How long do the muffler bearings last?

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Old Feb 15, 2007 | 11:08 AM
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I just had my push-rods replaced with magnesium ones.
 
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Old Feb 15, 2007 | 11:32 AM
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I told a guy at the stoplight the other day that his tires were flat on the bottom. He thanked me and I watched him pull over as the light turned green. Ive been on the lookout for this truck ever since!
 
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Old Feb 15, 2007 | 12:52 PM
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Man, I don't feel so bad now, I paid my mechanic $1200 to rotate my brake pads and sharpen my wiper blades.
 
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Old Feb 15, 2007 | 12:59 PM
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I was thinking of switching my motor to rotary. I think a V8 rotary would be pretty nice. What do all of you think! Should I do it?
 
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Old Feb 15, 2007 | 01:08 PM
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I was thinking of switching my motor to rotary. I think a V8 rotary would be pretty nice. What do all of you think! Should I do it?
What kind of pistons will you use ?
 
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Old Feb 15, 2007 | 01:18 PM
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What kind of pistons will you use ?
Tin foil would probally work good. .
 
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Old Feb 15, 2007 | 01:30 PM
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One of the best places to get Muffler Bearings and other hard to find items is from KaleCoAuto. You can get a new Muffler Bearing from them for $49, so why would anyone consider buying this directly from their dealer at a much higher cost. Here's the link incase you want to buy one...

http://kalecoauto.com/index.php?main...products_id=10

They've also got some great deals on maintenance items for you trucks, including one of the best internal engine cleaners. Here's the link...
http://kalecoauto.com/index.php?main...&products_id=7

They even have cross drilled brake lines at a great price!
http://kalecoauto.com/index.php?main...&products_id=1

And if you're looking into getting new pistons, check out their piston return spring,
http://kalecoauto.com/index.php?main...products_id=27

If you're looking to buy an Edge or an Xcal2 from Troyer, then look no further because these guys sell an adjustable powerband!!!
http://kalecoauto.com/index.php?main...products_id=30

Check out their web site because they have some of the best prices on hard to find items
 

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Old Feb 15, 2007 | 02:54 PM
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Originally Posted By a n t h o n y
What kind of pistons will you use ?
I'm not sure yet. Do you have recommendations? I'm thinking I might go with hemi pistons. But I'm open to other types.
Natty...

Originally Posted By qadsan
One of the best places to get Muffler Bearings and other hard to find items is from KaleCoAuto. You can get a new Muffler Bearing from them for $49, so why would anyone consider buying this directly from their dealer at a much higher cost. Here's the link incase you want to buy one...

http://kalecoauto.com/index.php?main...products_id=10

They've also got some great deals on maintenance items for you trucks, including one of the best internal engine cleaners. Here's the link...
http://kalecoauto.com/index.php?main...roducts_ id=7

They even have cross drilled brake lines at a great price!
http://kalecoauto.com/index.php?main...&products_id=1

And if you're looking into getting new pistons, check out their piston return spring,
http://kalecoauto.com/index.php?main...products_id=27

If you're looking to buy an Edge or an Xcal2 from Troyer, then look no further because these guys sell an adjustable powerband!!!
http://kalecoauto.com/index.php?main...oducts_ id=30

Check out their web site because they have some of the best prices on hard to find items
This site is going to help me out so much. Thanks for putting this on here.
 
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Old Feb 15, 2007 | 02:59 PM
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My friends car wasn't running right the other night and I told him his difriculator pump was going out so he called the auto parts store and they told him it was on backorder. I also mentioned the rearview mirror fluid needed to be checked often because it can cause night blindness if its out. We're still trying to find a differential cover gasket for a nine inch Ford.......and a radiator hose for a Corvair.
 
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Old Feb 15, 2007 | 03:05 PM
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can someone PLEASE tell me where to find the door jam?? i've been wandering around walmart for hours!! the mechanic told me my door jam isn't sealing correctly and i need to get a fresh one.
 
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Old Feb 15, 2007 | 03:18 PM
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My mechanic recommended i get an engine oil bypass kit, i went to auto zone they said they stopped carrying them a few weeks ago, anyone know where i can find one?

and whats the deal with the muffler bearing. Is it hurting my gas mileage, ive never changed one before. How hard is it to change?
 
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Old Feb 15, 2007 | 03:21 PM
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well, i was doing some maintenance on mine and i was shocked to find that my blinker fluid was filthy. i changed the blinker fluid and know its allllllll good
 
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Old Feb 15, 2007 | 03:37 PM
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Door Jam is made by Smuckers, you will find it at your nearest grocery store in the car parts aisle. Glad I couldn't be of any real help
 
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Old Feb 15, 2007 | 03:51 PM
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Don't forget to rotate the air in your tires.

I find a criss-cross, front-to-back pattern works the best, though I may try side-to-side next time. I'm crazy like that.
 
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Old Feb 15, 2007 | 03:54 PM
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Someone call up their local ford parts and tell them you need a EGR valve for a 5.4 3v.
 
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