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Forum: 4x4 10-18-2020, 12:43 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 10,709
Posted By torboschen
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...
Forum: 4x4 10-18-2020, 11:45 AM
Replies: 78
Views: 10,709
Posted By torboschen
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...
Forum: General Sportsmobile 07-30-2020, 08:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,658
Posted By torboschen
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...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 06-18-2020, 05:02 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 33,706
Posted By torboschen
Awesome that it all bolted up, was it difficult...

Awesome that it all bolted up, was it difficult to integrate the hydroboost hydraulic lines to the power steering pump? Any issues with low speed steering assist/braking?
Thanks,
Tor
Forum: Appliances and Interior 04-05-2020, 10:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,316
Posted By torboschen
Full disclosure this design is from Dai at...

Full disclosure this design is from Dai at (Defunct?)Opt Overland, I think its similar to other upfitters.
Forum: Appliances and Interior 03-22-2020, 10:35 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,316
Posted By torboschen
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...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 03-17-2020, 09:45 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 33,706
Posted By torboschen
So after pestering the NAPA guys, It looks like...

So after pestering the NAPA guys, It looks like their Hydro Booster NBB527356 works on my '01 E250 and the related hydraulic lines are NPS 77122 and NPS 76555. My issue is that if I buy the E450...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 03-13-2020, 05:52 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 33,706
Posted By torboschen
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...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 02-24-2020, 02:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 784
Posted By torboschen
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:...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 06-13-2019, 12:37 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,829
Posted By torboschen
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...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 06-07-2019, 04:15 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,829
Posted By torboschen
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:
...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 06-07-2019, 09:50 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,829
Posted By torboschen
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...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 06-07-2019, 08:01 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,829
Posted By torboschen
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...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 05-12-2019, 06:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,015
Posted By torboschen
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?
Forum: 4x4 09-28-2017, 03:44 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 24,708
Posted By torboschen
Transit 4x4 options

Hi MG any updates for us on the Transit 4x4 saga?
Forum: Van Body 09-22-2017, 09:56 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,075
Posted By torboschen
hmm

Might be cheaper to lower the ride height if your use and destinations allow..
Forum: Online, Craigslist, eBay and Local Ads 09-18-2017, 04:40 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,192
Posted By torboschen
E350 7.3 Sportsmobile 4x4

https://www.ksl.com/classifieds/listing/45697052

No affiliation...
Its been for sale off and on this summer
...
Forum: Van Body 08-27-2017, 09:22 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,086
Posted By torboschen
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...
Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds 08-26-2017, 10:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,709
Posted By torboschen
At nearly 10000 lbs, I think you would find the $...

At nearly 10000 lbs, I think you would find the $ well spent to invest in the RIP Kit and will wonder why you waited. I personally feel that routinely hitting your bump stops is hard on interior...
Forum: Van Body 08-26-2017, 09:53 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,086
Posted By torboschen
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...
Forum: Van Body 07-27-2017, 12:10 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 26,413
Posted By torboschen
Regarding the Aluminess "nerf bars", unless you...

Regarding the Aluminess "nerf bars", unless you have a significant lift on your van i.e. 4" or more, you may be disappointed with ground clearance. I have only hit the ground 2x with my Agile TTB...
Forum: Online, Craigslist, eBay and Local Ads 10-17-2016, 02:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,389
Posted By torboschen
Well I offered him full price for it and he said...

Well I offered him full price for it and he said he's waiting on confirmation of a wire transfer from a california buyer. Dangit!
Forum: Online, Craigslist, eBay and Local Ads 10-17-2016, 09:38 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,389
Posted By torboschen
It's sold... Someone is going to be stoked.

It's sold... Someone is going to be stoked.
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 07-21-2016, 08:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,574
Posted By torboschen
Should not be a problem... are you connecting the...

Should not be a problem... are you connecting the two tanks so they balance out? If so you would only need one gauge for fresh water otherwise use a monitor from a large RV that has three gauges, you...
Forum: Appliances and Interior 07-21-2016, 04:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,623
Posted By torboschen
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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