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    With Capel Tunnel in both wrist which wax to use

    As noted in the title I have carpel tunnel in both wrist. I was a fan of Zymol for years but became a problem to apply and remove. I purchased a bottle of "ICE" and have used it 3 times on truck and one time on wifes car. The "ICE" does not get a white haze even in the direct sun but on the...
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    Warranty Repair Claim

    This warranty repair could someone give me a better description of reair? WARRANTY CLAIM NUMBER: 054603 ODOMETER: 026231M PART NUMBER PART DESCRIPTION QUANTITY LABOR OP CONDITION CODE CONDITION DESC 5403100 WINDSHIELD GLASS 000 03100B 42 DOES NOT OPERATE PROPERLY Thanks Ken
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    Because I do not know question about PS Fluid?

    Earlier this year when I was searching for problems ( F350 in Sig) with power steering unit (later replaced) someone commented that the PS fluid also is pumped thru the brake booster? When I was having PS unit problems the entire PS fluid had metal fines in system. The PS unit was replaced but...
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    Accufab Elbow ???

    Does anyone have any real world usage of this Accufab Elbow ? Claims it improve MPG. Would like to see some reports of improvements. Thanks for any replies Ken
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    WINDOW VISOR VENT SHADES LOOSE

    My new to me 2006 CC has the aftermarket "WINDOW VISOR VENT SHADES" The vents have started to become loose. Any aftermarket glue to re-bond the shades. Thanks for any help Ken
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    Replacement tires with least rolling resistance = MPG

    In the future I will replace my OEM LT 245/75R/17E tires. I normally automatically buy Michelin Tires. Do the tire manufactures have an ANSI test method to measure tire rolling resistance? If so do you give up life of tire mileage? Tire load specs? A less resistance tire should...
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    Increase tire size and better MPG?

    I have a 2006 dually that came with 245/75R/17E OEM tires and wheels. I would like to increase tire size, what would my max size be 265, 285, 305’s? I have 4:10 gears any idea of tire diameter and change in gear ratio? Looking for some improvements in fuel MPG opportunities?
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    Inductive heating flash

    I have the truck in my sig below that is new to me. The glow plugs on cold starts have a rapid clicking or buzzing sound when light is on. In an earlier post about glow plugs buzzing a reply was to have Ford Dealer to do a inductive heating flash. The truck was re-flashed on 2/28/08 with 3...
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    Sporadic Seat Belt light and Cruise Control

    I have a new to me 2006 F 350 CC X. In the two days the Seat Belt light will start to flash when driving down the highway some times it stays on and other time it will go out. I have been the only passenger in the truck. I have stop on side of road shut down wait a few seconds and restart light...
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    Glow plug clicking

    I have a new to me 2006 / 6.0 that makes a clicking sound on cold start ups when glow plug light is on. My question is this common? Thanks for any replies Ken
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    Tire Size Guru and MPG

    My F350 CC 4X4 W/4:10’s came from factory with 245/75R/17/E tires. Could I change to a 265/75R/17/E and improve fuel mileage. With the tire size change what would be my adjusted gear ratio? With this small ratio change I would expect some improvement in MPG. I also understand I would need to...
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    ROI (Return on Investment) Pay back

    Is my logic correct? I travel about 25,000 miles per year and now have a 2006 F350 w/4:10 gears (see sig) with using a fuel cost of $4.00 per gallon I was looking for fuel mileage improvements and ROI (Return On Investment) Since buy this F350 about 4 weeks ago I have logged 2,755 miles with...
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    Edge Insight Monitor

    I have a 2006 6.0 and considering installing an Edge Insight Monitor. Where to get best deal? For the BD "X" owners I had one for 7 years on "X"7.3 with no problems but just want to look at other options. Thanks Ken
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    What is my Max 5th wheel pin weight?

    We want to move up from a TT to a 5th wheel, so this week I purchased the following: F350, CC, PSD, 4X4, LWB Dulley w/ 4:10 gears. What is my Max Pin Weight? Could you suggest some models of 5th wheels to search? Thanks
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    PS Fluid has metal fines

    I have been having some loss of assist with PS system. Today I used a screwdriver that was magnetic to put into PS reservoir. When I touch bottom I removed and noticed lots of metal fines. I believe this is the cause of steering problems
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    2006 F350 CC4X4 Dully Jerking Front end?

    Searching for problem solution, I test drove a 2006 F350 CC 4X4 Dully w/4:10 gears. The problem when driving on some streets with sharp turns the Trucks acts like the front Hubs and drive in locked into 4 wheel drive. I went to a large empty parking lot and did some donuts turning left or right...
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    Cooling system refresh?

    Its time to refresh/change cooling system, I plan to replace all hoses at this time. The “X” is 7 years old and 218K with OEM hoses. My question would you change to the new 203* T’stat? Cost $40.00 +/- Thanks for any replies Ken
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    PDL has changed its program

    If my 7 year old recall is correct, when my 01"X" was new we had a method to program door locks so only driver door would unlock with one press of FOB and second press of Fob all locks would unlock. This has been the program for 6+ years but today when I press the FOB one time driver door unlock...
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    Search for improved trans with better MPG 7.3L

    Just atarting to research if any later model trans or improved engineering will help to improve our MPG Thanks
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    Considering selling 7.3 "X" & Buying 2006 6.0 F 350

    I am considering selling my "X" with217K and buying a 2006 F 350 4X4 CC Dully with 30K+/- I have read many horror stories about the 6.0 but I believe that most problems were solved by 2006. My question is MPG with 3:73/4:10/and 4/30 (4:30 I do not need) Thanks for any replies
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    How long do your batteries last?

    I purchased my "X" March 2001 and replaced the first 2 batteries in May 2004. Now it looks like its time to replace batteries again. In other way to look at battery life I am getting about 100,000 miles of driving with a set of batteries. How long do your batteries last?
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    Power window has stopped working?

    Today my driver door power window just stopped (Up position). I never noticed any delays in window speed and this is the original motor. My question does window motor has a separate inline fuse? Where located? Thanks for any help or suggestion Ken
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    Radiator Hoses what is life range

    My hoses are 6 1/2 years old with over 204K and still look good and feel good. When are others changing hoses? Some years ago all hoses were changed about every 2 ~ 3 years. Thanks for replies Ken
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    Ink Stain

    Well after 6 years and 200K miles have a problem. My oldest granddaughter used a ball point ink pen on rear door arm rest. What is best method to clean??? Thanks for any reply Ken
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    Hub Problem after Ball Joints Replaced

    A few months back I had the OEM Ball Joints replaced @190K this weekend I needed my 4 wheel drive but it would never lock into 4 wheel. I went to the local shop for them to check truck. They think all that needed is to clean hubs and normal PM. They also claim the hubs " DO NOT NEED VACUUM"...

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