I double flare anything that I can get away with.Single.
I probably could have got the union to seal if I made a double when I replaced it.
I habitually do single because for the longest time I only had the cheapest kits which at the time didn't come with the double flare mandrels so single flaring is second nature.I double flare anything that I can get away with.
I was working on hydraulic tubing that only required single flare, they broke or leaked until I doubled it.
I'm pretty sure that hitch (the right one that came in the bed of the truck) came from a member on the old site who sold me a mostly rusted out F250 frame.Removed the non f150 hitch and adapter plates from the f150, in preps for the new fuel tank and correct hitch.
I would have left the old one if it didn't have an interference fit with the new 38 gallon tank. at first glance the one in the bed looks to be the right width so should fit up fine.I'm pretty sure that hitch (the right one that came in the bed of the truck) came from a member on the old site who sold me a mostly rusted out F250 frame.
The wrong hitch was stolen out of someone else's scrap pile by yours truly back in high school.
Was it an OBS power stroke? Ford recommends updating those with the 99-03 SD tensioner. https://cpaddict.com/content/7.3DualTensionerMod.pdfThe POS left me stranded this morning! The tensioner pulley decided to eat a bearing and in turn the serpentine belt......
I was able to have a friend come by and give me a ride to the auto parts store to pick up a new tensioner unit, there was a new serpentine belt in the truck, of course that MOFO wouldn't fit so I had to get a ride to another parts store to get a new belt. Luckily for me the lot where I pulled in lived a younger fellow who brought out his tool set and a step stool. He gave me a ride to the second store for the belt and helped get it on. I tossed him a fiddy, he was grateful and happened to be taking his girl and child to the great escape today. I was thankful for the assistance.
Nope, just a 5.4Was it an OBS power stroke? Ford recommends updating those with the 99-03 SD tensioner. https://cpaddict.com/content/7.3DualTensionerMod.pdf
Does it have a vacuum leak with the intake rough like that?Realized I'm 'tarded:
Funny, I passed smog with the EGR completely inoperable. He even said my results were better than some modern cars.
Anyway, I'm not expecting any miracles but maybe once I have the right gasket and EGR is working it'll keep the truck just a tiny bit cooler with the smog timing and tune.
I've used a file on aluminum intakes.I've only been able to pull a somewhat erratic 14-15hg once warmed up. Since you've pointed it out I'm thinking stuff the intake holes with paper towels and tape over it so I can hit the surface with plumber's cloth and carb cleaner.. have a better suggestion/tips though?
Look up the thermostat for an '09 Chevy with the 4.8 LS and imagine that rubber gasket on a normal 54mm thermostat. Have to be careful to align it properly since the manifold and thermostat housing aren't built for that style and it will leak if it's not centered.One of these? I tried one with high flow stat on l my little 466. Got tired of R&R of glue on type.