Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues
03-22-2021, 05:42 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,056
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Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues
03-22-2021, 05:37 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,056
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Forum: Show & Tell
03-22-2021, 07:00 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,239
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
03-20-2021, 11:41 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,171
Over the years I've heard a few not so...
Over the years I've heard a few not so complimentary comments about Advanced. They were quite helpful to me when I showed up at their shop. By the number of vans in their lot and shop they are...
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics
03-19-2021, 02:53 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,316
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Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues
03-17-2021, 06:46 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,056
Picture of intrrior
The job box is a place to lock items inside locked van. A little extra security.
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Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues
03-17-2021, 06:43 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,056
My interior is very utilitarian. I set it up as...
My interior is very utilitarian. I set it up as a white water rafting shuttle rig. Nothing fancy and nothing that a group of wet rafters in dripping drysuits can hurt. It is a simple giant rolling...
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
03-16-2021, 11:33 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,171
Thanks Brian
The old guy (been there...
Thanks Brian
The old guy (been there forever) guy said they didn't like to shim them. The shims crush over time. He said they literally have 100s of blocks they can use to dial in the driveline...
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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain
03-16-2021, 10:08 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,171
Chasing driveline vibration.
I've got what I think is a driveline vibration starting around 68mph. I've eliminated a driveline component issue. I think I have a driveline angle problem causing a harmonic vibration at certain...
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Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues
03-16-2021, 06:30 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 2,056
Fuel pump access hole
Have you considered cutting an access panel in the floor of your van to repair a fuel pump problem? This is a pictorial of how I did it. Word of caution, keep a close eye on how deep your grinder...
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Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues
03-16-2021, 06:21 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 392
Fuel pump access hole
Have you considered cutting an access panel in the floor of your van to repair a fuel pump problem? This is a pictorial of how I did it. Word of caution, keep a close eye on how deep your grinder...
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Forum: Show & Tell
03-15-2021, 08:14 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,239
I had someone drop the tank to replace the fuel...
I had someone drop the tank to replace the fuel pump. The tank needed flushed and cleaned. After I watched that process I cut a hole in the floor so the next time it needs a pump it will be easier...
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Forum: Show & Tell
03-15-2021, 08:10 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,239
The fuel pump and the Computer failed. The...
The fuel pump and the Computer failed. The serpentine belt tensioner pulley and belt needed replaced. New batteries and oil. After sitting that long it passed smog on the first try. I'm putting...
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Forum: Show & Tell
03-15-2021, 06:13 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 2,239
On the road again
I got my van back on the road after letting it sit for 5 years. Its a 1992 E350 Club Wagon 5.8L. It sure feels good to get back behind the wheel. This picture was taken in Sandy Utah with Little...
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Forum: Electrical and Electronics
03-04-2021, 08:21 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,316
92 e350 PCM help
Hi all. It's been a while
I'm trying to remove the PCM in my 1992 E350. Does anyone have any tips on how to remove the thing? I can't get the wiring harness off the body of the PCM so I can...
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
11-11-2014, 06:44 AM
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Replies: 5
Views: 1,668
Re: 97 Ford E350 7.3 Diesel
I've got a '92 E350 with an Advanced 4 wheel drive conversion. One of the drawbacks of my conversion is the lack of room for larger tires. Depending on how things changed or didn't change with...
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
11-02-2013, 08:21 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,139
Re: Rear storage platform fab, bungie tie downs
Your choice of plywood should be made based on a couple of factors. How much weight will it need to support? What kind of finish are you trying to end up with. Weight is always a factor so try and...
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
10-30-2013, 06:32 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 3,864
Re: Quigley??? NEVER AGAIN!
If I was a betting man I would bet your van got pushed back in the schedule for a fleet conversion account.
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Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports
10-25-2013, 10:45 PM
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Replies: 131
Views: 18,352
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Forum: General Sportsmobile
10-24-2013, 10:16 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 2,640
Re: Exterior side storage compartments
What are you planning on storing in the small space between the body and the frame rail? My guess is you will have to have a custom box made. Keeping the door water tight may be an issue. Most of...
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Forum: Homemade SMB - Ground Up Builds
10-23-2013, 05:20 AM
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Replies: 265
Views: 62,869
Re: 2013 E350 New Build
This has to be the best vanless mock up I've seen. It's going to be fun to watch these pieces go into the van. Great job with the photo documentation. Keep 'em coming.
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Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports
10-22-2013, 08:32 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 2,393
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Forum: Campfire
10-21-2013, 06:17 AM
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Replies: 0
Views: 1,050
spotting near Tonopah
I was working my way back north yesterday on Nevada 95 around 14:00 when I spotted a white SMB with Idaho plates headed south. Anyone on the list? If it was I was the guy on the BMW-GSA with a red...
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Forum: Campfire
10-15-2013, 05:54 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 998
Sighting in Guerro Negro
I ran into a forum member in Guerro Negro, Baja Mexico yesterday. They are taking their 2007 Sportsmobile with a family of 5 and a few surf boards down to Scorpion Bay for a week of surf action. ...
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Forum: Campfire
09-16-2013, 03:13 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 3,551
Re: Spotted in Baja
I'm leaving in 8 days for a month long solo motorcycle ride down through mainland Mexico with a ferry ride over to La Paz and a ride north through Baja. The news hype is way over the top creating...
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