Recent Content by Solar1

I hear you! Well, Just installed the connector. Good fit, sealed up nice. But, from me handling the steel line, now have a new pinhole leak in that steel line. darn. So now Im back to looking for pre bent lines. Anyone know a source?

With more searching (this time using different keywords, and the help of a friend), I found a exact replacement for the disconnect....it is Dorman part number 800-701. I really didn't want to cut the line and retrofit a different fitting in there, at least not until the line needed replacement

i degreased and refilled fluid....started truck put in drive. after fluid circulated, trans engaged in drive/reverse ok, and no leaks. with truck running in park, i ever so gently touched the oil line on the heat exchanger with that darn quick disconnect and wham! high pressure leak!. touched...

no, it is the trans heat exchanger under the exhaust manifold, special quick disconnect

Hello Folks, I could use your help. I have a 1996 12v Today my original trans lines suffered a major leak which resulted in the stranding of the truck. I will need to do a good washdown of the underside and a refill/start/engage to track down the leak, but at a quick glance, it seems to be a...

Hello Drag. Yes, I, aware DEOIXIT, I have a can here on my electrics bench. It is my go to cleaner/lube. I did use it to no avail....that's why im looking to get a new pot. Thanks for the tip about using a multi turn pot...I used a single turn I had on my bench, but I have found it a bit touchy.

Hello folks, A couple years back I posted a thread regarding the trans OD and lockup issues. https://www.turbodieselregister.com/threads/throttle-position-sensor-wrong-voltage.268016/page-3 I did the TPS delete and it has worked fine all this time until recently. My guess is the potentiometer...

thanks regarding the timing...i didn't think so but don't remember.......yep, done that cleaner a tank and a half ago, yes, power service brand is what i used. slightly better morning startup, but temps have been warmer to so...who knows

Something else I just thought of, because at my age, Im second guessing most everything i do :).... I did need to pull the vac pump/power steering assembly for a new power steering pump. I put new seals on the vac pump same time. Could I have got the gear timing off a tooth when re-installing...

Hello Folks, Happy New Year Awhile back I posted a question about injectors. At the time, based on responses, I held off replacing them. But now, I'm thinking its time. 96 12v with 460k miles. The truck was off the road for many months last summer while I restored the body and did various...

Thank you much! I will keep fingers crossed and check it periodically. I didn't lose much fluid at all, just enough for some seepage. It did not saturate the drums or the shoes, so Im hoping no harm done to the seals. I did of course, degrease/clean the entire hub/brake area of all seepage.

Hey Ozymandias, I checked the breather. You were absolutely correct! The breather fitting was plugged with dried gunk, but the rubber hose line was clear. I cleared the fitting. Now, my next question; Have I damaged both seals to require replacing them, or will simply clearing the line restore...

thanks, i never thought about checking that line. good to check either way

you mention the breather.....got me thinking. i had done major work; bed off, front fenders of etc, and i remember the rear breather was hanging low toward the ground for many months while in my shop over the winter. not driven. I wonder if the line filled with fluid, and not that it is back...

thanks. heck, the engine runs too cool as it is