The Black Hole

[Fix4Dirt]

eh

 

[Turdle]

Yo, hope you are getting along better now.

 

[CDW6212R]

Good to hear from you, and I do hope you are getting better.

 

[Turdle]

Trying to get it right-

My fabbing skills suck-I know this. I feel my truck doesn't even deserve to be on these pages, where do I start? here is the dirty ol thing as it sits now-I'm going in too attempt to address the issues. Here is the list 1) leaking valve cover gasket---DONE! 2)oil leaking from fuel...

www.explorerforum.com

Greg, this thread might help you understand egr tube and modify yours to work. Ok inside the crimped area is an orifice. Hopefully my explanation isn't confusing. Hope it helps
Edit, post 168 or so is egr

 

[gmanpaint]

Without going into boring details about my health in this registry, I can simply say I am still here.
I have some good days, some bad, and some real bad. It's a mixed bag getting used to all these meds.
Not being able to do the things that gave me joy, is a mental struggle. My brain says yes, my body says no= We fight a lot.

Appreciate all the concerns!

 

[Turdle]

Edit again. Oops . Look for post 161, page 9

 

[gmanpaint]

Thanks for the assist Jon. I glanced at that thread. I will revisit it again when I have a clearer head. It's all Japanese to me right now.

 

[Paul]

Stay healthy, brother! There’s a reason old-timers always say “At least you have your health…” , because without it, living tends to suck. . .

If I know you at all, I know it it just might kill you (pun intended), to come to Moab without your rig - - but consider it. . . I’ve got an open front seat, and I’m sure there are people you like more than me that have space too.

Be well,

Paul

 

[gmanpaint]

Thanks Paul. Somedays it hurts to get dressed. LOL

Being a Passenger in Moab, after all the work & $$ spent:
I feel if I did that, it would be confirmation that this gig is up for me. I haven't got to that point just yet. I know it's coming, but hoping its a few years away. I still have hope I can turn myself around for the better, and get some of this work done, so this way of life can continue. It's comforting to know the community is here for me if needed, and your offer is heartfelt Paul, (fist bump sent).

 

[gmanpaint]

Spring has ushered in with cold rain, hard rain, plain rain, violent storms with mucho gusto sideways rain, and we have only managed to work outside, 3 of the last 10 days. Being behind means go gangbusters when the skies clear up, and get as much done before you get shut down again. This is the life of the blue collar exterior tradesman. Wait all winter for warmer temps to work again, then get rained out. Woo Hoo!! Why am I saying all this?

Well, the work needed on this rig has piled up, and with my day job taking all the good weather days up, it's almost impossible to get anything done. The Moab trip is like 6 weeks away.
The truss and the engine mods won't get done. It's not going to be a fun trip there and back under powered again. This little stock 5.0 just cant deal with the 6000 lb weight.

So... I did go ahead and buy an SCT X4 from Unleashed Tuning, and Torrie sent me the first tune last night. I just installed it, but won't have time to test until the weekend. It is just an 87 octane tune, and I will most likely jump to a 91 tune. I did some thinking on this, and this rig is barely used, so an extra $10/tank for the 91 isn't a big deal. It will add about $200, for a 12 day trip to Moab and back. I can live with that, when I know those that are using 5 MPG RV's to go, my fuel bill is not that bad at all. lol

I will be putting the brand new OBX Headers up for sale as well. Not even going to mess with them, and just wait on Bob at TMH. Hit me up, if you know anyone.

Picked up a new HD AllTop air compressor. It's 7.06 cfm @200psi can inflate these 35's from 16psi to 35psi in 90 seconds. It's beastly.

Also... those new extended CV boots rubbing on the outers, has got me concerned they will not make it far on the HWY before the heat shreds them open. That is such a bummer that they re like that, as it totally defeated the entire purpose of buying them. I am feeling I should remove them and put the stock ones back in for the trip.

I tried to post pictures of all this stuff, but the Forum is not having it today.

 

[Fix4Dirt]

Spring has ushered in with cold rain, hard rain, plain rain, violent storms with mucho gusto sideways rain, and we have only managed to work outside, 3 of the last 10 days. Being behind means go gangbusters when the skies clear up, and get as much done before you get shut down again. This is the life of the blue collar exterior tradesman. Wait all winter for warmer temps to work again, then get rained out. Woo Hoo!! Why am I saying all this?

hey hey hey at least thats normal-ish! here second a drop falls it all comes to a screeching halt lately! though roofers seem in demand not used to the rain here lately! maybe shouldnt be a detailer

 

[vroomzoomboom]

still have snow. still have sub zero temps......

