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Posted by: BlackandRedWarrior

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Originally posted by: mywifesquad
Ramps?? What kind of ramps do you guys and gals use to load your quads in a truck? I was thinking of getting a couple of 2X10's and making a couple of aluminum plates to go on the top where they would lay on the tail gate. I have seen some of the folding ones and some look nice to use but seem to need a second truck to haul the ramp to the riding area.

(This is a duplicate post from the zone but I figure not many mods come in here) hr>

I have a metal bi-fold aluminum ramp. I'd never try 2x10s. Too many horror stories. But some people use them for years without a problem. My ramps also have a cam-style safety strap to keep it snug to the tail gate. I haven't seen anyone eat it, but I did see a ramp go flying across the parking lot at the stealer. The really cool thing I like about my ramp is in a pinch it can be used as a ladder. BR>
I transport my ramp under the bike if I have the room. Though the last few big trips I made I actually put it either on top of the quad or I set it on top of the fender well. Less noise on the fender. With my stock tires it was no problem. However, the Klaws I have are a little wider. Kinda have to wiggle it getting in there.

Posted by: rescuediver

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Originally posted by: powerstroke01
Todays high: 39.7
Currently: 25.4

yeah. Its cold. hr>

Yes it is! walking from my truck to the back door at work nearly froze my fingers

Posted by: rescuediver

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Originally posted by: mywifesquad
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Trying to get it ready to do a weekend trip to Gorman in a few weeks.

When are you going to gorman? Can I go too? img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0"> I was thinking of going the 2nd weekend in Feb.

Oh pardon me....Hello PSD, Im sorry I havnt been in here for a while, been busy.

Congrats on the new Job Trasher!!! and a car of your choice is BR>
Im getting used to my beater 93 tercel I bought to commute in. Its a very boring car until you check the mpg. so far I get between 39 and 44 mpg. I couldnt get over 40 mpg commuting my XL600. Damm car is slow though.

Hello MWQBR>
Haven't picked a weekend yet. Is that weekend President's Day Weekend?

My commuter gets roughly 12.9 mpg

Posted by: rescuediver

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Originally posted by: mywifesquad
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Originally posted by: rescuediver

1. Should that so called "fin" get hot?
2. Has anyone replaced a thermostat with a digital one?

My next stop will be on rv.net

MD

I have no idea.
I havnt done it but if it works tell me and i will. BR>
What did you find out?

PS01, that is COLD! Is there snow at miami?

Found out it can be done fairly cheapThey even have a couple threads on how to do italong with which digital thermometer to buy at wally world, home depot or lowes. All for the price of around $25Some guys were saying the analog thermometer can be off as much as 15 degrees before the switch recognizes that it needed to kick on the heater. Guess that might be why if you put ours up to 90 degreesit might kick onDepending on your thermometer type, you only might need to hook up 2-4 wires. Might tackle this project this weekend.

Posted by: rescuediver

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Originally posted by: BlackandRedWarrior
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Originally posted by: rescuediver
Anyone know anything about heaters in Trailers/motorhomes? Ours has been acting up since we got itWith this cold spell 24-28 degrees at night over the next few nights, I decided to turn the heater on since it's at the house. Anyways, the batteries are charged and the blower sure does blow, however it has a problem igniting, I can see the ignitor throwing sparks, just doesn't have fuel (propane) and yes there is propane in the system. So tonight, I pull off the cover to the thermostat and clean the corroded metal "wings/fins" or whatchamacallitsAfter moving some parts to see if they did move, one of the brass "fins" gets very hot (burned my finger). I try to start it and low and behold, there's heat being put outBR>
Anyways, My question(s) are:

1. Should that so called "fin" get hot?
2. Has anyone replaced a thermostat with a digital one?

My next stop will be on rv.net

MD

If they are hot then there's some resistance, which there will be SOME resistance. You're carrying current through the fins (actually it's a switch.) If the contacts are really corroded you'll put resistance in there which will drop the voltage across the contacts which since it will still carry the same power (watts) will cause the current (amps) to raise up. You can try some electrical contact cleaner on them. They should be nice and shiny (usually they are a brass color, IIRC) when new.

I don't see why you couldn't run a digital. As long as it's set up for gas heat.

Skinner, you are pretty darn closeBut someone in the electrical businessI should have expected itLOL!

Posted by: rescuediver

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Originally posted by: mywifesquad
Ramps?? What kind of ramps do you guys and gals use to load your quads in a truck? I was thinking of getting a couple of 2X10's and making a couple of aluminum plates to go on the top where they would lay on the tail gate. I have seen some of the folding ones and some look nice to use but seem to need a second truck to haul the ramp to the riding area.

(This is a duplicate post from the zone but I figure not many mods come in here) hr>

Agree with Skinner, don't use 2x10'sold neighbor did that and it was ugly, you could actually watch them flex as he rode up themplus there unless you put safety chains on them, you run the risk of them coming on the tailgate. Check out Harbor Freight they have aluminum ones chaeper than the dealers. When I use mine, I too just toss them under the quads. (of course, don't forget to strap them down

Posted by: BlackandRedWarrior

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Originally posted by: rescuediver
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Originally posted by: powerstroke01
Todays high: 39.7
Currently: 25.4

yeah. Its cold. hr>

Yes it is! walking from my truck to the back door at work nearly froze my fingershr>

I was on a forklift about 2pm and was freezing my @ss off sitting in the sun. Serious wind chill. Of course I only had on a t-shirt (jeans too, and shoes).

Posted by: BlackandRedWarrior

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Originally posted by: rescuediver
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Originally posted by: mywifesquad
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Originally posted by: rescuediver

1. Should that so called "fin" get hot?
2. Has anyone replaced a thermostat with a digital one?

My next stop will be on rv.net

MD

I have no idea.
I havnt done it but if it works tell me and i will. BR>
What did you find out?

PS01, that is COLD! Is there snow at miami?

Found out it can be done fairly cheapThey even have a couple threads on how to do italong with which digital thermometer to buy at wally world, home depot or lowes. All for the price of around $25Some guys were saying the analog thermometer can be off as much as 15 degrees before the switch recognizes that it needed to kick on the heater. Guess that might be why if you put ours up to 90 degreesit might kick onDepending on your thermometer type, you only might need to hook up 2-4 wires. Might tackle this project this weekend.

Sweet. I knew it could be done.

Posted by: BlackandRedWarrior

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Originally posted by: rescuediver
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Originally posted by: BlackandRedWarrior
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Originally posted by: rescuediver
Anyone know anything about heaters in Trailers/motorhomes? Ours has been acting up since we got itWith this cold spell 24-28 degrees at night over the next few nights, I decided to turn the heater on since it's at the house. Anyways, the batteries are charged and the blower sure does blow, however it has a problem igniting, I can see the ignitor throwing sparks, just doesn't have fuel (propane) and yes there is propane in the system. So tonight, I pull off the cover to the thermostat and clean the corroded metal "wings/fins" or whatchamacallitsAfter moving some parts to see if they did move, one of the brass "fins" gets very hot (burned my finger). I try to start it and low and behold, there's heat being put outBR>
Anyways, My question(s) are:

1. Should that so called "fin" get hot?
2. Has anyone replaced a thermostat with a digital one?

My next stop will be on rv.net

MD

If they are hot then there's some resistance, which there will be SOME resistance. You're carrying current through the fins (actually it's a switch.) If the contacts are really corroded you'll put resistance in there which will drop the voltage across the contacts which since it will still carry the same power (watts) will cause the current (amps) to raise up. You can try some electrical contact cleaner on them. They should be nice and shiny (usually they are a brass color, IIRC) when new.

I don't see why you couldn't run a digital. As long as it's set up for gas heat.

Skinner, you are pretty darn closeBut someone in the electrical businessI should have expected itLOL!

That I just know from experience. Nothing to do with work. Well, ok the resistance lowering voltage, yeah, from work.

Posted by: rescuediver

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Originally posted by: BlackandRedWarrior
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Originally posted by: rescuediver
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Originally posted by: powerstroke01
Todays high: 39.7
Currently: 25.4

yeah. Its cold. hr>

Yes it is! walking from my truck to the back door at work nearly froze my fingershr>

I was on a forklift about 2pm and was freezing my @ss off sitting in the sun. Serious wind chill. Of course I only had on a t-shirt (jeans too, and shoes).

At 9am this mornign it was 36 degrees with a wind chill of 26img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif" border="0">

Posted by: rescuediver

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Originally posted by: BlackandRedWarrior
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Originally posted by: rescuediver
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Originally posted by: BlackandRedWarrior
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Originally posted by: rescuediver
Anyone know anything about heaters in Trailers/motorhomes? Ours has been acting up since we got itWith this cold spell 24-28 degrees at night over the next few nights, I decided to turn the heater on since it's at the house. Anyways, the batteries are charged and the blower sure does blow, however it has a problem igniting, I can see the ignitor throwing sparks, just doesn't have fuel (propane) and yes there is propane in the system. So tonight, I pull off the cover to the thermostat and clean the corroded metal "wings/fins" or whatchamacallitsAfter moving some parts to see if they did move, one of the brass "fins" gets very hot (burned my finger). I try to start it and low and behold, there's heat being put outBR>
Anyways, My question(s) are:

1. Should that so called "fin" get hot?
2. Has anyone replaced a thermostat with a digital one?

My next stop will be on rv.net

MD

If they are hot then there's some resistance, which there will be SOME resistance. You're carrying current through the fins (actually it's a switch.) If the contacts are really corroded you'll put resistance in there which will drop the voltage across the contacts which since it will still carry the same power (watts) will cause the current (amps) to raise up. You can try some electrical contact cleaner on them. They should be nice and shiny (usually they are a brass color, IIRC) when new.

I don't see why you couldn't run a digital. As long as it's set up for gas heat.

Skinner, you are pretty darn closeBut someone in the electrical businessI should have expected itLOL!

That I just know from experience. Nothing to do with work. Well, ok the resistance lowering voltage, yeah, from work.

LOL!

I went to Home Depot and looked at what they had, didn't find the $20-$25 ones they talked about on the rv net threads. They did have some for $5 and upwards to $100. I'll have to right dow the number sthey posted and give it another try somewhere else.

