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RE: Hot Water Drain mod
Since my HWT uses an anode I just bent up some aluminum flashing and made up a trough to direct the water out of the compartment. This works the best for me as it allows the water to drain faster and didn't cost anything other then the time to bend it up.
Hi,
I prefer removing the nylon plug. I found out that quite a bit of water stays inside the bottom of the tank, so I use a plastic tube and siphon out as much as I can--particularly for winter storage. I don't want any water freezing in the bottom of the (expensive) heater tank.
You do know that the tank would have to full before it could be damaged correct. As long as there is run for the freezing water to expand it won't harm a thing.
Don
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Perrysburg Dodgeboy
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05/25/12 08:59am |
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RE: Bug Roller for your ceiling and lights
Here is a little tidbit about the fly. If you drop something from above them they won't move and sorry Ford, you take them out without them ever knowing it's coming.
They have hairs all over that can detect air movement in any direction except from above. Try it out some time, I have found the large bottle cap from like Gator Aid work the best. You don't get the splat but you also don't get the mess, just a clean kill.
Don
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Perrysburg Dodgeboy
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05/25/12 08:36am |
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RE: Aux fan not working 97 chev pickup
Don't know how the GM's work but every Chrysler I have had and my DD Volvo the fan comes on with the AC. They also stay on after the vehicle has been turned off. Heck on the Volvo the fan will cycle on and off up to an hour after the it's been turned off and sitting in the driveway. Was told by Volvo SM that it's normal.
Don
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Perrysburg Dodgeboy
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05/25/12 08:18am |
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RE: The very worse nightmare for the "weight police"?
I'd tow that with the new Ford HD150
only if it had that supper duper EgoBosst Engine :W:B:W:B
Notice the winky things JK
Don
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Perrysburg Dodgeboy
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05/24/12 06:28pm |
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RE: The very worse nightmare for the "weight police"?
As for the transformer RV it looks like both sides slide in to meet the 8' width rule. I bet that thing is decked out to the nines inside!
SWEET but I would have to add air bags an get the one ton spring pack before I would be feel comfy towing that thing.
Don
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Perrysburg Dodgeboy
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05/24/12 06:12pm |
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RE: The very worse nightmare for the "weight police"?
If the trailer has 22.5" rims and adequate tires, I see no problems with that 32,500 pound trailer going down the road at 55 MPH! It looks like it expands out to be 14' wide.
Yes I would tow it with a dually ford, as long as it came with the factory option 250 HP Cummings in it. Yes the F-650 does come with that engine as a option.
Fred.
Ford never put a Cummings in anything. Probably never will.
No Ford nor Chrysler has never put a Cummings in anything but both have put in Cummins engines. :W
Really
What Ford called a 750 test mule
http://inlinethumb28.webshots.com/42843/2717590470034694626S600x600Q85.jpg
That would be a 5.9 Cummins in that Ford f-350/750
http://inlinethumb22.webshots.com/28117/2818688810034694626S600x600Q85.jpg
You can also order any F-650-750 with a Cummins from the factory
Don
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Perrysburg Dodgeboy
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05/24/12 06:06pm |
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RE: What does "Dealer Stock Only" mean?
Well, this isn't really under a specific dealer, that's what confuses me I guess. I'm just checking out Jayco models/floorplans and several say Dealer Stock Only. I assume it just means "Hey, if you like this model and you find it somewhere, get it because we aren't making anymore." Would that be correct thinking?
That's what it means.
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Perrysburg Dodgeboy
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05/24/12 05:11pm |
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RE: Flat Screen TV Mount
I figured out how to put the flat screen in my RV where the old tube style tv was. I took the shelf board off on the right side then there was a stud there and I used two machine screws and just went threw the wall and secured the mount. Then I secured the shelf the same way except threw the wall on the other side. I bought some plastic hooks with double side tape and place them on the wall behind the 4 corners of the flat screen and will use elestic band to secure the flat screen while driving down the road so it doesn't do too much bouncing around. I did take pictures and they are on photobucket which i put the website to go in this message.
http://s1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj500/wjhemtp/#!cpZZ1QQtppZZ28
http://i1264.photobucket.com/albums/jj500/wjhemtp/100_2697.jpg
I hope you can see it and hopes this helps some one else who trying to do the same thing.
