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  1. SDEric

    Auto to ZF6 Swap!

    I am wanting to do this swap as well and I have a 2000 CC Long Bed 4x4 XLT and if anyone is interested I will throw in a case of preferred beer and a ZF6 transmission you can do with what you want! :sly Thanks E
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    Steering Wheel Controls

    Hey Fellas, What year did Ford start putting radio controls on the steering wheel? I've got a project I am starting and just wondering the range of years I can pull from. E
  3. SDEric

    Where to sell a trailer?

    Hell everyone, I am in a situation that I really need to sell my 5th wheel. I have posted a few ads online and in the local paper. What do you all recommend I should do to get it off my hands. I paid 22K for a 28' 5th wheel that is excellent shape and lived in it for about three months...
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    Tranny swap anyone?

    I'm looking for a manual to swap in my truck, if your interested, Kale (?) at Brian's Truck shop said that he would do a swap for about $1500-2000. That's everything done and over with in a day and a half. I think he is going to let us (myself and the individual who wishes their truck was an...
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    Dana Hub Q's

    I was wondering if there were any 10 lug hubs for the F-350s. Instead of buying the adapters I would rather have the upgraded hubs. I doubt it but just poking around! E
  6. SDEric

    SRW to DRW axle conversion....

    project I am contemplating, debates the task of swapping out the axles for a lower gear and dually setup. I figure if I can go with taller tires and lower gears, increase rear end stability and traction, not to mention load capacity for when I buy my new "home." I am looking at putting on 22.5...
  7. SDEric

    $10 AIC Mod

    Alrighty so I went and spent the so called 10 bucks that totals about 15 from radidio smack, I bought the parts as described on the "other site" and installed it just like they said. I grabbed the linear taper 5K resistor and hooked it up as described in this figure. So when everything is...
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    AC bypass mod Q's

    Does anyone have a pic or diagram of where I can connect my vacuum line Thanks E
  9. SDEric

    Air Compressor

    Greetings All, Just got my hands on one of them York compressors and looking at where to install it without any drastic changes to my engine bay. Anyone running a belt driven compressor? If so could you link in some pics and hopefully some insight on where to mount this puppy. I have the...
  10. SDEric

    Speaking of Clutches!

    I got off the phone with Dale up at Tymar, I was tellinghim that I had found a donor truck to do a full "tranny system" swap. He mentioned that if I am looking at more then stock HP that the 6 speed is not the way to go. He said that the clutch won't function properly. He was rattleing off a...
  11. SDEric

    Short and sweet?

    Can HUMMV rims fit on a stock f350? Is it worth looking into? Thanks
  12. SDEric

    Dual HP pressure hoses?

    Has there been any thought, discussion or comment on such a thing? I was looking at some pics and decided that it wouldn't hurt to do it in theory what is your take?
  13. SDEric

    ICP location?

    You know, I really don't want to look like a moron especially since you really don't know what I look like.;) But, Where is the ICP at? I mean so the new-to-diesel guys will know, just so they can be informed:thumbs
  14. SDEric

    Does you truck run different.....

    every time you fire it up? It seems like my truck runs different each time does anyone else think the same or am I being too analytical?:confused:
  15. SDEric

    upgrading my steering wheel!

    Just bought a king Ranch steering wheel and going to try and hook her up, to a 2000 lariat. anyone thought about this or done it? Is my truck prewired for the radio and AC functoins? :burnit
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    PDAs?

    ALright I was watching the Trucks show on the Speed powerblock this weekend and I had a wild thought. I am a computer savy guy and had a revelation. Well if banks can out a tuner in a PDA and control the engine, why can't someone design a software program that can do the same. You can develop...
  17. SDEric

    Front suspension Pix

    Is there anyway that those with the coil spring suspension could send me pics of the components holding your driveshaft on? I have an idea and want to make sure that I am not missing anything. It is always better to get another's perspective (camera's eye) when doing an project. Thanks
  18. SDEric

    AIH mod? Is it worth it for me?

    Gents and Ladies, My abode is currently the DC, I was thinking about the whole purpose of the AIH and thought to myself:rolleyes: is this mod going to show any benifits, has anyone seen inprovments? So why not query the shadetree mechanics:hail that are always conjuring up some witches...
  19. SDEric

    Driverside switches no worky

    For some reason the window and speaker don't work 100% of the time. I have traved the wiring and still have no clue what the issue is. Anyone have this happen?
  20. SDEric

    GUI development

    Hey guys I am at a roadblock with my computer project, I am trying to find out how to control a relay or two using a GUI (asking help to develop a gui) on a touchpanel in my truck, i.e button labeled "front Flood lights" is red or and idle color, I touch or click the button is turns green...
  21. SDEric

    the real Hard starting issue w/ SES light!

    Hey guys, :sorry I hate to ask for help but, this morning I was trying to start the beast and she would fire a cylinder or two then shut off, then the light came on. There was some significant amount of smoke, I am thinking glow plug, but it could be more. maybe a relay? When I went to start her...
  22. SDEric

    4R100 and torqshift?

    OK fellas, Hypothetically speaking could a torqshift and a 4r100 be interchangable between the 6.0 and 7.3? -popcorn Curiosity killed the cat.......:eek: Satisfaction brought him back! ;) :cowboy:
  23. SDEric

    Heading to the Desert....

    WARNING: The following is not for the faint of heart! ALCON, Greetings, I know that since the 11 Sept we have all looked into the heart of America and searched deep for who we are, who we support and what we believe in. I have had aquintances, friends and relatives who have all fought...
  24. SDEric

    Where would I find a 6 speed

    Manual transmision? I am looking to do that swap, I think I have all the details to get er done. the only costs would be minor but it's pretty much a direct swap. I don't care if it's new or used. I just need a location or POC Thanks
  25. SDEric

    I Got pulled over on Friday!

    I was doing about 85 on the PA turnpike and a Trooper comes flying up behind me like I was a suspect in a bank robbery. He tailed me for a mile (still doing 85) and flipped his lights and on to the shoulder we trail. He didn't sit in his car like they usually do, and he didn't walk up all...

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