Posted by: powerstroke01

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Originally posted by: rescuediver
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Originally posted by: BlackandRedWarrior
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Originally posted by: rescuediver
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Originally posted by: powerstroke01
Todays high: 39.7
Currently: 25.4

yeah. Its cold. hr>

Yes it is! walking from my truck to the back door at work nearly froze my fingershr>

I was on a forklift about 2pm and was freezing my @ss off sitting in the sun. Serious wind chill. Of course I only had on a t-shirt (jeans too, and shoes).

At 9am this mornign it was 36 degrees with a wind chill of 26img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif" border="0">hr>

The coldest we got over the weekend was 17... At one time we had a windchill of like 11 or 13... somethin like that.

Posted by: mywifesquad

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Originally posted by: BlackandRedWarrior

I have a metal bi-fold aluminum ramp. I'd never try 2x10s. Too many horror stories. But some people use them for years without a problem. My ramps also have a cam-style safety strap to keep it snug to the tail gate. I haven't seen anyone eat it, but I did see a ramp go flying across the parking lot at the stealer. The really cool thing I like about my ramp is in a pinch it can be used as a ladder. BR>
I transport my ramp under the bike if I have the room. Though the last few big trips I made I actually put it either on top of the quad or I set it on top of the fender well. Less noise on the fender. With my stock tires it was no problem. However, the Klaws I have are a little wider. Kinda have to wiggle it getting in there.

I have seen your ramp and it looked nice to use. Hmmmmmm

Posted by: mywifesquad

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Originally posted by: rescuediver

Hello MWQBR>
Haven't picked a weekend yet. Is that weekend President's Day Weekend?

My commuter gets roughly 12.9 mpghr>

Hi RD! BR>
Yes that would be pres weekend.

I guess I could commute the F350......

Posted by: mywifesquad

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Originally posted by: rescuediver

Found out it can be done fairly cheapThey even have a couple threads on how to do italong with which digital thermometer to buy at wally world, home depot or lowes. All for the price of around $25Some guys were saying the analog thermometer can be off as much as 15 degrees before the switch recognizes that it needed to kick on the heater. Guess that might be why if you put ours up to 90 degreesit might kick onDepending on your thermometer type, you only might need to hook up 2-4 wires. Might tackle this project this weekend.

That sounds like something I will do when mine stops working.

Posted by: mywifesquad

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Originally posted by: rescuediver

Agree with Skinner, don't use 2x10'sold neighbor did that and it was ugly, you could actually watch them flex as he rode up themplus there unless you put safety chains on them, you run the risk of them coming on the tailgate. Check out Harbor Freight they have aluminum ones chaeper than the dealers. When I use mine, I too just toss them under the quads. (of course, don't forget to strap them down

I definitely wasnt goiing to ride them into the truck, just push them up the ramp. (Ive got a great loading of a dirt bike story if anyone is interested). I quit riding dirt bikes into the truck over 2 decades ago.

Posted by: mywifesquad

PS01, so I guess its cold, but no snow yet. Bummer.

Posted by: BlackandRedWarrior

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Originally posted by: mywifesquad
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Originally posted by: rescuediver

Agree with Skinner, don't use 2x10'sold neighbor did that and it was ugly, you could actually watch them flex as he rode up themplus there unless you put safety chains on them, you run the risk of them coming on the tailgate. Check out Harbor Freight they have aluminum ones chaeper than the dealers. When I use mine, I too just toss them under the quads. (of course, don't forget to strap them down

I definitely wasnt goiing to ride them into the truck, just push them up the ramp. (Ive got a great loading of a dirt bike story if anyone is interested). I quit riding dirt bikes into the truck over 2 decades ago.

I think I've heard that one before... LOL

Posted by: rescuediver

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Originally posted by: mywifesquad
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Originally posted by: rescuediver

Hello MWQBR>
Haven't picked a weekend yet. Is that weekend President's Day Weekend?

My commuter gets roughly 12.9 mpghr>

Hi RD! BR>
Yes that would be pres weekend.

I guess I could commute the F350......hr>

BR>
That weekend is a no go for meGoing under the knife for a little in and out surgeryBR>
And I thought my mpg was bad

Posted by: rescuediver

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Originally posted by: mywifesquad
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Originally posted by: rescuediver

Found out it can be done fairly cheapThey even have a couple threads on how to do italong with which digital thermometer to buy at wally world, home depot or lowes. All for the price of around $25Some guys were saying the analog thermometer can be off as much as 15 degrees before the switch recognizes that it needed to kick on the heater. Guess that might be why if you put ours up to 90 degreesit might kick onDepending on your thermometer type, you only might need to hook up 2-4 wires. Might tackle this project this weekend.

That sounds like something I will do when mine stops working. hr>

I didn't tackle this project this weekend. Finished putting in the new floor, layed down some silicone and fished out a bolt I dropped down the toilet when I was putting in the new toiletimg src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-disgusted.gif" border="0">

Then to top it off, as I was taking the trailer back to where I store it, it (trailer) decided that it didn't like the tread on one of the "brand new tires"and bubbled big time. Fortunately I saw it before it went kaboom!!! The old owner (my friend) came and helped me change the tire out, he said he would have it pro-rated at Big "O" because they are relatively newI told him thanks, but no thanks! I didn't want the same type of tire and that I was going to replace all the tires with a true trailer tire not a Big "O" LT tire. I still haven't fixed the damage from the blow out I had during Thanksgiving.

Posted by: rescuediver

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Originally posted by: mywifesquad
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Originally posted by: rescuediver

Agree with Skinner, don't use 2x10'sold neighbor did that and it was ugly, you could actually watch them flex as he rode up themplus there unless you put safety chains on them, you run the risk of them coming on the tailgate. Check out Harbor Freight they have aluminum ones chaeper than the dealers. When I use mine, I too just toss them under the quads. (of course, don't forget to strap them down

I definitely wasnt goiing to ride them into the truck, just push them up the ramp. (Ive got a great loading of a dirt bike story if anyone is interested). I quit riding dirt bikes into the truck over 2 decades ago.

Age will do that to you

I would mount a portable winch in the back and use that insteadThat's how I loaded our quads on to the rack I built.

Posted by: mywifesquad

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Originally posted by: BlackandRedWarrior

I think I've heard that one before... LOL

Im pretty sure it was told in the Zone a time or 2.

Posted by: mywifesquad

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Originally posted by: rescuediver

BR>
That weekend is a no go for meGoing under the knife for a little in and out surgeryBR>
And I thought my mpg was badhr>

BR>
I just looked at a calendar and 2-19 is pres day. What weekends are you available. and your too young for more surgery. BR>
If i drove it for more than riding/camping trips I'd be in real trouble. BR>

Posted by: mywifesquad

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Originally posted by: rescuediver

I didn't tackle this project this weekend. Finished putting in the new floor, layed down some silicone and fished out a bolt I dropped down the toilet when I was putting in the new toiletimg src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-disgusted.gif" border="0">

Then to top it off, as I was taking the trailer back to where I store it, it (trailer) decided that it didn't like the tread on one of the "brand new tires"and bubbled big time. Fortunately I saw it before it went kaboom!!! The old owner (my friend) came and helped me change the tire out, he said he would have it pro-rated at Big "O" because they are relatively newI told him thanks, but no thanks! I didn't want the same type of tire and that I was going to replace all the tires with a true trailer tire not a Big "O" LT tire. I still haven't fixed the damage from the blow out I had during Thanksgiving.

Atleast your staying busy. BR>
I just replaced all 4 of the tires on my trailer. One was seperating the tread for about 2 inches. It scared me enough to replace them all. The guy at the tire store said he would sell the other 3 as is used. BR>
i dont want any trailer damage.

Posted by: mywifesquad

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Originally posted by: rescuediver

Age will do that to you

I would mount a portable winch in the back and use that insteadThat's how I loaded our quads on to the rack I built.

Yes it will! BR>
I am going to come with something like that when I make the over the bed rack for the F350. Quads on top and dirt bikes in the bed.

Posted by: rescuediver

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Originally posted by: mywifesquad
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BR>
That weekend is a no go for meGoing under the knife for a little in and out surgeryBR>
And I thought my mpg was badhr>

BR>
I just looked at a calendar and 2-19 is pres day. What weekends are you available. and your too young for more surgery. BR>
If i drove it for more than riding/camping trips I'd be in real trouble. hr>

I think I just need areason to go ridingWon't take the 5th wheel until I get new tires on itSo Carnegie is a good bet

Posted by: rescuediver

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Originally posted by: mywifesquad

Atleast your staying busy. BR>
I just replaced all 4 of the tires on my trailer. One was seperating the tread for about 2 inches. It scared me enough to replace them all. The guy at the tire store said he would sell the other 3 as is used. BR>
i dont want any trailer damage. hr>

Real busy

That's why you don't buy used tiresBR>
Tell me about it, I think I am going to fabricate some metal to deflect the next piece of tread that decides to go for it's own flight

Posted by: rescuediver

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Originally posted by: mywifesquad
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Originally posted by: rescuediver

Age will do that to you

I would mount a portable winch in the back and use that insteadThat's how I loaded our quads on to the rack I built.

Yes it will! BR>
I am going to come with something like that when I make the over the bed rack for the F350. Quads on top and dirt bikes in the bed. hr>

Hmmm, I think I've seen something like thatThe only way to go then is to winch them up.

Posted by: Trasher

I get to go the Chicago for the week. Lucky meIt's going to be snowing all week

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Hello PSD!! BR>

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I get to go the Chicago for the week. Lucky meIt's going to be snowing all weekhr>

We just had a friend visit us from Chicago for a weekShe must of taken the bad weather back with herBR>
Have fun! and stay out of the wind

Posted by: rescuediver

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Originally posted by: mywifesquad
Hello PSD!! hr>

Hello MWQ

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Hi dudes!

Posted by: BlackandRedWarrior

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Hi dudes!

Hi Sally.

