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Forum: Van Body 03-08-2024, 06:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 255
Posted By carringb
What do you intend to put on that front hitch?...

What do you intend to put on that front hitch? The Express front frame rails are pretty small in comparison to the E-series, so that might be why you’re not finding anything.
Forum: General Sportsmobile 02-26-2024, 08:42 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,096
Posted By carringb
One more factor going towards shuttle busses:...

One more factor going towards shuttle busses: Interior height is taller. School buses only had standing height in the dead center, and that’s it.
Forum: Online, Craigslist, eBay and Local Ads 02-11-2024, 11:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,164
Posted By carringb
All 6.0’s including 2004 for the 5r110. But I...

All 6.0’s including 2004 for the 5r110. But I agree about the other concerns if that year.

I think that wire harness you highlighted next to the frame, is for the winch.
Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports 02-05-2024, 10:48 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 4,911
Posted By carringb
The intermittent nature of you new trans symptom...

The intermittent nature of you new trans symptom would make be strongly suspect the main connector into the trans just isn’t seating. Maybe the retention clip broke off when they replaced the trans…...
Forum: Van Body 02-05-2024, 08:26 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 660
Posted By carringb
Beware the cutaway SRW chassis has 2 different...

Beware the cutaway SRW chassis has 2 different full-float options. The mid-tank chassis come with the same with axle as the vans, which is good if you going to run adapters when yo convert to 4x4, to...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 02-05-2024, 08:21 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,290
Posted By carringb
“essentially dormant, except for occasional short...

“essentially dormant, except for occasional short drives for a year”

I can pretty much guarantee that based on this statement alone, your turbo vanes have already seized, and you’ll throw a code...
Forum: Member Classifieds 02-02-2024, 09:29 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 419
Posted By carringb
Which section do you need? The section along the...

Which section do you need? The section along the frame, or the flexible drop to the axle?
Forum: Van Body 01-17-2024, 06:40 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,169
Posted By carringb
I prefer torsion axles on pavement, but...

I prefer torsion axles on pavement, but off-pavement, they don’t do as well because the axles don’t equalize, which means they don’t “walk” over obstacles like rocks or bumps. Each tire has to climb...
Forum: Van Body 01-16-2024, 05:31 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,169
Posted By carringb
You don’t need to worry whatsoever about braking....

You don’t need to worry whatsoever about braking. Starting with the 2008, all the Econolines got the big brakes. Stability is more a function of proper trailer loading, so as long as you have enough...
Forum: Van Body 01-13-2024, 07:15 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,169
Posted By carringb
My brother has one of these, and it’s worked out...

My brother has one of these, and it’s worked out very well. Empty is around 4,000 pounds, and there’s enough ground clearance for Forest Service roads.
...
Forum: Member Classifieds 01-02-2024, 10:45 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,073
Posted By carringb
^Same for me as Redoval! I’m getting hotter...

^Same for me as Redoval!

I’m getting hotter than ambient temps now that the cowling gasket is completely shot. It’s just sucking in air from the engine compartment.
Forum: Appliances and Interior 12-07-2023, 08:42 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,669
Posted By carringb
FYI - that pillar is structural and designated as...

FYI - that pillar is structural and designated as a no-cut zone, as far as the BEMM specifies in order to maintain roof crush strength for rollovers.

That said… if that’s not a concern for you,...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 12-01-2023, 05:33 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,097
Posted By carringb
I just double checked and the pressure relief...

I just double checked and the pressure relief spring is part of the thermal bypass valve on the 4R75. This is located in a square aluminum block external of the transmission, and should be on all...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 11-30-2023, 05:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,097
Posted By carringb
Did you sample from the hot line? To rule out an...

Did you sample from the hot line? To rule out an obstruction in the cooling loop…

There is also a pressure relieve valve in the cooler outlet port, meant to bypass the cooler loop if it’s plugged....
Forum: Van Body 11-29-2023, 11:04 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,095
Posted By carringb
Turn the hvac on when you can, and let us know if...

Turn the hvac on when you can, and let us know if does the same noise on Vent or Feet.

Those setting don’t engage the AC compressor, and if it still makes noise it’s the blower.

I had a similar...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 11-12-2023, 10:21 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 591
Posted By carringb
No, the bolt patter is longer front to rear. You...

No, the bolt patter is longer front to rear. You might be able to use one pair, of bolt holes, but I don’t think you would want to. These require a larger backing plates under the floor, because of...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 11-11-2023, 09:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 662
Posted By carringb
Yeah, you might need a longer screw driver. You...

Yeah, you might need a longer screw driver. You can feel when it engages with the pinion gear in the adjuster.
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 10-29-2023, 08:03 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,093
Posted By carringb
I run AGM for my starting battery as well. I went...

I run AGM for my starting battery as well. I went with the Optima yellow top, with very good success. There’s other good alternatives now, but not so much when I first switched. They’re also stocked...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 10-29-2023, 05:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,093
Posted By carringb
The battery post can melt when you have a loose...

The battery post can melt when you have a loose connection at the terminal, low voltage during cranking causes the amps to shoot up. I’ve had it happen on mine too. In my case, the terminal was...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 10-25-2023, 08:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 759
Posted By carringb
Here’s the BOM results for your axle BOM that’s...

Here’s the BOM results for your axle BOM that’s stamped on the tube and the tag:
https://www.axlebuilder.com/dana_60_rear_low_32.html

The data indicates a Dana 60 as expected, however, the bottom...
Forum: Gadgets and Accessories 09-06-2023, 09:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 806
Posted By carringb
Conversion vans always had door-mounted tires....

Conversion vans always had door-mounted tires. For stock size tires, it seems to hold up just fine.
Forum: Van Body 09-05-2023, 10:47 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,625
Posted By carringb
Having previously had a rear-carrier with a...

Having previously had a rear-carrier with a door-hinge attachment…I’m firmly in the “don’t do that camp”. ThT attachment will eventually fatigue and break, and it make the door rattle, which causes...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 08-25-2023, 12:25 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,146
Posted By carringb
5w-30 is now recommended by Ford for V10s in...

5w-30 is now recommended by Ford for V10s in heavier applications (E450 and up).

I’d save the 5w-40 for either very high mileage or very extreme use scenarios, like towing over GCWR. Otherwise...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 08-24-2023, 02:52 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,146
Posted By carringb
By about 400,000 miles, my van would use about a...

By about 400,000 miles, my van would use about a quart every 8k IF I ran 5w-40. Keep in mind my combined weight was usually in the 22k range. If I ran 5w-30, it would burn a quart every 5k.

Now,...
Forum: 4x4 08-22-2023, 12:24 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,968
Posted By carringb
QuadVan is the only one still ordering the 45...

QuadVan is the only one still ordering the 45 gallon tank. SMB just piggybacks off their orders, or did when they were still building out actual vans. I think now SMB is only converting cutaways....
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