Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
02-05-2021, 07:43 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,795
Thanks everyone. I'm leaning towards " its the...
Thanks everyone. I'm leaning towards " its the fuel pump". When I turn the key to the on position 5 or 6 times I hear the fuel pump turn off and on. Then immediately turning the engine on it starts...
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
01-30-2021, 12:26 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,795
Engine cranks but won't start.
I have a 2003 Ford E350 V10 SMB with 89000 miles on it. The engine cranks but won't start. I've changed the fuel filter and fuel pump relay. It then started several times in a row. After letting set...
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
07-19-2016, 04:25 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,954
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
07-19-2016, 04:00 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,954
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
07-18-2016, 09:39 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,954
Thanks guys.
I'm not sure if I've turned off...
Thanks guys.
I'm not sure if I've turned off the CC when it does this. I don't think I have. Its been doing it for awhile and seems to be getting worse. The transmission certainly stays downshifted...
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
07-18-2016, 02:49 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 1,954
Cruise Contol Downshifting
While driving with CC on at 75 mph [give or take] and going up a steep grade the transmission will automatically down shift in order to maintain speed. Recently when doing this and when the steep...
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Forum: Appliances and Interior
12-29-2015, 08:40 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,594
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Forum: Appliances and Interior
12-28-2015, 11:59 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,594
House water pump
Got stuck, still in the recent snow storm in New Mexico. Water pump froze during the night. Got it thawed out and worked fine. Next night froze again. Tried same thawing techniques, no luck. ...
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Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports
11-06-2015, 06:22 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,364
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Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports
11-04-2015, 09:15 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,364
Glacier NP Questions
Planning a trip to Glacier next summer. Any advice on camping, [ are reservations needed?] Places to see, best time to go, etc.
Bob in Tucson
2003 Ford SMB 4WD V10 RB50
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics
10-27-2014, 07:30 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 2,065
Re: Old House Batteries?
Jage,
Scrapyards and metal recycling places take them. The price they pay fluctuates. Recently in Tucson it was $0.24 /lb.
Bob in Tucson
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Forum: 4x4
06-16-2013, 09:43 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,248
Re: I smell Gasoline
I think I finally got it. It was as simple as not tightening down the locking gas cap. I have a habit of just rotating it a couple of times. Now that I turn it about six rotatiions , no smell and...
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Forum: 4x4
03-06-2013, 02:10 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,248
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Forum: 4x4
03-06-2013, 01:34 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,248
Re: I smell Gasoline
Thanks Geoff,
I'm leaning in the direction of it being the charcoal canister also. The smell really doesn't bother me but my wife can't stand it. She has threatened to not join me on any more...
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Forum: 4x4
03-03-2013, 08:51 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,248
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Forum: 4x4
03-03-2013, 02:17 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,248
I smell Gasoline
I have a 2003 Ford E350 V10 Quigley 4WD w/ Transferflow 46 gal. tank. A while back I accidently overfilled the tank on a trip and shortly thereafter we had gasoline fumes inside the van if we had the...
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Forum: Appliances and Interior
07-30-2012, 11:04 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,552
Re: Microwave Problems
Thanks for the advice guys.
Though I know it doesn't mean much, the house battery is relatively new [replaced 2 years ago].
I'll check the the voltage at the outlet, perhaps loose wiring from all...
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Forum: Appliances and Interior
07-28-2012, 10:34 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,552
Microwave Problems
On our last two outings our Sanyo microwave would not work. The display would come on as if in clock setting mode but none of the buttons would work. After pressing all the buttons in a random
"WTH...
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Forum: Sportsmobile Builds and Factory Modifications
05-12-2012, 11:26 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 7,166
New SMB / Mitsubishi-Fuso
I recently received an E-mail from Overland Journal mentioning that SportsMobile will be debuting a new SMB based on the Mitsubishi-Fuso platform at the Overland Expo this month.
Has anyone have...
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
05-09-2012, 07:54 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 1,433
Re: Aluminess standard box and gas cans
FYI, I have two of the Steel Core Straps and they are not Ratchet Straps. They are just another locking device like the bike cable locks.
Bob in Tucson
2003 Ford SMB Quigley 4wd
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Forum: Appliances and Interior
09-30-2011, 07:53 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,801
Re: Propane furnace problem
The same Suburban Furnace everyone else has. We spend at least one week out of the year camping in the San Juans around Silverton. No Problems.
Bob in Tucson
03' Ford V10 Quigley
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
09-09-2011, 08:35 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 1,413
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Forum: Appliances and Interior
07-30-2011, 04:18 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 3,801
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics
07-25-2011, 10:22 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,800
Re: Battery recommendations
Hello Jage,
I've been using an Optima Yellow Top as a Starter Battery for 3 years now. No Problems so far. Should I be knocking on wood?
Bob in Tucson
2003 Ford V10 4x4
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
06-23-2011, 10:38 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 1,356
Re: Good deal?
A friend of mine has a 99' Dodge SMB same floor plan. Bought it new and has had no major problems. I'm sure he has close to 150,000 miles on it.
I must say though that the interior on the one you...
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