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Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 07-11-2022, 01:24 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 34,566
Posted By waren
That’s a nice setup. I’m hoping to install a...

That’s a nice setup.

I’m hoping to install a 2002 ish sterling, convert to 8x6.5”, then install a factory elocker. It’s currently a SF dana in the rear. I think I can install the E350 rear...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 07-11-2022, 10:33 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 34,566
Posted By waren
https://fordbbas.com/publications These only...

https://fordbbas.com/publications

These only go back to 2014 now. In 2014 vacuum MC was 1-5/16 and hydroboost MC was 1-3/8.

Vacuum ratio is 7.5:1
Hydroboost is 6.76:1

One of the posts...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 07-10-2022, 10:49 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 34,566
Posted By waren
I have a 2006 6L, so hopefully I won’t have the...

I have a 2006 6L, so hopefully I won’t have the brake pedal issues you ran into.

No question even with the part numbers other members have posted here getting the correct parts especially the...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 07-10-2022, 06:58 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 34,566
Posted By waren
Thanks for quick reply on this! Very helpful. ...

Thanks for quick reply on this! Very helpful.

I suspect my belt driven vacuum pump is in early stages of failure also noisy. Based on your experience I’ll probably plug off the brake booster hose...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 07-10-2022, 01:31 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 34,566
Posted By waren
vacuum pump after hydroboost

Wondering what everyone is using for a 12V vacuum pump after the hydroboost conversion? I assume vacuum is still needed for other functions.

The photos showing the vacuum and hydroboost master...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 05-27-2022, 12:02 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 18,260
Posted By waren
Cutaway FF SRW 32 spline to 35 spline

Resurrecting once again. I lost momentum on this last year, dealing with a failed 6L oil cooler. Back on track.

I’ve re-read the thread, I think I found a diff and a factory slider door hinge to...
Forum: 4x4 10-07-2021, 01:34 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,741
Posted By waren
The issue with ford e series and f series is that...

The issue with ford e series and f series is that many are not equipped from the factory with fords PATS (passive anti theft system) which requires a coded RFID key to start the vehicle. Without this...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 08-12-2021, 08:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,067
Posted By waren
I am probably quite a bit lighter and maybe also...

I am probably quite a bit lighter and maybe also running smaller wheels 265/75/16 (3.55 gears) I did use tow haul to prevent lugging.

However with the same tune and tires weight etc I traversed...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 08-09-2021, 01:18 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,067
Posted By waren
Finally got my EGT installed a couple weeks ago...

Finally got my EGT installed a couple weeks ago and have been monitoring during normal driving and a short HWY towing trip (hauling midsize suv on a tandem car hauler) probably under 8000lb.

I...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 07-07-2021, 09:43 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 452
Posted By waren
Finally got the oil cooler out and was able to...

Finally got the oil cooler out and was able to test and confirm failed.

Applied air pressure to the oil side and observed bubbles on the coolant side.

Flushing with cascade and Restore, then...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 07-02-2021, 06:41 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 452
Posted By waren
https://www.sportsmobileforum.com/forums/f33/6-0l-...

https://www.sportsmobileforum.com/forums/f33/6-0l-oil-and-egr-cooler-replacement-in-the-shade-of-a-tree-10874-4.html

Awesome thread here that answers most of the questions I had.
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 07-02-2021, 12:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 452
Posted By waren
6L psd Oil cooler leak help

Hi, hoping one of the 6L experts can chime in with some guidance.

Making a 6 hour return trip yesterday in hotter than normal conditions I discovered oil in the coolant reservoir when we stopped...
Forum: 4x4 06-27-2021, 02:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,328
Posted By waren
Sounds like you found the problem, however I...

Sounds like you found the problem, however I would still recommend checking the front wheel bearings. Converted and modified vehicles can be very confusing to “brake, tire and muffler” shops.

I...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 06-26-2021, 03:37 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 18,260
Posted By waren
Axle to body measurements

So thinking more about my axle options I took some measurements from the tire sidewall (top of tire) to the outside edge of the top of the wheel arch and rediscovered something I had forgotten about....
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 06-21-2021, 09:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,469
Posted By waren
Sorry to hear about your batteries. You...

Sorry to hear about your batteries.

You never mentioned the capacity in Ah of your house bank but 2.5 Ah continuous can add up quickly, 60 Ah in 24 hrs, then consider that the usable capacity of a...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 06-20-2021, 11:46 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 18,260
Posted By waren
Thanks!. I crawled under my van and pulled...

Thanks!.

I crawled under my van and pulled a tape across the bottom edge of my rotors and it’s about 61-5/8” outside braking surface to outside braking surface that works out to 5.5” a little...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 06-19-2021, 09:10 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 18,260
Posted By waren
I would actually really appreciate that. Is it...

I would actually really appreciate that. Is it from a rear tank that @carringb recommended as being 4-5” wider? Does it have discs on it? If so a measurement disc to disc outside outside would be...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 06-19-2021, 07:43 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 18,260
Posted By waren
Thanks. Agree that measuring from mating surface...

Thanks. Agree that measuring from mating surface to mating surface is typical I found a diff with rotors on it so seemed like the easiest way to check.

Thanks for the info confirming d70 ... I...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 06-19-2021, 12:08 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 18,260
Posted By waren
I’m assuming that since the rotors and calipers...

I’m assuming that since the rotors and calipers are a direct swap from SF D60 to the FF D70 that I can measure the axle width by pulling a tape across the outside to outside width of the rotors,...
Forum: Sportsmobile Builds and Factory Modifications 06-18-2021, 09:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,734
Posted By waren
That would be greatly appreciated. I bought...

That would be greatly appreciated.

I bought the barn door flares 3-4 years ago and have never put them on. I planned to cut try and section the rear to clear the door but as you noted there is...
Forum: Sportsmobile Builds and Factory Modifications 06-18-2021, 05:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,734
Posted By waren
Does anyone know what mods are required to get...

Does anyone know what mods are required to get the barn door van flares to work with a slider door and hinge mod? I thought the hinge mod made this possible without modification to the flare.
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 06-01-2021, 09:45 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 18,260
Posted By waren
Got it ... very valuable information, thank you!

Got it ... very valuable information, thank you!
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 06-01-2021, 12:19 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 18,260
Posted By waren
Oh man 5” is more that I was expecting, it would...

Oh man 5” is more that I was expecting, it would be tight even with factory Alcoa 16” wheels, specifically I don’t think it would clear my slider door without the hinge mod. Lots of wheel well room....
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 06-01-2021, 03:16 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 18,260
Posted By waren
How much wider is the SRW 10.5 FF

Bit of a resurrection but thought it made more sense than starting a new thread. How much wider is the 99-07 FF axle from a cutaway rear tank than the SF in my 06?
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 10-29-2020, 11:28 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,067
Posted By waren
My plan was to do the blue spring after I am able...

My plan was to do the blue spring after I am able to monitor fuel pressure. Although the blue spring upgrade is pretty much universally recommended there are a few examples of people experiencing...
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