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High output alternator, bypass alternator fuse?
Im using a reset able 150 amp breaker on my setup and working great. Protects the electrical from a dead short. Yes alternator diodes can and will short out at times it just best to have a way to keep it from melting the wiring and starting a fire.
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Mopar1973Man started following High output alternator, bypass alternator fuse?
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Towing Tune / Break time
Like us we want to travel east to catch up with some members like @Doubletrouble @jlwelding @towhungerford and a few others that were there for me during my cancer battle. We will see soon.
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What type of rotor set up is this?
Sorry. Been on the road this last week with limited cell service. But try the crayon trick on the next bolts or nut problem.
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Time to head back.
Today we are checking out of our RV space and heading back home with our cache of goodies we picked while in town. This has been a wonderful experience and teaching both of us what we need to travel on the road to see some of you. For a bench test I think we can get started traveling state to stay soon. As for makeup artistry wife and I enjoyed all the great comments as we been in town. Been nice for both us to escape the mess at home and take a break away from problems, phones, projects, etc.
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Mopar1973Man started following Time to head back.
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Another NO BUS truck. It's challenging me... LOL
CANBus is right near the ECM typically used for tuner connection. Wire map above covers both the CANBus and CCD bus. CANBus is used for the VP44 injection pump and tuner data.
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Quadzilla timing.
I can say engine oil temperature will show timing. Ive managed to keep Beast with oil temperature below 180°F even with coolant temperature ranging 197 to 210°F. Simply put if your timing is off oil temperature will rise to coolant level or higher. Now if I look back at all this time on DAP 150HP 7x0.010 injectors popped at 320 bar. Im at 504k miles and still got 6 to 7% engine load at idle. Now understanding even more about tuning. This works for Beast because of the wear on the injectors. As your injectors wear they start popping early as the spring tension loosens up. There is no way to build a tune and not have to retune over from weather change, wear on the injectors, fuel cetane levels, etc. I've got the RV in tow and gross weight closer to 17,500 pounds. Oil temperature staying in check most ive seen was on Whitebird grade at 1,200°F EGTs and oil temperature stay right at 180°F. Can anyone catch me?
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Mopar1973Man started following What type of rotor set up is this? , Quadzilla timing. and Seat belt light
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Seat belt light
As for the selt belt light take the two wires under the driver seat and twist together and light is permanently disabled.
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What type of rotor set up is this?
Try heating the bolt nut and trying to melt a crayon in there. Ive seen this trick and not had a chance to try it yet. Shop still missing yet. (Shop 404 error)
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Titanium
My adventure of having a second run at bladder cancer and going back and forth to chemo treatments and surgeries. "Titanium" the character, kept me going and helped me with depression and stress of the idea I might not make it. I've made several new friends and found a new way to enjoy life as I continue to dress up and do my Titanium makeup. I'm always taking my adventure out into the public and share my artwork with everyone!
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On the road.
Wife and I took the RV and headed to Lewiston Idaho for shopping and a bit of down time. Ive had my first problem on my trip my passenger headlight finally blew the bulb. Come to find out Lewiston doesnt even have and D2H bulbs for HID headlights. Im going to order new ballast and bulbs for Beast from Amazon. https://a.co/d/0hjxRZNE Upgrading from 35w ballast to 55w ballast and changing from 5000k to 6000k bulbs. Finding a bulb with the right connector is tough.
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Another NO BUS truck. It's challenging me... LOL
Sorry been on the road limited cell service. My suggestion at this point I would consider contacting Auto Computer Specialist and have the PCM and ECM tested. Something is wrong if the wait to start does light up, fuel pump not bumping at key on. Then the PCM creates the CCD bus so. Wiring on the CCD would need to be checked for sure. Bias voltage is not correct even after removing modules.
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Lewiston Idaho
After many little mistakes like me forgetting my ostomy supplies. Trip home. Then back to camp. The last blog was easy 48 miles. We left Whitebird Idaho and got into Lewiston Idaho. Climbing grades like Whitebird Grade 7%. Oil temperature barely touched 180°F even though EGTs 1,100 to 1,350°F as my set limit but touched 1,400°F once. Enging coolant stay 205 to 215°F most of the climb. As we can down grade the oil temp cooled of back to 172°F. Beast is doing good but tripped a P0341 but the light went back out. Im grabbing a new cam sensor while in town.
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Beast - 2002 Dodge Ram 2500
Beast - 2002 Dodge Ram 25005.9L Cummins Turbo Diesel, 5 speed (NV4550), 4WD, 501k miles AirDog 165 GPH, BHAF, +150 HP Injectors (7x 0.010) popped at 320 bar, Quadzilla Adrenaline tuner, Valair dual disc clutch, ISSPro EV2 gauges (boost, fuel pressure, pyrometer, transmission temp), Kenwood Bluetooth stereo, Wolfbox Camera
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Towing Tune / Break time
Wife and I have started a trip to Lewiston ID. Its a work trip being we need groceries and supplies. Yeah its extremely tough to get even basic repairs done waiting for weather and not laying in the mud. Took most of the day to get packed up to roll. Made it to a pull out near Whitebird ID. Grabbing breakfast.
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Lost coolant - engine got hot
I normally mix all the coolant before pouring it into ensure a proper 50/50 mixture. The way to drain the block is to park the truck nose down on a slope, and most of the water will come out. Yes, I do mix all the coolants before pouring in, so there is enough water to be a coolant. Antifreeze is not a coolant by itself, and water is what actually does that work.