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Old 12-14-2014, 11:37 PM
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Yup just a dab of rtv in the screw hole and your set. I haven't had any issues with these fogging. I though I did right after the reseal, but it must have been residual gassing or something. And it was only the size of a quarter. No issues since.
 
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Old 12-14-2014, 11:42 PM
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Originally Posted by baticus
Yup just a dab of rtv in the screw hole and your set. I haven't had any issues with these fogging. I though I did right after the reseal, but it must have been residual gassing or something. And it was only the size of a quarter. No issues since.
Just the pressure adjust and equalizing. Perfectly normal
 
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Old 12-15-2014, 11:23 AM
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I'm gonna attach them later today then! It'll be good to have everything tied/taped down.

Mine did the same thing the first time I drove around with them, but before putting silicon on the back of the projector. Sat in the rain all night and a pressure wash with no issues so far.
 
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Old 12-15-2014, 12:41 PM
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Well that's good then! Yeah I've washed mine numerous times with no issues since the rework. And I'm not really worried about it since I do plan on building another set. Will most likely install these in the parents mk lt. Which would free up a mint set of oem housings. They have had 3m overlays on since new. But again, I'm not worried about the other set yet.
 

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Old 12-22-2014, 08:40 PM
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General maintainance time. Love doing things multiple times over. When I did my cams I never had any dielectric grease. So I'm pulling all the coils and resealing them. Low grade miss on #4. Need to get it figured so I can finish those damn data logs.

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Never had an issue with #4 before. So I'm figuring it has something to do with the coils.

Also, the beloved hole...

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Will also be getting to the tb tonight. Will grab some more pics of that.
 
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Old 12-22-2014, 09:38 PM
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nice...love seeing this too...mods are all well and good, but no good to have a custom truck that don't run good
 
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Old 12-23-2014, 12:55 AM
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That is true. Got to keep it running good. My mileage has came back up as well. I probably should do a set of coils, but none have out right failed.

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Going to finally get my data logging caught up in the morning before work. Still noticing a slight throttle drop out when going to full throttle. Hoping it's something in the tune. Will find out soon.
 
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TB looks nice and clean now. Did you notice a bump in throttle response like I did?
 

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The throttle response seems alright, but it starts to wind up, and after about 200 rpm it seems to drop out for a second or two, then has no issue ramping up.
 
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Hmmm maybe I can account the better throttle response to the high speed bearings.
 
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You weren't kidding when you said there was a hole
 
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Old 12-23-2014, 12:06 PM
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Lariat, high speed bearings? Go on.

And yes, there is a hole. Haha. I've thought about saying screw the shroud and getting e-fans. But I don't know if the gain is really worth it? The flex-a-lite kit is like 750. So that's a pretty steep price.
 
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Lariat, high speed bearings? Go on.

And yes, there is a hole. Haha. I've thought about saying screw the shroud and getting e-fans. But I don't know if the gain is really worth it? The flex-a-lite kit is like 750. So that's a pretty steep price.
The 2 idler pullies and tensioner pulley.. The 3rd idler pulley is plastic and formed around the bearing so it can't be pressed out..
And for e-fans save some money and get 2009+ f150 fans from a junk yard and get yourself a nice controller and you'll be all set. Cheaper then flex-a-lite
 
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Old 12-23-2014, 06:52 PM
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I like the Ford fan idea. I have thought about it before, but had forgotten about the newer models using e-fans. I priced it out online, and it's only 200 for the fans. Another 100-200 for a controller and that's way easier to deal with.

I may have to research some controllers now. Any ideas? Flex-a-lite? Derale?
 
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Originally Posted by baticus
I like the Ford fan idea. I have thought about it before, but had forgotten about the newer models using e-fans. I priced it out online, and it's only 200 for the fans. Another 100-200 for a controller and that's way easier to deal with.

I may have to research some controllers now. Any ideas? Flex-a-lite? Derale?
I've be contemplating e-fans myself but just bought wheels and tires so no more upgrades for awhile..
Ask ol' MGD I know he has a few good suggestions for controllers.
 


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