Posted by: rescuediver

Hi boys and Sally

Posted by: Trasher

Hey there B&R-
I'm in your neck of the woods today. Played golf in Fresno and staying here tonight and leaving in the morning. What a way to start a new job. Have your company take you golfing on the second week img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif" border="0">

Posted by: rescuediver

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Hey there B&R-
I'm in your neck of the woods today. Played golf in Fresno and staying here tonight and leaving in the morning. What a way to start a new job. Have your company take you golfing on the second week img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif" border="0">

Now that is a great way to start a new jobOf course, some might think it can only get worseJ/K

How was Chicago? Must be tired of hearing about the daBearsMy brother was over, he can't wait until Sunday, of course being a true hard core Bears fan, he did sound a little nervous on them getting the job done that day

Posted by: Trasher

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Hey there B&R-
I'm in your neck of the woods today. Played golf in Fresno and staying here tonight and leaving in the morning. What a way to start a new job. Have your company take you golfing on the second week img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif" border="0">

Now that is a great way to start a new jobOf course, some might think it can only get worseJ/K

How was Chicago? Must be tired of hearing about the daBearsMy brother was over, he can't wait until Sunday, of course being a true hard core Bears fan, he did sound a little nervous on them getting the job done that dayhr>

It was a bit cold but your indoors all the time. Gotta go back in 2 weeks for another week then I should be done wit all those fun trips back there. The only trips I would be taking after that would be to Hawaii to see my customers over there. Not a bad deal at all

Posted by: BlackandRedWarrior

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Hey there B&R-
I'm in your neck of the woods today. Played golf in Fresno and staying here tonight and leaving in the morning. What a way to start a new job. Have your company take you golfing on the second week img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif" border="0">

Morning Trasher. Hope you enjoyed your stay. Which coarse did you play at?

Posted by: Trasher

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Originally posted by: Trasher
Hey there B&R-
I'm in your neck of the woods today. Played golf in Fresno and staying here tonight and leaving in the morning. What a way to start a new job. Have your company take you golfing on the second week img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif" border="0">

Morning Trasher. Hope you enjoyed your stay. Which coarse did you play at?

We played at Copper RiverBR>
Shoulda met and I would have taken you to dinner and get you one of them tasty steak dinners.

Posted by: rescuediver

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Originally posted by: Trasher
Hey there B&R-
I'm in your neck of the woods today. Played golf in Fresno and staying here tonight and leaving in the morning. What a way to start a new job. Have your company take you golfing on the second week img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif" border="0">

Morning Trasher. Hope you enjoyed your stay. Which coarse did you play at?

We played at Copper RiverBR>
Shoulda met and I would have taken you to dinner and get you one of them tasty steak dinners.

Next time your up that way, give us a heads up. I know a decent steak house that Skinner's also eaten atI'll even buyDid I say just say that

Posted by: BlackandRedWarrior

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Originally posted by: Trasher
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Originally posted by: BlackandRedWarrior
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Originally posted by: Trasher
Hey there B&R-
I'm in your neck of the woods today. Played golf in Fresno and staying here tonight and leaving in the morning. What a way to start a new job. Have your company take you golfing on the second week img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif" border="0">

Morning Trasher. Hope you enjoyed your stay. Which coarse did you play at?

We played at Copper RiverBR>
Shoulda met and I would have taken you to dinner and get you one of them tasty steak dinners.

CR is a nice place. We did the Club House and their maintenance building out on the north side of the course.

That sounds good.

Posted by: BlackandRedWarrior

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Originally posted by: Trasher
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Originally posted by: BlackandRedWarrior
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Originally posted by: Trasher
Hey there B&R-
I'm in your neck of the woods today. Played golf in Fresno and staying here tonight and leaving in the morning. What a way to start a new job. Have your company take you golfing on the second week img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif" border="0">

Morning Trasher. Hope you enjoyed your stay. Which coarse did you play at?

We played at Copper RiverBR>
Shoulda met and I would have taken you to dinner and get you one of them tasty steak dinners.

Next time your up that way, give us a heads up. I know a decent steak house that Skinner's also eaten atI'll even buyDid I say just say thathr>

You'd just get your friend to comp it. BR>
And LJ is only an hour up the hill. Maybe we could entice DQ to come on up this way too.

Posted by: rescuediver

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Originally posted by: BlackandRedWarrior
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Originally posted by: rescuediver
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Originally posted by: BlackandRedWarrior
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Originally posted by: Trasher
Hey there B&R-
I'm in your neck of the woods today. Played golf in Fresno and staying here tonight and leaving in the morning. What a way to start a new job. Have your company take you golfing on the second week img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif" border="0">

Morning Trasher. Hope you enjoyed your stay. Which coarse did you play at?

We played at Copper RiverBR>
Shoulda met and I would have taken you to dinner and get you one of them tasty steak dinners.

Next time your up that way, give us a heads up. I know a decent steak house that Skinner's also eaten atI'll even buyDid I say just say thathr>

You'd just get your friend to comp it. BR>
And LJ is only an hour up the hill. Maybe we could entice DQ to come on up this way too.

I would never impose that on himI'd just invite him to come alongAnd of course LJ and DQ would be invitedBR>

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I heard my name!

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I heard my name! hr>

Usually your name and a free dinner would get anyone's attentionLOL!

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Ok, here's a PSD question to put us back on courseBR>
My PSD is starting to grind while trying to start it up. Right now it could be a few things, starter/solenoid going bad, alternator going out, new batteries dying way to fast or the one I don't want to hearChipped tooth on fly wheel. Anyways, I am hoping for either the alternator or starter going bad. What are the pros and cons to aftermarket versus OEM? Shop is going to hopefully troubleshoot it tomorrow.

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Ok, here's a PSD question to put us back on courseBR>
My PSD is starting to grind while trying to start it up. Right now it could be a few things, starter/solenoid going bad, alternator going out, new batteries dying way to fast or the one I don't want to hearChipped tooth on fly wheel. Anyways, I am hoping for either the alternator or starter going bad. What are the pros and cons to aftermarket versus OEM? Shop is going to hopefully troubleshoot it tomorrow.

The only things mentioned that would make a noise at start up would be your starter and /or flywheel. Check to see, if for some reason, it's looseSounds dumb but it does happen. If you have issues with the starter that does not get repaired soon, it can damage the flywheel. The starter bendix can make noise and it can drag or not fully engage.

Don't waste your time and money on aftermarket starters like Kragen, etc. Spend the money for at least a factory rebuilt unit. yes, it's much more but those cheaply built starters will let you down many times and all at the wrong time. They never seem to stop working in your garage on a sat. morn when you have nothing better to doBR>
Money well spent......... IMO, whatever that's worth

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The only things mentioned that would make a noise at start up would be your starter and /or flywheel. Check to see, if for some reason, it's looseSounds dumb but it does happen. If you have issues with the starter that does not get repaired soon, it can damage the flywheel. The starter bendix can make noise and it can drag or not fully engage.

Don't waste your time and money on aftermarket starters like Kragen, etc. Spend the money for at least a factory rebuilt unit. yes, it's much more but those cheaply built starters will let you down many times and all at the wrong time. They never seem to stop working in your garage on a sat. morn when you have nothing better to doBR>
Money well spent......... IMO, whatever that's worthhr>

Thanks Creator.

I am actually hoping nothing is wrongbut think it is the bendix not fully engaging the fly wheel. When I mentioned after market, I was referring to one from say, DB Electric, found them over at dieselstop.net However, no one was saying the pros/cons of using it over OEM. I learned many years ago to stay away from Kragen or the othersThere is a reason why they give you a life time of free replacementsimg src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif" border="0"> You never stop replacing them

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There are very few quality rebuilders out there and if you purchase from the dealer, they are all over the place to help with any issues you might have down the road. After all, do you want it not to start up on Saturday morning when your going ridingimg src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif" border="0">img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-blush.gif" border="0">

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I always thought you were smarter than thatimg src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0">
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There are very few quality rebuilders out there and if you purchase from the dealer, they are all over the place to help with any issues you might have down the road. After all, do you want it not to start up on Saturday morning when your going ridingimg src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-confused.gif" border="0">img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-blush.gif" border="0">hr>

Exactly why I still let the dealer fix a lot of stuff on my PSDEven though I can change the starter I am turning into a turn key mechanicPaying someone else to solve the problem, so all I have to do is drive awayPlus with my daughter driving the PSD, I am fixing it so she is not strandedthat is much worse than me!
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I learned many years ago to stay away from Kragen or the othersThere is a reason why they give you a life time of free replacementsimg src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif" border="0"> You never stop replacing themhr>

I always thought you were smarter than thatimg src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0">

BR>
LOL!
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Dealer couldn't find anything wrong with the PSDNo teeth damaged/missing on the fly wheel, not codes that were thrown, everything checked outWhile I do feel good there is nothing wrongI just hope someday when I am in the middle of nowhereIt just decides not to work at all.

The good side of it is, the dealer didn't charge me a dime to do a diagnostic test on everything
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Now that's rare. A dealer not charge for something.
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Now that's rare. A dealer not charge for something.

Your telling meI can't complain about Country FordThey have taken care of me! I know a few people who have been unhappy with them on occasionBut for me, they have been very good!
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I learned many years ago to stay away from Kragen or the othersThere is a reason why they give you a life time of free replacementsimg src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif" border="0"> You never stop replacing themhr>

I always thought you were smarter than thatimg src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0">

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LOL!

Kragen is for seat covers, fluid's, and spark plug purchases.

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I learned many years ago to stay away from Kragen or the othersThere is a reason why they give you a life time of free replacementsimg src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif" border="0"> You never stop replacing themhr>

I always thought you were smarter than thatimg src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0">

BR>
LOL!

Kragen is for seat covers, fluid's, and spark plug purchases. hr>

And I don't even do that! Last time I was in a Kragen's was probably 3 years ago! and that was with one of my brothers.

Posted by: Whitewater
Just had to drop in and tell all of you happy V-Day (viagra day).
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Just had to drop in and tell all of you happy V-Day (viagra day).hr>

You looking awfully young to be using those little blue pills
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Hoss, like the looks of your new PSD
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Just had to drop in and tell all of you happy V-Day (viagra day).hr>

You looking awfully young to be using those little blue pillshr>

Today I just bought a new bed, so I'm going to be needing all the help I can get. Yeah, right.
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Hoss, like the looks of your new PSDhr>

Thanks! Today I put tuff country shocks and a dual steering stabilizer on it.
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Just had to drop in and tell all of you happy V-Day (viagra day).hr>

You looking awfully young to be using those little blue pillshr>

Today I just bought a new bed, so I'm going to be needing all the help I can get. Yeah, right.

