Forum: 4x4
10-18-2020, 12:43 PM
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Replies: 78
Views: 10,709
speedo calibration
Older Ford vans can have the speedo calibrated to accommodate larger tires and different gear ratios than stock. My local mechanic recalibrated mine. It's quite accurate based on my gps and scan...
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Forum: 4x4
10-18-2020, 11:45 AM
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Replies: 78
Views: 10,709
could be coils?
My '01 5.4 seems to like eating ignition coils and will suffer a significant drop in fuel economy before throwing any codes. We have a 12" Opt Overland roof that didn't seem to affect fuel economy...
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
07-30-2020, 08:31 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,658
No sway bars here
Ramsey and Glen didn't put one on our 01 E250 when they did an early D50 TTB conversion on our van. It rides great although I knew immediately when the first set of Fox Shocks wore out at about...
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Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues
06-18-2020, 05:02 PM
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Replies: 87
Views: 33,706
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Forum: Appliances and Interior
04-05-2020, 10:28 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,316
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Forum: Appliances and Interior
03-22-2020, 10:35 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 1,316
Easier than you might think
We used a 4 section platform. 3/4" plywood with aluminum C Channel running transverse so there's little or no sag. Glue the aluminum to the wood then wrap the wood with Marine carpeting adhered with...
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Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues
03-17-2020, 09:45 AM
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Replies: 87
Views: 33,706
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Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues
03-13-2020, 05:52 PM
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Replies: 87
Views: 33,706
Hydroboost revisited
Anyone have any experience with this vendor?
https://www.powerbrakeservice.net/index.html
Matt Sweeting, he has a one stop shopping kit for the various models in the E-series line.
Here is pricing...
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
02-24-2020, 02:57 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 784
My solution to the aux battery
1" tubing inside 1 1/4" tubing allows the battery tray to be lowered out for service. 4 years and no issues with the parking cable, I just wish I'd cut the battery cables 4" longer:b1:...
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
06-13-2019, 12:37 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,829
That wraps it up!
:h1:
Thanks to all of you for your insights!
I'm going to buy a couple spare Motorcraft coils and add them to my onboard spare parts... I rarely drive the vehicle less than 4 hours from home and...
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
06-07-2019, 04:15 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,829
Thanks!
Thats all great info, I had two error codes last time and of course didn't write them down but I didn't get an obvious cylinder # when I googled the codes...
I will be more diligent next time:b1:
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
06-07-2019, 09:50 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,829
yes
Thanks for the reply!!
Yes plugs replaced about 10k ago... It was eating coils before and after the plug replacement.
The auto ingenuity stuff looks to be very capable, I assume I would need to...
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
06-07-2019, 08:01 AM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,829
Triton Coil issue options?
Hi, I have a 2001 E250 with the 5.4.... The only issues the motor has ever given me is that around 100K it started to have coils fail.
I have a Scan Gauge II which shows a code when it happens...
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
05-12-2019, 06:28 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 2,015
Transit Passenger build out
Hi! I do like the Transits, wondering if you have the side impact airbags above the windows? If so does that rule out upper cabinets?
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Forum: 4x4
09-28-2017, 03:44 PM
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Replies: 102
Views: 24,708
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Forum: Van Body
09-22-2017, 09:56 PM
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Replies: 13
Views: 3,075
hmm
Might be cheaper to lower the ride height if your use and destinations allow..
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Forum: Online, Craigslist, eBay and Local Ads
09-18-2017, 04:40 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,192
E350 7.3 Sportsmobile 4x4
https://www.ksl.com/classifieds/listing/45697052
No affiliation...
Its been for sale off and on this summer
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Forum: Van Body
08-27-2017, 09:22 AM
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Replies: 32
Views: 6,086
I would...
Mine had failed prior to purchasing the van. I couldn't understand why the top latch was failing to engage, causing the rear doors to rattle noisily on dirt roads. If you're already in there, why not...
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
08-26-2017, 10:15 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,709
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Forum: Van Body
08-26-2017, 09:53 PM
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Replies: 32
Views: 6,086
Not too difficult
Mine had failed at the latch hardware on the rear driver side door. As GTRV saw fit to stuff an air conditioner unit in the door my hand couldn't fit very well. I drilled out the Ford rivets so I...
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Forum: Van Body
07-27-2017, 12:10 PM
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Replies: 74
Views: 26,413
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Forum: Online, Craigslist, eBay and Local Ads
10-17-2016, 02:30 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,389
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Forum: Online, Craigslist, eBay and Local Ads
10-17-2016, 09:38 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,389
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics
07-21-2016, 08:42 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 2,574
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Forum: Appliances and Interior
07-21-2016, 04:44 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 3,623
I have been looking at these... they fold...
I have been looking at these... they fold sideways out of the way and can be color matched and can have hi backs to...
Go ES Double Foldaway with 3 Point Seatbelts in Gray Vinyl - Streetsid...
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