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RE: Exhaust manifold bolts on my high mile suburban ??
Am surprised nobody has mentioned it yet, but when you remove the manifold make sure you check it with a straightedge. It's likely warped and should be planed or replaced for the best repair.
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beergardens
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05/10/13 07:00am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Misfire, no power, my folks are stranded- please help
Not sure if it's been mentioned yet, but restricted exhaust would be something else to check in this situation.
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beergardens
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04/14/13 01:04pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Wheel bearings
Good advice above. Just wanted to agree with the idea of going through the brakes whenever you pull the drums off to do the bearings. Have seen lots of pivot points seize up and prevent the brakes from applying or releasing efficiently. Also, as soon as I get the wheels off the ground I pull the breakaway cable. This not only tests the breakaway switch, but I walk around and give each wheel a spin to make sure each brake is operational.
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beergardens
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04/09/13 06:18pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Ford fuel pump
"Critical" stuff like this that the vehicle depends on to run, I generally prefer to use dealer parts.
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beergardens
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04/03/13 06:45pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Towing camper w/o electric brake controller
If the truck has a 4 pin connector it should not have a constant power source that could be triggering the brakes. Possibly it has a 5 pin flat connector, one of said pins being a constant 12v source for battery charging duties. One remedy would be to open up the adapter and change the 12 volt wire to the proper terminal on the output side. Another possible solution would be to determine where the truck's connector gets its constant 12v power from and simply remove the fuse. I wouldn't be so inclined to do it that way as I'd rather pull the adapter apart and verify that each circuit within it was correct and operational, regardless of whether I was going to use the brakes or not.
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beergardens
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03/22/13 12:54pm |
Travel Trailers
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RE: Atwood furnace shuts down after first failed ignition
Then why do you loose programming on t-stat?
At best guess I would say it's getting a shock down the line. .
This is my thought too. Suppose your ignitor tip is burned down somewhat and the gap is now too large for the spark to jump across consistently. That spark needs to go somewhere when the field collapses, and if the gap between the ignitor tip and ground isn't the easiest path, that voltage will dissipate somewhere else, possibly somewhere that the board doesn't like.
Granted, I am not familiar with your furnace model specifically, and am assuming it uses a spark for ignition. If so, I would have a good look at the ignitor and verify the gap is within spec.
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beergardens
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03/18/13 07:45am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Why no dual fuel (Gas/Natural Gas) Trucks?
What are you gaining?
If you compair LNG to gasoline (both liquids are easier to compair) you only get 65% of the energy of gasoline. If you pay $2.65 for NG you're right there with the price of gasoline so why bother? Then as said, you're going to loose a LOT of power.
If you go the home fueling deal why not just buy a diesel and go red diesel? You're essentially doing the same thing with NG.
NG does ok if you own an bunch of trash trucks or buses or something of that nature. For towing an RV it makes no sense what so ever.
I think the OP's idea was actually to have a dual-fuel capable vehicle that could use CNG for putzing around town, then switch to gasoline for towing duties.
I can't see this being practical either, due to the compromises that would be needed in the engine and its support systems to allow it to run even reasonably well on both fuels.
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beergardens
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02/24/13 03:58pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Don't Hate - A/C Question
Ok, the problem is that when you run the A/C, the cold evaporator attracts moisture. Then, after you shut it off, the damp evaporator fins are a great place for mildew to start growing, hence the nasty smell. What I do on my vehicles to prevent this is I make sure I shut the A/C off 5 minutes before I arrive at my destination, and just let the fan blow to dry out the evaporator housing. So by the time I park the vehicle, the EVAP housing has been blown dry and is no longer a good host for bacteria growth. This should work on your RV if it has a "fan only" setting on the A/C. Let in run on "fan only" to dry it out for a bit before you shut it off each time. Bad smells will be a thing of the past.
Thanks for that Great Idea! We winter in Zihuatanejo, Mexico which can be quite humid. Haven't noticed a problem, but it's nice to have the cure (or prevention) ahead of time!
You're welcome !
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beergardens
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02/20/13 04:30pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Don't Hate - A/C Question
Ok, the problem is that when you run the A/C, the cold evaporator attracts moisture. Then, after you shut it off, the damp evaporator fins are a great place for mildew to start growing, hence the nasty smell. What I do on my vehicles to prevent this is I make sure I shut the A/C off 5 minutes before I arrive at my destination, and just let the fan blow to dry out the evaporator housing. So by the time I park the vehicle, the EVAP housing has been blown dry and is no longer a good host for bacteria growth. This should work on your RV if it has a "fan only" setting on the A/C. Let in run on "fan only" to dry it out for a bit before you shut it off each time. Bad smells will be a thing of the past.
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beergardens
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02/09/13 08:30pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: TSB (technical service bulletin)
It's really nothing like a recall. It just informs dealers of a revised part or a repair procedure for a known issue. The repair will generally only be paid for under the provisions of the vehicle's existing warranty.
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beergardens
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11/24/12 04:47pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Tapping sound from front tire
1) Hubcap loose or contacting wheel weight. Remove the hubcap/wheel cover and go for a drive to see if the noise is gone.
2) Loose brake pad or caliper. Step on the brake lightly to engage the brakes while you are driving. See if the noise disappears or changes while you ride the brakes.
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beergardens
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10/30/12 06:18pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: Ford limited slip differential
Ford now offers an electric selectable locker in the F150, which to me is a far better choice than a limited slip. If I was in the market for an F150, I would make absolute sure it had one.
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beergardens
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10/30/12 08:41am |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: 7 pin issue
That circuit can be disabled by the Front Control Module on that truck if it perceives a short or an overload, and will need to be reset with a scan tool.
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beergardens
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09/03/12 07:53pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: cure for squeaky leaf springs ?
Some vehicles come with a round plastic pad between each of the leaves, at the outboard ends, to help reduce metal to metal contact. Possibly your leaf springs use these and they are wearing out. If you jack up the body of the vehicle to let the axle hang, the leaves will separate a bit and let you see in between. If they didn't come with plastic pads, I think all you can do is spray some graphite spray in between.
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beergardens
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08/22/12 12:30pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Ran 220 volts through my Fema Trailer
Do FEMA trailers have RV fridges or residential fridges?
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beergardens
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08/17/12 07:52am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Ford V10 overheating
Have you verified that nothing is blocking the airflow through the rad fins? It's common for debris to become trapped between the coolers, then if there's not enough hot air blowing back on the fan clutch, it won't sense the heat as reliably.
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beergardens
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07/13/12 10:48am |
Tech Issues
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RE: Add A Leaf versus Helper Leaf for GMC Truck
Personally, I would be far more inclined to install a set of Timbrens. Much easier install, and doesn't affect the ride height or the unloaded ride.
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beergardens
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06/17/12 08:07pm |
Tow Vehicles
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RE: RV Refrigerator not working
As far as the air bubble in the propane goes, I usually try to light my water heater a few minutes before the fridge, as the WH is a heavy propane consumer and will generally work out all the air pretty fast without stopping.
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beergardens
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06/06/12 07:47pm |
Tech Issues
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RE: Hot Rodder's Here?
Sounds like a great project. It would sure be nice to power it with a more modern fuel injected engine.
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beergardens
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05/31/12 02:50pm |
Tech Issues
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