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  1. nelstomlinson

    Fumoto 1/2 - 20 source

    I just checked the plug on one of my engines. It's definitely 1/2-20 with a 3/4" hex head. If Fumoto is claiming metric anything, they're wrong.
  2. nelstomlinson

    e4od shows "B solenoid open" on startup, what's up?

    I have a '94 E350 with an e4od and a US Shift controller. When I start it cold and put it in gear, I often get a "solenoid circuit open" error. Usually it's the B circuit, sometimes the coast clutch circuit. Because this is the US Shift controller, I can read the error right on the display, no...
  3. nelstomlinson

    Cleaning out cruddy injector bores

    Would you want to be at the beginning of the compression stroke before you clean, then crank it to the top to blow crud out of the prechamber?
  4. nelstomlinson

    Can the mechanical fuel pump be left on temporarily after installing an electric lift pump?

    I've left a mechanical pump in place for quite a while. Probably won't bother to replace it with a block off plate until next time I pull the engine.
  5. nelstomlinson

    Electric/hydraulic

    Looks as if Deweeze makes engine powered and electric powered hydraulic pumps.
  6. nelstomlinson

    Holley Red are garbage, what else quickly?

    "Delphi is a global OE manufacturer" Hecho en China? Last I looked, the Walbro pumps were made in USA.
  7. nelstomlinson

    What specialty tools do I need for 2 cycle detroits?

    That looks like a handy little machine.
  8. nelstomlinson

    What specialty tools do I need for 2 cycle detroits?

    I found this Kent Moore catalog page, some of the gauges might be useful.
  9. nelstomlinson

    What specialty tools do I need for 2 cycle detroits?

    Rack tool?
  10. nelstomlinson

    Arctic Ambulance

    I got the cooktop installed. I cut into the counter on the drivers side, and found there were two layers. The countertop is nonmagnetic stainless, and the compartment below is a separate box, made of aluminum, of course. So, I cut into the counter with a sawzall and grinder. Then I cut into...
  11. nelstomlinson

    So what did you do with your truck today?

    Start a thread with details, and eventually progress, please? I'm mighty curious.
  12. nelstomlinson

    What specialty tools do I need for 2 cycle detroits?

    My old grader has a 4-71 Detroit, and I'd like to get tooled up to work on it. What specialty tools do I need, besides the Detroit manual?
  13. nelstomlinson

    So what did you do with your truck today?

    I'm definitely a starter. Don't finish nearly enough.
  14. nelstomlinson

    Removing cylinder head / engine removal

    It's not hard to pull the engine, so I haven't tried doing the heads without. A couple hours to pull the engine, a couple hours to put it back, and the engine work is easy. Edited to add: don't forget to remove the return line from the back of the engine!!!
  15. nelstomlinson

    7.3 idi ambulance advice.

    I have a '94 Road Rescue. Access to the front of the engine is miserable. Mine has a single alternator, haven't had to look into changing it yet. Odds are decent your machine has the alternator in the stock location, may have the Ford Ambulance package alt. Try you toob university, look for...
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    Arctic Ambulance

    Today I finished installing the transmission oil cooler and the thermal bypass. This is way larger than the original. I did have to remove the black plastic frame to make room to squeeze in the new monster cooler. Fortunately it comes off easily. There are these two little bolts on each side...
  17. nelstomlinson

    Open plugs/connectors

    If you can find an EVTM on fleabay, they're unbeatable.
  18. nelstomlinson

    Arctic Ambulance

    I got a TruCool Max LPD4739, It's huge! I'm going to have to modify the grill supports to fit it in. The fins are paper thin, and very fragile. Here's the stock cooler: There's a lot of plastic in the front clip of these vans. The headlight buckets and grill support are one piece heavy...
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    Arctic Ambulance

    I have made a very little progress on the camper conversion. I got the divided queen mattress, had to have it special made. Mu daughter and son in law used it for a trip down to Mt Mckinley, and said it worked fine for them. I also got a propane stove to set into the top of the middle...
  20. nelstomlinson

    Axle tag

    Thanks.
  21. nelstomlinson

    Axle tag

    @rreegg, is there an equivalent site that covers late '70s fords?
  22. nelstomlinson

    1990 7.3 E4OD issues.

    The expensive fix would be a USShift controller. That bypasses all the issues outside the transmission itself.
  23. nelstomlinson

    So what did you do with your truck today?

    A saturated salt solution with ice will reach 0F. Boiling water will reach 212F at sea level. You can check the calibration of your thermometer with those.
  24. nelstomlinson

    So what did you do with your truck today?

    @JesusFreak, I have an old friend who must have half a dozen of those old Honda three wheelers down in Homer. I can remember when those were the new hotness, and people were riding Honda 90s from Cold Bay to King Cove.
  25. nelstomlinson

    So what did you do with your truck today?

    It does keep me out of the bars. I won't drive drunk, my wife doesn't want to drive me to drink, so I guess the bars wouldn't work out anyway.

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