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Old 10-19-2007, 06:55 PM
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Talking New PDR Fuel Pin!

I received my pdr fuel pin today, and of course I had just enough time to install it when I got home from work. What a great inprovement over stock.
All for $65.00, once the stock one is sent back to them.

I also received the 3200 rpm spring, but haven't got it in yet. Don't want to be in a hurry on that one.

Later, Tony
Old 10-19-2007, 10:47 PM
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I like my PDR pin too, best grin for the buck!
Old 10-20-2007, 03:52 AM
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Wow, kinda makes me regret spending 2 bills on the Old Smoky pin from DDP. Or course that was over a year ago.
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It's almost unbelievable what that little pin can do.

I ground my own Cost= $ 0

Feeling= Priceless
Old 10-20-2007, 07:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Free89W350
It's almost unbelievable what that little pin can do.

I ground my own Cost= $ 0

Feeling= Priceless
dont forget my pin ryan we have the extreme of extreme pins
Old 10-20-2007, 07:14 AM
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our PDR wants like $375 usd for the pin...not cool.I'm going keep my eyes open or grind myself...but I'm glad to hear it's a good upgrade
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How did you get your fuel pin for $65, if you don't mind me asking.
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That, or what is required to grind your own? I have access to machine shop.
Old 10-20-2007, 08:08 PM
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Originally Posted by nosler45
How did you get your fuel pin for $65, if you don't mind me asking.
Call them and ask for Sterling. It is called a "Custom Cut Fuel Pin" The cost is $165.00 with $100.00 core that they refund when you send them your old one.

Later, Tony
Old 10-20-2007, 09:37 PM
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Right here,

http://store.pdrdiesel.com/products/...n-932-146.html
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For $65 I have them do mine any day, is it as good as the others?
Old 10-21-2007, 02:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Exekiel69
For $65 I have them do mine any day, is it as good as the others?
Click on the link provided above, and read what they have to say. It appears to be ground a little different than the BD pin. It is though out of hardened steel, not a soft steel as some of the after market pins are made of.

You'll have to decided for your self. Good luck, Tony
Old 10-21-2007, 07:04 PM
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I think the softer BD pin may be an advantage in this particular application. Ever wonder what causes that slider pin to get stuck in the bore from time to time? Metal-to-metal on a more aggressive slider profile. Hmmm...
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I don't think the soft material is an advantage.

I pulled a Bully Dog pin out of Ruquik's truck today. The soft metal was not an advantage, there was a wear scar about 1/32" deep. The Bully Dog pin was stuck all the way down and the fuel pin had worried a dimple about 1/16" deep from it sitting there. The fuel pin was leaking, probably because it was being pushed up so hard by the spring.
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I'll be keeping an eye on that and greasnig the face on that BD pin from time to time. I'd still like to know what causes the fuel pin to get stuck tho...


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