This is still a family site/threadI'll keep my comments to myself
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Hoss, like the looks of your new PSDhr>

Thanks! Today I put tuff country shocks and a dual steering stabilizer on it.hr>

I just put Bilstein shocks on not to long agoSomeday I'll put a steering stabilizer on. What made you go with a dual setup and how's the difference?
Posted by: powerstroke01
Remember guys to keep some of this in your garage!
http://kalecoauto.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2&products_id=6

Good stuff!
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Hoss, like the looks of your new PSDhr>

Thanks! Today I put tuff country shocks and a dual steering stabilizer on it.hr>

I just put Bilstein shocks on not to long agoSomeday I'll put a steering stabilizer on. What made you go with a dual setup and how's the difference?

You dont need a dual.. you really dont even need one.
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You dont need a dual.. you really dont even need one. hr>

Hmm, then are they for looks
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Remember guys to keep some of this in your garage!
http://kalecoauto.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=2&products_id=6

Good stuff! hr>

LOL!

I'm sure soon enough it will be coming to a store neat you
Posted by: BlackandRedWarrior
We've been quiet. WTF....

Took a little 20 mile drive today. Oh man, unloaded or with about 800lb crane spreader bar in the back the 550 rides nice. Steering is a bit quick. Took a bit to get used to. Tow/Haul...nice. 5 speeds. really nice. And that diesel...purrr. BR>
Turns about 2400RPM @ 65MPH with about 10psi of boost. It saw over 20psi one time. [angel smiley][parking lot on right lanes of freeway] Gauge goes to 35 red. [scratch chin smiley]
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Yes it has been

I too am starting to like the looks of the new PSDJust don't like the msrp

Going to have some work done on the PSD, looking at adding the Bank's Six Gun and putting new tires on the trailer with 3 inch lift to match the riding level of the PSD.
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Tomorrow we head off to Vegas, Grandma passed awaywill be away for a few days. Wish I could take the trailer and quads to do some ridingbut that will have to wait for another day. Maybe take a side trip in the desert if I can talk the wife into it
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Tomorrow we head off to Vegas, Grandma passed awaywill be away for a few days. Wish I could take the trailer and quads to do some ridingbut that will have to wait for another day. Maybe take a side trip in the desert if I can talk the wife into ithr>

Sorry to hear about your grandma.

Talked to a coworker yesterday who traded in his '97 F-250 (460 gasser) for a Chevy 1500 4x4. He has NOT been happy. Makes a weird clunking they say is "normal for 4x4s." He's owned 4x4 trucks and a Jeep. None ever did it. Saw pics of the news SDs. If he can find a buyer for his Chevy, he's getting one.
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Thanks Skinner.

Stopped at Dumont on the way to Vegas, looking to make a trip there real soonMight even have to hit Calico and Racor Road too!
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Thanks Skinner.

Stopped at Dumont on the way to Vegas, looking to make a trip there real soonMight even have to hit Calico and Racor Road too!

I'm looking to a trip here soon. I'm off Good Friday. Thinking about Miami. All my buddies locally want somewhere close. And I've got a couple of days of CompTime as I put in 32.5 hrs between Wed & Thurs. I'm still recovering...
Posted by: YamahaFanatic5
I have a 2002 Ford Excursion Diesel 7.3L and i pull a 26 foot enclosed race trailer with no problems at all!!! My dad works for a ford dealer and the diesel mechanic says not to get the 6.0L b/c they have nothing but problems.

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Thanks Skinner.

Stopped at Dumont on the way to Vegas, looking to make a trip there real soonMight even have to hit Calico and Racor Road too!

I'm looking to a trip here soon. I'm off Good Friday. Thinking about Miami. All my buddies locally want somewhere close. And I've got a couple of days of CompTime as I put in 32.5 hrs between Wed & Thurs. I'm still recovering...

I don't think we have Good Friday off, if we do maybe we'll hook up at Miami.

Wife starts her new job Monday, so hopefully we can start slowing down as a family and start riding/camping more. I would like to ride Hungry Valley before it gets to warm to ride down there.
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Went to our company dinner last night; was recognized for the most Improved Person" over the last year(Not to hard when I started off not knowing anything anyways, got a nice little check with the certificate. Looking to upgrade the power package in my truck. Looking for a tuner with display on it for EGT, Boost and Oil/Transmission. I have some Banks on the PSD, but Banks 6 Gun PDA doesn't match the '01 PSDand from what I've seen on the 2" Module for the Banks 6 Gun it doesn't look like it's what I am looking for.

Anyways, I know Edge is out there, anyone else have suggestions?
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I have a 2002 Ford Excursion Diesel 7.3L and i pull a 26 foot enclosed race trailer with no problems at all!!! My dad works for a ford dealer and the diesel mechanic says not to get the 6.0L b/c they have nothing but problems.

Hello YamahaFanatic5,

The first year 6.0 did have it's problems like the other major 2 players did. Even had a friend who had his 6.0 bought back by Ford. He bought the next model year and hasn't had any problems and loves his truck. Anyways, there is always a lemon in the best of themA good friend has the '05 6.0 that thing is the bombHe had tweaked it with the Banks Six Gun and the 6.0 responds real well to it. Now we'll have to see what happens with the 6.4Hopefully, there won't be any major problems.
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Thanks Skinner.

Stopped at Dumont on the way to Vegas, looking to make a trip there real soonMight even have to hit Calico and Racor Road too!

I'm looking to a trip here soon. I'm off Good Friday. Thinking about Miami. All my buddies locally want somewhere close. And I've got a couple of days of CompTime as I put in 32.5 hrs between Wed & Thurs. I'm still recovering...

I don't think we have Good Friday off, if we do maybe we'll hook up at Miami.

Wife starts her new job Monday, so hopefully we can start slowing down as a family and start riding/camping more. I would like to ride Hungry Valley before it gets to warm to ride down there.

I want to get to HV too. Money was a little tight in Feb and had to stand up MWQ.
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Originally posted by: BlackandRedWarrior I want to get to HV too. Money was a little tight in Feb and had to stand up MWQ. hr>

Maybe we can hook up in about a month or soWife should be on a regular schedule.
Posted by: BlackandRedWarrior
Round trip today to Chatsworth and back in the 550. Ohhh she pulls so nice. Pulled The Grapevine at 65 both ways, without a sweat. Ran 10+MPG each way, and I was running 70 from the I-5/99 split home. I'm just glad I'm not paying the $130 in fuel. Got pulled in for inspection at the scales nb at Magic Mountain. WTH! They just looked at DL and Reg. 1200 miles that truck hasn't even broken in the tires.
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No scale or anything else? Is your company logo on the side of it? Curious if they were looking at it from a private party perspective
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Well, I put the Edge Attitude on the PSD and didn't feel an improvement or get the same performance as the Bank's system on my truck. It changed the shifting point to where I wonder if I have a little bit of slipping going onEven lost 3 mpgTook it back to my mechanic. Took it for a ride and he didn't feel anything in the transmission. Of course he doesn't drive it everyday like I do. So, to tweak it a little more, we added the Evolution to it, to see if it does any better. It does have more responsetransmission feels betterBut mileage is still out there. Might take it all off and put the Bank's back on it and just have gauges added to it. (on top of the transmission gauge I had him add when all this upgrading started)
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No scale or anything else? Is your company logo on the side of it? Curious if they were looking at it from a private party perspectivehr>

Yeah it was at the scales down there. Technically I think it's the Castaic Inspection Station. Pulled in with a decent load. Had 2 "gang boxes" (VERY large tool boxes), 4 large motor starters (about 700lb ea), a bin of wire (one guess is on the light side of 2000lb...I doubt that heavy), a plan table and some personal stuff we shuffled from a pickup to make room for stuff in it. Anyways, pulled into "Lane A" for loaded trucks, B & C were "Empty" lanes. I think they were turning the scale open sign off and on. Lots of trucks bypassing. Anyways, I roll over the scale and get a red light and the guy yelling at me to stop. "<Company Name> STOP!" "<Company Name> Pull to Bay 1 for inspection."

No logo but our CA# was on there. Boss isn't putting the company name on trucks anymore. So people won't know which trade or who we are I guess. Or just doesn't want to deal with trying to get the guy to make them.

Guy walked up and asked for my DL and Reg. Looked at them and said he'd be back in a minute, just checking paperwork. I just got the plates yesterday from DMV office. The originals were lost in the mail. Guy came back after about 5 minutes, handed them back to me and told me to have a nice day.
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Well, I put the Edge Attitude on the PSD and didn't feel an improvement or get the same performance as the Bank's system on my truck. It changed the shifting point to where I wonder if I have a little bit of slipping going onEven lost 3 mpgTook it back to my mechanic. Took it for a ride and he didn't feel anything in the transmission. Of course he doesn't drive it everyday like I do. So, to tweak it a little more, we added the Evolution to it, to see if it does any better. It does have more responsetransmission feels betterBut mileage is still out there. Might take it all off and put the Bank's back on it and just have gauges added to it. (on top of the transmission gauge I had him add when all this upgrading started)

I'd like to have a pod with a tranny temp and possibly pyro gauge (curiosity there). That stock Ford tranny gauge never moved. It was in the "middle" as soon as I left the shop. I know it wasn't up over 100 degrees yet. I've heard they suck. They basically pop up like a turkey popup timer. Just to let you know it's well done.

Was nice to have a good cruise control. The 150 doesn't have it, the old 450 was an add on sucky thing. Was nice to just tap Coast or Set Accel to change speed down and up. Makes it easy to dial in the speed. Now if my GPS would work I can see how close the speedo is. The 450 is off by 5 MPH @ 60, or so.
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I'd like to have a pod with a tranny temp and possibly pyro gauge (curiosity there). That stock Ford tranny gauge never moved. It was in the "middle" as soon as I left the shop. I know it wasn't up over 100 degrees yet. I've heard they suck. They basically pop up like a turkey popup timer. Just to let you know it's well done.

Was nice to have a good cruise control. The 150 doesn't have it, the old 450 was an add on sucky thing. Was nice to just tap Coast or Set Accel to change speed down and up. Makes it easy to dial in the speed. Now if my GPS would work I can see how close the speedo is. The 450 is off by 5 MPH @ 60, or so.

It is nice having the gauges to see what the PSD is doingmy trannie takes about 5 miles or so to warm up to it's operating temp of around 135-140. Pyro is nice to watch how the temp shoots up under heavy acceleration. Haven't pulled my WW with it yet to see what it does under those conditons.

