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Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 05-21-2022, 01:40 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,961
Posted By cmyoung
My experience with 12K Bend Pak lift

I have a Bend Pak XPR12-CL lift which works great with my 10K E350 with penthouse. The lift has 2 minor drawbacks for my application. 1) When using the lift for a short wheel base vehicle like a...
Forum: Towing and Toys 03-22-2022, 05:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,575
Posted By cmyoung
Draft master bike rack on van

Charliesmom,
I have a 2006 Ford e350 with an Aluminess rear bumper, cargo box and a full size spare on the back. I have the Draft master rack mounted on an 8 inch receiver hitch extension that I...
Forum: Hobbyist Vendor Products 12-02-2021, 12:56 AM
Replies: 450
Views: 118,544
Posted By cmyoung
Are the awning brackets still available?

Hey 1der, do you still have Fiamma awning brackets for E series ford vans?
Forum: Towing and Toys 06-15-2021, 03:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,575
Posted By cmyoung
I also use a Draftmaster. I add an 8" hitch...

I also use a Draftmaster. I add an 8" hitch extension to clear the spare tire and Aluminess box.
Forum: General Sportsmobile 11-17-2020, 07:39 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 8,240
Posted By cmyoung
I had a pack rat problem. I found that SMB had...

I had a pack rat problem. I found that SMB had left some big holes around the water piping from the water heater. I made some sheet steel patches to close off the holes under the van. I also found...
Forum: Appliances and Interior 10-06-2020, 06:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,917
Posted By cmyoung
I installed an Isotherm 65 to replace the...

I installed an Isotherm 65 to replace the original Norcold. It requires minor cabinet mods but works well.
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 10-04-2020, 11:32 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,240
Posted By cmyoung
Final result

I abandoned the Leece Neville because of uncertainty with the fit and bought the DCPower 250 Amp alternator that DCPower specifically lists for my '06 E350 van. I had to do a small amount of...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 07-23-2020, 10:21 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,240
Posted By cmyoung
I have gone ahead and ordered the DCPower 250 amp...

I have gone ahead and ordered the DCPower 250 amp alternator that DCPower lists as being specifically for my 2006 E350. Aside from adding the new 1/0 charging wire it seems like the lowest friction...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 07-21-2020, 01:15 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,240
Posted By cmyoung
Thanks JoeH, REF and JWA for your information. My...

Thanks JoeH, REF and JWA for your information. My stock Motorcraft alternator has one oval connector with 2 contacts plus the output stud so I don't think that I need to worry about the extra wire...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 07-20-2020, 12:11 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 6,240
Posted By cmyoung
Has anyone fit a Leece Neville 230 amp alternator into an E350 van?

I want to upgrade my alternator and have had several conversations with the helpful folks at FICM Repair. I initially focused on the DC Power 180 amp unit but I am worried that the high (14.8) volt...
Forum: Appliances and Interior 02-06-2020, 04:03 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 894
Posted By cmyoung
Anyone replace a Norcold DC0051 with an Isotherm 65?

The old Norcold DC0051 in my 2006 Sportsmobile (RB50) has given up the ghost. I would like to replace it with an Isotherm 65 Cruise Elegance. The Isotherm is about 1/4" taller than the cabinet...
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 09-14-2019, 01:20 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,230
Posted By cmyoung
I had the same heat problem with my 2006 6.0....

I had the same heat problem with my 2006 6.0. Could not hold my hand on the passenger side of the dog house. I installed a turbo blanket and wrapped the down pipe and it fixed the problem. I had been...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 03-16-2019, 01:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,132
Posted By cmyoung
Haven't tried MDS Diesel, thanks for the tip. ...

Haven't tried MDS Diesel, thanks for the tip.

One of the things that I appreciated about East County Diesel was that they were thoughtful about which mods. to install. They don't automatically...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 03-15-2019, 08:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,132
Posted By cmyoung
East County Diesel in El Cajon does a lot of...

East County Diesel in El Cajon does a lot of 6.0s. They did mine, pulled the engine, updated the weak points and added a custom tune. I couldn't be happier.

Chris
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 08-03-2018, 08:56 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 22,805
Posted By cmyoung
I used 1/2 to 3/8 straight Barb adapters and the...

I used 1/2 to 3/8 straight Barb adapters and the 3/8 fittings on the cooler. Simple. Temp was 225 to 240. Now it never exceeds 162.
Forum: Projects, Modifications and Known Issues 05-30-2018, 10:19 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,573
Posted By cmyoung
Pack Rats in Air Box

I have a 2006 6.0 PSD and while I was replacing the transmission cooler with a Tru-Cool unit I noticed that the air filter vacuum telltale was tripped. Pac rats had been partying inside the air box...
Forum: 4x4 04-30-2017, 09:13 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,259
Posted By cmyoung
I used the Hawk LTS pads on my trucks. I tried...

I used the Hawk LTS pads on my trucks. I tried EBC, both green and yellow on my F150 but the Hawk LTS pads stop the best.
Forum: 4x4 04-27-2017, 05:41 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,259
Posted By cmyoung
It took about a week to get the parts from...

It took about a week to get the parts from Dynatrac. That was about 2 years ago.
Forum: 4x4 04-26-2017, 10:05 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,259
Posted By cmyoung
I got the calipers from Dynatrac and they were...

I got the calipers from Dynatrac and they were the Ford parts.

Dynatrac made the new steering knuckles but most of the parts transferred over from my old setup including steering arm, axles and...
Forum: 4x4 04-25-2017, 04:44 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,259
Posted By cmyoung
I converted to the F450 calipers and rotors from...

I converted to the F450 calipers and rotors from Dynatrac with my original E350 vacuum boost and it works well. Some day I will convert to hydroboost so I can ditch the trouble prone vacuum pump and...
Forum: 4x4 04-14-2017, 01:16 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,259
Posted By cmyoung
You are right about the wheels . Fortunately I...

You are right about the wheels . Fortunately I had 17s on the van.

I put the Powerstop rotors on my F150 and they helped. But the biggest improvement was with Hawk brake pads. Better than EBCs. I...
Forum: 4x4 04-13-2017, 12:32 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 4,259
Posted By cmyoung
Dynatrac brake upgrade

I contacted Dynatrac and bought the components to convert my 2006 E350 to the F450 brakes. Replaced the steering knuckles, calipers and disks. Needed to have new brake hoses made.

I have been...
Forum: Electrical and Electronics 10-23-2016, 07:35 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 763
Posted By cmyoung
Location of alarm programming switch

2006 RB350 with Clarion Ungo alarm

One of my remotes has stopped working with the alarm. The batteries are good and it appears to still be transmitting. I think that the alarm needs to be...
Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports 06-19-2016, 08:22 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 8,276
Posted By cmyoung
Thanks to Agile and to all of the other SMB...

Thanks to Agile and to all of the other SMB owners, friends and fans. It is a friendly and sharing community and it was a pleasure to meet fellow owners and to see your projects.
Forum: Meetups and Trip Reports 06-16-2016, 05:22 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,109
Posted By cmyoung
Kim and I will be there in Clifford!

Kim and I will be there in Clifford!
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