Thank
clicky link
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Perrysburg Dodgeboy
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05/24/12 05:07pm |
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RE: 1990 Ford 460 FI major power loss
Manifolds red hot?
Start checking for a plugged cat.
X2
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Perrysburg Dodgeboy
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05/24/12 04:48pm |
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RE: diesel exhaust fluid?
I bet the cab/chassis trucks will continue the CP3 pump, since they probably won't enter the HP wars with the consumer pickups. I think the CP4 is pretty much mandatory if they decide to up the HP to match the GM & Ford offerings. OTOH, they may change the cab/chassis pump too in order to simplify the supply and manufacturing lines.
PS - Anyone notice that MDTs still typically only offer 200 HP standard in their diesels? Sure, some will have options for more, up to 300 typically. Ford even offers a 340 HP Cummins 6.7L in the F650, but will only allow it to be purchased for RVs and Emergency Vehicles. This tells me 340HP is too much for the duty-cycles expected in other commercial vehicles. FWIW the F-series Cummins 6.7L also uses DEF. Also noteworthy is the absence of the Ford 6.7L from the MDT F-series line-up, even though the V10 is now offered.
In Poker we call that a tell :W :B Makes you ask why Ford won't run their own engine in the MDT 650-750 class trucks now doesn't it.
Don
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Perrysburg Dodgeboy
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05/24/12 12:52pm |
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RE: diesel exhaust fluid?
I wounder what pump the 4500/5500 Rams are running? I'm sure it's the same pump.
Rick you will be able to order the 2013 2500/3500 with the DEF after Nov of this year, or that's what I'm hearing.
Don
From NewsW LINK
"This could be the start of a new era of small diesels here. Is America ready for buying what they need, not what looks biggest on paper?"
Yep the my wanker is bigger then yours has cost us MPG and jobs.
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Perrysburg Dodgeboy
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05/24/12 09:03am |
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RE: Killer Dowel Pin in 5.9 12v
Just Me: could you tell me were you heard such a thing? I have worked in the manufacturing all my life and have to say that I have seen some dumb things go on but never that bad.
Cummins is under contract with Chrysler to supply us with these engines. Part of their contract states that they will reimburse Chrysler for any warranty cost and recalls resulting form their engines.
Do you think Cummins would really let those parts sit around if they knew they where bad? No, when they became aware of it this and they came up with a revised part and or machining process those parts would have be quarantined then shipped back to the casting vendor to be remelted and recast. Also no one changes their part numbers they add a revision letter to the end of the part number and this revision letter is added to the new parts.
Don
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Perrysburg Dodgeboy
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05/24/12 08:28am |
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RE: Question for 2011 Dodge 6.7L owners
There is or so I'm been told a change in the sound engine when it goes into regen and you will know when it happens.
Form what Cummins told me the engine will only regen when needed, if you run it a little hard on the highway, towing, or pulling grades even empty the engine will not regen very often, if at all. This came from a QC engineer at Cummins so take it for what it's worth.
As far as the t-stat stay with the 195*
Don
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Perrysburg Dodgeboy
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05/24/12 07:57am |
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RE: Viair system with airbags installed. Love it!
Very nice write up and very nice work. :C
Don
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Perrysburg Dodgeboy
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05/24/12 07:29am |
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RE: Ford F-150 eco-boost MPG
As I said the Eco Boost has it's good points. I'm just not going to spend that much for a half ton when I can get a nice 250/2500 with a proven power train for the same money. But that's just me.
The Beer thing goes double here.
