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Forum: General Sportsmobile 01-28-2024, 01:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 651
Posted By Glenn P.
Done this a few times on my 2005 Quigley with the...

Done this a few times on my 2005 Quigley with the 6.0 diesel. I use a floor jack with a 2x8 on top, about 2-3 ft long. I lower both batteries in their boxes and then install using the same method.
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Forum: Gadgets and Accessories 10-26-2023, 10:38 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,313
Posted By Glenn P.
I was in your shoes once upon a time...

I was in your shoes once upon a time Adventure4Us! I was carrying extra fuel and water and trying to balance the equation as to where to put it all. We don't know a whole lot about your rig as there...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 10-09-2023, 10:01 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,817
Posted By Glenn P.
We are all offering advice here but an important...

We are all offering advice here but an important question hasn't been asked yet. How heavy is the boat and trailer? This info may alter some of these replies.

My 2005 6.0 has the Atlas 40HP tune...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 09-14-2023, 01:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 657
Posted By Glenn P.
A definite YES on keeping your relay box out of...

A definite YES on keeping your relay box out of the water. I have had several relays crap out on me from my additional lighting and those relays were under the hood but could get a little water in...
Forum: 4x4 05-11-2023, 12:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,057
Posted By Glenn P.
I think it likely has more to do with you...

I think it likely has more to do with you comparing a RB to an EB. My old Dodge 4x4 2500 long bed crew cab diesel had an OK turning radius, my newer Ford F250 long bed supercab has a turning radius...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 04-27-2023, 10:39 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 13,643
Posted By Glenn P.
Been awhile since we had anything new on here...

Been awhile since we had anything new on here regarding Renewable diesel but I just found out a new fuel blend sold in my area by Chevron. I had stopped to fill up and saw them use the words...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 04-03-2023, 10:15 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,525
Posted By Glenn P.
Like Arctictraveler stated, our old Aluminess...

Like Arctictraveler stated, our old Aluminess boxes with the piano hinge and solid steel latch mechanism are bomb proof and I have beat the crap out of mine off-roading here, there and everywhere in...
Forum: Member Classifieds 03-27-2023, 10:02 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,521
Posted By Glenn P.
Regarding the National Parks Lifetime Pass, there...

Regarding the National Parks Lifetime Pass, there is now one available for Veterans and as of this year they changed it from a free annual to a Lifetime pass so if you are a Veteran make sure to ask...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 12-28-2022, 09:54 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,346
Posted By Glenn P.
Lots of excellent info here. I travel a lot in...

Lots of excellent info here. I travel a lot in the Mohave and get into some long stretches of soft sand out in Death Valley and in the Mohave Road/River area when carrying a heavy load/trailer with...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 10-30-2022, 09:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 968
Posted By Glenn P.
I like to run mine every week or two. For me I...

I like to run mine every week or two. For me I drive it to work and back and put about 50 miles on it, mostly freeway so it gets up to temp. Also important to stomp on it and pull max boost to make...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 10-27-2022, 10:50 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,274
Posted By Glenn P.
These are all excellent suggestions. I acquired...

These are all excellent suggestions. I acquired my 6.0 E350 Quigley from my dad who let it sit most of the time. Always had a check engine light. Well by putting in an Edge Insight CTS I was able to...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 10-20-2022, 02:58 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,481
Posted By Glenn P.
In both my van and pickup I have the Midland...

In both my van and pickup I have the Midland MXT-500 mounted with a magnetic mount antenna on the roof. I use the GMRS frequencies exclusively, as the MXT-500 only supports those. I also have a...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 08-18-2022, 10:09 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,602
Posted By Glenn P.
The question not asked here is where is your EGT...

The question not asked here is where is your EGT sensor? Mine is tapped right into the exhaust manifold and 1200 egt with load on a long grade is typical, I try not to keep it pegged at that forever...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 07-25-2022, 10:22 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,547
Posted By Glenn P.
I have the same setup, 2005 6.0 PSD. I run the...

I have the same setup, 2005 6.0 PSD. I run the Atlas 40 tune on the FICM, that is all. Much like you, long climbs on twisty mountain roads get the temps up to the ranges you describe, and TFT up...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 06-02-2022, 11:29 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,342
Posted By Glenn P.
The MXT400 is a great unit, I have them in both...

The MXT400 is a great unit, I have them in both of my trucks with a mag mount antennae on the roof. A few of my buddies have the 15 watt model and they definitely notice how clear my transmissions...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 05-31-2022, 10:50 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 13,643
Posted By Glenn P.
I wanted to add a little note here about my...

I wanted to add a little note here about my experience with R99. I still use it rather frequently in both my 7.3L and 6.0. While traveling in the 7.3L with my girlfriend who knows absolutely nothing...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 03-31-2022, 12:55 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,507
Posted By Glenn P.
I looked at your photo a little better and I see...

I looked at your photo a little better and I see that they left you your front flange. This would be an easy job for the muffler shop to make you a "test pipe" as they left you with the hard to get...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 03-31-2022, 11:13 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,507
Posted By Glenn P.
Well OliveLawn, the answer to your question is...

Well OliveLawn, the answer to your question is yes. Have your local muffler shop make a "test pipe" for you, a straight pipe to install where the cat normally goes. It's for testing purposes only of...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 03-04-2022, 02:58 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 13,643
Posted By Glenn P.
To be fair Vanimal, in cold climates all diesel...

To be fair Vanimal, in cold climates all diesel has additives to keep it from gelling. Diesel #2 is good to about 20F, while the station may not say it, in colder climates the fuel is winterized to...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 02-28-2022, 09:49 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 13,643
Posted By Glenn P.
This thread has drifted a bit and you guys seem...

This thread has drifted a bit and you guys seem to be using the terms R99 and B99 interchangeably, which is incorrect as they are drastically different fuels. Yes, B99 has much difficulty in low...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 02-22-2022, 04:06 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 13,643
Posted By Glenn P.
I just topped off with some R99 at lunch today...

I just topped off with some R99 at lunch today having this conversation fresh in my mind from this morning. Another very noticeable difference with R99 is the lack of foaming! It is very nice to be...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 02-22-2022, 12:29 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 13,643
Posted By Glenn P.
It is funny you mention the use of R99 and the...

It is funny you mention the use of R99 and the reduced engine noise. I have run the fuel in my 2002 7.3L F250 pickup and noticed the same thing! It didn't seem like a huge difference but on the...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 02-22-2022, 10:36 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,121
Posted By Glenn P.
A little update on this setup as I now have put...

A little update on this setup as I now have put it through a year and a half of abuse. While I can run 3 4 gallon cans, I typically roll with just 2 for a total of 8 extra gallons. I have done 150...
Forum: Van Body 02-22-2022, 10:20 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,846
Posted By Glenn P.
So I went down this road about 2 years ago....

So I went down this road about 2 years ago. Started as an idea to store water where the old OEM spare was located but morphed into a fuel storage location as I need access to water way more than...
Forum: Campfire 01-17-2022, 11:31 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 5,089
Posted By Glenn P.
A buddy of mine tried to get a Honda shipped to...

A buddy of mine tried to get a Honda shipped to CA a few weeks ago, he could find the Honda EU2200i which WAS the CA approved model but nobody would ship to CA. A little further research turned up...
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