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Old 02-01-2009, 12:14 PM
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Originally Posted by t walgamuth View Post
Looking at all the leaks I would probably run a compression test before going to the trouble to install it.

That sd motor is about a hundred pounds heavier and twice the power and torque of the 240 motor too. Now you are about double the weight of your little truck's motor. Not what I would do.
Heavier front springs may be in order, eh? The thought did not immediately enter my mind, but is worth considering.
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