I would think with the loads you are pulling it would be a good addition to the truck.
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I'd like to have a pod with a tranny temp and possibly pyro gauge (curiosity there). That stock Ford tranny gauge never moved. It was in the "middle" as soon as I left the shop. I know it wasn't up over 100 degrees yet. I've heard they suck. They basically pop up like a turkey popup timer. Just to let you know it's well done.

Was nice to have a good cruise control. The 150 doesn't have it, the old 450 was an add on sucky thing. Was nice to just tap Coast or Set Accel to change speed down and up. Makes it easy to dial in the speed. Now if my GPS would work I can see how close the speedo is. The 450 is off by 5 MPH @ 60, or so.

It is nice having the gauges to see what the PSD is doingmy trannie takes about 5 miles or so to warm up to it's operating temp of around 135-140. Pyro is nice to watch how the temp shoots up under heavy acceleration. Haven't pulled my WW with it yet to see what it does under those conditons.

I would think with the loads you are pulling it would be a good addition to the truck.

That truck is built more for hauling than towing. It's got about a 4' frame extension on it (16' bed). The hitch is rated for 600# tongue, 10K towing. Tell me, please, how 600 is 10% of 10,000. We've got in the neighborhood of 9000 lbs available payload capacity. It's a longer WB and can out-turn the old 450. I think it can dang near turn as tight as the 150.
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That truck is built more for hauling than towing. It's got about a 4' frame extension on it (16' bed). The hitch is rated for 600# tongue, 10K towing. Tell me, please, how 600 is 10% of 10,000. We've got in the neighborhood of 9000 lbs available payload capacity. It's a longer WB and can out-turn the old 450. I think it can dang near turn as tight as the 150.

Now that ratio just doesn't add upThat's a pretty good turning radius for a truck that size
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That truck is built more for hauling than towing. It's got about a 4' frame extension on it (16' bed). The hitch is rated for 600# tongue, 10K towing. Tell me, please, how 600 is 10% of 10,000. We've got in the neighborhood of 9000 lbs available payload capacity. It's a longer WB and can out-turn the old 450. I think it can dang near turn as tight as the 150.

Now that ratio just doesn't add upThat's a pretty good turning radius for a truck that sizehr>

Unless you're pulling doubles. Which I would doubt with a 16' flatbed and that extension. I think it's got a really good wheel cut. I'll have to check it out one of these days. Ford took a lot of grief over the lackluster turning in the 450/550s. I think most MDTs run a 40-55 degree cut. This thing feels like the front end is going sideways when you are at close to lock.
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http://www.break.com/index/ford_recalls_trucks.html
Posted by: rescuediver
I don't see a problemFord was just the first to make a production PSd with a jet
Posted by: Whitewater
Hey ya'll, just making my monthly cameo appearance. Hope all is well with the FBK bunch. I just sold my sp400 and am about to embark on dirt bikes for my boys...good grief. They are insisting on MX. Hopefully I can find a couple of used bikes for cheap.
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That's coolyou'll be spending more time at the track watching the other mx mom's
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I don't see a problemFord was just the first to make a production PSd with a jethr>

I can't figure those flames out. Seems like a bit of BS to me. What's causing the ignition at the tail pipe? I can't believe that it comes through the pipe and muffler without going out. Plus that truck sounds like a big piece, knocking big time.
Posted by: Trasher
How's everyone been? I haven't been here in a long time..... new job is taking all my time and trying to spend more time with the family. They are growing up too fast.
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How's everyone been? I haven't been here in a long time..... new job is taking all my time and trying to spend more time with the family. They are growing up too fast. hr>

Im good.

Whats with everyone gettin new jobs.. they better be payin ya'll better!
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Hey ya'll, just making my monthly cameo appearance. Hope all is well with the FBK bunch. I just sold my sp400 and am about to embark on dirt bikes for my boys...good grief. They are insisting on MX. Hopefully I can find a couple of used bikes for cheap.

Motorcycles can be had for CHEAP. what you thinkin? like lil CR80's or sompin? or 125's?
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How's everyone been? I haven't been here in a long time..... new job is taking all my time and trying to spend more time with the family. They are growing up too fast. hr>

Im good.

Whats with everyone gettin new jobs.. they better be payin ya'll better!

Better company, better pay, less travel (other than covering my Hawaii territory)
It's all good stuff BR>
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How's everyone been? I haven't been here in a long time..... new job is taking all my time and trying to spend more time with the family. They are growing up too fast. hr>

Im good.

Whats with everyone gettin new jobs.. they better be payin ya'll better!

OFC- 32K in posts ??? You gots to be the post ho king on this board..........
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Hey ya'll, just making my monthly cameo appearance. Hope all is well with the FBK bunch. I just sold my sp400 and am about to embark on dirt bikes for my boys...good grief. They are insisting on MX. Hopefully I can find a couple of used bikes for cheap.

Motorcycles can be had for CHEAP. what you thinkin? like lil CR80's or sompin? or 125's?

Those little CR85's are rockets. A lot of fun to trash around on.
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I don't see a problemFord was just the first to make a production PSd with a jethr>

I can't figure those flames out. Seems like a bit of BS to me. What's causing the ignition at the tail pipe? I can't believe that it comes through the pipe and muffler without going out. Plus that truck sounds like a big piece, knocking big time.

It did have some issues I found out later. I think it was a stuck injector. But ALL of the new diesels (6.4L PSD, 6.7L Cummins and LLM or whatever the current Duramax is) all have a DPM (Diesel Particulate Matter) filter at the tail pipe. They crank up the EGTs at the tail pipe by dumping fuel there to clean out the DPM filter. So it was blowing flames out the pipe because of the regen process and a crappily running truck. There's a recall with flash to fix it.
Posted by: dancingqueen
Just thought I would pop in and say "Hey Ya'll!"

Shop has been keeping me busy... among other things. Hope everyone has a great Easter.
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Just thought I would pop in and say "Hey Ya'll!"

Shop has been keeping me busy... among other things. Hope everyone has a great Easter.

Hi DQLooks like everyone that visited here has falling into a busy work/family routine.

Hope you have a Great Easter tooBR>

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It's all good stuff hr>

Nothing wrong with a trip to Hawaii with the company footing the bill
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How's everyone been? I haven't been here in a long time..... new job is taking all my time and trying to spend more time with the family. They are growing up too fast. hr>

Im good.

Whats with everyone gettin new jobs.. they better be payin ya'll better!

OFC- 32K in posts ??? You gots to be the post ho king on this board.......... hr>

You know there is not other Ho! on the boards
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I don't see a problemFord was just the first to make a production PSd with a jethr>

I can't figure those flames out. Seems like a bit of BS to me. What's causing the ignition at the tail pipe? I can't believe that it comes through the pipe and muffler without going out. Plus that truck sounds like a big piece, knocking big time.

It did have some issues I found out later. I think it was a stuck injector. But ALL of the new diesels (6.4L PSD, 6.7L Cummins and LLM or whatever the current Duramax is) all have a DPM (Diesel Particulate Matter) filter at the tail pipe. They crank up the EGTs at the tail pipe by dumping fuel there to clean out the DPM filter. So it was blowing flames out the pipe because of the regen process and a crappily running truck. There's a recall with flash to fix it.

My mechanic's buddy has a new PSD and had it idling in his driveway, when he came back out side, his wife's Lexus' rear bumper was melted and laying on the driveway in a gob of goop!! I didn't personally see it, but I have no reason to doubt what I was told.
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Just thought I would pop in and say "Hey Ya'll!"

Shop has been keeping me busy... among other things. Hope everyone has a great Easter.

Hi DQLooks like everyone that visited here has falling into a busy work/family routine.

Hope you have a Great Easter toohr>

Speak for yourself. ok, have been busy. May even work tomorrow. (Had a great time with MWQ and LJ this weekend. Weather was wonderful.) But I always make time to screw off.
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I don't see a problemFord was just the first to make a production PSd with a jethr>

I can't figure those flames out. Seems like a bit of BS to me. What's causing the ignition at the tail pipe? I can't believe that it comes through the pipe and muffler without going out. Plus that truck sounds like a big piece, knocking big time.

It did have some issues I found out later. I think it was a stuck injector. But ALL of the new diesels (6.4L PSD, 6.7L Cummins and LLM or whatever the current Duramax is) all have a DPM (Diesel Particulate Matter) filter at the tail pipe. They crank up the EGTs at the tail pipe by dumping fuel there to clean out the DPM filter. So it was blowing flames out the pipe because of the regen process and a crappily running truck. There's a recall with flash to fix it.

My mechanic's buddy has a new PSD and had it idling in his driveway, when he came back out side, his wife's Lexus' rear bumper was melted and laying on the driveway in a gob of goop!! I didn't personally see it, but I have no reason to doubt what I was told.

They aren't supposed to regen when idling, but they seem to be doing it. Low speeds around town is what will block up the DPM filter though.
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Speak for yourself. ok, have been busy. May even work tomorrow. (Had a great time with MWQ and LJ this weekend. Weather was wonderful.) But I always make time to screw off. hr>

Thanks for making me feel bad BR>
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Speak for yourself. ok, have been busy. May even work tomorrow. (Had a great time with MWQ and LJ this weekend. Weather was wonderful.) But I always make time to screw off. hr>

Thanks for making me feel bad hr>

No problem. Just one of the many services I offer.

And I didn't even work today.
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Speak for yourself. ok, have been busy. May even work tomorrow. (Had a great time with MWQ and LJ this weekend. Weather was wonderful.) But I always make time to screw off. hr>

Thanks for making me feel bad hr>

No problem. Just one of the many services I offer.

And I didn't even work today.

LOL!

No you were off screwing around in the middle of the forest

LOL!
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Had a great time with MWQ and LJ this weekend. Weather was wonderful. But I always make time to screw off. hr>

I thought about you guysEven thought about ditching my family yesterday to go for a day rideHowever it was in my best interestto stick around the house
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Speak for yourself. ok, have been busy. May even work tomorrow. (Had a great time with MWQ and LJ this weekend. Weather was wonderful.) But I always make time to screw off. hr>

Thanks for making me feel bad hr>

No problem. Just one of the many services I offer.

And I didn't even work today.

LOL!

No you were off screwing around in the middle of the forest

LOL!

