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[Binder man]

So who votes yes on loctite? I dont believe my torque specs are half of 60 ft lbs.

Is your half of 60 roughly, ford spec? IF so that might explain a bit of the difference as the PI uses bolts and not cheap little nuts.

 

[lincolnlocker]

anyone have an idea where a good spot is to put a pressure gauge in the cooling system?

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[907DAVE]

Just "T" into the small line coming off the driver side of the degas. Or, rig up a cap with a gauge threaded in.

 

[lincolnlocker]

ok.. thanks dave!!! should stay below what the cap is rated for correct?

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[Arisley]

Correct. I would think you could also put it in the same place the temp sensor is. Just tee it for the temp sensor and the pressure gauge.

Bet Joe has one mounted in his cab.

 

[lincolnlocker]

ok, thanks fellas!! much appreciated!!

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[lincolnlocker]

what type of pressure gauge should i use? woukd a normal household water pump gauge work? i have one of those on the wall in my shop?
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[Arisley]

I would think any gauge that can read up to at least 25 PSI and handle 220º would be fine.

 

[lincolnlocker]

ok. thank you sir.

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[TyCorr]

Is your half of 60 roughly, ford spec? IF so that might explain a bit of the difference as the PI uses bolts and not cheap little nuts.

Correct. I am talking about 28lb-ft on a stock style setup.

 

[Arisley]

I have never ever used a torque wrench on a torque converter or a flex plate. Never had a bolt come loose or break off (knock on wood). Since I discovered Blue Loktite, back when I was a kid, it has gone on every flexplate bolt and converter bolt. Tight plus a 1/4 turn and call it good.

This stuff isn't rocket science guys. It is simple basic mechanics. If you have been turning wrenches for any time, you should know how much oomph you can put on a 3/8 or 10mm bolt before it snaps off and you bust your knuckles. Stop before you get there.

 

[lincolnlocker]

lol^^^ good point andy!!

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[lincolnlocker]

well, she lives... finally got her back up and running a hour ago... gotta give mad props to BTS for getting me a new converter in 2 days.... gonna put some miles on her tonight and change the compressor wheel tomorrow.. may even do a tq check on the head studs.. mike said it wouldnt hurt. ive had the billet wheel for a 38r on my shelf for a few months now... get that done then hook her to my fifth wheel and get ready to leave first thing sunday morn for minnesota.. gotta be at my union hall in st.paul by 7am monday morn... prolly camp out in the parking lot of the hall sunday night.. hope to be there by 9pm as long as the trip goes well...

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[always-strokin]

Why you removing the wwII????

 

[lincolnlocker]

not removing the ww... it has the stock 38r wheel in it now... going to install the billet, wheel not remove it..

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[always-strokin]

Oh sorry, I thought you had installed that a few months ago and totally misread this.

 

[lincolnlocker]

no prob man

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[bluedge8]

good luck, let us know how it goes

 

[Arisley]

Did you get the pressure gauge plumbed in. If so, take pics.

You should mount it permanently in your cab. One up Joe. I bet he does not have a coolant pressure gauge.

BTW. Good luck. I think everything is going to be OK.


Sent from my truck while eating, adjusting the radio and passing a Mustang sideways.

 

[lincolnlocker]

thanks for the support fellas.. yeah i got a gauge plumed in but it is just that standard water pressure gauge and i dont think its sensitive enough cuz it just barely comes off zero and its in increments of 2 from 0 to 100psi.... i think i need to find a better one... its mounted in front of my left wiper blade do to it saying it may explode on the warning tag... yes its ugly and retarded.... ill get a pic tomorrow if you guys really wanna see it.

no, i know i need to find a better gauge!!
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