Forum: Sportsmobile Builds and Factory Modifications
01-06-2024, 02:31 PM
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics
01-18-2022, 07:43 PM
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Replies: 237
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The delay has nothing to do with the battery...
The delay has nothing to do with the battery separator. It is a normal part of the 6.0 diesel system for the alternator to be delayed after start up. The alternator does not excite while the glow...
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics
11-23-2021, 03:37 PM
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Replies: 248
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
04-04-2021, 12:30 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 3,332
This may seem a silly thing to ask, but it...
This may seem a silly thing to ask, but it crossed my mind after your saying this was following an oil/filter change. Are you sure you put enough oil in? Too low of an oil level and you will not...
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics
03-15-2021, 12:29 AM
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Replies: 4
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There is a connector for the fuel level sender...
There is a connector for the fuel level sender under the van somewhere near the tank or the fuel filter housing. I can't remember exactly where, but can try to get a pic tomorrow if you can't figure...
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
03-13-2021, 03:04 AM
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Replies: 23
Views: 16,463
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Forum: 4x4
02-13-2021, 05:19 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 611
That's not the pump. That is the lower fuel...
That's not the pump. That is the lower fuel filter housing(black, round). The round knurled knob on the bottom of it is the water drain. The bottom plug on it is for the water in fuel sensor. You...
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Forum: Member Classifieds
01-19-2021, 01:15 AM
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Replies: 17
Views: 1,783
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
12-07-2020, 06:16 PM
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Replies: 28
Views: 4,836
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Forum: Member Classifieds
05-04-2020, 05:15 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 849
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
11-09-2018, 02:54 AM
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Replies: 67
Views: 8,019
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Forum: Appliances and Interior
11-09-2018, 01:15 AM
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Replies: 28
Views: 5,408
As far as I know, water lines are not run under...
As far as I know, water lines are not run under the floors for the reason described. I remember being told this when they were building mine. I have the same set up, with gaucho on drivers side with...
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Forum: Appliances and Interior
03-05-2016, 03:06 PM
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Replies: 13
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It's kind of a low frequency rumble that...
It's kind of a low frequency rumble that resonates through the cabinetry. Basically it sounds like they all do when running, but at a greater strength/volume, like the compressor is struggling...
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Forum: Appliances and Interior
03-05-2016, 01:40 AM
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Replies: 13
Views: 9,308
I have two Norcold DC0051's in my rig, one of...
I have two Norcold DC0051's in my rig, one of which recently quit cooling(it will run, but is loud, like it's working really hard, and will not cool at all). I just started considering replacement...
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Forum: Appliances and Interior
10-21-2014, 09:31 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 23,292
Re: Espar furnace shutting off
Another thing to check is that you have enough fresh air return to the unit and that nothing is blocking the intake. Mine would only run on the high thermo setting until I pulled the gaucho apart and...
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
09-27-2014, 01:18 AM
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Replies: 46
Views: 9,283
Re: TWOLOST: My own trip with the 6.0L PSD (2007)
This is a good candidate: https://www.forddoctorsdts.com/articles. ... nector-r20 (https://www.forddoctorsdts.com/articles.html/_/dtsarticles/one-piece-60l-hpop-connector-r20)
Not very easy to get...
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
11-02-2011, 09:44 PM
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Replies: 5
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics
10-28-2011, 01:36 PM
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Replies: 5
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Re: Elect Questions for new build
My van is wired for solar, which includes a solar controller. My controller panel has a battery voltage monitor on it which has been very useful. I'd look into that if you decide to do the prewire. A...
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
10-11-2011, 12:04 AM
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Replies: 46
Views: 7,661
Re: Why a van?
Saw one of these come through Tahoe the other day and looked it up: https://www.tigermotorhomes.com/home.htm I think this is the same company that used to convert the old GMC Safari/Chevy Astro AWD...
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
06-18-2010, 03:01 PM
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Replies: 41
Views: 13,270
Re: Front Wheel Bearings
Erik,
Awesome write up and pics. I am currently replacing front bearings, ball joints, tie rods, pads, and rotors.
I don't know why, but I am having a heck of a time coming up with a source...
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics
06-16-2010, 10:19 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,015
Re: Stuck CD
I had that happen, as well, in my 06 when I had the original Ford stereo. If I recall, I did manage to get it out by doing the aforementioned second cd method.
Never put burned discs with sticker...
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Forum: 4x4
05-10-2010, 09:12 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 2,160
Re: Issues with Braking
Hi Jepa,
Sorry to hear about the rear ender. I'm wondering what the pedal felt like when that happened. I had an issue with my '06 that ended up being a malfunctioning vacuum booster pump which...
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Forum: Online, Craigslist, eBay and Local Ads
04-20-2010, 11:52 AM
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Replies: 1
Views: 1,633
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
04-20-2010, 11:37 AM
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Replies: 41
Views: 6,999
Re: Bed Plate Leak
I have, what I believe to be the same leak you speak of, and what seems to be quite common with these engines. I agree with etbadgers reasoning. The problems that could be created from pulling and...
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
04-20-2010, 10:57 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,353
Rear Brakes
I just replaced the discs(Brembo oem) and pads(Hawk LTS) on the rear and just want to give a heads up to all. Be sure to check the rear brakes regularly. I have kept a good eye on my fronts,...
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