High Idle Switch

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  1. Boadie

    Boadie Guzzler of the Coors

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    Well, I decided to do the BCP without the upfitters. I was strolling through Walmart and I finally found a switch that matched the scheme of the inside of my truck.

    I listened what you all said about not really having much room to strip wires so I bought one of those cool wire strippers that kind of strips the wire on its own. EASY, took me about 30 min. It works like a charm. Warms the vehicle up in 19 degree weather in about 5 min.

    I also love the reaction I get when I jump out of the truck and the high idle jumps up. I actually had one guy step back from the truck out of fear. Nice mod. Cant wait to see how it handles the truck and trailer batteries running the inverter and stuff.

    I do not understand the the PTO version. I need a little run down on exactly what it for, how it differs from the BCP. What good is it that it locks the torque converter if it only works with the brake on and it park?
     
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    powerboatr living well in Texas

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    BCP differs in a few areas
    BCP JUMPS to 1200 rpm and WILL change this up or down , but not below 1200 rpm, depending on battery charge condition and electrical demand. it can go as high as 3k if certain criteria is met.

    BCP also leaves the TQ conv. unlocked and the tranny is basically just sitting there hanging out pumpinmg oil and waiting

    both have many safety features to shut down high idle like engine oil temp, pressure, tranny temp and water temp to name a few

    the PTO ramps up gently to 1200 and will hold 1200 depending on load applied to the pto item, within HP parameters of the PTO clutches etc, it does this in PARK and brake on so you can run a pto appliance. I.E. a winch or hyd pump, etc

    it also LOCKS the tq converter so the tranny is basically a direct connection with the crankshaft, it also if used during HIGH ambient temps and long PTO high idle use can and will raise tranny temps and can even go high enough to CUT off said high idle, it can also raise engine oil temp...

    rule of thumb is
    if you need AIRFLOW and electricity, use BCP, like sitting at idle and its say HOT out and you want cold A/C,

    bcp does JUMP NOW to high idle which can be as you witnessed a bit unervy for unsuspecting passer byers,
    PTO high idle is less agressive in its ramp up and can also be adjusted with a ressitor, the ford fleet web site has all teh proper specs for the ressitors



    i use my bcp alot,
     
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    strokepower Stroke=Power

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    So all I need to do is get a switch?
     
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    on a 6.0L all you need is a switch (some wire & some way to secure the
    wires to the switch)
     
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    strokepower Stroke=Power

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    alright im going to give it shot....maybe tomorrow if i can get a switch...thanks bush
     
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    Thanks for the reply BP. I guess I still do not understand the reason for the TQ to be locked. Does this work while the truck is moving. Sorry, Thanks
     
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    it will not work while moving.
    the tq locks for the PTO option...
     
  8. Boadie

    Boadie Guzzler of the Coors

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    I dont understand what the PTO is then? I am imagining being able to connect a shaft or something to run something mecanically or is it elec. So there for is like a generator I dont know. Let me know. Thanxs
     
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    You are correct on the generator part, it is mechanical and runs off of the tranny, but it won't work if the tranny is in gear. This is a stopped power take-off option.(?)


    Dave
     
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    strokepower Stroke=Power

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    the other day when i tried to do the mod, i couldn't get it to work...the day before i had taken a hot wire and found the two wires i needed, hooked them up and it work like a charm...so i don't understand why it wouldn't work with the toggle and wire that i hooked to it the next day. any suggestions on why it wouldn't work?

    P.S. the toggle switch and wire that i used aren't the problem because i checked them with a battery.
     

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