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  1. Beachbumcook

    Mobil 1 Truck & SUV 5W40 or Royal Purple

    I recommend Rotella-Syn or the new Mobil Turbo Diesel (formally known as Truck & SUV). Rotella-Syn is currently CI4+ rated and the new Mobil will be (Truck & SUV is not). I switched to Rotell-Syn (5W-40) for the following reasons. 1) Lower cost than Royal Purple, Amsoil, Shaffers and...
  2. Beachbumcook

    AC Shore Power Plug For Block Heater

    Can anyone confirm if it is normal for the coolant level to rise from "MIN" to "MAX" when plugged in for 4 hours or more or overnight? My truck is fine and my plug is working, but was shocked to see the coolant level at the "MAX" level. If you need to know if your block heater is working...
  3. Beachbumcook

    Oil and filter,,,first 500

    Do a search and you will find more info that you can imagine. Oil preferences are like (you know what)... everyone has one. I used dino Motorcraft for the first 50,000 miles then I got smart and switched to Rotella-Syn 5W-40. I can buy at Walmart, it's CI4+ diesel rated (newest rating) and...
  4. Beachbumcook

    AC Shore Power Plug For Block Heater

    This afternoon when I drove my truck, I noticed that the tranny temp guage moved before the coolant temp gauge.. after being plugged in all night? Yes, my truck started fine and warmed up faster, but I was surprised to see the tranny guage move/jump up well before the coolant even thought of...
  5. Beachbumcook

    AC Shore Power Plug For Block Heater

    So.... does your degas bottle rise in coolant level after being plugged in? Mine rises from "min" to "max" after 4 hours or so? Is this normal as I had never checked before until now!!!
  6. Beachbumcook

    AC Shore Power Plug For Block Heater

    Great looking install. Having it on the driver's side of the vehicle is sure easier to use. Since your bumper is black it looks great. Mine is grey and I did not want to use the bumper... so I went to the lower air dam which is pretty thick (for anyone else considering). This site proved...
  7. Beachbumcook

    AC Shore Power Plug For Block Heater

    Went out in the garage after being plugged in for several hours and here is what I noticed. 1) Upper radiator hose was warm/hot to the touch (Best way to know it is working). 2) Lower radiator hose was cool/cold to the touch - darn the floor as cold!! 3) Degas bottle - coolant had risen...
  8. Beachbumcook

    AC Shore Power Plug For Block Heater

    Quick question.... How does anyone really know if their block heater is working? With no light and now way to see or tell... how do know that the heating element or cord is working? My truck has always started since I use synthetic oil and fuel conditioner. The only way would be to leave...
  9. Beachbumcook

    AC Shore Power Plug For Block Heater

    I did not want to cut up into the bumper due to cost if I make a mistake and that my bumper is not black,but the color of my truck. Was not sure what was behind the bumper or not. By placing in the black air-dam, you don't see it and its lower on the vehicle. Its on the left side for easier...
  10. Beachbumcook

    AC Shore Power Plug For Block Heater

    Was inside a friends heated garage as it was 10F - 16F here in Kansas City on Saturday... brrrrrrr...... Hope this mod or photos hels someone else. Jeff
  11. Beachbumcook

    AC Shore Power Plug For Block Heater

    Well, I installed my block heater AC outlet mod today!!!! I purchased the Marinco plug (model 150BBO) and mounted it on the plastic air dam below the front bumper. It is on the driver's side as to be more accessable. I used a 2' section of an old extension cord rated for 20 amps to ensure...
  12. Beachbumcook

    WIX Fuel Filters... Different Than OEM - Yes They Are!!!

    Here are some sites that have info on the Aqua Bloc filter media found in or on RACOR fuel filters (OEM manufcature to Ford). It seems that RACOR is the undisputed leader in fuel filtration so why not use a RACOR filter either purchased from Ford, International or another retailer...
  13. Beachbumcook

    WIX Fuel Filters... Different Than OEM - Yes They Are!!!

