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  1. WilliamBos

    WHat to get to monitor ECT/EOT on 6.0L?

    Hi, First post, posting on behalf of a friend. He has an 07 F350 6.0L, and is looking for something that plugs into the data port, so he can monitor the ECT/EOT? He would also like a pyro, but will he have to drill the manifold out? Has a new oil cooler, and EGR mod. What do you folks...
  2. WilliamBos

    Torque wrench question??

    Bought a new click type torque wrench, CDN Tire had them on sale, 1/2" drive. Is it ok to leave them set at a certain torque for a short period of time, couple of hours or so?? Be easier when I do my brake service, leave it at 140 for the wheels.
  3. WilliamBos

    Mileage question 1500 6.2 vs 2500HD 6.0??

    Both trucks being equal, 1500 Crew Cab, 5'8" bed, 4wd 6.2L 6 speed auto, 3:73 vs 2500HD 6' 1/2 bed, Crew Cab, 4wd, 6 speed auto, 3:73, 6.0, which one would get better mileage?? Or would they be comparable?? Sorta leaning towards eventually getting the HD, just for the longer bed. Would be nice...
  4. WilliamBos

    Extended Life coolant - Anyone running it??

    Wondering if anyone is running Extended Life coolant, with out any troubles?? Cat, SHell Rotella?? Need to do the coolant on a MF 1635 Compact, and wondered if anyone has run this in any diesel out there, any issues??
  5. WilliamBos

    Is GM pushing people away from Regular cab trucks??

    Was online at gmcanada.com building trucks, and CANNOT get much more than work truck type chassis in the 1500 regular cabs, not much better in the 2500HD either. Gears (in the 1500) like 3:08, not much for options and NO 6.2L (Max Trailer Package in Canada.) Have to go extended cab, or CC for...
  6. WilliamBos

    Need a new torque wrench- what to get??

    Hey All, In the market for a new torque wrench. We have an old beam type (Dad's) that works great, but I miss the convenience of my click type, which was retired due to a broken spring. Should I get a Matco, Mac, or a Craftsman??
  7. WilliamBos

    Banks Ram Air CAI - Anybody running one??

    Hey All, Anybody running a Banks Ram Air COld AIr Intake system on a GM LS Gasser?? I like the fact that is is closed in, and not open to the elements. Good, Bad, Ugly please. http://www.bankspower.com/products/show/308/10
  8. WilliamBos

    Under hood detailing.

    Hi All, I want to wash underneath my hood. Mainly looking at my inner fenders, caked with salt, especially on the drivers side, and around the wiring harness conduit. I am planning on pre-spraying with Zep Orange citrus degrease, and then wash off with a water hose, (not high pressure). Will...
  9. WilliamBos

    Synthetic brake grease - what brand/type??

    Did the brake service on my 04 (all wheel disc, love them. :) ). Slider pins in the rear Right were near dry, cane up ok though. First service since November, no shop/ garage to do them in., I am using Kleenex flo synthetic brake grease, but wondered what others were using?? May try...
  10. WilliamBos

    LML rating question?

    373/686 stock dyno pull for 2011 Dmax crew short box 2500. Rated 397/765 in the GM brochure. Only 24hp/79 ft pounds lost through the driveline?? :). Where do I sign... LOL How is this possible?? Is the GM driveline that good at keeping the losses to a minimal?? Or is it intentionally...
  11. WilliamBos

    GMC Terrain questions??

    What are the good, bad, and ugly on these?? (New ones too.) Any major tune up expenses?? (Like 2 plugs per cyl??)
  12. WilliamBos

    ATVs - What are you riding?? (Also , a brand specific question.)

    Hi Guys, What are you guys riding?? I have some expenses I want to take care of before I buy, but cannot see myself with out a Quad come June or so, at the latest. So, I have not bought yet, and was content with getting a 2011 Sportsman 400/500, and then along came winter and the...
  13. WilliamBos

    Confirmed Big Foot sightings in Australia!!

    Lucky pricks down under get awesome trucks Mack Bigfoot is a bigger version of the Titan. Man, I love Mack!! http://www.roadtransport.com/blogs/big-lorry-blog/2011/01/mack-bigfoot-moving-a-great-bi.html...
  14. WilliamBos

    Helicoil vs Timesert??

    Which one is better?? http://www.emhart.com/brands/heli-coil http://www.timesert.com/
  15. WilliamBos

    Frame clean up and coating - POR 15 or???

    Come summer, I want to start cleaning up the frame on my truck, axles, etc, and coat it with something, POR 15 is what I was thinking. Does it have to be down to bare metal for this to work?? What have you guys used?? Open to suggestions?? This is my daily driver, so it will have to be done...
  16. WilliamBos

    GM Fender flare removal - 04 GMC 1500.

    Curiosity has gotten the best of me. Come spring, I want to remove the flares on my truck, just to see if all is well under them. They are the factory flares. What will be needed for re-install?? Are they taped on too?? They have those plastic body plugs, or whatever they are called. Will do...
  17. WilliamBos

    New MF Plant in Minnesota!!

    Sweet!! Can't wait to do a tour. http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-01-20/agco-plans-to-build-tractor-factory-in-minnesota-ceo-says.html?cmpid=msnmoney
  18. WilliamBos

    Ignition Key question??

    Have the new HD's gone over the that Switch blade style key?? if so, could you leave the truck running, and use the second key to lock the truck up?? I see the cars have gone over to it...
  19. WilliamBos

    Pic Request - Block heater Thermostat cord??

    Would anyone on here happen to have a pic of what the Block heater Thermostat cord looks like?? Just trying to picture how they put a T-stat in the cord...
  20. WilliamBos

    2007 F350 dash light question??

    Posting on behalf of a friend... 2007 F-350 One of the lights is out for my tachometer and I'm wondering if they still use bulbs or if Ford has some funky led/circuit board deals in these. I asked the Ford dealer and they weren't sure! Said they'd have to look into it. Will the cluster need...
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