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Old 04-15-2020, 02:54 AM   #4376
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Re: What did you do with your truck today, Part 3

As you may recall, I had some oil pressure sender issues with the Dolphin gauge in my panel truck, and Dolphin advised me to remove sealant from the threads so the sender could get a good ground. Nonetheless, just to reassure myself, today I verified my oil pressure with a manual tester: 28 lbs at idle, 50 lbs at 2500 rpm. So everything is just right.
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Old 04-15-2020, 09:03 AM   #4377
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As you may recall, I had some oil pressure sender issues with the Dolphin gauge in my panel truck, and Dolphin advised me to remove sealant from the threads so the sender could get a good ground. Nonetheless, just to reassure myself, today I verified my oil pressure with a manual tester: 28 lbs at idle, 50 lbs at 2500 rpm. So everything is just right.
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Old 04-15-2020, 11:37 AM   #4378
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ive had the same concerns. so I mounted an old style mechanical pressure gauge on the block just above the water pump. works great.
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Old 04-15-2020, 04:36 PM   #4379
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ive had the same concerns. so I mounted an old style mechanical pressure gauge on the block just above the water pump. works great.
Good idea. There's an unused port right there. Do you have a picture?
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Old 04-15-2020, 06:40 PM   #4380
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I still haven't figured out how to post pictures from my phone. sorry, im just old.
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Old 04-16-2020, 08:43 AM   #4381
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I still haven't figured out how to post pictures from my phone. sorry, im just old.
I'm old school; I take the picture, save it to my computer and then pull up the picture from an existing file to this forum.
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Old 04-19-2020, 08:15 PM   #4382
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Finally finished polishing the lower thermostat housing. This little thing kicked my butt. I'm going to estimate it at 20 hours. It took twice as long as my bellhousing. It looks nicer than the photo. I don't know why polished parts photograph so poorly up close. I'm calling it a win.
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Old 04-19-2020, 11:42 PM   #4383
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All of those little details work your tail feathers or fingers off.

I did the move all my stuff in the outer yard and mow and then put it all back in different places thing today. For those who drive up US 97 between Goldendale and Toppenish you will probably notice that the furniture has been moved around and you can maybe see more sailboat butt sticking out.
There was a method to my madness as I drug the tear drop trailer frame that my frame for my 48 sits on out so I can get started on it as soon as I get the pop back though the carb thing fixed on the dualie.
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Old 04-20-2020, 03:14 AM   #4384
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Added a couple of chrome turn-down tips on my tailpipes.
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Old 04-20-2020, 09:05 AM   #4385
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All of those little details work your tail feathers or fingers off.