    WARNING - URGENT - UPDATED INFO!!!!!!!!!!!! I posted some bad info regarding the fuel filter part number from International. Even though Ford buys the VT365 motor/block from Int'l, the fuel filter set-up for our motors is from the VT275 (4.5L) motor. Below is the correct part numbers...
  14. Beachbumcook

    WIX Fuel Filters... Different Than OEM - Yes They Are!!!

    Well.... I may have to correct myself if WIX filters have changed or have modified their filters.... The WIX website does not show the white membrane, but the NAPA website does? I did call my local NAPA dealer and their filter ($83.00+) does have it, but as posted earlier, there are two part...
  15. Beachbumcook

    WIX Fuel Filters... Different Than OEM - Yes They Are!!!

    January 16, 2006 This bulletin is to inform you of an application error in both the 2005 & 2006 NAPA Application Catalogs. YEAR APPLICATIONS SERVICE FUEL Catalog Reads: 2005/2006 Ford F Series w/V8 6.0 L Diesel Engine 3599 Correction: 2005/2006 Ford F Series w/V8 6.0L Diesel...
  16. Beachbumcook

    WIX Fuel Filters... Different Than OEM - Yes They Are!!!

    Not trying to upset any NAPA or WIX owners or loyal customers, but I have researched and now feel safe to post that WIX fuel filters for the 6.0L PSD motor are not the same quality and spec as OEM or RACOR made (Racor makes Motorcraft fuel and oil filters). Here is the difference and my...
  17. Beachbumcook

    AC Shore Power Plug For Block Heater

    Yes it was.... but this is a truck site not a moped site!!! Adapted it to this forum. Now, where was that moped site forum..... where are the keys to my Yamahahopper????
  18. Beachbumcook

    AC Shore Power Plug For Block Heater

    Good taste..... How are a Japanese truck and a fat women alike??????? They are fun to ride, but you wouldn't want your friends to see you in one!!!!
  19. Beachbumcook

    AC Shore Power Plug For Block Heater

    Volts.... Watts..... what do I know???? You are correct... 1,000 - 1,200 watts!!! Yes, great color.... good looking truck you have.... guess we both have good taste... in trucks anyway?
  20. Beachbumcook

    AC Shore Power Plug For Block Heater

    Bought the AC/Charger plug from www.boatfix.com yesterday evening. Here is the plug I bought: http://www.marinco.com/scpt/ProdPage.php?loadItem=150BBI_Marinco%20Shore%20Power Must be careful and get the 150BBI and not the 200BBI. According to Marinco, the 200BBI has a different plug for...
  21. Beachbumcook

    How many miles on yer truck?

    Good eye.... it is a Ford pic... and an '04 Excursion at that. I have an '03 in the same color (mineral grey) and the tow mirrors... so I used it. I used it as my '03 is stock on the exterior as larger tires and a lift kit would hurt my highway mileage and not allow me to fit into my garage...
  22. Beachbumcook

    How many miles on yer truck?

    2003 Excursion Ltd 4X4 Built March 1, 2003 Bought August 2003 64,000 miles - original C94 injectors (only reflashes done) Mileage is 16 city and 18 hwy (Motor is stock except for Dieselsite.com coolant filter) Tranny fluid changed/flushed at 25,000 and 50,000 miles. Fuel filters every...
  23. Beachbumcook

    dino or synthetic

    Wow.... we will call you "Daddy War Bucks" for that much oil at their high rates!!! Glad to hear all went well after 24,000 miles. Enjoy it.... I am.
  24. Beachbumcook

    dino or synthetic

    It took me a long time to learn and understand the benefits and get on the synthetic oil train!!! No reason to wait that long. Others say switch at 3,000miles and others say 10,000 miles to break the motor in. Mobil 1 website says that todays motors do not need to break in and others just...
  25. Beachbumcook

    AC Shore Power Plug For Block Heater

    If I remember correctly, the block heater pulls around 1,000 to 1,200 volts. Is this plug capable of that (is there a voltage or amp issue I need to be aware of)? What is the proper extension cord size I should use... isn't heavier better as not to overheat or melt when on for extended...

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