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Forum: Electrical and Electronics 05-21-2022, 05:20 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,026
Posted By ApacheCheef
Thanks Greg (Scalf77)! I’m going to remove...

Thanks Greg (Scalf77)!

I’m going to remove the existing frame-mounted auxiliary battery and it’s associated components (the relay). I wouldn’t want to connect downstream of that 40A relay, because...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 11-27-2021, 09:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,026
Posted By ApacheCheef
Hey carringb, thanks for your response, I...

Hey carringb, thanks for your response, I appreciate your engagement and willingness to help other forum members.

I’m restarting this project and I’m at wit’s end on the electrical.

Per your...
Forum: Hobbyist Vendor Products 09-18-2020, 04:35 PM
Replies: 668
Views: 177,024
Posted By ApacheCheef
Can we please briefly take a moment to appreciate...

Can we please briefly take a moment to appreciate how freaking awesome Ray is?!



I've had the opportunity to purchase a few items from him - and he was even nice enough to help get under my...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 09-18-2020, 04:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,026
Posted By ApacheCheef
2001 E-350 6.8L V10 Electrical Isolation Questions

Hi All,


I've done loads of searching, and have filled my brain with so much information about electrical systems - that I feel like I need to lay out a few of my questions and get some feedback....
Forum: 4x4 08-17-2018, 10:36 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,243
Posted By ApacheCheef
That's exactly what I did... and Agile saved the...

That's exactly what I did... and Agile saved the day!!! Surprise? No - this is why these guys have such great reviews and customer feedback.

Turns out that Quigley DID modify the brackets because...
Forum: 4x4 08-17-2018, 10:20 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,243
Posted By ApacheCheef
I have no good reason :( laziness on my part and...

I have no good reason :( laziness on my part and putting too much faith in my mechanic, coupled with being out of the country at the time this work was taking place.

Since the rear axle is still...
Forum: 4x4 08-17-2018, 10:14 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,243
Posted By ApacheCheef
And here are the photos, within the body of the...

And here are the photos, within the body of the post - for clarity.

Original Axle:
https://www.sportsmobileforum.com/forums/members/10580-albums1237-picture38412.jpg
...
Forum: 4x4 08-17-2018, 10:08 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,243
Posted By ApacheCheef
My main concern is that the axle that was...

My main concern is that the axle that was installed is either not heavy-duty enough or came off some other type of Ford Econoline (like an E-150, or a passenger van, or something). I'm also wondering...
Forum: 4x4 08-17-2018, 10:05 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,243
Posted By ApacheCheef
HELP! Rear Axle Questions - '01 Quigley

Hello all -

I've searched and searched to no avail (and have contacted Agile - Quigley next) but figured I should reach out to the experts on this forum.

Here's the backstory:

I ordered an...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 02-11-2018, 11:35 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 24,106
Posted By ApacheCheef
Blowby, I finished the installation of the B4...

Blowby, I finished the installation of the B4 into my van yesterday. I say finished, but I still have to clean up some wiring runs, build a protective shield/box, etc... but it's working and blasting...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 11-09-2017, 06:07 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 24,106
Posted By ApacheCheef
I should be making the electrical connections in...

I should be making the electrical connections in 1-2 weeks so I will be sure to document the temp sensor wiring (assuming I get it right...) and get back to you.
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 11-09-2017, 06:05 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 24,106
Posted By ApacheCheef
Noted on the "full blast before shut down"...

Noted on the "full blast before shut down" procedure - I'm liable to end up posting "heater instructions" next to the controller just so all van occupants are aware :cool:

And I like the concept...
Forum: Member Classifieds 11-09-2017, 10:02 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,952
Posted By ApacheCheef
I think the clubwagon model or overall design of...

I think the clubwagon model or overall design of this rig with the dual captains chairs, body flares, leather, etc. might be what's keeping folks from pulling the trigger.. it's not the type of van...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 11-09-2017, 09:56 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 24,106
Posted By ApacheCheef
Steel, good sir. Scotty, I hear you - I...

Steel, good sir.

Scotty, I hear you - I almost went the same route in terms of running a diesel in a gasser but ultimately decided to "go for it" on the petrol espar. I will report back as soon as...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 11-08-2017, 11:13 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 24,106
Posted By ApacheCheef
Ah yes that's correct a GAS :eek: Espar.. I want...

Ah yes that's correct a GAS :eek: Espar.. I want a propane free setup other than 1lb cylinders and my girlfriend wasn't going to put up with many more nights in the ski resort parking lot.

Gas...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 11-08-2017, 11:00 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 24,106
Posted By ApacheCheef
Thanks for the photo! I agree with you and Ray...

Thanks for the photo! I agree with you and Ray (1der) regarding the length of the pickup tube.. given how little fuel it uses, it seems prudent to put it within an inch or so of bottom of tank.


...
Forum: Welcome Mat 11-02-2017, 05:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,925
Posted By ApacheCheef
Hey sorry for the belated reply.. yep, I'm in the...

Hey sorry for the belated reply.. yep, I'm in the SF Bay Area, and the build is starting to move along full steam ahead.
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 11-02-2017, 05:26 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 24,106
Posted By ApacheCheef
I had seen this installation and found it...

I had seen this installation and found it interesting. I thought I had read in the installation manual that the fuel pick-up for the Espar should be vertical.. but I could be wrong. I would also be...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 11-02-2017, 05:24 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 24,106
Posted By ApacheCheef
Very cool thanks for all the info folks, much...

Very cool thanks for all the info folks, much appreciated!! Soon after posting I started googling images of the sending unit and sure enough, it looked perfect to drill.

Noted on replacing the...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 11-02-2017, 01:08 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 24,106
Posted By ApacheCheef
Can anyone please direct me to (or provide) more...

Can anyone please direct me to (or provide) more info regarding the fuel line tap? I'm kicking off a homebuild on my rig and have serious trepidation about drilling into my gas tank! Yes.. gas :(
...
Forum: Member Classifieds 05-06-2017, 07:57 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,093
Posted By ApacheCheef
I'll take the NRA sticker, if the box is still...

I'll take the NRA sticker, if the box is still attached that's fine too.
Forum: Welcome Mat 11-25-2016, 02:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,925
Posted By ApacheCheef
Thanks, acrtictraveller, that puts my mind at...

Thanks, acrtictraveller, that puts my mind at ease. I jumped at the opportunity to own an SMB without doing an extensive amount of research on the engine (which I would have preferred) so I...
Forum: Welcome Mat 11-20-2016, 09:59 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,925
Posted By ApacheCheef
Hesitation for the V10 is due to the fuel...

Hesitation for the V10 is due to the fuel consumption (CA fuel prices) and my understanding is that the diesel is a more reliable rig overall. But I am thankful for the extra power when going up...
Forum: Welcome Mat 11-20-2016, 01:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,925
Posted By ApacheCheef
Introducing Apache Cheef - 2001 V10 4x4 Hi-Top

Hi all!

I've been lurking the forums for a while, quite a while, and am proud to say I'm finally a member of the family! After reading this forum and seeing these babies on the road I've come to...
Forum: Hobbyist Vendor Products 08-14-2016, 05:35 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,646
Posted By ApacheCheef
Just checked and it looks like 96+ is all the...

Just checked and it looks like 96+ is all the same! I'll PM you.. thanks everyone
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