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  1. OleBlackyLBZ

    Another Broken Crank

    Narrow rod journal billet crank is out of the question for now. My budget is around $8,000 for a shortblock. Im open to any suggestions to save money, I plan to run lbz rods again since they have done me just fine at this 650 range with Marks careful tuning. I can salvage the arp main and head...
  2. OleBlackyLBZ

    Another Broken Crank

    James are you saying if DHD checks over a stock crank you wouldnt be aftaid to run a used one again? Or do you just mean he is aware of the past issues with the callies cranks
  3. OleBlackyLBZ

    Another Broken Crank

    Okay so callies crank it is, what about an AF cam? I have the stock cam already keyed so I hate to not use it... but Id rather not have any more problems anytime soon so am willing to do whatever is proven to help.
  4. OleBlackyLBZ

    Another Broken Crank

    I can get a brand new lbz or lb7 crank for $1,100 or the Callies Durastar is $1,700. What do yal think?
  5. OleBlackyLBZ

    Another Broken Crank

    Thanks that actually makes me feel better. Expensive mistake on my part, saved $1700 then but cost me more later.
  6. OleBlackyLBZ

    Another Broken Crank

    I'm in the process of getting a shortblock quoted from All-Season Diesel(Dirty Hooker).. they are reccomending I use a Callies Durastar crank in the new shortblock. I knew they were having issues with them a year or two back, is this something I need to stay away from or is it truly a better...
  7. OleBlackyLBZ

    Another Broken Crank

    Inspected and I think polished, but no it was used.
  8. OleBlackyLBZ

    Another Broken Crank

    He is in kingsport TN, he said he would warranty the worksmanship for a year I think it was. Im going to call him today and see if he will do anything for me, he isn't a vendor on here. My mechanic has another truck with a 2018 Xcalibur engine build in the shop now with low oil pressure. Im...
  9. OleBlackyLBZ

    Another Broken Crank

    Well I got 27,000 miles out of my longblock from XCalibur Diesel. I found out today the crank is broke.. 🙈 So that's $6,000 down the tubes plus the $2,000 to have the engines swapped out. Im pretty sick right now
  10. OleBlackyLBZ

    Harsh downshifting

    I found the lubeguard at o'reillys.
  11. OleBlackyLBZ

    Harsh downshifting

    That's good to know mike, I changed the fluid very soon after it was built and then about every 30-40,000 miles after that, and I change the internal filter every single time. Spin on get's changed about every 15,000.
  12. OleBlackyLBZ

    Harsh downshifting

    Raybesto GPZ clutches and it was built around 5 years ago.
  13. OleBlackyLBZ

    Harsh downshifting

    I'm about to do another transmission double drain and fill. I have ran Walmart Dex III so far and it's worked fine. But should I do something different like suncoasts synthetic trans fluid? I know years ago most builders reccomended Dex III but is that still the standard or is there better?
  14. OleBlackyLBZ

    Harsh downshifting

    I will give it a try as well. Thanks!
  15. OleBlackyLBZ

    Harsh downshifting

    I am not trying to mislead anyone, I called Evan himself about mine about a year and a half ago and he told me it was hit and miss and that they were not sure why some of them done it and some didn't. Maybe things have changed since.. again I did not mean any harm I should not have put a...
  16. OleBlackyLBZ

    Harsh downshifting

    I have replaced the transfer case speed sensor. I have also replaced the slip yoke with a nickel plated one, nothing helps. I think these built transmission are just tight enough that sometimes on a downshift it suddenly takes up any slack in the driveline causing it to jerk. The weird thing is...
  17. OleBlackyLBZ

    Harsh downshifting

    Sounds like you have the same downshift jerking problem that half the people with built trans I know have. Mine does it bad and has been doing it for over 100,000 miles of 550-650 hp. I have had it to downshift hard enough to squall the tires. No codes, no trans slip nothing, acceleration is...
  18. OleBlackyLBZ

    Ball Joints Won't Last

    Got it, thanks.
  19. OleBlackyLBZ

    Ball Joints Won't Last

    How do you know how to clock the joint correctly?
  20. OleBlackyLBZ

    Ball Joints Won't Last

    Thanks for all the information and input, this will get me on the right track!
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