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    Well I have run into a few issues with the truck since I put it in storage running.

    First, I had an engine bay fire on the passenger side, it did some pretty good damage to the wiring harness. I have a theory that the wire for the O2 sensor was laying on the exhaust and eventually melted the wires and caused them to arc and start a fire. The harness was redone for the most part, a couple sensor wires here and there probably still need to be done. Thanks to Dakfink for redoing that for me.

    The manual rack I put in broke a mount possibly from low tires causing to much pressure on the mounts, so the steering is hosed right now. Going to take that off and see what the issue is.

    Going to pull the engine also and have Sloan racing go through it to make sure it is good to go. Also do some port matching and open up the intake.

    Going to be a while before I can get it done, but at least I can go in the garage now and do things to it.
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    Glad you finally get to "enjoy" the truck for a change. Fayetteville has a decent track you can go to now.
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    Quote Originally Posted by SShiTbox View Post
    Glad you finally get to "enjoy" the truck for a change. Fayetteville has a decent track you can go to now.
    I am closer to rockingham.
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    Oh shit that's right you are in Aberdeen aren't you?
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    Kris, to answer your question about the fuel lines.

    Yes, they were checked religiously because it kept smelling it after passes. I never found anything, but it could have been from the Nitrous while it was spraying. Could not see that while I was stopped.
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    Quote Originally Posted by SShiTbox View Post
    Oh shit that's right you are in Aberdeen aren't you?
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    Quote Originally Posted by SB440R/T View Post
    Kris, to answer your question about the fuel lines.

    Yes, they were checked religiously because it kept smelling it after passes. I never found anything, but it could have been from the Nitrous while it was spraying. Could not see that while I was stopped.
    I see.

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    I'm only a little over an hour away if you ever need a hand Dave.
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    Ok, an arcing o'2 is gonna light what on fire? Did you have a few leaf's under the hood between the firewall and headers or what? How bad was the fire?

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    Quote Originally Posted by krs1r/t View Post
    Ok, an arcing o'2 is gonna light what on fire? Did you have a few leaf's under the hood between the firewall and headers or what? How bad was the fire?
    it was only bad enough to melt wiring. Not a full blown run for the hills fire.

    Like I said that was my theory, don't really know what happened as I was in Italy when it happened.
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    Quote Originally Posted by SB440R/T View Post
    it was only bad enough to melt wiring. Not a full blown run for the hills fire.

    Like I said that was my theory, don't really know what happened as I was in Italy when it happened.
    Well, that sucks anyway. Hood paint didn't blister or anything?

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    Quote Originally Posted by krs1r/t View Post
    Well, that sucks anyway. Hood paint didn't blister or anything?
    Nope, not even on the firewall. It was just a bunch of melted wires and hoses.
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    Do you think you will be attending the nats this year?

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    Quote Originally Posted by krs1r/t View Post
    Do you think you will be attending the nats this year?
    Doubt it. Not to many people I want to drive 8 hours to go and hang out with anymore. At least not lately.
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    Quote Originally Posted by SB440R/T View Post
    Doubt it. Not to many people I want to drive 8 hours to go and hang out with anymore. At least not lately.
    Come on man, it's not that bad. I will most likely be there come hang out with me

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    Quote Originally Posted by krs1r/t View Post
    Come on man, it's not that bad. I will most likely be there come hang out with me
    Like I said. haha. I doubt the truck will be up and running by then really.
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    You should start a thread over on RM. A lot of members don't care enough to come here for 1 thread. Those guys would probably enjoy your thread there.
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    Quote Originally Posted by krs1r/t View Post
    Come on man, it's not that bad. I will most likely be there come hang out with me
    Now that would be worth it.....I would actually like to meet you, you are a trip


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    Quote Originally Posted by SB440R/T View Post
    Nope, not even on the firewall. It was just a bunch of melted wires and hoses.
    See....Wires suck.
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    Quote Originally Posted by WhiteRT View Post
    Now that would be worth it.....I would actually like to meet you, you are a trip
    Dave has met me a few times!

    I guess I'm a trip, someone has to keep things interesting on here.
    Maybe one day Todd.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Adobedude View Post
    See....Wires suck.
    No they really don't, its only the condition they are in right now. My harness weighs all of 5 lbs really.
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    Quote Originally Posted by krs1r/t View Post
    Dave has met me a few times!

    I guess I'm a trip, someone has to keep things interesting on here.
    Maybe one day Todd.
    You are ok, haha.
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    Quote Originally Posted by SB440R/T View Post
    No they really don't, its only the condition they are in right now. My harness weighs all of 5 lbs really.
    My motor is out for a converter swap (easier to pull motor than transmission) and I keep looking at that giant front cross member....Do you think it wimped out your frame removing it?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Adobedude View Post
    My motor is out for a converter swap (easier to pull motor than transmission) and I keep looking at that giant front cross member....Do you think it wimped out your frame removing it?
    I think it might have. I might have a tweaked frame, can't confirm that though as I put in those retarded springs in.
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    Quote Originally Posted by SB440R/T View Post
    I think it might have. I might have a tweaked frame, can't confirm that though as I put in those retarded springs in.
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