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Forum: Member Classifieds 09-11-2023, 09:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 803
Posted By Ford_6L_E350
I'm interested in the flooring. I'm in southern...

I'm interested in the flooring. I'm in southern WA near Portland, OR. PM sent.
Forum: Campfire 08-26-2021, 10:09 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,026
Posted By Ford_6L_E350
Hi Jeremiah, Glad to see you are...

Hi Jeremiah,



Glad to see you are still around - unlike me. I've moved out of CA to WA. Been a rough few years, 2017 my brother died, 2018 my aunt (107 years old) passed, 2019 my dad (96 years...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 10-29-2020, 10:13 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,389
Posted By Ford_6L_E350
Make sure your bumper isn't blocking any of the...

Make sure your bumper isn't blocking any of the airflow to the radiator. My Warn bumper blocked the bottom third of the radiator as evidenced by a lack of bug residue there.


I drilled six 2 1/8"...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 06-24-2016, 09:32 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,205
Posted By Ford_6L_E350
I paid $180 for a full inspection. 1.5 hours...

I paid $180 for a full inspection. 1.5 hours labor. They found more stuff than I would have imagined. Worth the extra money for a thorough job.

Mike
Forum: Member Classifieds 06-24-2016, 09:19 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,643
Posted By Ford_6L_E350
⛽️EPA Fuel Economy Est: City 14-Mpg And 19-Mpg...

⛽️EPA Fuel Economy Est: City 14-Mpg And 19-Mpg Hwy With a 36 Gallon Fuel Tank.

That statement bothers me. EPA didn't test or rate E350's. - or any vehicle over 8600#. Those numbers may be from an...
Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports 06-18-2016, 01:32 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 6,388
Posted By Ford_6L_E350
Later in the month works better for me. Mike

Later in the month works better for me.

Mike
Forum: General Sportsmobile 05-23-2016, 08:50 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,251
Posted By Ford_6L_E350
I'm running 55F/65R on the same size tires. You...

I'm running 55F/65R on the same size tires. You really need to weigh the van and set the tire pressure according to the Tire Inflation chart for that size tire/weight.

Mike
Forum: 4x4 05-21-2016, 08:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,637
Posted By Ford_6L_E350
On 2nd thought, are you sure the frame and spring...

On 2nd thought, are you sure the frame and spring won't fit 5/8" bolts?

Mike
Forum: 4x4 05-21-2016, 07:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,637
Posted By Ford_6L_E350
Can you have some bushings (5/8" x9/16" x 1/8")...

Can you have some bushings (5/8" x9/16" x 1/8") made up and use the Ford shackles? If I was home I'd make some for you.

Mike
Forum: General Sportsmobile 05-21-2016, 04:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,446
Posted By Ford_6L_E350
Do you have a spare tire>

Can you change a flat with the tools in you van?

Thought about this today as I rotated tires using the jack and tools I carry in the van. I could drag an air hose out from the shop and use an...
Forum: Appliances and Interior 05-10-2016, 05:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,739
Posted By Ford_6L_E350
I don't like toggle bolts. If you remove the...

I don't like toggle bolts. If you remove the screw the toggle falls into the wall and is lost to lay there and rattle for eternity.

Much prefer drywall anchors (also called Molly Bolts). They fit...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 05-10-2016, 05:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,149
Posted By Ford_6L_E350
Don't worry about the HP. A 6.0L PSD only had 235...

Don't worry about the HP. A 6.0L PSD only had 235 HP in a van.
A 5.8L gas engine does fine in a van.

Mike
Forum: Member Classifieds 05-05-2016, 10:18 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,461
Posted By Ford_6L_E350
$65K Just my opinion. Mike

$65K
Just my opinion.
Mike
Forum: Online, Craigslist, eBay and Local Ads 05-02-2016, 03:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,084
Posted By Ford_6L_E350
It is certainly cheap enough. Should be easier to...

It is certainly cheap enough. Should be easier to remove a lift than to add 4x4.

Tempting.

Mike
Forum: Campfire 05-02-2016, 12:53 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 6,543
Posted By Ford_6L_E350
Bears have also learned that RV's often contain...

Bears have also learned that RV's often contain people, so they tend to avoid RV's - according to a Park Ranger.

The best way to get rid of mice is to keep them out. Crawl under your van and look...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 05-02-2016, 12:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 985
Posted By Ford_6L_E350
Caution for SMB Trailer owners

I've used my SMB trailer for over 10 years with my SMB. I got a new van and had to install a 7 pin connector for the electrics. I carefully checked the lights to ensure I wired the connector...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 04-22-2016, 03:55 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,562
Posted By Ford_6L_E350
That happened to several bikes in my local BMW...

That happened to several bikes in my local BMW club. I've always used factory paper filters and will continue to do so. My R90S Has 160,000 miles on the original cylinders/pistons/valves'guides. My...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 04-15-2016, 04:26 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 8,222
Posted By Ford_6L_E350
My use is way down. I used to be several times a...

My use is way down. I used to be several times a day, now I might be on once or twice a week. I can't say the ads have anything to with it; actually can't say why. Maybe because while I still have a...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 04-12-2016, 09:20 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 7,922
Posted By Ford_6L_E350
Jeremiah, When I got tired of PO299's I went...

Jeremiah,

When I got tired of PO299's I went with the new Garret replacement turbo (and upgraded oil lines) with excellent results. The new turbo has better materials and is less prone to rust...
Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports 03-25-2016, 06:27 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,863
Posted By Ford_6L_E350
Here's the rest of my trip report from the trip...

Here's the rest of my trip report from the trip daveb referenced:

https://www.sportsmobileforum.com/forums/f17/alaska-trip-report-phase-7-on-3255.html

If possible, I would head up the Dalton...
Forum: Member Classifieds 03-23-2016, 09:48 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,743
Posted By Ford_6L_E350
I have one of these trailers and have not seen...

I have one of these trailers and have not seen one with a spare. The idea was to have the bolt pattern match the van and share the van's spare.

Mike
Forum: 4x4 03-22-2016, 09:30 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,271
Posted By Ford_6L_E350
It appears it fractured at the bend. The crack...

It appears it fractured at the bend. The crack probably started when the tube was bent and slowly progressed over time and use.

Mike
Forum: Sportsmobile Builds and Factory Modifications 03-20-2016, 12:50 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 14,988
Posted By Ford_6L_E350
Keep some water in the sink trap and you will...

Keep some water in the sink trap and you will never smell the grey water.

Having a small grey water tank is seldom an issue. You can drain the grey water almost anywhere, even if you have to carry...
Forum: Campfire 03-20-2016, 09:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,583
Posted By Ford_6L_E350
I've been backyard camping. The kids think it is...

I've been backyard camping. The kids think it is the same as 'real' camping, just closer to home. Even did SMB driveway camping.

Mike
Forum: General Sportsmobile 03-19-2016, 08:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,520
Posted By Ford_6L_E350
If your van wanders all over the road, the first...

If your van wanders all over the road, the first two things I would suggest are:

- Replace the known bad steering box

- Double check the toe. Too little toe-in (or toe-out) will make any...
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