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Forum: HDT Discussions 03-16-2008, 07:11 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,132
Posted By fastlap
Anyone know if oil pressure has anything to do...

Anyone know if oil pressure has anything to do with a Detroit series 60 starting ?

I had a starting ( long crank ) problem after sitting for 2 or more days that seems to have fixed itself...
Forum: HDT Discussions 03-26-2007, 12:32 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 2,458
Posted By fastlap
94 wia volvo /detroit 60 2 speed sensors on the...

94 wia volvo /detroit 60 2 speed sensors on the tail of the trans , one for cruise and ddec the other for speedo !
speedo wire was flashed with 12v + while they installed the new gps ! now...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 03-15-2007, 06:13 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,003
Posted By fastlap
Stretching a frame is easy ! Getting the...

Stretching a frame is easy !

Getting the drive line correct , setting the Preload , and having it all come out perfect, vibration & NOISE free (AT ALL SPEEDS ) is always the challenge !
...
Forum: Wanted: Conversions, HDT, MDT, Parts or Accessories 03-01-2007, 05:32 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,873
Posted By fastlap
50150race trailers wildside Cobra ...

50150race trailers

wildside

Cobra

These companies all build exactly what you have described! Garage stackers present different challenges than more normal conversions
It is important to...
Forum: HDT Discussions 07-27-2006, 06:58 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 7,249
Posted By fastlap
Its hard to believe that know one complains about...

Its hard to believe that know one complains about this issue ! I was told the very same thing , but I believe I complained enough for everyone !
Its stupid , & almost all of the low end...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 06-24-2006, 09:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,040
Posted By fastlap
I race with a guy that has a cheapy powerhouse...

I race with a guy that has a cheapy powerhouse and he is constantly making apologies for the lack of quality ! He keeps telling me "but It was cheap and I could afford it "
Do yourself a favor...
Forum: HDT Discussions 04-19-2006, 10:45 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,753
Posted By fastlap
Vavoppa , the box is new already along with each...

Vavoppa , the box is new already along with each and every component from the steering wheel to the tires , (and yes I mean everything !) except the actual I beam !
My level of experience ?? ...
Forum: HDT Discussions 04-19-2006, 05:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,753
Posted By fastlap
Steer tires Sumitomo > 10 kmi perfectly round (...

Steer tires Sumitomo > 10 kmi perfectly round ( I own a tire lathe) and perfectly balanced 105psi

Just had king pins done , this makes the whole front NEW , everything !
I liked it...
Forum: HDT Discussions 04-18-2006, 07:39 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,753
Posted By fastlap
Gary, I am not sure what I am getting at either !...

Gary, I am not sure what I am getting at either !
I am just fighting a steering issue and trying to go back to basics to see if I have missed anything ! thanks t
Forum: HDT Discussions 04-17-2006, 07:07 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,753
Posted By fastlap
Too much caster in a HDT conversion will make...

Too much caster in a HDT conversion will make the steering feel >/?????
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 04-12-2006, 06:49 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,305
Posted By fastlap
Most retailers of this type start off with 20%...

Most retailers of this type start off with 20% ( national average ) of course this is off of true list price , not a trumped up list !
we work off of a 5% to 8% gross profit
Hold backs and...
Forum: Wanted: Conversions, HDT, MDT, Parts or Accessories 03-21-2006, 04:56 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,319
Posted By fastlap
32' haulmark tag stacker fastlap@hvc.rr.com

32' haulmark tag stacker fastlap@hvc.rr.com
Forum: For Sale: Toterhomes, Motorhomes, HDT & MDT's 03-19-2006, 06:46 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,868
Posted By fastlap
Looks like a 4 cyl kubota perhaps a model 2203...

Looks like a 4 cyl kubota perhaps a model 2203 @43-56hp ! Its a big unit for a truck twice the size of my 4cyl 12kw powertec (at least by the scale of the pics) dont know about kw t
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 03-17-2006, 05:53 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 16,136
Posted By fastlap
A buddy of mine is building a toter with a front...

A buddy of mine is building a toter with a front drive axle , He is using a marmon harrington (hope I spelled it ) conversion out of an old town truck! I drove the truck , Lots of gear noise even in...
Forum: HDT Discussions 03-16-2006, 07:52 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 20,415
Posted By fastlap
warpath , I think my main problem is I would...

warpath , I think my main problem is I would like to build a truck my wife can drive !
I am probably a little too sensitive when it comes to handeling but I hate to leave anything on the table...
Forum: HDT Discussions 03-16-2006, 06:23 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 20,415
Posted By fastlap
Marc , this is a design issue and has nothing to...

Marc , this is a design issue and has nothing to do with worn parts or repairs needed !
This exists on new volvo trucks(some mods) right off the production line !
I would like to know if...
Forum: HDT Discussions 03-16-2006, 05:08 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 20,415
Posted By fastlap
Geof, I am not talking about "death wobble" ...

Geof, I am not talking about "death wobble" that is way different and can be pretty violent !

I am talking about a very slow oscillation in the the steering wheel 30-90 degrees each side of...
Forum: HDT Discussions 03-14-2006, 07:09 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 20,415
Posted By fastlap
The problem Volvo told me about was oscillation...

The problem Volvo told me about was oscillation in the steering wheel after or during a bump at speed 50-75mph
They said the driver must then slow to under 40 mph to get the wheel to stop...
Forum: HDT Discussions 03-13-2006, 05:24 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 20,415
Posted By fastlap
warpath , I always assumed that the starting out...

warpath , I always assumed that the starting out tight and looseing up in an hour or 2 was the shocks and tires warming up !
I am opposite of you in that I love the tightness and could live with...
Forum: HDT Discussions 03-13-2006, 05:39 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 20,415
Posted By fastlap
Medent, Its the oscillation in the steering that...

Medent, Its the oscillation in the steering that bothers me most !
I think it is from bump steer from the positive arch in the front springs changing the dimension from the pitman arm to the...
Forum: HDT Discussions 03-11-2006, 04:40 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 20,415
Posted By fastlap
Opinions as to which truck is the best to use...

Opinions as to which truck is the best to use for a conversion project ?
I have a Volvo now , but the grass is always greener and I am eying a t2000 but would like to get some input from others...
Forum: Truck Conversion General Discussions 03-09-2006, 09:41 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,963
Posted By fastlap
The insurnce don't seem possible??? at least from...

The insurnce don't seem possible??? at least from NY??
Forum: Coach In The Making 03-03-2006, 06:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,286
Posted By fastlap
No nerve struck here Gary ! But I would like...

No nerve struck here Gary ! But I would like to here your conversion ideas (if similar to this unit)
I am going to do another Unit and I would love input as I am new at this game !
The...
Forum: Coach In The Making 03-03-2006, 05:54 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,286
Posted By fastlap
Gary, the money is the easy part ! arround 100k$ ...

Gary, the money is the easy part ! arround 100k$ anyone will lend you that without a blink !

But try to get someone to lend you 2 years !!?? Thats the real cost !

Now someone is...
Forum: Coach In The Making 03-02-2006, 07:07 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 7,286
Posted By fastlap
Oh , about 2 years ,Kaye

Oh , about 2 years ,Kaye
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