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  1. gimpyrobb

    Adding a hydraulic or electric retarder to a 5-ton

    From the folks I've spoken to that have used pinion brakes, they will burn up on a street driven truck. Even though there is minimal drag, the fact that it spins 6 times faster is what creates the heat and damage. I've never seen them in person so I cannot speak with much authority.
  2. gimpyrobb

    Adding a hydraulic or electric retarder to a 5-ton

    Pinion brakes are no good for trucks that are street driven. The pinion spins 6 times faster than the axles. That creates so much heat you will burn up at least the brakes if not the axle housing.
  3. gimpyrobb

    identity crisis

    R20 knocks out hmmwv or lav
  4. gimpyrobb

    Adding a hydraulic or electric retarder to a 5-ton

    The multifuel in a deuce and a multifuel in a 5ton are no different. If you read Bjorns exhaust brake install, you know all you'll need to know.
  5. gimpyrobb

    Hight of m35a2

    The truck itself should have the info on its dashboard data plate. The shelter, if military should have its height on a data plate. Your seller should be able to provide you the info you seek.
  6. gimpyrobb

    Passing power with the 4L80E or lack of

    Sounds like its time to do a compression test. That will give you an idea of the health of your motor. No need to go too far if its got a major issue.
  7. gimpyrobb

    M923A2 Fuel Filter Change Nightmare

    So your going to go beat off? This is a family based site Mr.! If using a penthouse, is that like looking in the TM.
  8. gimpyrobb

    Adding a hydraulic or electric retarder to a 5-ton

    Bjorn(Cranetruck) put an exhaust brake on his deuce and reported it worked very well. Thats the route I'll go if I ever find one cheap.
  9. gimpyrobb

    There She Blows!

    I have brand new rebuilt torque converters for diesel th400s. PM if interested
  10. gimpyrobb

    Transfer Case questions

    Wow, long time no see! Hope all is well with you.
  11. gimpyrobb

    Spicer 3053a seals n gaskets

    I might have that stuff. I can't promise a time line when I can look though.
  12. gimpyrobb

    M725 firewall rust, options needed

    J10 20 or 30 should work fine. I ended up forming a piece of sheet for mine. It is a know issue with these trucks.
  13. gimpyrobb

    MEP 002 and 003 Type 2 Starters

    That really sucks as I had a bunch of direct drive staters new, and sold them after I got my type2.
  14. gimpyrobb

    What have you done to your 5 ton this week?

    Tampon string?! Must be a female truck.
  15. gimpyrobb

    Passing power with the 4L80E or lack of

    How about a chassis lube? Is the driveline good and lubed up? Never hurts to make sure nothing is binding. Fluid levels in diffs good, etc?
  16. gimpyrobb

    MEP 002 and 003 Type 2 Starters

    Type 2 is gear reduction? I have both as back up, but direct installed. Got any pics?
  17. gimpyrobb

    Passing power with the 4L80E or lack of

    I've got 235/85r16 on my civy truck with a turbo 6.5 and 4:10s. Thats roughly 31 inch tall tire. While towing up steep grades, I still shift to 1:1 to keep it in the power band. When was the last time you had your injectors serviced? If never, maybe its time to swap in some new or re-built...
  18. gimpyrobb

    Working on motor, motor stopped turning!

    Bump, see post #75 again.
  19. gimpyrobb

    What have you done to your HEMTT/PLS/MK48 this week

    It should
  20. gimpyrobb

    What did you do to your deuce this week?

    Seems I can't send you a PM. Try sending me one with a phone number please.
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