Forum: Electrical and Electronics
09-07-2021, 11:28 PM
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Malcolm
Dang - if we think about it, we have...
Malcolm
Dang - if we think about it, we have owned our vans before phone video conferencing.
Call me (503 292 5592) and I will show you what I did - it would just be easier.
This is what I...
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics
08-10-2021, 10:50 AM
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Forum: Member Classifieds
04-22-2018, 11:18 AM
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics
11-21-2017, 03:52 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,144
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics
11-21-2017, 12:01 PM
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics
09-03-2016, 05:05 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 2,144
370 Amp XP Series Alternator for 6.0L
Greetings Everyone,
It has been some time since I have posted on this forum. Last year has been busy for me after my SMB rebuild. I now have some time to re-address this issue I have and wanted...
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
10-13-2015, 07:11 PM
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Replies: 72
Views: 54,416
Re: Post reliable mechanics you've dealt with
I was in Fleet Service Northwest, Hubbard Oregon. Robert Gaskell garage is always is full doing 6.0 rebuilds. 2 to 3 per week with trucks from Olympia Washington and British Columbia, Canada. These...
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
08-14-2015, 10:51 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,591
Re: Tis folly to be wise?
Zeta.
Excellent write up. I too have this issue. Interestingly I set psi to 55 and when I accelerated it would drop to high 40's. Then I reset this to 70 psi and when I mash on the...
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
08-07-2015, 11:44 AM
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Replies: 55
Views: 9,526
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
08-07-2015, 10:34 AM
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Replies: 55
Views: 9,526
Re: Bullet proof question
This project was fun and I highly and without hesitation endorse Robert Gaskell - Rob's Fleetservice NW. He only does 6.0 engines and does three overhauls a week as a solo person. Now hiring a...
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
07-25-2015, 11:54 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 6,632
Re: Alternator E350 PSD recommendations
DC Power 370A XP with faulty 14.2 V regulator. In process to swap for new replacement. My OEM alternator was on hand and works. My other alternator that went bad was the 270 xp by DC power, lasted...
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
07-24-2015, 11:47 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 6,632
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Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues
07-24-2015, 10:42 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 12,067
Re: If you can't handle the heat (Part II) ...
The sinister bolted up perfectly. Worth the investment as it has design improvements.
I wish I could tell you exactly what work regarding the heat but I did all these mods at once...followed the...
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Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues
07-24-2015, 10:29 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 12,067
Re: If you can't handle the heat (Part II) ...
I actually bought the y pipe unit from sinister diesel - powder coated and wrapped - (yes replaced the bellows) and then on the down pipe went cheap and sprayed it. I figured exhaust was leaving...
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
07-24-2015, 09:56 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 6,632
Re: Alternator E350 PSD recommendations
Suggestions as I need insight!
Alternator 370A with 14.2 V regulator placed. New 1/0 wire throughout the system. All contacts clean and correct. 14.2 V to batteries by voltmeter when running. ...
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Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues
07-24-2015, 09:00 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 12,067
Re: If you can't handle the heat (Part II) ...
I posted my results on a different thread but will summarize it here:
100* day, pulling 6-10% grade 3000 feet, 13,000 lb van loaded ECT never reached 1000*, typically 850* under load. Before my...
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
07-21-2015, 09:17 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 6,632
Re: Alternator E350 PSD recommendations
I pulled the receipts: Group 65 super heavy duty battery $280 each. So unlikely gel. Googled that information and came up with Odyssey but uncertain if those are them...van in shop :b7:
For...
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
07-21-2015, 04:44 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 6,632
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
07-21-2015, 01:38 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 6,632
Re: Alternator E350 PSD recommendations
I wanted to thank everyone here. Ed at FICM repair was exceedingly knowledgeable and took the time to provide his insight, so much so I had to cut the conversation short due to my personal work...
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
07-20-2015, 10:18 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 6,632
Re: Alternator E350 PSD recommendations
I will call FICM tomorrow. Anyone here know if this 6.0 PSD alternator will fit in the Econoline space:
https://www.ficmrepair.com/index.cfm/pag ... /prd21.htm...
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
07-20-2015, 09:21 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 6,632
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
07-20-2015, 08:35 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 6,632
Alternator E350 PSD recommendations
Do repairs come in three's?
On my way to the mechanic I noticed the battery voltage was all over the place. I recently had a complete rebuild and decided to do the brake mods mentioned here in...
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
07-14-2015, 12:29 PM
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Replies: 55
Views: 8,306
Re: New Smoke
6.4 starter is bolt on and compatible with the E350 6.0 PSD. I just confirmed with my mechanic.
Good to know in the future, if my starter ever dies. I have had bad experiences with rebuilds in...
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
07-13-2015, 01:41 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 4,106
Re: Stiction Fiction
I did this with the Amsoil ATF transmission oil. 1/8-1/4 oz. I will try 1/2 oz/gallon which seems like so little.
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
07-10-2015, 11:44 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 4,106
Re: Stiction Fiction
This is well said and on topic:
"Stiction is a poor choice of a made up word and is misleading. The actual issue was caused by too much oil in the area between the spool valve and the open/close...
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