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. Only one thing can be said about that... I may be slow but I am ahead of you! It got the job done ;-)

. Nice! Happy to hear that I was close to the right truck :cool:

. I think it would be fine as it is. OR maybe I should say I have seen much worse that was still functional. I would look around and see what you can find for a replacement. Especially the syncros and bearings. May as well do it right!

. The new seal looks reall well done for sure! It is amazing how a little shade tree fixin will solve a difficult problem. I am of the opinion that your shift forks look a bit worn... Those little tabs at the middle of the gears where they touch could be slowing down as you try to shift.

. Don't know it to be a fact Ghost115 but that truck front looks an awful lot like a GMC Dang that is a cool looking useful working truck!

. Good deal!! Sad that the old IP has gone back, but at least you could go back to zero on the new one. Then see where you are. Once you have it running more smoothly -- You could try a tiny motion away from zero. Lock it down and go driving. And just repeat those steps until it gets much...

. Also smokes (melts) pistons too. If you decide to turn up the fuel it might be worth installing a device to measure exhaust gas temperature (Pyrometer). At least that way you can see it going bad before it happens. Generally on a turbo model, that is really important. Normally aspirated...

. So, I believe there must be some rite of passage that has to be a thing called payback. Good part is you got her running and moving and a little grease/oil/dirt never hurt a soul ! Just have to remember that YOU might be on the ground one day. And it might cost you! --- The REALLY FUNNY...

. Okay. Here is the grumpy old bubble buster guy who is going to rain on my parade... What IF you go back to where you were and then step by step let's figure this out. The way I read your post I see two things. #1 - I (you) turned up the pump maybe a 1/6th of a turn. One Sixth of a turn is...

. What a heck of a show Owen! That front end looks a lot like an International but that is a guess at best. That cable powered boom is pretty impressive for sure. Happy to hear that you finally got to go to a show! I still keep hoping. We still have the potential for a show in early...

. Well, then you could do what I did when I was about your age... Run a switch to the backup lights that you can turn off and on by hand. The police will give you a ticket for a white light on the rear of your vehicle IF YOU ARE on a public street not backing up, so wire in an indicator light...

. Ahhhh... Okay. Thanks! I thought maybe I was way off in the weeds. Those magic knurls used to be really important.

. Don't want a tire to pop off the rim, but 25# isn't too low unless you are doing a lot of 360's in your truck. Springer seat is a little better but only if the thing is adjusted for your weight and with a new shock. Even with an Air Ride seat, your head would be slapping the hard top. The...

. Well, once you get her to fire up and run - maybe a little investigation into the solid state parts will bring the power making on-line. The good part is that more than likely Groban pulled parts off the shelf rather than designing parts from scratch.

. Nothing like lift and insert starter. Remove starter, chase the threads, lift the starter again. There is no job that can't be done several times - just for fun :) Glad you had the bolts. SO, big question: On these GM starters on these trucks - There isn't a knurled patch on the starter...

. Yeah!! Nice when things work like they should. We might have to give you a new "handle" with this truck... Maybe "Sherlock" ?

. Wow... Can't say anything else without spitting out four letter words. At that rate they should drive it to you and install the hose and pour in new coolant.

. Yes sir! That's it for sure. It is amazing those skirts and smoother sides make up a lot of money in fuel savings over time. Like you said, a tiny bit better fuel efficiency might buy a new round of filters and oil. Every little bit helps! I like those stone covers. It is amazing too what...

. Guy is a wealth of information about making power. The statement about the "-24" TM is dead on. I slipped a little when I was trying to get you started down the TM Trail. ;-) Part Target is a good way to get part numbers to NSN's. Sometimes, those numbers together will get you to somebody...

. Hope you can lay hands on the replacement lug nuts!