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dabtl, How did switching filter systems clean algae and rust out your tank? I'm not being a jackash (right now) but I wonder if you misspoke or there's something for me to learn. Rick

I wonder if the gunk is the remains of an attempted tank seal. A shop near me used to repair rusty and leaking fuel tanks using a black, thick gummy sealant. The stuff worked well but if you left your tank empty for too long, the stuff would dry out and peel. I guess if your tank was sealed...

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Wait. Bobbed spelled backwards is: "De-bob" yukyukyuk. Can't believe you guys missed that. Rick

I had a noise like that once. It was a section of exhaust manifold gasket vibrating like a reed. If you can reproduce the noise while running the engine with the vehicle in the shop, you will be able to listen around the motor and deduce the location. Hope this helps. Rick

Even if they are going for $20k I would make me look hard at the affordable 1 tons to see if you can work with one of them. You thinking extra cab or double cab? Rick

That's a great project idea. Looking at the pic, I'd consider loosing one of the rear axles. Looks like too much gear for the carry capacity. You could buy a 2wd F-550 and fit the axles with a new suspension made from coil springs and links. Fit the divorced transfer case with new cross...

TexAndy, any update on Progressive's issuance of policys? Rick

Interesting. So if the decimal is missing, it is then assumed. Got it, thanks. Rick

cranetruck, what does the 1100 part of "1100-20" signify? If it's millimeters then: 1100 (100%) divided by 24.5 = 44.90" 14.00 (decimal??) (100%) divided by 24.5 = 57.14" 1600 (70%) divided by 24.5 = 45.71" It appears I don't know what 1100, 14.00 and 1600 mean. Would you please direct me to...

Good point. The next few years are gonna be a growth period for MV's. Rick

Good news on the repairs. Hope it runs out well for you. Rick

Never buggered a rim that could not be beat back out, so I don't plan to replace any. I think a good rule of thumb for traveling through the "developing" world is: 2 spare tire/wheel assemblies, 2 spare tires, an on-board compressor, tire changing tools, 2 1/2 pound sledge, tubes and vulcanizing...

emr, email sent. Rick

Kurt, What is the purpose of adding low pressure to the bell housing? Is it sealed well enough to keep an air bubble in there? Rick

Thread revival warning!!! Hi, I'm looking for a pair of good used inner windshield frames, (#9 in the exploded view above) sent to MA 02738. My glass is good and I'm willing to take just the metal if you have them available. Wadda ya got and waddy ya want for them? Rick

Yo tambien. Rick

My cheapness says the math matters: To change the hub = $475 for the hub + $75 for the wheel = $550 per corner To modify the wheel center = $75 plus material and my labor per corner I don't need to look at or have to twist off 10 lug nuts when 6 will do, nor do I think there's any advantage...

Thanks CARNAC, I haven't trained myself to go to Wikipedia as an information source, but it seems that while many people poke fun at it, there's something to be said about open information systems. In my newbness, GL doesn't bother to separate the NSN numbers into the accepted format, so I...

Your work looks real good..... but for the life of me I can't see how the mount works! Please post some pics of your mounting system sans tow hook, please! Thanks! Rick