Nah, I was home for most of the day (got home last night about 6:30). Went and saw "Shooter" with my bro today. 2000m head shot
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Had a great time with MWQ and LJ this weekend. Weather was wonderful. But I always make time to screw off. hr>

I thought about you guysEven thought about ditching my family yesterday to go for a day rideHowever it was in my best interestto stick around the househr>

Well, you were thought of. And I managed to stay behind my handlebars at all times. I need to get back in the groove for the trails. Didn't even attempt that trail again. lol. Though when I'm fresh and not sore barely riding the first day I want to try it downhill. I'm pretty sure it's really jacked. Two shots to get the lower section of S. Express and couldn't make it the upper section at all.
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Hey ya'll, just making my monthly cameo appearance. Hope all is well with the FBK bunch. I just sold my sp400 and am about to embark on dirt bikes for my boys...good grief. They are insisting on MX. Hopefully I can find a couple of used bikes for cheap.

Motorcycles can be had for CHEAP. what you thinkin? like lil CR80's or sompin? or 125's?

10-4 I've found a few for 1200-1500 bucks.
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Just thought I would pop in and say "Hey Ya'll!"

Shop has been keeping me busy... among other things. Hope everyone has a great Easter.

Speak of the Devil... Busy my a$$! I think you are just too stuck up to slum with the FBK boys.
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Just thought I would pop in and say "Hey Ya'll!"

Shop has been keeping me busy... among other things. Hope everyone has a great Easter.

Speak of the Devil... Busy my a$$! I think you are just too stuck up to slum with the FBK boys.hr>

You don't have much room to talkSheep must be keeping you away
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Ewe would be correct.
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Ewe would be correct.hr>

LOL! How's things going in Ewetah
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Not too bad. I'm in Des Moines on a bidness trip right now.
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Des MoinesCouldn't they have sent you to Vegas or Atlantic City
Posted by: Whitewater
Hey, what happens in Iowa, stays in Iowa. lol

Yeah, I get to go to all the "glamorous" places. Trasher can have Hawaii, I'll take cold and gray corn country over tropical beaches anyday.BR>
Actually, I just spent a week in Vegas on "bidness".
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Hey, what happens in Iowa, stays in Iowa. lol

Yeah, I get to go to all the "glamorous" places. Trasher can have Hawaii, I'll take cold and gray corn country over tropical beaches anyday.BR>
Actually, I just spent a week in Vegas on "bidness".

LOL! Yeea, I am with you on the corn fed womenback there over the bikini wearing mini skirt drags on the strip in Vegas and HawaiiBR>
We were in Vegas a month or so ago, wasn't business but a funeral
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Yeah, I get to go to all the "glamorous" places. Trasher can have Hawaii, I'll take cold and gray corn country over tropical beaches anyday.BR>
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I was discussing the trip with my boss and he wants me to take a customer out golfing and expense it. Being the company man that I am, I will git R done BR>Life's a beach..............
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How can you turn a offering like that downMake sure you take him to dinner tooBR>
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If you insist, I will. Is steak OK? or seafood?
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If you insist, I will. Is steak OK? or seafood?

Why not bothSteak and LobsterI like mine medium rare
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Originally posted by: Whitewater
Hey, what happens in Iowa, stays in Iowa. lol

Yeah, I get to go to all the "glamorous" places. Trasher can have Hawaii, I'll take cold and gray corn country over tropical beaches anyday.BR>
Actually, I just spent a week in Vegas on "bidness".

I was browsing past this site and thought I smelled sompin peculiar...sure enuf...Hoss is busy with his monthly stalking.

howdy y'all. haven't even tried to back-read any posts.

HEY, I just fixed a PSD problem recently. I had one cylinder out, and also had a check engine symbol. 2 different problems. One was EBP (exhaust back pressure). There's a brass colored pipe from the front of the engine running to the right front cylinder head/block area. flare nut fittings. take it off and clean it out. away goes check engine symbol.

The other problem was UVC (Under Valve Cover) wiring. I removed the valve covers and there's a wiring harness for the injectors that likes to come loose. Ford has a little plastic shim that snaps into the wiring harness connector and keeps the tension on the connection so it won't work loose. Or sometimes the actual harness needs replacing, or pins on the connector get fried. Now ya know!!

Posted by: powerstroke01
Sup peoples!
So as some of you may or may not know. Im currently UNemployed.
Ive kinda been throwing around the idea of taking up auto detailing for a while now, but now seems to be the right time...
So yah. I just placed a pretty large order of detailing supplies from autogeek.net....
Well see how this goes. Its gonna be pretty hard at first and a deffinate learning process but i do know ALOT already. Though i still have alot more to learn.

Wish me luck...

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Originally posted by: powerstroke01
Sup peoples!
So as some of you may or may not know. Im currently UNemployed.
Ive kinda been throwing around the idea of taking up auto detailing for a while now, but now seems to be the right time...
So yah. I just placed a pretty large order of detailing supplies from autogeek.net....
Well see how this goes. Its gonna be pretty hard at first and a deffinate learning process but i do know ALOT already. Though i still have alot more to learn.

Wish me luck...
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GOOD LUCK LJBR>
Are you just specializing in car detailing (waxing, buffing, shampooingor are you doing some mechanical stuff too?
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Well hello there ConfusedoneHow ya been? Threads been kinda slow, looks like we all had a change in life around the same timeGlad you were able to fix the PSD

My PSD goes in Monday for a rebuild of the fabulous 4R100 transmissionFinally went out on me at 139,000 miles on it. 1 and 2nd gear went kaput, and the torque converter is slipping big time! After much research decided to go with the Suncoast kit to rebuild it upShould be just about bullet proof when it's done.
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GOOD LUCK LJBR>
Are you just specializing in car detailing (waxing, buffing, shampooingor are you doing some mechanical stuff too?

Yeah just detailing... No mechanical.
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Originally posted by: rescuediver
Well hello there ConfusedoneHow ya been? Threads been kinda slow, looks like we all had a change in life around the same timeGlad you were able to fix the PSD

My PSD goes in Monday for a rebuild of the fabulous 4R100 transmissionFinally went out on me at 139,000 miles on it. 1 and 2nd gear went kaput, and the torque converter is slipping big time! After much research decided to go with the Suncoast kit to rebuild it upShould be just about bullet proof when it's done.

Sounds like it had a good life.
Also sounds like its gonna be real nice now.

Posted by: nedflanders
good luck with tranny. I was doing some posting on thedieselshop.com and there seem to be a lot of tranny options and expert rebuilders.

LJ, nuthin like being an entrepreneur (or entre-poor). Don't give your time away. I used to detail cars back in 81-82. And I did it on weekends at the auto dealer for a few years before that, when I was in high school. make sure the glass is perfect; no streaks. tires shiny. we used to use engine shampoo and a garden hose to clean greasy engines. no pressure washer required. Then we'd clear-coat them. you sure can turn a 3 into a 9.

If you need work, Vancouver is in a massive work shortage situation right now. jobs all over, especially trades and construction.
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Originally posted by: rescuediver
Well hello there ConfusedoneHow ya been? Threads been kinda slow, looks like we all had a change in life around the same timeGlad you were able to fix the PSD

My PSD goes in Monday for a rebuild of the fabulous 4R100 transmissionFinally went out on me at 139,000 miles on it. 1 and 2nd gear went kaput, and the torque converter is slipping big time! After much research decided to go with the Suncoast kit to rebuild it upShould be just about bullet proof when it's done.

Sounds like it had a good life.
Also sounds like its gonna be real nice now. hr>

It's life was decentWish it would of lasted at least another 10,000 or so miles. But I have averaged approx. 23,000 miles per year on it and tow a trailer quite often. I am looking forward to the next oneHopefully, it will last the remainder of the truck's life (which is also my life
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good luck with tranny. I was doing some posting on thedieselshop.com and there seem to be a lot of tranny options and expert rebuilders.
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I visit that forum quite often too. What I have seen thoughis too many people point out how their product is so much better than the next guys product. Sometimes I wonder if some of the posters are not being paid to bash everyone elses. The bashing shows up waaayyyyyyy to much for me!!

I had already decided I liked Sun Coast before I talked to my mechanic and he quickly mentioned Sun Coast tooSo, it made up my mind. Also, he's been running the re-build in his transmission for 4 hard years and it's still running strong.
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we'd clear-coat them. you sure can turn a 3 into a 9.

Sounds like what I do to sheep...clear-coat them.
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good luck with tranny. I was doing some posting on thedieselshop.com and there seem to be a lot of tranny options and expert rebuilders.
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I visit that forum quite often too. What I have seen thoughis too many people point out how their product is so much better than the next guys product. Sometimes I wonder if some of the posters are not being paid to bash everyone elses. The bashing shows up waaayyyyyyy to much for me!!

I had already decided I liked Sun Coast before I talked to my mechanic and he quickly mentioned Sun Coast tooSo, it made up my mind. Also, he's been running the re-build in his transmission for 4 hard years and it's still running strong.

Good luck with the tranny. That's always a fun time getting that repaired. When you said that you had tranny problems I thought Hoss was giving you a hard time
Posted by: Trasher
Been a tough week so far. Working on Oahu, going golfing tomorrow at Turtle bay in 20-30 MPH winds, I'll probably will try another course on Thursday, and I made three sales today to help justify the trip for the week. Life's a beach...............
This makes up for all the pain trying to get this position
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Originally posted by: TrasherWhen you said that you had tranny problems I thought Hoss was giving you a hard time hr>

LOL! nah Hoss only gives the sheep a hardtimeBR>

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Originally posted by: Trasher
Been a tough week so far. Working on Oahu, going golfing tomorrow at Turtle bay in 20-30 MPH winds, I'll probably will try another course on Thursday, and I made three sales today to help justify the trip for the week. Life's a beach...............
This makes up for all the pain trying to get this position hr>

Now life is hardand just remember to yell FORE a lot
Posted by: Trasher
The game was unreal yesterday. That course is something to play on. Never thought I would pay so much to play a round of golf but it was worth every dime spent. I guess it's one of those things you have to experience to believe.

