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    Dash brake light on all the time

    Hi Guys...I haven't been on this forum for awhile. I'm having trouble with my dash brake warning light staying on most of the time. My very old recollection is that it has something to do with the brake proportioning valve. What should I do to fix this? Thanks!
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    How do I get my tailgate open?

    I just got rid of a camper I've had on the truck for years. I put the tailgate back on the truck, and it's stuck in the closed position! WTF? I put some Kroil on anything that looked like it was supposed to move, but couldn't see too well. Do you guys have any ideas how I might get this...
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    Now, THAT's an ENGINE!

    I fooled around with this in the Test section, then tried to move it to the Lounge. It wouldn't move. Seems like it would be of interest. Could a Moderator move it? Wish the photos were bigger, too.
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    Test post

    This Is An Engine! The Wartsila-Sulzer RTA96-C turbocharged two-stroke diesel engine is the most powerful and most efficient prime-mover in the world today. The Aioi Works of Japan 's Diesel United, Ltd built the first engines and is where some of these pictures were taken. It is...
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    Pickup Bench Seat Center Console

    SOLD! This is a bench seat center console I took out of my '85 Ford Pickup when I changed over from bench seats to bucket seats. It was used for two years, but is in good shape. $35 plus shipping. Located in SF Bay Area. This is a soft cushion finish, not vinyl. Contact via P/M.
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    Chevy 70's-80's bench seat cover

    Never installed. This was bought for a Chevy C10 pickup, but never installed. Found it recently in my stuff. Color is brown and navy blue stripe. Not for headrest seats. It's a Saddleback brand. Very good condition. Price: $22 plus shipping.
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    2mil filter question...need cross reference

    I've been running a now obsolete secondary 2 mil filter with a water separator bowl at the bottom. This is plumbed in series with the standard fuel filter. It's getting to be time to change the filter, but what can I use? Filter is a Nelson Koalescer 85320-N I found a cross reference...
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    Ford V10 vs. Chevy 454 in a Motor Home?

    I'm looking at motorhomes in the 23-25 ft long range and about 1998-2002. I've been a diesel guy for awhile and know nothing about big gassers. The rigs I've looked at have the 454, the Ford 460, or the Ford V10 in them. I'd appreciate your opinions on which of these power plants is best and...
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    Does injector pop pressure influence ignition timing?

    I've been thinking about injectors lately. If an injector pops at a lower pressure than the others, will the timing on that cylinder be more advanced than the other injectors? If an injector is installed in a low-compression cylinder, will the timing be more retarded?
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    Injector testing and adjustment

    I have to admit to being a "survival" type mechanic, not sweating too much until things go wrong. However, I'm concerned about injectors. I have some laying around that have failed testing in the past. Can I get a tester for pop-testing my injectors, or do I have to pay someone to do it? I...
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    What are the differences between bb and gg injectors?

    I watched Icanfixall's U-tube side-by-side comparison of bb and gg injectors. I'm not clear on which type would be used on which application. Does anyone know the answer to this?
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    ICANFIXALL's Utube Videos

    Maybe I've been asleep, but I just found Gary's videos online. I found them very instructional. I would like to see them linked from a Technical Article where we could watch all of them in order. On Utube, I have difficulty finding some of the videos in the order they should be watched...
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    Towing double without a hassle

    I couldn't believe this solution: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFoWUbX322g&feature=more_related Has anyone seen one of these before?
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    Does anybody know where to find towing specs on trucks & SUV's?

    I've been looking for a way to compare SUV's and trucks for towing capacity. Is there a spreadsheet somewhere that does this? I'd love to see one that has Vehicle weight, GVW, GVCW, wheel base length, engine size, and does it have a timing belt or timing chain. Thanks for any help!
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    Would WMO work better if it was pre-heated?

    I've read that using WMO sometimes causes early failure of injectors and injection. I think this may be due to the higher viscosity of WMO compared to the viscosity of diesel. Has anyone tried pre-heating the WMO before it goes into the IP to reduce its viscosity?
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    How to test a glow plug controller?

    My '88 F250 won't start and I'm about to dig into it. I presume the glow plugs are shot, but don't want to put in new ones if the controller is shot, too. How do I test it? The dash light turns on when I turn the key. The batteries crank it real well. It will start after a lot of cranking...
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    Why do windows not work as well in cold weather?

    I notice this every time it gets cold. All the windows operate at ten percent of the speed that they would if it was hot outside. Is it the grease in the mechanism?
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    Where do I buy weatherstripping for hood?

    The weatherstripping just above the firewall that seals water out of the rear end of the hood is crumbling. Where's the best place to buy a replacement?
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    Truck accelerates like a rocket just before running out of fuel

    Here's a great brain teaser for some of you geniuses. Yesterday I was making a run to the dump with the '88 IDI (truck 2 in signature). I knew I was almost out of fuel in the rear tank, but didn't switch it in time. I was going up a grade inside the dump at about 25mph with constant foot...
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    Windshield wipers barely move

    Any ideas on a fix for this? It's the '88 in the signature below. Thanks!
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    Electric Fuel Pump Conversion article...link is broken

    Since the article thread is closed, Mel...check the link to the article...it doesn't work for me.
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    Increasing braking power on a 2500HD

    I have a buddy with a 2001 2500HD pickup. 6.6 Duramax, Allison tranny. He hauls a heavy camper and complains that the brakes are "scary" with all that weight. Do any of you have experience putting in hydroboost power assist units to increase braking? I read somewhere that you can use the...
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    SF Bay Area Barbeque this weekend!

    Hey guys, Look at the thread on the events part of the site for info on the SF BAy Area Barbeque this Sunday. Just PM me for the address and other info.
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    Ignition switch mechanical problem

    My '88 7.3 250 has an ignition switch that doesn't rotate easily. I feel like I need to put a crescent wrench on it to get it to turn. Other than that, it works. Any advice? Is it difficult to replace it? Thanks:dunno
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    Engines vs. Motors

    The main index uses the term "motors" instead of "engines" a lot. The correct term is "engines". A motor turns as a result of an applied electric current. An engine turns by burning a fuel of some kind. While everyone understands what you are talking about by using the incorrect term, I...

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