Recent content by Mikes82GT

Sad to hear of your health issues, Randy. I too have had health issues and your posts on the original ecoboost truck were what I looked forward to most times when I was laid up. (what new obstacle has Randy overcome?) Like I said before, it's awe inspiring what a person with a never quit...

It's amazing everything fits as well as it does in the orange/white truck.....almost as if an engineer from the 60's whispered in today's engineers ears 'do it like this'. From the engine mounting to the turbochargers clearance....wow.

Shhhh.....make life more interesting. Nothing quite like seeing the flywheel popping thru the floorboard saying HELLO.:scared::bounce:

I'd install a long enough cable to eliminate the extension. Make it long enough to reach the plug receptacle with a few feet left over. The furthest away you said you go is what, 25 feet? I'd make it 30 feet and call it good. Keep the extension for those rare jobs where the 30 footer won't...

Years ago, I got 18mpg freeway in my 1970 Chevrolet k20 with 4.56 gears, 350/th350, with a rochester 2 barrel carb and well tuned engine.

Thanks, I'll keep that in mind.

I wanted to do it very quietly as I live in an hoa neighborhood, plus, I had the time . My arm and shoulder are fine. I made a bracket to hang transmissions from, hence the .120" wall 1.5x1.5" steel. I cut 4 V notches and bent it around into a U shape and welded a piece of 2" black steel pipe...

Thanks guys. I purchased some 18 tpi Dewalt blades that did the trick. It was the only blades available at Home Depot, otherwise, I'd have gone with some other brand. Any new blade outshines old dull blades.

Looking at the blades, description of some says fine finish cut or medium cut. I think I need the medium cut but what's the fine finish cut used for?

I was cutting some mild steel today, and found my blade was dull. Started looking for blades and saw there's dozens of options. Cheap to mucho $$. Is it the more $$ a blade costs, the longer life and better cut it has? What brand/blade works best for cutting .120 wall 1.5 x 1.5 mild steel tube?

Great job on the RR Ranger, Randy. Enjoy both the bike and the truck for a long time. Your skills, determination and attention to detail are second to very few, in my book.

Re: 1966 F100 EcoBoost Engine Swap & 1966 427 Project My OCD just kicked in.

Re: 1966 F100 EcoBoost Engine Swap & 1966 427 Project I do have a mint original dash pad... where does this can of worms stop? One answer....It NEVER stops once you start down that rabbit hole....and boy, you like them rabbit holes, LOL.

Looking good protected from the elements with all those coats.

Gave up on finding some rivnuts in that size and did just like the video I linked to...worked out nice.