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Postby (92)cummins » Wed Sep 26, 2012 2:37 pm

my trucks od doesn't work but it feels like my truck is burning a lot of fuel and i have noticed a considerable amount of blow by then usual, its a stock IC with bout 380xxx miles
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Re: problems?

Postby dazedandconfused » Wed Sep 26, 2012 3:59 pm

If its the auto you can put OD on a switch to get it working while you trouble shoot why it wont kick in by itself. Mine is operated threw a floor mounted light dimmer switch.
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Re: problems?

Postby (92)cummins » Wed Sep 26, 2012 4:51 pm

haha my bad i meant odometer so i cant tell how many miles per tank, ive got a toggle switch and a led light for my overdrive
92 w350 srw flatbed
1985 D350 crew cab diesel conversion in progress
79 w200 power wagon
93 D350 drw 5spd getrag 4 door donor
90 D350 auto(fried) flatbed
93 D250 auto
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fuel screw!!!!
 
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Re: problems?

Postby cmann250 » Wed Sep 26, 2012 5:07 pm

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Re: problems?

Postby (92)cummins » Wed Sep 26, 2012 5:11 pm

alright thanks for the od fix once i get that fixed ill b able to tell if im getting regular mileage
92 w350 srw flatbed
1985 D350 crew cab diesel conversion in progress
79 w200 power wagon
93 D350 drw 5spd getrag 4 door donor
90 D350 auto(fried) flatbed
93 D250 auto
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fuel screw!!!!
 
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Re: problems?

Postby (92)cummins » Thu Sep 27, 2012 9:53 am

what could be causing the increase of blow by
92 w350 srw flatbed
1985 D350 crew cab diesel conversion in progress
79 w200 power wagon
93 D350 drw 5spd getrag 4 door donor
90 D350 auto(fried) flatbed
93 D250 auto
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fuel screw!!!!
 
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Re: problems?

Postby dazedandconfused » Thu Sep 27, 2012 10:47 am

It just comes with mileage and wear. Rings showing age and mileage probably letting more past them.
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Re: problems?

Postby dunes450r » Thu Sep 27, 2012 11:19 am

i got both my replacement gears form PATC. i think they were $39 for both plus shipping
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