Mopar1973Man

Current Idaho weather as of 12:02pm 1/29/14...

Check out this. http://www.myfoxny.com/Story/24574965/chick-fil-a-feeds-stranded-drivers

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I think the biggest problem is people allow the main battery cables rot internally and start to create these issues. I'm one of the very few people that have factory cable in excellent condition on both trucks. Even my 1996 Dodge Ram 1500 (46RE Trans) should have this lock and unlock issues. Nope... Not happening here. I check the alternator output during my month inspections and re-oil the cables every oil change or inspection which ever occurs first. Like today I gotta pull the 96 down to the shop and check brakes and axles over mostly but while I'm got it in the shop might as well do the full inspection.

Typically the key lock has a reed switch in the back of it so as the key is inserted the reed switch is closed so the door dinger functions. More than likely the key tip is wearing down or the reed switch is wearing down.

My question is why did the truck run 10+ years without these mods but now requires this to work? In my mind something has failed. I don't think wiring mods is the right answer to the issue. (Personal opinion)

Here is a new version of what I've got. http://www.panapacific.com/catalog/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=PP604195&Category_Code=TRK-004

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Woohoo! New Meadows, ID had a high temp today of all +19*F... Going to get cold here too... Talking about snow maybe... But when the forecast for less than 1 inch I don't get worried.

That's the thing you talk to the EMT's that talked to the driver all during the accident there is one story, then talk to the State Police another story, looking at the scene. I know he had to travelling quite fast to rub that much guard rail and still climb the bank then chuck the front axle that far out forward of him.

53 Block?

Yea that's the one... No skid marks and traveled a long way up the embankment. What amazed me is how far it threw the front axle. Not certain what happen to the vehicle but he rubbed the guard rail a long way. Then travelled up the bank where it rolled over dumping its logs. I snagged the picture from FB from another retired deputy that posted it.

I got called out to another vehicle accident. I'm not exactly sure of the cause of this one but speed actually played a role. (Yes... That is me...)

Reading too much into it. Just grab a bottle of standard green or Prestone yellow or Supertech yellow and mix it 50/50 and pour it in. No additives required.

If you got a cooling system pressure tester those are handy tool. Just let the truck sit and go cold and then pump up the cooling system to 15-16 PSI and leave it alone a for a bit. The leak will show itself because there is no heat to dry it up.

North Dakota might be booming but Idaho isn't. Unemployment around Idaho is high.

GPS and Thermometer works way better. The overhead trip computer isn't even close especially after you modify the fuel system at all. Then you end up staring at +30 MPG. I bought a Garmin GPS V, PanaPacific Temperature gauge, and a ScanGauge II and these 3 devices do a much better job than the overhead computer.

I use to be a big Grouse hunter back in the day but now after totalling up all the license, fuel, food, ammo, etc. I can buy a mess load of chicken from the store case lot style for much much less.

That's why I drag a travel trailer behind the truck.

With a good fuel sender its typically lit up by 1/8 a tank and I've typically got 10-11 gallons left. At Empty mark I typically around 4-5 gallons left.

That the beauty of this area with the low elevation of Riggins, ID at 1,800 feet you get high desert effect with the borderline of forest above you. So if you looking for warmer weather go towards Riggins, ID but if you looking for colder weather go towards New Meadows - McCall, ID and get way colder.

I'm trying to get my hands on a spare thermometer for this purpose. I don't think I'll see you level of temps ever either. IAT always follow the +40*F rule. I can tell the outside temp by just looking at the IAT which is always close to +40*F rule. The only time this doesn't apply is when the engine is cold then the IAT matches outside temp.

Mine already loves running the yard and the hillside behind the house. Go West! There is plenty of mountains to play on. Well I'm not going to stop you. A matter of fact I might help you find a place to call home while your out here playing in the mountains. Missoula is a odd area. Then going down the highway into Idaho is so very lonely for sure. I forget its like 65-77 miles of no services.

Buddy and I decided to start getting in shape for fire season and start doing some hiking. So for our first trip we went up to the end of Rapid River road and parked but instead of following the Rapid River trail we headed more North West towards Shingle Creek. Now just looking at those pictures we are at roughly 3,500 feet looking out across from the south panning to the east then to the north. West we had reached the snow line. Not much but not worth trying to hike on a steep hillside and slick snow.

I Always slightly over fill mine. No leakage at all.