to the thread Engine swap question.Your points are well taken. The truck does have an H.D. 3:55 geared 9-1/4" Trac-Lok rear from the factory. I did build a cold air system...
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niceolddart replied to the thread Engine swap question.I did weigh it once, & I think I was around 35-3600lbs. I have been looking at some mods recently to it that are pretty cheap & not too...
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niceolddart replied to the thread Engine swap question.You're probably right MILO. I should just leave well enough alone & hop-up the 4.7 that's in it.
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niceolddart replied to the thread Timing issues.Man, I wish I could look at it with you. It has to be a simple fix, we're just not seeing it.
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niceolddart replied to the thread Timing issues.Because it is TBI, (I had a new 90 D150) the computer adjusts the timing for best performance, the pick-up coil/cam sensor under the...
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niceolddart replied to the thread Engine swap question.Yep, still runs great, It'll get rubber in 3 gears pretty easy & never had any trouble with it, except sometimes I have to charge the...
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niceolddart replied to the thread Timing issues.Yeah, Haynes manuals aren't very good. I'm pretty sure it's means, to unplug the CTS, set timing to 10deg BTDC, lock the dist. down...
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niceolddart replied to the thread Timing issues.I would think the 10deg. should be set with the sensor UNPLUGGED, but it should have the timing procedure under hood somewhere, I think.
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niceolddart replied to the thread Timing issues.Make sure ALL the ground straps are good & connected, bad grounds will cause problems. (ECU to body, engine to body, body to frame...
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I have a super nice, low mileage 2000 V8 Dakota with the NP3500 transmission. I was thinking building a 360 Magnum engine to replace the...
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What brand of tools are you using from 72? I still have some from back when but not that many Craftsman anymore but it's mostly a mix of...
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niceolddart replied to the thread I got a new tool.In my opinion, good quality tools aren't cheap. Matco, Mac, Snap-on are some pretty expensive tools but, I paid the price & have a lot...
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niceolddart replied to the thread 2001 47RE Trans. question.I did change the fluid & filter as soon as I saw the problem, as well as replacing the radiator itself. (Over $400 when all said & done)...