 

[joney]

Spring has ushered in with cold rain, hard rain, plain rain, violent storms with mucho gusto sideways rain, and we have only managed to work outside, 3 of the last 10 days. Being behind means go gangbusters when the skies clear up, and get as much done before you get shut down again. This is the life of the blue collar exterior tradesman. Wait all winter for warmer temps to work again, then get rained out. Woo Hoo!! Why am I saying all this?

Well, the work needed on this rig has piled up, and with my day job taking all the good weather days up, it's almost impossible to get anything done. The Moab trip is like 6 weeks away.
The truss and the engine mods won't get done. It's not going to be a fun trip there and back under powered again. This little stock 5.0 just cant deal with the 6000 lb weight.

So... I did go ahead and buy an SCT X4 from Unleashed Tuning, and Torrie sent me the first tune last night. I just installed it, but won't have time to test until the weekend. It is just an 87 octane tune, and I will most likely jump to a 91 tune. I did some thinking on this, and this rig is barely used, so an extra $10/tank for the 91 isn't a big deal. It will add about $200, for a 12 day trip to Moab and back. I can live with that, when I know those that are using 5 MPG RV's to go, my fuel bill is not that bad at all. lol


I will be putting the brand new OBX Headers up for sale as well. Not even going to mess with them, and just wait on Bob at TMH. Hit me up, if you know anyone.

Picked up a new HD AllTop air compressor. It's 7.06 cfm @200psi can inflate these 35's from 16psi to 35psi in 90 seconds. It's beastly.

Also... those new extended CV boots rubbing has got me concerned they will not make it far on the HWY before the heat shreds them open. That is such a bummer that they re like that, as it totally defeated the entire purpose of buying them. I am feeling I should remove them and put the stock ones back in for the trip.

I tried to post pictures of all this stuff, but the Forum is not having it today.

Too much work to do, falling behind and sucky weather! My sympathies. I can relate, I just finished chipping the ice except for a clump about 40" round and 3" thick in front of my Ex! And look what they say is coming, LOL (a chance it misses us though) Chippewa Falls, WI Weather Alerts - The Weather Channel | Weather.com

 

[Rick]

@gmanpaint try to upload photos again. I made a change and it's working for me.

 

[410Fortune]

Wife’s FJ cruise has cv axles where the boots rub themselves to death quickly. I simply removed the small clamp on the boot and stretched the boot out 1” then re clamp no more rub

I maybe interested in the obx shoot me a pm w your price

Once again I wish we were neighbors I’d turn wrenches w you get the rig ready

 

[gmanpaint]

Wife’s FJ cruise has cv axles where the boots rub themselves to death quickly. I simply removed the small clamp on the boot and stretched the boot out 1” then re clamp no more rub

I maybe interested in the obx shoot me a pm w your price

Once again I wish we were neighbors I’d turn wrenches w you get the rig ready

That Would be deeply appreciated. I have been trying to get the lower intake gaskets replaced on the 1st gen since last spring.
It's hard to work on this Hobby rig, when the work rig & home needs attention too. Body just wont cooperate with me, and it hurts just to put my shoes on lately.
I still have hope that it's all temporary, and will hobble thru for now. Fake it til I make it! LOL

I will look at the outer boots on these, and see if pulling it out further is possible on these or not. That center shaft is nothing like normal half shafts are. Great idea if it works!

 

[joney]

still have snow. still have sub zero temps......

That's cold all right! Hopefully it's not usually so, this time of year?

 

[Fix4Dirt]

It's hard to work on this Hobby rig, when the work rig & home needs attention too. Body just wont cooperate with me, and it hurts just to put my shoes on lately.
I still have hope that it's all temporary, and will hobble thru for now. Fake it til I make it

dont overdo it man!!!!!! work truck fitst then home then black hole imo. hobbies can wait imo work cant!

 

[gmanpaint]

Fail...

The Extended travel CV center shafts are milled down for the boot end, and clamp. After removing the stock clamp, I tried to get the boot to slide up the center section, but it wont. The boot is very stiff, and not pliable at all, so the bellows do not open to allow expansion, in the least bit. I had to throw a stainless hose clamp on it to replace the stock clamp.

If I can find a set of Motorcrafts, I will replace these with them, and throw these back in their boxes I saved. These would work just fine for those that have a stock suspension without a TT, or a drop box lift kit. Win some lose some- no guts, no glory- take a chance go to France- well sumbitch, that didn't work- Nice try small fry-Well fawk me runnin.

 

[Turdle]

Well, I m glad you are at least getting around and doing things. Taking one for the team scores points. Hang in there man.