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by nutbar78
Sun Oct 16, 2011 6:47 am
Forum: R51 Engine, Driveline and Powertrain
Topic: Does this make sense?
Replies: 8
Views: 7712

I agree, the DTE is way off when it gets down to the bottom of the tank. I rely on the fuel gauge and the trip odometer. I suppose a 4 gal reserve is good when you are driving something that tends to avg about 16mpgs. Its usually my habit to add fuel when I get down around 1/4 tank. On the upside, c...
by nutbar78
Sat Oct 15, 2011 7:13 pm
Forum: R51 Engine, Driveline and Powertrain
Topic: Does this make sense?
Replies: 8
Views: 7712

Does this make sense?

I've had the truck for about 2 months now and today I decided to let her run down until the low fuel light came on because I was skeptical of the proportions of the 21.8 gal tank, and I still am. So I was averaging 15.8mpgs and the DTE was showing 24 miles. The gas gauge was showing about 1/8 a tank...
by nutbar78
Sat Oct 15, 2011 5:44 am
Forum: New Members, Sound Off!
Topic: Just jumped right in!!
Replies: 9
Views: 5237

I most definitely will. I am gearing up for the swap of a lifetime heh. I have a Ford 429/C6 drive line from a 72 Galaxy 500. I been divisive on what to do with it, but now I think it's gonna go in the Pathy. It'll fit in the bay and the motor is carb'd and the A/C will mate with the line connector...
by nutbar78
Thu Oct 13, 2011 6:29 pm
Forum: R51 Brakes, Tires, and Wheels
Topic: Installing the AirLift 1000
Replies: 99
Views: 106588

Damn photobucket!!!! There are no pictures!!
by nutbar78
Thu Oct 13, 2011 6:25 pm
Forum: Detailing Details
Topic: best black trim restorer
Replies: 27
Views: 49974

^^^^^^^phrozeinglass^^^^ are you saying you are using the product on the "diamond tread" part of your running boards? If so, doesn't it get very slippery?
by nutbar78
Mon Oct 10, 2011 3:31 pm
Forum: R51 Engine, Driveline and Powertrain
Topic: I by-passed my in radiator tranny cooler
Replies: 621
Views: 628153

gilliam433 wrote:Haha. I hear ya. Hey Im just thankful that there are people on the forum willing to help folks along in these situations. Its a pretty cool community.
I have been members of many car oriented communities. This is a good one.
by nutbar78
Mon Oct 10, 2011 3:27 pm
Forum: New Members, Sound Off!
Topic: proud new owner
Replies: 4
Views: 2666

Welcome. How's the motor? Do you have any plans for the truck?
by nutbar78
Thu Oct 06, 2011 7:25 pm
Forum: R51 Brakes, Tires, and Wheels
Topic: brake upgrade
Replies: 0
Views: 3010

brake upgrade

Anybody upgrade their rotors or pads from stock? I'd be interested in throwing some slotted rotors on next time I have to replace them.
by nutbar78
Thu Oct 06, 2011 7:17 pm
Forum: R51 Engine, Driveline and Powertrain
Topic: MagnaFlow exhaust-custom system
Replies: 63
Views: 73026

No kidding. I I guess their systems are not ALL stainless.
by nutbar78
Thu Oct 06, 2011 7:15 pm
Forum: R51 Engine, Driveline and Powertrain
Topic: Oil changes
Replies: 5
Views: 4088

Oil changes

So I was reading the service manual RacerZx was kind enough to post and the section about changing the motor oil was very specific about installing a new washer when re-plugging the oil pan. Then below is stated in BOLD BE SURE TO INSTALL A NEW WASHER . Does anybody actually install a new washer? An...
by nutbar78
Thu Oct 06, 2011 6:56 pm
Forum: General Automotive
Topic: is everyone else putting premium in?
Replies: 22
Views: 15591

Is it a local gas station or a big name station? Sorry my friend, both are local ones. Mac's gas (a local chain) is one. The other Pelahatchie bay trading post. But your in luck. Since i'm bored at work. http://www.fueltestkit.com/find_ethanol_free_gasoline.html http://pure-gas.org/ BuyRealGas.com ...
by nutbar78
Wed Oct 05, 2011 7:12 pm
Forum: New Members, Sound Off!
Topic: New 02 owner in N.Y.
Replies: 3
Views: 2277

Welcome.

L.I. or upstate?

Check out the Northeast board!
by nutbar78
Wed Oct 05, 2011 7:08 pm
Forum: General Automotive
Topic: Looking for Tires 255/65/16
Replies: 1
Views: 2087

What rims are you putting these on?
by nutbar78
Wed Oct 05, 2011 7:03 pm
Forum: General Automotive
Topic: is everyone else putting premium in?
Replies: 22
Views: 15591

I see you are in NY and i'm in MS so i haven't a clue of where to direct you. I know 2 stations down here very close to me actually that carry it. I was turned on to this by motorcyclist calming and extra 75-100 miles per tank. Oh and a fun fact if you didnt know, there is a summer and winter blend...
by nutbar78
Sat Oct 01, 2011 2:50 pm
Forum: R51 Engine, Driveline and Powertrain
Topic: I by-passed my in radiator tranny cooler
Replies: 621
Views: 628153

I too did the bypass today. Same for the color, dark cherry is a good description. When I was driving around afterwards, it was as if a small weight had been lifted because I didn't have that nagging fear any longer.

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