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  1. malibu795

    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
  3. 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
  12. malibu795

    #%#&$-# 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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    Help: Need shop in Boca raton/Miami Florida

    Got some bad noises coming out of the DS head area. And of course I'm loaded.. Any info would be helpful Thanks
  18. malibu795

    what controls front axle actuator

    I have a mechanical shift t case.. There is a 3 wire plug right above the selector shaft.. Educated guess tells someone whether tcase is in 4L/N/2/4H. Front axle actuator is not working.. Replaced it same results.. Front drive shaft spine.. Wheels don't. And 4x4 light doesn't come on...
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    LMM: LMM with 222,000 tear down rebuild

    Most know that I run my 07.5 LMM as a hotshot.. Fully load trailer weighs ~28,000lbs. Got the truck with 97k on it been towing 7,000-28,000lb trailer. For vast majority if those miles. Currently has efi live, lift pump GT4088R with a T3 .85 waste gated housing and stock trans.. Dynos right...
  20. malibu795

    Help: shop around dyresburg Tennessee....

    Oil cooler on the engine let go.. Found extra 3-4qt of oil on the dipstick and good layer in the reservoir. Be checking with delta GMC about oil cooler when they open Looking for a place to wrench..
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