Recent content by tinfoil_hat
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Steering shaft slop
You now have an additional unsupported u-joint. Lots of threads on this. Seems like a bad idea.- tinfoil_hat
- Post #13
- Forum: Axles + Brakes
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Steering shaft slop
Tie your steering wheel to something before you take that rag joint apart. If it spins around you will kill your airbag.- tinfoil_hat
- Post #12
- Forum: Axles + Brakes
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Had intake leak and now what
$100 is a great deal but is it flat?- tinfoil_hat
- Post #23
- Forum: Engine Performance + Maintenance
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Had intake leak and now what
Yep. I guess I could have had it decked by a machine shop but not worth it.- tinfoil_hat
- Post #19
- Forum: Engine Performance + Maintenance
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Had intake leak and now what
I pulled two at the salvage yard. If you don't care about any other components you can get them off pretty fast. It's a good thing too because the first one was warped. Just my luck. I paid a guy to install the second one and it has held for four years.- tinfoil_hat
- Post #14
- Forum: Engine Performance + Maintenance
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The Stupid Electronics Questions Thread
Looks right! I will check it out tomorrow.- tinfoil_hat
- Post #951
- Forum: Audio + Electronics
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The Stupid Electronics Questions Thread
Nah it just comes out of that harness. The connector is large enough to fit over a relatively large bolt. Something on the back of the engine or the dizzy clamp, maybe? I took the lower intake off in maybe 2015 and a mechanic had the intake off plus the dizzy in 2020 I think. I guess I could tie...- tinfoil_hat
- Post #948
- Forum: Audio + Electronics
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Shocks on a Budget
You didn't mention what you will be towing.... Based on member recommendations in another thread I bought the Gabriel "Max Control". About $45/ea. The most I ever tow is a 4x8 trailer full of green firewood. Truck handles well.- tinfoil_hat
- Post #16
- Forum: Stock Suspension + Bolt On Kits
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The Stupid Electronics Questions Thread
Does anyone know what this is and where it connects? I assume it's a ground for something. I discovered it while changing the plug wires. I would guess it's been disconnected for 5-8 years and the truck hasn't burned up yet.- tinfoil_hat
- Post #946
- Forum: Audio + Electronics
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High output alternator
I don't know the alternator model and I don't know if the Votec is different from your truck. The guy at the parts store told me there was a high output option so I said sure. The bracket holes did not line up so I brought it back. I think you need a different belt as well.- tinfoil_hat
- Post #64
- Forum: Audio + Electronics
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Famous Fuel Pressure
Well the pump output is constant while consumption is variable, correct?- tinfoil_hat
- Post #30
- Forum: Engine Performance + Maintenance
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Famous Fuel Pressure
I'll give you points on the Tombstone reference. As for the "driving down the road" pressure I think it would be variable based on fuel consumption which would be impossible to quantify from one truck to another.- tinfoil_hat
- Post #27
- Forum: Engine Performance + Maintenance
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Famous Fuel Pressure
Another gauge won't help if he insists on using it incorrectly.- tinfoil_hat
- Post #24
- Forum: Engine Performance + Maintenance
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Famous Fuel Pressure
Well there you go. Did you even read the previous replies? The test is conducted with the engine off, key on. Watch for the initial spike, then make note of the pressure after it leaks down for a few seconds. Go get the Chilton manual for your truck. It covers all this stuff. Your soot out the...- tinfoil_hat
- Post #18
- Forum: Engine Performance + Maintenance
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Exterior handles plastic? metal? both?
Sorry to waste your time.- tinfoil_hat
- Post #34
- Forum: Paint / Body / Detailing
