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Nah, it can't be, there are no dents. ;)

Thanks Cody Sent from my iPhone using IH8MUD
 
true I was being diplomatic & PC:). ---------- yea right:flipoff2::lol:
 
Volunteer said:
Going to do one of these options soon here is a good thread that shows a range of options.

https://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-...s-other-methods-lowering-underhood-temps.html
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Since the paint is starting to bake off the center of the hood as of recently I finally pulled the trigger on some GTP vents yesterday. I looked for a pair of the Lumina Z34 vents on and off for a while and never was able to get a pair heck even the GTP vents are hard to come by. I looked to order a set new but everywhere I looked they were discontinued and not available so I saw a set on Ebay yesterday and pulled the trigger. I will be calling one of you for a hand to pull the hood next week after they come in so I can get it on some horses to do some cutting :D

https://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-tech/294227-grand-prix-gtp-hood-vents-installed.html
 
Volunteer said:
Since the paint is starting to bake off the center of the hood as of recently I finally pulled the trigger on some GTP vents yesterday. I looked for a pair of the Lumina Z34 vents on and off for a while and never was able to get a pair heck even the GTP vents are hard to come by. I looked to order a set new but everywhere I looked they were discontinued and not available so I saw a set on Ebay yesterday and pulled the trigger. I will be calling one of you for a hand to pull the hood next week after they come in so I can get it on some horses to do some cutting :D

https://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-tech/294227-grand-prix-gtp-hood-vents-installed.html
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Awesome Larry! I followed IdahoDoug's advice when pulling the hood and it works like a champ... See below:cheers:

IdahoDoug said:
The hood trick avoided having to refit the hood to the hinge, as they don't bolt onto holes, but use slots for factory adjustment. It was a nightmare, so I put masking tape on both the hinge and as close as possible on two sides. Then, I drew continuous lines across the gaps to use later in realigning it. Worked beautifully as we just lined up the lines and tightened it up for a test closing and ended up dead on the first time.
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darasick said:
Awesome Larry! I followed IdahoDoug's advice when pulling the hood and it works like a champ... See below:cheers:
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Great thanks a bunch bud, I'll certainly take that advice :)
 
Tech people smarter than me...I have a question...
When I fully reviewed the thread and all of the comments about the winch and install, it sounds like the 12k winch needs its own battery. Is that true?
Then there is a bunch of controversy about the fairlead. Any thoughts on that?

Thanks,
Eric
 
'bout time said:
Tech people smarter than me...I have a question...
When I fully reviewed the thread and all of the comments about the winch and install, it sounds like the 12k winch needs its own battery. Is that true?
Then there is a bunch of controversy about the fairlead. Any thoughts on that?

Thanks,
Eric
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yes a winch should have/ needs it`s own battery with a charge insulator.
rolling fairlead puts less stress on winch line whether it be syn or wire
 
lostinafog said:
yes a winch should have/ needs it`s own battery with a charge insulator.
rolling fairlead puts less stress on winch line whether it be syn or wire
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Well crap...that changes things!
 
why-------U think ya need a winch at SCC?
 
'bout time said:
Well crap...that changes things!
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Should have its own battery (would certainly be nice) but not required I have a single 5 year Walmart battery in my 80 and have been winching off of it for years my only issues in the past were the Warn solenoids holding up on long pulls. The fairlead is a must and can easily be adapted by drilling two holes. The verticals rollers should go through the bumper and rollers and I had to drill a hole on each side of the fairlead to bolt it to the bumper if Its the same size fairlead. I have one that will fit it won't let me know and we can trade out :)
 
From what I have gathered, it's for that odd case that you are stuck up crap creek, and you winch for a long time, your altenator can't keep up, you get to 3/4 of the way up, and truck kills. Well now your stuck unable to start it.

Where as, you have 2 batteries, one only for truck necessities, one with only assessories. So same situation. Alt can't keep up with winch, you get low on juice, so winch stops working, so you have to wait while altenator recharges second battery, which winch killed, but your ok, because truck is still running off 1st battery.

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Paul,
What kind of winch set up do you have on your 80?
Thanks,
Eric
 
elephants 88 FJ62 said:
From what I have gathered, it's for that odd case that you are stuck up crap creek, and you winch for a long time, your altenator can't keep up, you get to 3/4 of the way up, and truck kills. Well now your stuck unable to start it.

Where as, you have 2 batteries, one only for truck necessities, one with only assessories. So same situation. Alt can't keep up with winch, you get low on juice, so winch stops working, so you have to wait while altenator recharges second battery, which winch killed, but your ok, because truck is still running off 1st battery.

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No arguing its certainly a nice addition but in my experience to date I never killed a battery or alternator due to a winching situation or believe I would have come home and added a second one myself. I have burn up two sets of solenoids for overheating under continuous and strenuous loads on two situations and maybe that saved the battery and alternator. Now that I have the 600 amp version on the new winch we'll see but for most of our on the trail winch needs its usually to assist you up over an obstacle or slick spot then your own your way :)
 
Bang Bang said:
Paul, why do you say that a winch needs it's own battery? Good alternator + good battery = good to go!
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will you are pulling and using the vehicle as well then you kill the engine if battery is down on amps cause of the winching you might not have enough to crank the motor:frown::crybaby::eek::bang: it is just a CYA :D


most if not all winches under load pull way more than an alt can supply= drained battery.
 
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