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Forum: 4x4 08-01-2023, 11:16 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 526
Posted By Abitibi
Front driveshaft clearance on the 6.0?

Hi everyone

For those running a 4x4 E350 with the 6.0, do you have any oil filter clearance issues with your front driveshaft? Did you need to relocate the oil filter? I'm installing my front...
Forum: Show & Tell 05-11-2023, 10:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,670
Posted By Abitibi
I wasn't sure if it was the right plateform to...

I wasn't sure if it was the right plateform to post on the new project since it's not even a van! But I might come back with updates as an alumni ;)

And if anyone is in the market for the green...
Forum: Show & Tell 05-08-2023, 12:34 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,670
Posted By Abitibi
Glad you guys enjoyed it. My buddy insisted to...

Glad you guys enjoyed it. My buddy insisted to make this video, I guess he's trying to become a youtuber! But he did a bunch of the mechanical mods on it so I couldn't say no :)

I'm thinking to...
Forum: Show & Tell 05-08-2023, 12:27 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,670
Posted By Abitibi
I guess the poor thing had a hell of a time to...

I guess the poor thing had a hell of a time to caption my french accent, lol. :n5:
Forum: Show & Tell 05-05-2023, 11:34 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,670
Posted By Abitibi
Cool video of a 4x4 ambulance conversion!

Hi everyone.

It's been way too long since I visited but if anyone is curious to see how my Hambo turned out (Ambuland Version 2.0) have a look at this video from a friend of mine. Don't mind the...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 09-05-2022, 09:05 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,582
Posted By Abitibi
As you guys can see from the picture I posted...

As you guys can see from the picture I posted above my probe is directly after the turbine, so between the turbo and the downpipe. This way I get reading from both sides of the engine unlike when...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 09-04-2022, 04:16 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,582
Posted By Abitibi
I took for granted that it was Fahrenheit as...

I took for granted that it was Fahrenheit as everything else on my unit is in F° but now you have me second guessing myself, lol. Had to double check ;) and my numbers are in F°


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Forum: General Sportsmobile 09-04-2022, 09:47 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,582
Posted By Abitibi
Hi guys My EGT on the flat hoovers around...

Hi guys

My EGT on the flat hoovers around 600 and on steep and long hills I've never seen above 800. So I'm kind of surprised at all your numbers. I guess it has to do with probe location. Mine is...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 08-04-2022, 07:00 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,420
Posted By Abitibi
Wow, your van looks like it just came out of the...

Wow, your van looks like it just came out of the factory line, so clean! Vent and scope look good!

Thought about doing the side vents but plenty more to finish first. 6° out of 600° isn't much...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 08-03-2022, 04:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,420
Posted By Abitibi
On my 2008 i also swapped to the older (1997?)...

On my 2008 i also swapped to the older (1997?) 7.3 fan. Bought the Hayden one from Amazon.

Impressions? It does its job at cooling the engine, almost too much! It's much louder as it regularly...
Forum: Campfire 07-17-2022, 10:30 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,474
Posted By Abitibi
Strike force 67

Ive been using these for a few years now, abused them and they've never let me down.

Best thing about them is they double up as traction aid, are lifetime warrantied, they are rated for 50k lbs...
Forum: Show & Tell 04-19-2022, 09:36 AM
Replies: 894
Views: 289,085
Posted By Abitibi
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Forum: Show & Tell 03-15-2022, 08:01 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 13,670
Posted By Abitibi
Thanks! Works great but glad I made an...

Thanks!

Works great but glad I made an option for bunk beds when the weather isn't cooperating or when in a noisy area (rest areas...)

I'm using my outdoor table as a base for the bed (double...
Forum: Show & Tell 03-11-2022, 12:37 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 13,670
Posted By Abitibi
Quick update as I'm heading out on a roadtrip...

Quick update as I'm heading out on a roadtrip tomorrow...

The poptop and extra bed are now useable! Not fully finished yet but good enough for this trip.

Here you can see the bed platform in 3...
Forum: Show & Tell 03-09-2022, 10:55 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 13,670
Posted By Abitibi
Thanks. Here's a better look at this 90%...

Thanks. Here's a better look at this 90% completed project :)

The roof doesn't look very large from the outside but as a reference, the interior frame is 50" wide by 96" long...

The outer box...
Forum: Show & Tell 03-08-2022, 11:21 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 13,670
Posted By Abitibi
Next I needed to bribe a couple good friends to...

Next I needed to bribe a couple good friends to help me move that heavy (guessing 250lbs) poptop roof onto the ambo. Went really well actually.

Then, 62" stainless piano hinge with over 70...
Forum: Show & Tell 03-08-2022, 11:17 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 13,670
Posted By Abitibi
Poptop

How about some major surgery? ;)

It's not finished yet, still need to install the canvass tomorrow and later the actuators but coming together for sure!

First, I built a frame to support the...
Forum: Show & Tell 02-20-2022, 08:31 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 13,670
Posted By Abitibi
Thanks! So far planning on leaving from...

Thanks!

So far planning on leaving from Vancouver on March 12th and make our way to Utah in 3-5 days. Once we get to Utah it's pretty open, I'm sure will head toward Zion, maybe valley of the...
Forum: Show & Tell 02-20-2022, 11:28 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 13,670
Posted By Abitibi
Couple new projects to show off before the next...

Couple new projects to show off before the next major one (coming soon!) For now, a DIY heavy duty rear bumper and a single side step. 42960429614296242963
Forum: Member Classifieds 01-22-2022, 11:07 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,042
Posted By Abitibi
Curious why you took it out? Aside from cooling...

Curious why you took it out? Aside from cooling down your temp I think they also help keeping the injectors clean?
Forum: Show & Tell 01-19-2022, 09:47 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 13,670
Posted By Abitibi
I wasn't able to retrofit a stove in my 1st ambo...

I wasn't able to retrofit a stove in my 1st ambo so when I designed my 2nd one I made sure to room for one!

Thee stove is awesome for a quite a few reasons.

- Great ambiance and social enhancer...
Forum: Show & Tell 01-14-2022, 01:42 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 13,670
Posted By Abitibi
Yes! I've designed it to fit alongside the...

Yes! I've designed it to fit alongside the poptop.

Now, I don't expect I'll be able to use it with the top opened but it could work especially if I place an extra spark screen by the chimney. I...
Forum: Show & Tell 01-12-2022, 06:24 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 13,670
Posted By Abitibi
I have the original 55g tanks behind the rear...

I have the original 55g tanks behind the rear axle and a 2nd 50g or so (the aluminum one pictured previously) located along the frame. Then I have a 3rd larger 65g aluminum tank for the rear bumper. ...
Forum: Show & Tell 01-10-2022, 11:24 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 13,670
Posted By Abitibi
Here we are, rear bumperis on! Now I need to find...

Here we are, rear bumperis on! Now I need to find a spare tire, lol.

We made the tire swing in a square shape so later I can build a flip down table behind.

The driver side swingout will...
Forum: Show & Tell 01-10-2022, 10:00 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 13,670
Posted By Abitibi
We should be travelling as a small group and...

We should be travelling as a small group and haven't figured out exactly where we'll be going yet. Pretty sure we'll spend time in Zion, haven't decided yet about Moab. We often make our decisions...
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