I did the move all my stuff in the outer yard and mow and then put it all back in different places thing today. For those who drive up US 97 between Goldendale and Toppenish you will probably notice that the furniture has been moved around and you can maybe see more sailboat butt sticking out.
There was a method to my madness as I drug the tear drop trailer frame that my frame for my 48 sits on out so I can get started on it as soon as I get the pop back though the carb thing fixed on the dualie.
Are you just starting on the 48?
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Old 04-20-2020, 10:46 PM   #4386
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Finished smoothing the casting to my water pump. AN fittings done. Needs a final clean and ready for paint.
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Old 04-22-2020, 04:41 PM   #4387
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Ladies and gentlemen: this thread topic and other "stickies" can now be found under the heading "FAQ Thread Index"
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Old 04-22-2020, 11:45 PM   #4388
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My AN fittings came for my thermostat housing and I had to clearance part of the housing to get it in. And a little bit more polishing. I spent most of the day trying to make space for a new 12" X 36" lathe I ordered.
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Old 04-23-2020, 09:34 AM   #4389
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Swapped out the 64 2bbl carb and intake. For a "vintage" 3CBS edelbrock and 4bbl carb.
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Old 04-23-2020, 10:39 PM   #4390
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I final mounted my rear brake disk on the hub. They only have a torque setting of 155 inch/pounds with red loctite. I chased all the threads on the bolts and holes first to avoid the rundown screwing my torque settings up. The tape is so I don't lose my place and forget any. It is not going to be fun getting the safety wire on the bolts down around the e-brake drum. I guess I have never had any fun with safety wire.
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Old 04-24-2020, 12:30 AM   #4391
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Looks pretty whizzie.
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Old 04-24-2020, 06:49 PM   #4392
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I put the safety wire on my rear brake disks. I put the tape on so I didn't put one on backwards and have to do it over. Not that I have ever done that, as far as anyone knows. They took 20 to 30 minutes a piece. I think I had as much fun as you can have with safety wire.
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Old 04-24-2020, 11:39 PM   #4393
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Well, I lost 3rd gear in the 700R4, the outfit I bought it from won't stand behind the 2 year unlimited mileage warranty, XP Performance out of Spokane, WA.
So Monday after I get off work, I'll find out how much this is going to cost me... oh well what's another $1500 down the toilet...
I'm now stepping down of my soap box, my rant is done!
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Old 04-25-2020, 03:30 AM   #4394
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Well, I lost 3rd gear in the 700R4, the outfit I bought it from won't stand behind the 2 year unlimited mileage warranty, XP Performance out of Spokane, WA.
So Monday after I get off work, I'll find out how much this is going to cost me... oh well what's another $1500 down the toilet...
I'm now stepping down of my soap box, my rant is done!
I tried to look them up on the Spokane BBB, but the local BBB doesn't know them. I'd file a BBB complaint. What are they telling you, that the problem was caused by a bad TV cable adjustment?
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Old 04-25-2020, 03:42 AM   #4395
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While installing my exhaust turndowns I noticed that my frame had been touching the rear shock absorbers when driving. The problem is my shocks are heavy-duty, over 2-1/2" diameter. So today I cut the dust covers off them, now giving them almost an inch of clearance.
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Old 04-25-2020, 03:44 AM   #4396
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Swapped out the 64 2bbl carb and intake. For a "vintage" 3CBS edelbrock and 4bbl carb.
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I tried to look them up on the Spokane BBB, but the local BBB doesn't know them. I'd file a BBB complaint. What are they telling you, that the problem was caused by a bad TV cable adjustment?
They tried to blame it on that, except I had the receipt from the transmission shop that set it showing it was trailered to them to set it up. They even went as far as telling me the company had been sold and they weren't responsible because I didn't buy it from them.

That is the name on the invoice they sent me, after I read your response I did some research and found them operating under this name and the same address and phone number.
Hot Rod Company 4023 S Conklin Rd
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https://www.ebay.com/usr/hrc2002

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They tried to blame it on that, except I had the receipt from the transmission shop that set it showing it was trailered to them to set it up. They even went as far as telling me the company had been sold and they weren't responsible because I didn't buy it from them.

That is the name on the invoice they sent me, after I read your response I did some research and found them operating under this name and the same address and phone number.
Hot Rod Company 4023 S Conklin Rd
Greenacres, WA 99016
https://www.ebay.com/usr/hrc2002
The Spokane BBB does know "Hot Rod Company". Here's a link:
https://www.bbb.org/us/wa/greenacres...296-1000008792
Their reputation is slightly tarnished, but it looks like they know how to play the game by resolving the issues that get exposed. The squeaky wheel gets the grease.
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Removed one front spring and started the install of the Western Chassis drop spring.
2020 has not been off to a good start for getting truck projects done.
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Well, I lost 3rd gear in the 700R4, the outfit I bought it from won't stand behind the 2 year unlimited mileage warranty, XP Performance out of Spokane, WA.
So Monday after I get off work, I'll find out how much this is going to cost me... oh well what's another $1500 down the toilet...
I'm now stepping down of my soap box, my rant is done!
The BBB is a membership org. If you don't join their "club" and pay their dues they will imply that you are not a good business. I had to sue them once for that very reason. I won. Not saying the company you are dealing with is not a bad player. IMHO be careful what information you get from the BBB. They will also talk up their members. Thank you for your time.
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