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  1. J

    LMM Tune help

    Also note, EGR effectively slows down (and/or cools) combustion. So anywhere the stock tables called for EGR, timing may need to be reconsidered. I say this...ready to be corrected as a learning experience.
  2. J

    Killswitch Options & Opinions

    I had one on my last truck, I used a time delay relay with a hidden switch. I idea is thief has an easy time getting the truck to start (rather than trashing the interior looking for devices to defeat.) Then, once they're out of the relative seclusion of my driveway, truck dies. They either...
  3. J

    01-10 steering box redhead ,PSC ,OEM

    You can put new seals in but if the output shaft has excessive lateral play due to wear, the seal will not overcome. These boxes take a beating with high steering loads (big tires, heavy diesel motor) which distorts the sector shaft races. It takes a quality rebuild to fix/replace the shaft...
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    01-10 steering box redhead ,PSC ,OEM

    FWIW, the Cardone 97-8418GB is beginning to pop up on ebay. I assume this means the boat from China has been unloaded. Dustin has promised boxes available soon and is compiling a waitlist. If I were in the market I'd call my local Federated/Fisher Auto Parts, keep an eye on Amazon, Summit, Rock...
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    Unexpectedly in the market...

    Brad, to be clear, I'm not equipped to recover any parts off the truck and was jokinly responding to Mr. Hybrid's reply. But I don't know if he was joking...
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    Unexpectedly in the market...

    Their third party "comp generating" service didn't give very good comps, so we are in the first round of working that out. Sounds like they are counting on me being in a hurry for the check. I imagine we are all going to have to agree on a value first before that offer gets given. The truck...
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    Unexpectedly in the market...

    I assume the truck will be going to scrap once they have title. I have no idea how that works, nor the ability to go pull the transmission myself.
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    Unexpectedly in the market...

    I'd think an OP switch would be wired from an ignition source. You'd have to have key on AND oil pressure to run the LP. That plus a 10 second timer to support priming at startup and you're golden. Then again, impact switch. Then again, I'm unsure of how a LP would support a runaway. If you...
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    Unexpectedly in the market...

    IIRC, the fuel pump circuit on our trucks is to transfer fuel on the dual tank (cab and chassis) models. It only runs when the ECM sees the front tank low and the rear tank high. It doesn't run to support engine function. Unless this is a van feature and I'm totally off base. If you have a...
  10. J

    07-14 stock aluminum wheels on 2003 Duramax

    I like those ram 17" wheels but I was after 18" for tire selections with additional load capacity. I always figured the 18" steels looked a good bit like the 16" steels that came on some of the duramax trucks. Stealth custom. In either case, much better than the alloy 18" bundt cake ram...
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    Unexpectedly in the market...

    I have some time delay relays I was experimenting with for some things. You could "prime" for 10 seconds on initial ignition, and then sustain on oil pressure. Or just count on the ability of the CP3 to pull vacuum during start. Even so, an inertia switch (for this very purpose) is a $20...
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    07-14 stock aluminum wheels on 2003 Duramax

    Agree. GMT900 center caps look clean on a PY0. I was always interested in what GMT center cap would look best on 18" Ram chrome steelies.
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    Unexpectedly in the market...

    We fully expected George's transmission to outlast the truck. I just didn't expect it to be so soon. We took a square hit to the front...then from the rear as the hitch and pinbox collapsed. There was enough damage (high and low) to the front that a fuel line, the service port, the filter, or...
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    Unexpectedly in the market...

    I shared on the other forum, but this has been the more useful forum on my LBZ technical journey. Usually life is better when you don't make the local news. Unexpectedly, I'm in the market for a replacement truck. Doesn't look like I'll ever get the play out of that steering box. On the...
  15. J

    Looking for Allison build/install options near Virginia.

    As a follow up, two camping trips and about 1000 miles in, I'm happy with the trans. No converter slip, solid shifts, and mostly the confidence to drive it without having to babysit. Converter lockup can sometimes be abrupt but has gotten better since initially installed. George recommended...
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    Allison replacement quote question

    Not that he needs my endorsement, but at that price, Brad is including more hardware goodies than anyone I found in my region. If OP can find someone comparable to Brad (quality of work and expertise) doing that grade of build at similar price in his area, he'd be foolish not to consider. Brad...
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    01-10 steering box redhead ,PSC ,OEM

    Unfortunately, RA presently is out of stock. Summit got verification from Cardone 97-8418GB would/should be a six bolt box, but out of stock until July. Perhaps the bottom line is that the 97-8418GBS (available) is a new four bolt smiley face box, 97-8418GB (not shown in stock anywhere...
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    Allison replacement quote question

    I'm no trans builder, but I did just go through this myself. Some shops only remove and replace. So you're paying book time, 9.5 hours, $200 for ATF, plus the markup/shipping on a trans that comes from a builder on a skid. A local shop quoted almost $11k for a Revmax, installed. A local...
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    01-10 steering box redhead ,PSC ,OEM

    I don't really mind buying another pitman arm if I have a good box to put it on. Moog HDs are $60 in 3 or 4 spline and do the job fine. The four bolt 2007.5-2010 style gears (yes, plural) I have received (Modulus 97-8414) don't look reman. The paint job is pretty shoddy but the sector and...
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    01-10 steering box redhead ,PSC ,OEM

    Thanks for verifying. The 97-8418 seems mostly out of stock right now across the US. Summit. Rock Auto. NAPA. Federated. Amazon has a few. Two have shown up as four bolt boxes, which is why I asked. Thank you for verifying. I'm giving up after the third. It seems the 97-8418 six bolt...
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