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  1. bbressler

    Air Conditioning on 6.0 E350

    We purchased a new to us 2005 E350 Extended van has a 6.0 in it. I've got a leak somewhere in the AC system -- tried charging but immediately discharged. I'm sure there's a huge leak, but not sure at this point where it might be. Does anyone have a diagram of the entire AC system for a van...
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    Axle Swap - 02 to OBS

    Wondering if I can swap rear axles from a superduty to an OBS truck... I think the bolt pattern is different for the rims, but other than that, is there anything to watch out for? Just looking to get the gearing of the superduty instead of the 4.11's I've got now. Would it be easier/better...
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    AC Compressor Troubleshooting

    Need some help here..looked around but not sure what to do now. Two years ago, I had to replace and electrical connector on the AC compressor, it was shorting out and would work after you wiggled it. Replaced it, everything good. Fast forward until a few months ago...same symptoms, pulled...
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    HPOP Removal - Can't Get Hoses Off

    As the title states, I trying to pull my HPOP to trace down an oil leak. The front HPO hose fitting is loose, but I can't get the hose part off of the fitting that goes into the pump. Is there any trick to it? I don't want to force it too much and break the pump or the hose. I got the back...
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    My New Flagpole

    I've been wanting a flagpole for a long time...wanted to share what I built. Cost less than $100 for the hardware. I used a 24' SS20 fence pipe in a 3" sleeve buried 42". It's 20' tall, I'm using 3x5 flags. I did order a 5x8 US flag to fly on special occasions. Whatcha think?
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    Help Needed Oil cooler/water pump/new leak

    Oil cooler/water pump/new leak - RESOLVED OK...so I'm replacing the orings on my oil cooler because it was leaking on the front side. I figured since I was going to have to drain my coolant, it would also be a good time to change my water pump, since it's been leaking. I get everything out...
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    Oil Cooler Repair

    Anyone done one? Mine is leaking on the front side...just changed the oil, so I'll try to limp along until I can get the parts gathered up. What all do I need, just gaskets probably? :dunno
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    Injector Miss - Oil spout Oddity

    I've been chasing down a miss for quite a while. Several months back, I noticed that the passenger side wiring harness was burnt, so I replaced all of the stuff on that side. Still a miss. Today, I had some time to tear into the truck, and ran it without the valve covers. Passenger side...
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    Removing Window Regulator

    HELP! Trying to remove my passenger rear window regulator. I've got the four rivets out. I removed the bolt that holds down something (a rod that goes up to the top of the door.....but when I try to pull the regulator out, it's connected to this rod somehow....what's the trick? :dunno:dizzy
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    Clutch Replacement

    Ordered a new clutch on Tuesday morning...got it Wednesday!:D Went with a Valair stock replacement. So, this is my first time to replace a clutch, and helpful tips anyone can offer? Do we have a write-up somewhere? I plan to tear into this on Saturday evening and all day Sunday. Anything I...
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    Rough Idle - Injectors, Harness, Or...?

    Just started having a very rough idle today. Sounds like it's running on 6 cylinders. My truck has a bit over 292K on it, still with original injectors & harnesses. I've thought for a long while I should rebuild the injectors, but this has me wondering what I should do next to figure out...
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    CPS questions

    Can't seem to find what I'm looking for in search, but I'm sure it's been asked before.... What are the classic CPS symptoms? Yesterday while going to town, my truck *hiccuped*. Engine died for a half-second and everything started back up just fine. Going down the highway, just felt a...
  13. bbressler

    Question Flitz

    Anyone got any reports on how the Flitz polishing system works? My bed/tailgate rails are really dull, and I'd like to restore them to have a bit more shine. Any ideas?
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    Auxillary Tank Install

    Fixing to order me an auxillary fuel tank. I was going to order the install kit that comes with it, but I don't think it's going to work. It's made for the newer trucks that have a single fuel filler hose, where ours has the vent running inside the filler neck. What options do I have to...
  15. bbressler

    Idler Pulley - OBS

    Had my idler pulley (tensioner) disintegrate on my on the way home... I don't have any tools with me and I'm a few miles from the parts store with no transportation (Got my legs, though...) Anyone know what size wrenches I'm going to need to change this thing out?
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    Weak Brakes

    Got a quick question that I think I know the answer to, just wanting to verify.... Are the brakes and power steering run off the same pump? As you may recall, I had my power steering hose explode again and had to run the pump dry for a few hours. While the power steering is working fine...
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    Need an OASIS report

    Could one of you fellers hook me up with an OASIS report? 1FTNW21F51EA15021 Thanks!
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    Parts Help - AC HPCO Pigtail

    I'm looking for a pigtail that goes to the High Pressure Cut out Switch (HPCO) on the back of the AC compressor. Mine has a short in it and doesn't always work right. Nobody 'round here seems to be able to find one....thanks.
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    Which Trim Molding adhesive?

    My trim is coming off, the adhesive that was on it is starting to wrinkle up and separate...it's real bad under the fuel filler door (spilt biodiesel down the side a few times..), but I think I'm going to re-do all of them while I'm doing it. Anyone have suggestions on how to do this, and the...
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    First Blackstone Report...

    Finally sent a sample to blackstone to be tested. The whole process was MUCH faster than I expected. I think I sent the sample in Tuesday or Wednesday last week. Their website had me expecting a month delay.... got the results today. Here's what they found: Good: Antifreeze - 0 Water...
  21. bbressler

    2wd lift kits

    Need some opinions. I'd like to lift my 2WD truck (not a lot, but I like the height of a stock 4WD..) Can't go with a body lift because of my gooseneck hitch. Does anyone make a lift kit for 2WD OBS trucks?
  22. bbressler

    1K Clamp Mod

    Been playing around with this mod: Sensor-safe clamp version of 10K mod - Free Auto Advice Tech Forum I put it in last night...it's amazing :sly . But, I've got a few questions....some of the material I've been reading indicates this is better suited for the newer SD trucks and not the...
  23. bbressler

    Bearing Noise

    I need a bit of help diagnosing another problem. This morning on the way to work, things started off great. While driving down the interstate, I start hearing a grumbling type sound (actually kind of sounded like a hole in exhaust or something).. When I came to a stop at a light, the...
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    Front Sway Bushings

    While greasing up some stuff under my truck, I noticed that I have a front sway bar bushing that's torn and destroyed. I hope that's the source of my annoying squeak. So -- I'm looking for a new bushing. JOAT's parts list shows this: (Energy Suspension) 4-5106 (front sway arm...
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    Interior door handle broken

    I need some help.. I feel like Luke Duke getting out of my truck :roflmao I need to tell some back story first. Last year, I had an incident where the inside drivers door handle broke off. Actually, there's a screw that went into the metal in the door, anyways, the metal in the door came...

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