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JohnShead's latest activity

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    JohnShead replied to the thread Intercooler.
    I plan on doing a battery relocation so I can get the air from behind the headlight. I do also need a better air filter box, mine just...
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    JohnShead replied to the thread Intercooler.
    Hey @bowtiebutler956 if you're still around, does the pipe kit I have pictured above look like the one you used? It seems like there...
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    JohnShead posted the thread Intercooler in GM 6.5 Diesel.
    I'm still working on getting this project done: https://www.thetruckstop.us/forum/threads/new-optimizer-long-block.52433/ Chris said it...
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    He's bringing it here so everything will get a good bath to start with...
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    JohnShead reacted to Will L.'s post in the thread New Optimizer Long Block with Like Like.
    Looks good from what I see. I don’t see anything overdone. Remember to clean everything INCREDIBLY WELL. Those super fine shavings...
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    JohnShead replied to the thread New Optimizer Long Block.
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H2FMPLB?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title I thought an extension would make it way too out of balance to...
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    JohnShead replied to the thread New Optimizer Long Block.
    I finally got around to the deflashing this week, the actual work didn't take all that long it was the waiting on tools. I had a nice...
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    JohnShead replied to the thread New Optimizer Long Block.
    The rod bearings have no painted marks on them: I just think this is so pretty: I'll be taking it all to Chris for balancing and...
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    JohnShead replied to the thread New Optimizer Long Block.
    I found a lot more flashing in the heads: The orange color on the edge of the bearings is a paint marking from the factory, they all...
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    JohnShead replied to the thread New Optimizer Long Block.
    I finally got around to tearing down the bottom end yesterday, I was delayed by good weather allowing me to work on my highest priority...
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    JohnShead replied to the thread New Optimizer Long Block.
    Thanks, I'll do that.
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    JohnShead replied to the thread New Optimizer Long Block.
    I'll be getting a new turbo, I haven't put plans in signature just the stuff I have now. How about the exhaust? Mine is 3.5" from way...
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    JohnShead replied to the thread New Optimizer Long Block.
    Well, I did finance my Suburban back in 96 for $32,000 as a used truck from the dealer, they were using it as a courtesy vehicle for a...
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    JohnShead replied to the thread New Optimizer Long Block.
    @Will L. thanks for the education on posting. I grew up in Henderson in the 60s & 70s, owned a house in North Town behind Wimpy's...
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    JohnShead reacted to Will L.'s post in the thread New Optimizer Long Block with Like Like.
    @JohnShead I grew up east side of town near Nellis AFB. Wonder if we crossed paths… if you use the @ just before typing the person’s...
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