Recent Content by Nicholas

Tim1, Thank you so much for the reply. I'm not certain when I am going to begin this project, if at all. I'm currently having some issues with my 1st gen at the momment, which may cost me more $$$ than I wish to spend. I will do my best to keep everyone updated on the project. Thanks...

Good day to everyone, I am interested to know what is involved to successfully install a Bosch P-7100 injection pump on to my 1st Gen CTD. Could some please supply me with a list of Required Parts, Part Numbers, and Special Tools one would need in order to successfully complete the...

Greetings everyone, I would like to let everyone know I have successfully removed, and installed my new exhaust manifold without any problems. I used plenty of "PB Blaster", and a 6-point socket as suggested in previous posts. Upon installation of the new exhaust manifold, I used plenty of...

Good evening everyone, Are their any tricks to removing an exhaust manifold without breaking off the mounting bolts into the engine head? If a person should happen to break off a mounting bolt, how is the broken bolt best removed without damaging the engine head? I will soon be...

Good evening everyone, Would anyone know if it's possible to fit a complete "ATS" lock-up transmission into a 1st gen truck??? Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, Nicholas R. Gajewski

Good afternoon everyone, Thank you so much for the great information on torque converter stall. At least I now have a much better understanding as to what is happening inside a torque converter, what rpm ranges it begins power transfer, how the stall ratings can change with added HP & torque...

Good evening everyone, I need some help understanding the concept of torque converter stall. I understand our 1st gen. trucks (in stock form) are fitted with a torque converter that has a very high stall rate, no means of lock-up, and transmit power by the use of a fluid coupling. Therefore...

Thank you so much for the wonderful welcoming, and warm hospitality everyone. This website sure is amazing. What a great wealth of information. I wish I would have joined a year or two ago when I found TDR for the first time. I look forward to participating & contributing to the forums...