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  1. malibu795

    Bought a Cruze

    IDK if I'm smart or stupid... bought something... '14 Cruze LT all star addition, with 1.4turbo/ 6sp manual. ~113k under body is fairly damn clean. Fuel cost savings at current rates between 87/diesel will more than pay for this 16mpg at 5.40 diesel vs 30mpg at 4.00 87 octane though 90 mile...
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    Competition Diesel gone

    Seams CompD is gone Can't login I know some of us bounced between here and there
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    August '24 Chat -- Its too damn hot!!

    8/1/2024??
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    BBC teardown and diagnosis

    Been working on this for a while now... This has got me confused. Pulled the 482BBC out of my wagon, couldn't get it to stop backfiring, especially when cold. Never had a miss or studder. Basic build spec, MK6 BBC STD bore and 4.25 crank, FT pistons +3cc valve relief, 113cc chambers puts CR ~9:1...
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    Bought, wrecked, rebuilding a 2009 LMM

    Bought a 2009 LMM this past February, ECSB 4*4 WT package manual everything floor shift Tcase with 265k on it. For probably too much money.. it was lowest priced LBZ/LMM truck at a dealership within 250 miles of me. Needed something to build credit history since I hadn't financed anything since...
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    Frame Differences?

    What's the difference between 01-07 and 07.5 to 10 frames? I know things like tow hooks attached different
  7. malibu795

    01duramax6spd... Passed

    Older members will probably recognize the name... especially on "the Diesel place"..he hasn't been active lately on the forum much. especially after getting his tire scraper company up and running and ranch life.. Kyle's brother and farm hand found him unresponsive at his house Friday.. he was...
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    Info: Life insurance.... How's and why's??

    I've known for awhile how dangerous trucking can be... It usually falls 6/7 spot on top 100 deadliest jobs, and usually a 1-2 truck drivers get kills at work a day nationally Farming, various types of construction, forestry, open sea fishing are deadlier... Per capita I know alot of guys...
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    Without struggles you can't get stronger.........

    Be it physically, emotionally, mentally, spiritually.. it all applies Got an email from my dad today, and it's not exactly one you want going into holidays or any time really, it really nice seeing him take this in stride.. and with optimistic view... because well can't do it any other way...
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    Drill/mill/lathe combos

    So far I'm finding Bolton, shop fox, grizzly, jet, bailiegh, smithy, ~16*30 would be plenty Couple that caught my untrained eye http://boltontool.com/combo-metal-lathe-with-mill-drill&tracking=BT800?gclid=CLD1_6W8_9ICFci4wAodueYKSw So school me
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    99 FL60 mutt/conversion/repower project build

    Might as get this started, so all the related info isn't buried in the less see you trucks thread.. I'll be shifting throw that thread to cross post over here Due to current ELD mandate of needing electronic logs in the truck by 12/17/17 for vehicles 2000 newer.. and by that time my current mule...
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    Question: Compression tester

    And adapter Prefer one going through glow plug boss Who uses what?
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    Part price gouging

    Venders need to get their shit together on prices!!! Was looking for total seal gapless 2nd ring set .040 over. Shit the manufacturer is $150-200.00 cheaper than a nation vendor while on sale!!! Wtf?!? Seen up to $150.00 swing with dmax std main/rod bearing pricing for the same dam part...
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    Info: TQ specs for allison

    since I don't have a ATSG book here with me and no one has one on hand locally... got to use alldata.. and naturally they are very good at calling the same thing multiple things... between exploded view and tq spec list... need spec for #8, 9 and 14 in this picture 1 - Torque Converter 2 -...
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    What tcase do I have?

    AFAIK only cases that came behind dmax/Allison are either nv261/263. Now I find out its a magna power 1625? Course no data plate on it either
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    #%#&$-# abs

    Just got truck up and running got a well paying money load and this ABS light comes on... It's a DOT violation if caught.. So I backed out.. This trips when truck is moving This will trip when truck is sitting still but not trip the ABA light... Truck is not equiped with traction control...
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    Info: business models/setup/requirments

    I know there are some seriously smart(defiantly smarter then me) people here in the business world.. like to pick your brains... the info would help out someone looking to startup a business. I have watched several people on this forum and others go from weekend mechanic to full blown...
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    Info: A place(s) to wrench at near Denver/Brighton CO area

    In short lost the engine Thursday last week. Flew home Saturday built a long block.. Hauling it out to swap in. Looking for a Shop, garage, open concrete pad, not against doing the swap on my trailer if it comes down to it. I can bring my hoist/floor jack and stands if needed Looking at...
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    Camshafts.....

    Haven't see a good camshaft thread in a while if at all... Anyone have the specs on the current OEM camshafts? Duration @.006", @.050" lift, LSA, intake centline Lb7, LLY, LBZ, LMM, LML? Going from a LMM .040 17.5:1 long block to bone stock LBZ long block. The LBZ block spools faster...
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    Swapped cp3 during engine swap

    Haven't changed the tune.. Haven't messed with anything cp3 related cause well haven't needed to.. This new to me cp3 wants to do ~13000psi at idle... Vs the old one did 4300 with same tune... 43-44% and 2.2V on FPR, idk the amp load since I don't have a FPR amp PID on my laptop. And yes...
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