It was very windy since the tradewinds were blowing about 20-30 mph but it didn't seem to affect the play as much as I expected. I did adjust for it before every shot but it worked out good. Shot 7 over for 18 holes which I think ties my personal best and on this course I was blown away. I kept pulling shots out my rear all day long The guys I played with weren't all that good (and need to learn how to add ) but have a great time. Going to try and play again for 9 holes this afternoon and see what trouble I can get into
Posted by: rv
i have a 01 7.3 crew and its been good to me 107700 kms on it,its been a supper crew for me! doesnt start as good in the winter as it used to though! i pull a 31 ft bumper pull 4 bunk and a small boat that ways 3000 lbs including trailor.
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Originally posted by: Trasher
The game was unreal yesterday. That course is something to play on. Never thought I would pay so much to play a round of golf but it was worth every dime spent. I guess it's one of those things you have to experience to believe.

It was very windy since the tradewinds were blowing about 20-30 mph but it didn't seem to affect the play as much as I expected. I did adjust for it before every shot but it worked out good. Shot 7 over for 18 holes which I think ties my personal best and on this course I was blown away. I kept pulling shots out my rear all day long The guys I played with weren't all that good (and need to learn how to add ) but have a great time. Going to try and play again for 9 holes this afternoon and see what trouble I can get into hr>

Did you use balls that had wings on them to glide in the windHhmmm, I seem to remember that people who can not play wellHave a hard time with their adding skills

I here people here complain about paying to play at Pebble Beach and not enjoy their gameI've never played on the course, but have seen it a few times and know my green fees would not even start to pay for the divits I would leave behind
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Originally posted by: rv
i have a 01 7.3 crew and its been good to me 107700 kms on it,its been a supper crew for me! doesnt start as good in the winter as it used to though! i pull a 31 ft bumper pull 4 bunk and a small boat that ways 3000 lbs including trailor.

RV welcomeI can understand why it wouldn't start as good in the winterIt's a lot colder up thereNeed to cover her in a warm blankieAnd you're saying your trailer and boat weigh 3,000 lbs together? img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif" border="0">
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Originally posted by: Trasher
The game was unreal yesterday. That course is something to play on. Never thought I would pay so much to play a round of golf but it was worth every dime spent. I guess it's one of those things you have to experience to believe.

It was very windy since the tradewinds were blowing about 20-30 mph but it didn't seem to affect the play as much as I expected. I did adjust for it before every shot but it worked out good. Shot 7 over for 18 holes which I think ties my personal best and on this course I was blown away. I kept pulling shots out my rear all day long The guys I played with weren't all that good (and need to learn how to add ) but have a great time. Going to try and play again for 9 holes this afternoon and see what trouble I can get into hr>

Did you use balls that had wings on them to glide in the windHhmmm, I seem to remember that people who can not play wellHave a hard time with their adding skills

I here people here complain about paying to play at Pebble Beach and not enjoy their gameI've never played on the course, but have seen it a few times and know my green fees would not even start to pay for the divits I would leave behindhr>

When i think of Pebble Beach, I certainly dont think of Golf. lol

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Originally posted by: Trasher
The game was unreal yesterday. That course is something to play on. Never thought I would pay so much to play a round of golf but it was worth every dime spent. I guess it's one of those things you have to experience to believe.

It was very windy since the tradewinds were blowing about 20-30 mph but it didn't seem to affect the play as much as I expected. I did adjust for it before every shot but it worked out good. Shot 7 over for 18 holes which I think ties my personal best and on this course I was blown away. I kept pulling shots out my rear all day long The guys I played with weren't all that good (and need to learn how to add ) but have a great time. Going to try and play again for 9 holes this afternoon and see what trouble I can get into hr>

Did you use balls that had wings on them to glide in the windHhmmm, I seem to remember that people who can not play wellHave a hard time with their adding skills

I here people here complain about paying to play at Pebble Beach and not enjoy their gameI've never played on the course, but have seen it a few times and know my green fees would not even start to pay for the divits I would leave behindhr>

When i think of Pebble Beach, I certainly dont think of Golf. lol
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And what would you be thinking of?
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Well I received my PSD yesterday after having a Sun Coast transmission put in it. All I can say is WHAT a differenceIt locks up great, no iffy what gear does it want to be in around town, no torque spinning. Pulls the trailer great! I can even spin the tires from a dead stop
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Originally posted by: rescuediver
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Originally posted by: Trasher
The game was unreal yesterday. That course is something to play on. Never thought I would pay so much to play a round of golf but it was worth every dime spent. I guess it's one of those things you have to experience to believe.

It was very windy since the tradewinds were blowing about 20-30 mph but it didn't seem to affect the play as much as I expected. I did adjust for it before every shot but it worked out good. Shot 7 over for 18 holes which I think ties my personal best and on this course I was blown away. I kept pulling shots out my rear all day long The guys I played with weren't all that good (and need to learn how to add ) but have a great time. Going to try and play again for 9 holes this afternoon and see what trouble I can get into hr>

Did you use balls that had wings on them to glide in the windHhmmm, I seem to remember that people who can not play wellHave a hard time with their adding skills

I here people here complain about paying to play at Pebble Beach and not enjoy their gameI've never played on the course, but have seen it a few times and know my green fees would not even start to pay for the divits I would leave behindhr>

When i think of Pebble Beach, I certainly dont think of Golf. lol
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And what would you be thinking of?

Carrsss
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Originally posted by: powerstroke01When i think of Pebble Beach, I certainly dont think of Golf. lol
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And what would you be thinking of?

Carrssshr>

CarsI don't think I have seen any cool cars thereI am sure they exists though, only things I have seen is mega $$$ homes, horses, nice scenery and greens!

At one time (before I was hired) our company bought a house at Pebble Beach for our crews that lived there basically for 2 yearswhile we did a major subdivision just up the road. I have heard some wild stories
Posted by: powerstroke01
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Originally posted by: powerstroke01When i think of Pebble Beach, I certainly dont think of Golf. lol
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And what would you be thinking of?

Carrssshr>

CarsI don't think I have seen any cool cars thereI am sure they exists though, only things I have seen is mega $$$ homes, horses, nice scenery and greens!

At one time (before I was hired) our company bought a house at Pebble Beach for our crews that lived there basically for 2 yearswhile we did a major subdivision just up the road. I have heard some wild storieshr>

WHAT!?!?!
The Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance
http://www.pebblebeachconcours.net/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pebble_Beach_Concours_d'Elegance

Posted by: rv
yes it cool up here in winter brrr and my holiday trailor ways 9999 loaded hehe but the boat only ways 3000 mt and thanks hi all the ice is off the lake today nice ay time to put some hours on the boat its a new 18.5 sae ray hope it doesnt take time from my quading lol
Posted by: BlackandRedWarrior
First post with new software. Weeeeeee.
Posted by: rescuediver
Software does take getting used to.
Posted by: BlackandRedWarrior
Originally posted by: rescuediver

Software does take getting used to.

Yes it does.
Posted by: powerstroke01
Good lord. Can we please just get VBB. :mad:
At least we have quick reply now. :woot:
Posted by: OneFlyCowboy
Powerstrokers and master baiters.. Good day.
Posted by: BlackandRedWarrior
Originally posted by: powerstroke01

Good lord. Can we please just get VBB. :mad:

At least we have quick reply now. :woot:

WTF is VBB?
Posted by: rescuediver
Originally posted by: OneFlyCowboy

Powerstrokers and master baiters.. Good day.

If it isn't the ol' master himselfHow ya doing OFC? Just doing a fly through
Posted by: rescuediver
Originally posted by: BlackandRedWarrior

Originally posted by: powerstroke01

Good lord. Can we please just get VBB. :mad:

At least we have quick reply now. :woot:

WTF is VBB?

I know what WTF is

But VBB?? I am with you skinner
Posted by: powerstroke01
Originally posted by: BlackandRedWarrior

Originally posted by: powerstroke01

Good lord. Can we please just get VBB. :mad:

At least we have quick reply now. :woot:

WTF is VBB?

Sorry. I meant VB. (wheres the retard smiley?)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VBulletin
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VBulletin
Posted by: rescuediver
Originally posted by: powerstroke01

Originally posted by: BlackandRedWarrior

Originally posted by: powerstroke01

Good lord. Can we please just get VBB. :mad:

At least we have quick reply now. :woot:

WTF is VBB?

Sorry. I meant VB. (wheres the retard smiley?)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VBulletin

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VBulletin

LOL!

Hmmm, you're way a head of me on that computer verbage
Posted by: rescuediver
LJ, you going on the Jeep Jamboree at the end of the month down by you? My brother's are talking about heading that way, not to sure I'll make it though.
Posted by: rescuediver
LJ, you going on the Jeep Jamboree at the end of the month down by you? My brothers are talking about heading that way, not to sure I'll make it though.
Posted by: powerstroke01
Originally posted by: rescuediver

LJ, you going on the Jeep Jamboree at the end of the month down by you? My brothers are talking about heading that way, not to sure I'll make it though.

Naw. I gots no moneys right now.
Im trying to get this detailing thing going right now. Turning into a money pit. But ive got a few cars lined up to do over the next few weeks so well see.
Posted by: rescuediver
It's starts out slow. Make those first few cars bling like the sun so your name spreads aroundWith summer coming,, you should be busier than you want. Are you also doing RV/trailers? Around here they are getting $10 a footimg src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-shocked.gif" border="0">
Posted by: powerstroke01
No RVs/Trailers yet. But my freind just told me i should be doing boats. I totally agree. Since im just minutes from a huge summer destination.
Posted by: BlackandRedWarrior
Originally posted by: rescuediver

Originally posted by: BlackandRedWarrior

Originally posted by: powerstroke01

Good lord. Can we please just get VBB. :mad:

At least we have quick reply now. :woot:

WTF is VBB?

I know what WTF is

But VBB?? I am with you skinner/end quote>

What the.... I'm sure the "F" will come to you.
Posted by: OneFlyCowboy
Originally posted by: rescuediver
Originally posted by: OneFlyCowboy
Powerstrokers and master baiters.. Good day.

If it isn't the ol' master himselfHow ya doing OFC? Just doing a fly through/end quote>

Yup i was doin a flyby..
A good master baiter handles some big meat at the end of the day at least

Posted by: rescuediver
LOL!

Nice catchUp north is that a keeper?
Posted by: OneFlyCowboy
Originally posted by: rescuediver

LOL!

Nice catchUp north is that a keeper?

