bigwhite

thank you for such a quick reply.sounds like i can handle it.next time ill just clear the snow off.

where would i find the multifunction switch? i hope its not under the steering wheel.

i think i burned out the intermittent part of the wiper system but still have normal speed wipers.isthere a way of fixing this?with the wipers on long delayand i put on the high beams or right signal i get one swipe from the wipers.

the steering on my 01 dually is very stiff,like the power steering is only working partially.when i go down the road its almost a two hander to keep it straight. would a steering brace help?is it doing this because its binding? there arent any strange noises anywhere. its full of fluid.

while we are in the same area.i have a problem with the map light on the driverside. it has a dull glow when the truck is running.it works fine when needed but doesnt turn off all the way.i also have a couple of rain drops coming off the console after a heavy rain.so im thinking the marker lights are leaking.i dont know where else the rain would come in. any ideas? thanks robin

my reasoning behind the long warm up time is to get the block to an even heat temp.to try and aviod a cracked block,if its a 53

so i have about a 12min. drive to work.igo outside and fire her up and let it idle until its at 100 degrees then head out.i have the cooldown set at 280 for when i get to work.no highway driving.what do you think?i cant find the 53 yet.

i just bought a 2001 dually made in mexico. does that mean it has the 53 block or should i buy a lottery ticket?i bought the truck to pull my 5th wheel. it has 235000 kilometers on it. where can i find the number and where does it crack?i still have my 89ford idi just in case. thanks robin