Recent content by Bluesman

Do you have a cb channel to monitor during the expo? (Besides 19),Maybe I just missed it.. If not one should be assigned.. I think it would be helpful for drivers trying to locate one another. De Bluesman.

Yeah, it's all about the antenna.. I have a Wilson 5000 center roof mounted, (ok drill a 3/4 inch hole in the roof, ouch, I know) but it is the quietest and best performing antenna I've tried, and I've tried a bunch..MUCH better and most important QUIETER than any other mount.. The voice of...

RCI 2950 barefoot into a (van) rooftop Wilson 5000. I enjoy chasing DX while tooling down the highway. Channel 19 is good for keeping up with highway conditions etc. but seems like if I listen there too long it just increases my stress level. (Hmmmm... wonder if I'm alone in that respect?) I've...

Hello Randy, 1995 E-350 Powerstroke, 305,000 miles, original engine and E4OD tranny w/fluid drain plug. Just rebuilt rear-end. (Needed bearings, ring and pinion gears were fine). 20-22 mpg w/3.55 gearing. I wouldn't consider anything with lower gearing, your fuel mileage will suffer. Still...

Hacpro, Might check the pinion bearing(s) in the rear-end. Happened to me (Ford E-350 diesel) at 300,000 miles. Yours sounds a little low mileage for that kind of problem but you have to check everything. Hope this helps and good luck.

Below is a link to a site dedicated to the Power Stroke diesel. A wealth of information. Go to forums on the left side of the home page. They even have a forum for E-series vans! And a very handy search feature. From what I've read when sitting for extended periods the engine needs to come...