Don
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Perrysburg Dodgeboy
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05/23/12 07:29pm |
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RE: Limp Mode on LMM Duramax
WTH you question someone and they block you??? I don't think he blocked me...I can still see his posts can you. I thought if someone blocks you you can't see them and they can't see you right.
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Perrysburg Dodgeboy
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05/23/12 07:19pm |
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RE: Ford owns it's logo again!
Wonder how much you can borrow on the Ford name? :h
It was more then just their name.
Ford put up its logo, headquarters, factories and other assets to qualify for $23.5 billion in loans that helped it survive the recession without needing a government bailout like General Motors and Chrysler.
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Perrysburg Dodgeboy
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05/23/12 06:50pm |
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RE: Limp Mode on LMM Duramax
OK today seems to be a learning day for ole DodgeBoy :S . Seems you can go into limp without a CEL. Not sure how as the posts I read all had things wrong that should have tripped the CEL. Four I'm almost sure should have tripped the CEL they were a egr issue, and two electronic throttle control issues.
But who knows, anyway looks like you DON'T QUESTION THE INTERNET ENGINEER NEWSW :B Go on News tell us you told us so :W
Don
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Perrysburg Dodgeboy
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05/23/12 05:37pm |
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RE: Ford owns it's logo again!
Great news, maybe.....no never mind....Good for Ford.
Don
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Perrysburg Dodgeboy
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05/23/12 05:19pm |
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RE: Ford F-150 eco-boost MPG
Dude you do know what the EPA is right? It this govt organization that tests cars and reports on their mileage. BTW here is what the EPA said about the big 3
15 City/21 Hwy Ford 3.5L V6
15 City/21 Hwy Chevy 5.3L V8
13 City/19 Hwy Ram 5.7L V8
But on another note towing a camper is all about 3 things:
HP
411 @ 5500rpm Ford F-150 6.2L V8
390 @ 5500rpm Ram 1500 and 2500 5.7L V8
365 @ 5000rpm Ford F-150 3.5L Ecoboost V6
315 @ 5200rpm Chevy Silverado 1500 5.3L V8
TQ
434 @ 4500rpm Ford F-150 6.2L V8
420 @ 2500rpm Ford F-150 3.5L V6
407 @ 4000rpm Ram 1500 and 2500 5.7L V8
335 @ 4000RPM Chevy Silverado 1500 5.3L V8
Payload
Here is the payload sticker off my F-150 Lariat 4x4 EB HD SuperCrew 6.5ft Bed truck
http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd309/joeycleland/HDF150.jpg
Here is the payload info from chevy's website for the Silverado 1500 LTZ Crew Cab 4x4 5.5ft bed (they dont offer the 6.5ft bed)
http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd309/joeycleland/chevy1500.jpg
And lastly here is the payload from Ram's website for the Ram 2500 gas and diesel Crew cab 6.5 bed Laramie 4x4 (the 1500 payload numbers were too embarrassing to post)
http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd309/joeycleland/Ram2500Gasser.jpg
http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd309/joeycleland/Ram2500DieselPayload.jpg
The F-150 is the best 1/2 ton (and in Rams case the best 3/4 ton!) on the market at doing what trucks are supposed to do.
The Defense Rests
-SeaRayder
Dude if you're going to be a lawyer you better do your research. You left out GM's 6.2 that has been in Escalades and Denali's since 07 AND Silverado 1500's since 2009. It's 403 hp with 417 lbs. of torque. And you on't have to get an LTZ to get it. Not swayed either way by internet hype, I don't care what people buy. But you can't compare the other 2 manufacturers top of the line motyors and throw in Chevy's basic motor. I'm sure that was an innocent oversight. Right?:R
Your right, sorry bout that, updated the original post with the 6.2 specs.
So does this make you a DA....stupid...and or an idiot?
Don
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Perrysburg Dodgeboy
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05/23/12 05:11pm |
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