Everything posted by Mopar1973Man
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something wrong with my truck?
Here is the rotational mass information about over sized tires. The Effects of Rotational Inertia on Automotive Acceleration This is one reason I went from 265's down to 235's. Looks don't mean anything but MPG's means more. Weight difference from a 265's to 235's is roughly 23 pounds per tire.
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Getting ready to replace heater core, question about AC Freon
It goes on the directional door for vents after the blend door.
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Fuel Pressure Issue?
NAPA - WH6820 approximately $8 to $10 bucks for the needle valve. The tubing is Air Brake line rated for 600-800 PSI burst strength I doubt it will burst and leak in the cab. Question why is it that every panics about a fuel pressure gauge be isolated but doesn't think anything about running engine oil pressure into the cab with over 80 PSI in the tube?
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Career change contemplated
Kind like myself. I usually look forward to the winter time because the heavy duty work is over and I can stay home more. Then this winter there isn't any snow really to speak off here. So my daily activity of shoveling snow and plowing driveways is no happening so I'm getting lazy and sore. So to make up for this I've been out splitting firewood to stay active. I gotta admit it sure does help in keeping you going feeling better and not as sore feeling.
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Ticking noise from motor all speeds
That's the best idea right there is for two members to get together and compare truck and maybe help each other out on this issue.
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High Idle Kit Is Here
Rent the Smarty. Plug in set a tune of any level. Take a ride out and play a bit. Maybe even try another level. Then return to stock settings. Then verify the high idle is actually enabled. http://articles.mopar1973man.com/2nd-generation-24v-dodge-cummins/64-mopar1973man-com-high-idle-kit/438-high-idle-detecting-if-the-ecm-has-been-enabled-for-high-idle-2 Then you should be done...
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Torque Converter Lock / Unlock Issues
Need to adjust the switch when you install it for proper position.
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Career change contemplated
Highly suggest yo go over to Tractor Farm and Family and talk to Randy the Admin over there. He's also a bee keeper and could help you out a bunch on getting started.
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something wrong with my truck?
No loss here. My truck been parked for 2 months now head into 3 months. As for the cold air denser rule after doing the calculations at 10*F vs. 100*F weather there is a increase of about 6 MPH at 70 MPH so if your travelling 70 MPH it more like 76 MPH with wind drag. At 55 MPH is more like 59 MPH (+4 MPH). So you might have to cut back a extra 5-10 MPH on speed to get back to normal wind drags. Winterized fuels are typically higher in cetane and lower in BTU content. Since both of you tow trailers the length of vehicle also plays into the figures. Like even my low slung BigTex 70TV still pulls me down from 21-22 to 16-17 MPG empty or load doesn't matter.
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Fuel Pressure Issue?
Time to ditch the gauge isolator. 99% of all gauge or low fuel pressure problems stem back to a isolator issues.
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98 5.9 24 valve
Batteries need to be load tested. Starter needs to be pulled and check for contact wear and brush wear. Need to do a voltage drop test on the battery cables. Then double check the fuel system isn't losing prime and filling with air.
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something wrong with my truck?
What was your IAT temp? If you don't know what was the temperature outside during this time?
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roller coaster temps here!
I've also seen those kind of weird swings here in Idaho go from 85-90*F weather fighting forest fires to 32-35*F and watching it snow on your fire make you really wonder.
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something wrong with my truck?
So for with the RV275's and +50HP injectors you can make some seriously good MPG's. Nice power increase without being too wild and smoky.
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Leaking vac pump / ps pump mount flange
If I remember right I think its just 2 bolts. You should be able to pull the unit back to change the one gasket.
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47RE T.C. has trouble unlocking
I tend to think the same thing I would look at the solenoid and see if its sticking.
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Sourcing a fuel pressure sending unit
Alarms and limits of the Edge unit are just a big PITA. I typically suggest to most to turn all that stuff off to prevent problems.
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Harbor Freight Contest!
Hey Gang you might want to check over at Diesel Truck Site for there Harbor Freight Tool contest. http://www.dieseltrucksite.com/showthread.php?t=961
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Getting ready to replace heater core, question about AC Freon
Yes. Slide the white collar up as tight as possible and then lightly twist the line back and forth. The rubber o-ring will tend to stick in place and need a bit of twisting action to get them started sometimes.
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Sourcing a fuel pressure sending unit
Alligator Diesel in Northern Idaho sells a ISSPro Fuel pressure gauge for about $43 bucks. Never did like electric gauges.
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Flashing wait to start light
Should not have to do the APPS ground wire mod. Also if this is correcting the WAIT TO START issue you have a bad ground for the ECM.
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Big Buddy Heater
Exactly what I got here for indoor use. Then I got a torpedo style for the shop...
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Tire Prices!!!
Just for fun I stopped by the tire shop and got some quotes of tire prices... LT285/75 R16 Cooper Stampede A/T $896.00 LT285/75 R16 Cooper Mud Claw M/T $1,064.00 LT285/70 R17 Nitto Crosstek $1,188.00 (50,000 mile tire)
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Getting ready to replace heater core, question about AC Freon
It would do the job but the problem is as you vent it wildly like that now you got to drain the oil from the system and remeasure it. Because you have no idea how much PAG oil has now been blown out of the system. So if you have manifold gauge set and a vacuum pump you can slowly and controlled vent the freon without venting much oil from the system. Too little oil will damage the compressor. Too much oil will put excessive strain on the compressor.
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Big Buddy Heater
We got a Big Buddy heater as well for a fall back heater source in case of wood stove issues (chimney plugged up, lack of wood, etc.) I've never used one through the night but we've used it for a about 1 winter chasing the bitter cold mornings and then shutting it down. No issues here. Like its also nice for the shop for those day I just need some quick heat and don't want to fire up a wood stove. Also have a torpedo propane heater as well.