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Old 01-14-2021, 10:57 AM   #81 (permalink)
Piotrsko
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I was the only male driver for the district and was known to ask difficult questions. The lad boss said don't lug the handshaker bus and I asked how do you know it's lugging. That's the answer I got. Fair enough.

Not sure on a split tank if there are humps that hold extra fuel, but that full forever until it isn't, is caused by the float not reaching the tank top. No easy fix for that since the float arm is too short. They are also famous for needing a burp during a fueling. Mine will add 4 gallons to the fill if I burp it.

The Zf6 is much tougher than the Zf5 except for the ford version in 2000 had a known issue with torque eating the input bearing on chipped trucks at low rpm and high load (trailer towing) Although it is supposedly the same trannie, the Zf6 in a chevy is rated for much higher torque inputs. I'm unsure if they are direct swappable. You'll want to lose the dual mass flywheel when you convert.

I am learning the transition years from flat hood to bump hood are full of one-offs. Found the warm up controller in the turbo, but mine is controlled by a heat rod like old chevy carb choke. Can't alter that, so im thinking of wiring it open.

I like your new relay. Mine is a Cali truck so I have a harness and controller that is EPA compliant and cost $200 to replace since it sets a CEL/sel warning light if even one glow plug is not working


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