Nope. 45 to 60" is the slot.. it was 65" 80lbs+ had to let that one go. The guy on the left cought a 50" and on the right a 47" we kept those. i also cought a 36" and my bro cought a 44"
Posted by: rescuediver
Nope. 45 to 60" is the slot.. it was 65" 80lbs+ had to let that one go. The guy on the left cought a 50" and on the right a 47" we kept those. i also cought a 36" and my bro cought a 44"

To bad that is a nice sturgeon. I think down here a keeper needs to be 48-72".
Posted by: rescuediver
Back on topic. Today I was on my way home from work and the PSD died not once, but twice. Once coasting to a red light and the other making a turn and accelerating. Thought it could be fuel related. I know I should changed that fuel filter 100 miles ago Anyway, limp it home and put the ol' diagnostic on it and it reads a CMP code. So, down to Ford to retrieve one, on dieselstop.com they say they go for around $170-$200I paid $29.00 at the local ford dealership. Anyways, wasn't that hard to replace and the truck seems alright now. At least it didn't die again on it's maiden run. I think I will get that fuel filter replaced this week though.
Posted by: OneFlyCowboy
Originally posted by: rescuediver

Back on topic. Today I was on my way home from work and the PSD died not once, but twice. Once coasting to a red light and the other making a turn and accelerating. Thought it could be fuel related. I know I should changed that fuel filter 100 miles ago Anyway, limp it home and put the ol' diagnostic on it and it reads a CMP code. So, down to Ford to retrieve one, on dieselstop.com they say they go for around $170-$200I paid $29.00 at the local ford dealership. Anyways, wasn't that hard to replace and the truck seems alright now. At least it didn't die again on it's maiden run. I think I will get that fuel filter replaced this week though.

had it been like hiccuping? be driving along and it just sorta dies then starts back up and sometimes its idling and just shuts off? thats the shizz thats happenin with the green psd. its annoyin but don't have a code reader.
Posted by: rescuediver
From what I've read, it certainly can be the CMP. On mine, it just died on the way home from work. No kind of warning. It did take a couple of extra cranking seconds to get it going again. After the second one, I couldn't get over 25mph. So I limped home (hoping I catch every light which I did). While in the driveway I tried to keep the rpms around 2,000 or so but once there, the power would start falling fast. This is when I thought it was a fuel related issue. That was until I pulled the code off the truck and it showed a CMP code. After reading about it on dieselstop.com I was relieved it was something that was not major and after talking to the local dealership it was only $29 plus change. It took me longer to get the 10mm bolt loosened than it did to put the new one in. Anyways, here's a article on it

CMP info
Posted by: booboobear
thanks for the cmp info, I have a 99 super duty and it runs great but it gives me a heads up, it has 124,000 and still strong
Posted by: rescuediver
Originally posted by: booboobear

thanks for the cmp info, I have a 99 super duty and it runs great but it gives me a heads up, it has 124,000 and still strong

Your welcomeWe do give out helpful information in this thread too

I have 141,000 mile on mineand just had the transmission rebuilt. Outside of that, I can not complain about the PSDit's been a great truck for me.
Posted by: rescuediver
I might add that I am going to heed the advice of the author in the thread I posted and put a second one in my PSD. Also going to carry a 10mm offset boxed end wrench. That way, I have it ready if it decides to go out when I am off the beaten path.
Posted by: rescuediver
If I have any luck it's bad luckWent out this morning to start the PSd and the starter went outhhmmm, I think the fuel pump is nextThink I'll have another
Posted by: Whitewater
So how do you guys like the new look of the forum?
Posted by: rescuediver
It's alright, looks like other forums now. Still getting used to it.
Posted by: BlackandRedWarrior
Originally posted by: rescuediver

If I have any luck it's bad luckWent out this morning to start the PSd and the starter went outhhmmm, I think the fuel pump is nextThink I'll have another/end quote>

Dang. You're having all kinds of issues lately. First the tranny. You're gonna end up with a nearly new truck.
Posted by: BlackandRedWarrior
Originally posted by: Whitewater

So how do you guys like the new look of the forum?

It's ok. I kinda like the old forum. Don't care much for things when all the forums look the same. Some things still need to be worked on. Lots of issues on Friday when I was hanging out in The Spin Zone.
Posted by: rescuediver
Originally posted by: BlackandRedWarrior

Originally posted by: rescuediver

If I have any luck it's bad luck[IMG][/IMG] Went out this morning to start the PSd and the starter went out[IMG][/IMG] hhmmm, I think the fuel pump is next[IMG][/IMG] Think I'll have another[IMG][/IMG]

Dang. You're having all kinds of issues lately. First the tranny. You're gonna end up with a nearly new truck.

I know, the wife thinks I am doing some of this on purposeOf course, I would never do anything like that

I really can't complain about my PSDIt's a daily driver and has yet to leave me strandedOf course, it's gone out in my driveway
Posted by: rescuediver
Friend is thinking about upgrading to a F450 and selling his '05Nice truck and it would be hard to turn it down, but it sure does have a lot of "bling" to itI don't think I could handle taking it off-road
Posted by: booboobear
rescue driver, have you changed your front wheel bearings yet? I had to change my driver side at 110,000 miles and they say they go out around 100,000 so Im waiting to change passenger side now, I talked to the dealer and asked them why the wheel bearings go out at around 100,000 and he told me, he thinks its because of the bigger snow plows, I told him thats weird, because I dont have a plow on mine lol, hell of an excuse, but it didnt work in my book
Posted by: rescuediver
Originally posted by: booboobear

rescue driver, have you changed your front wheel bearings yet? I had to change my driver side at 110,000 miles and they say they go out around 100,000 so Im waiting to change passenger side now, I talked to the dealer and asked them why the wheel bearings go out at around 100,000 and he told me, he thinks its because of the bigger snow plows, I told him thats weird, because I dont have a plow on mine lol, hell of an excuse, but it didnt work in my book

No, but when I do I'll look into the aftermarket so I can just repack them. I have done the ball joints and on it's 4th set of shocks though. I think in the last 8 months or so I have put around $8000 into the PSD. Some for goodiesand some for maintainence
Posted by: booboobear
to let you know they are a sealed bearing, it costs $300.00 per side, I know I almost fell over lol, I dont know if the after markets are greasable, but please let me know because I will switch both out because I know my passenger side will be going pretty quick because Im at or around 124,000 miles
Posted by: rescuediver
I might see my mechanic tomorrow, if I do I ask him about it. I did see on e-bay at $219.00
Posted by: booboobear
SOLD lol
Posted by: powerstroke01
Yo!

Pops called me last night told me the truck was running really rough but was still running.. He also said the trouble light was on. He went to plug his predator in and NOTHING. The thing didn't even power up. I told him to try it in the jeep to make sure the predator didn't go bad so he did. He said it powered up fine.
He also went through all the fuses just to be safe. They were all fine.
This morning we went out and the first thing i did was unplug the batts to reset everything. Same thing except the truck seems to be running fine. Still teh predator doesn't light up.

Any Ideas. Im stumped.
Posted by: powerstroke01
Um something else...

We found a 1996 Collectors Edition Vette in an old ladys garage under a cover today. Basically its barely been driven in the last 10 years.. Only 1000 miles been put on it since 1999. Its only got 23000 miles total. My uncle told me it still smells new inside. Last time it was driven was in October to be smogged. Carfax checks out good as well. Shes the original owner.
She said any reasonable offer basically. My dad is really interested in picking this car up. Any reason NOT to? Obviously wed trailer it back...

I really think he just wants something faster than mine. :mad:
Posted by: BlackandRedWarrior
Originally posted by: powerstroke01

Um something else...

We found a 1996 Collectors Edition Vette in an old ladys garage under a cover today. Basically its barely been driven in the last 10 years.. Only 1000 miles been put on it since 1999. Its only got 23000 miles total. My uncle told me it still smells new inside. Last time it was driven was in October to be smogged. Carfax checks out good as well. Shes the original owner.

She said any reasonable offer basically. My dad is really interested in picking this car up. Any reason NOT to? Obviously wed trailer it back...

I really think he just wants something faster than mine. :mad:

Same rules as the XT: you don't to drive it?
Posted by: powerstroke01
Originally posted by: BlackandRedWarrior

Originally posted by: powerstroke01

Um something else...

We found a 1996 Collectors Edition Vette in an old ladys garage under a cover today. Basically its barely been driven in the last 10 years.. Only 1000 miles been put on it since 1999. Its only got 23000 miles total. My uncle told me it still smells new inside. Last time it was driven was in October to be smogged. Carfax checks out good as well. Shes the original owner.

She said any reasonable offer basically. My dad is really interested in picking this car up. Any reason NOT to? Obviously wed trailer it back...

I really think he just wants something faster than mine. :mad:

Same rules as the XT: you don't to drive it? /end quote>

Bah.

Did you go riding?
Posted by: powerstroke01
Got somewhere with the truck.
The one fuse dad said he checked he didnt.. I also didnt even see it in the fuse list. bah.
So I replaced that one. The OBD fuse. hahahh

Anyways. I just went out and drove the truck. the code was P1316.... Most likely a wiring harness.. So the PSD is down for a few days.
Posted by: dancingqueen
Originally posted by: Whitewater

So how do you guys like the new look of the forum?

Wow... its crazy. I was like "WTF, where am I?"
Posted by: powerstroke01
Originally posted by: dancingqueen

Originally posted by: Whitewater

So how do you guys like the new look of the forum?

Wow... its crazy. I was like "WTF, where am I?"

No its like "WTF, who are you?"

haha j/k
Whats up?
Posted by: dancingqueen
Originally posted by: powerstroke01

Originally posted by: dancingqueen

Originally posted by: Whitewater

So how do you guys like the new look of the forum?

Wow... its crazy. I was like "WTF, where am I?"

No its like "WTF, who are you?"

haha j/k

Whats up?

No sheeit huh. Not much, actually just being sick. Got a stupid head cold and I really wanted to go riding this weekend.

How are you?
Posted by: powerstroke01
Originally posted by: dancingqueen

Originally posted by: powerstroke01

Originally posted by: dancingqueen

Originally posted by: Whitewater

So how do you guys like the new look of the forum?

Wow... its crazy. I was like "WTF, where am I?"

No its like "WTF, who are you?"

haha j/k

Whats up?

No sheeit huh. Not much, actually just being sick. Got a stupid head cold and I really wanted to go riding this weekend.

How are you?

Being sick sucks.. I woulda went riding anyways. Cold or not.

Im good, just bored. haha But its all good.

Hope you feel better.