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Forum: General Sportsmobile 07-30-2020, 01:45 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,235
Posted By nortryder
I'm curious, why would bad converters affect...

I'm curious, why would bad converters affect mileage?
Forum: General Sportsmobile 05-03-2020, 01:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,357
Posted By nortryder
I paid $1500 for my 1991. No rust but I had to...

I paid $1500 for my 1991. No rust but I had to replace the fuel system. I'd let it go for $14k Haha.
Forum: General Sportsmobile 04-02-2020, 01:26 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,410
Posted By nortryder
I did the one on my 1991 Ford SB in similar...

I did the one on my 1991 Ford SB in similar fashion. Came out get. A word of caution to those contemplating sand-blasting. Any propane leaks combined with sparks will be a cause of great distress....
Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports 09-20-2019, 06:59 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 638
Posted By nortryder
Adirondaks info needed

We are going to shake down our Ford SMB that I've been working on for the last couple of years. We are thinking of heading up along the St Lawrence along the 1000 islands and maybe dropping down into...
Forum: Online, Craigslist, eBay and Local Ads 04-21-2019, 01:07 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,359
Posted By nortryder
About time. Most of the by owner ads here are...

About time. Most of the by owner ads here are from flippers who think that they aren't a business. It will just mean less that they can spend on plaid pants and white loafers.
Forum: Online, Craigslist, eBay and Local Ads 04-11-2019, 12:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,489
Posted By nortryder
I got mine for $1500. last year. 100k miles, no...

I got mine for $1500. last year. 100k miles, no rust but certainly not as nice as your. No stripes though. I'm thinking about anding some. Go figure.
Forum: Member Classifieds 12-21-2018, 05:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,765
Posted By nortryder
Nope. I have just a plain old 351W 2WD. Too bad.

Nope. I have just a plain old 351W 2WD. Too bad.
Forum: Member Classifieds 12-20-2018, 04:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,765
Posted By nortryder
Will these fit a 1991 E250? I'll take them if...

Will these fit a 1991 E250? I'll take them if they do.
Forum: Welcome Mat 12-10-2018, 05:44 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,217
Posted By nortryder
Where in Vt are you located?

Where in Vt are you located?
Forum: Online, Craigslist, eBay and Local Ads 11-29-2018, 04:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,614
Posted By nortryder
Vt, 15 years or older no title issued or required.

Vt, 15 years or older no title issued or required.
Forum: Member Classifieds 11-11-2018, 05:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,604
Posted By nortryder
Mine has 100k miles on it with 2 tanks. I ended...

Mine has 100k miles on it with 2 tanks. I ended up replacing 1 tank, all 3 pumps/sending units, and have been rasselin' with the "fuel accumulator" which I'll no doubt end up replacing. Luckily...
Forum: Member Classifieds 11-11-2018, 05:17 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,604
Posted By nortryder
I bought a 1991 E250 last year for $1500. I...

I bought a 1991 E250 last year for $1500. I thought it was a steal. Now I think I paid what it was worth. I'm still working on it. They don't like to sit.
Forum: General Sportsmobile 11-08-2018, 05:35 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,006
Posted By nortryder
I know this is a 2 year old thread but I'm...

I know this is a 2 year old thread but I'm wondering how Slacker made out with the canvas? I'm thinking about screen/window replacements in mine if I can figure out how to get it out and back in.
Forum: General Sportsmobile 11-08-2018, 05:02 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,099
Posted By nortryder
Up here they like to go through the ice.

Up here they like to go through the ice.
Forum: Online, Craigslist, eBay and Local Ads 10-14-2018, 02:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,871
Posted By nortryder
I wonder if it's bullet proof?

I wonder if it's bullet proof?
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 06-03-2018, 06:27 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,930
Posted By nortryder
Success! I've learned way more about the 1991...

Success! I've learned way more about the 1991 Ford E-250 fuel system then I ever wanted to know. This particular rig was built with 2 fuel tanks and a fuel injected 351 Windsor V8. Each fuel tank has...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 06-03-2018, 03:28 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 881
Posted By nortryder
1991 ford E250 SMB

I've looked but I don't seem to find the info I need on my 91. I believe it came stock with LT215/85R16E tires. Anyone know if I can fit LT235/85R16E tires with out having clearance problems?
Thanks
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 04-29-2018, 11:11 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,930
Posted By nortryder
Okay, update. I spent some time underneath the...

Okay, update. I spent some time underneath the van today and found an external fuel pump attached to the frame rail along side a filter. There is power to the pump but it doesn't pump (not working)...
Forum: Sportsmobile Showcase 04-21-2018, 08:35 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,154
Posted By nortryder
Ooo! Cedar will be pretty cool. I had a couple of...

Ooo! Cedar will be pretty cool. I had a couple of Westfalias back in the 80s. I still miss the.
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 04-09-2018, 06:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,930
Posted By nortryder
Good advice. As I'm too cheap to purchase a...

Good advice. As I'm too cheap to purchase a factory manual and the Chilton I did buy doesn't tell me much specific to my 1991 E250 but is more broad in it's coverage I guess the volt meter is the way...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 04-04-2018, 07:24 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,930
Posted By nortryder
Thanks all. I have the "inertia switch" and it...

Thanks all. I have the "inertia switch" and it seems good. The fuel filter is our next stop. I noticed in the Chilton manual that some vans had external fuel pumps mounted on a frame rail. I should...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 04-03-2018, 07:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,930
Posted By nortryder
That's been my experience. The tank switches on...

That's been my experience. The tank switches on my F350s were always somewhere mid dash and marked. This thing had a bizarro security setup that we removed along with a lot of radio/phone wiring. The...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 04-03-2018, 05:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,930
Posted By nortryder
Thanks, I'll try that. I am curious about the way...

Thanks, I'll try that. I am curious about the way the tanks switch over. My experience is with diesels and they have all had tank switches located on dash. The only switch I can find on this is one...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 04-03-2018, 04:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,930
Posted By nortryder
Electrical gremlins

I'm not sure if I'm in the right place but I'll start here. I recently bought a 1991 Ford Sportsmobile. It's been sitting undercover for a number of years. We are trying to fire it up. I've rekeyed...
Forum: Show & Tell 12-10-2017, 05:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,010
Posted By nortryder
It's hard to find mechanics to work on them...

It's hard to find mechanics to work on them because they suck to work on. They don't give the parts away either.
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