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    Ford van electrical/alternator/starter problems

    Good morning ! I was on my way to get unloaded on Friday, when my dash volt gauge started to signs of dropping.I also have one of those cigarette lighter plug in igital readout volt gauge thingys as well, which has proven pretty accurate over the years.Anyway, got unloaded, (did not turn off...
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    August 2010 locations

    I just couldnt contain myself..lol.
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    Tire advice for vans

    Last night I had the pleasure of meeting The Enemy and Jenny over here and noticed they had new Michelin tires on their van, until he informed me they had 90,000 miles on them.They had unbelieveable tread depth and were wearing nice and flat across.Does anybody else have this kind of luck with...
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    FSC-Why don't companies pay 100% of it to us?

    I know I am going to open up a can of worms here, but why do most companies not give us, the o/o, or fleet owner, 100% of the fuel surcharge? If they were paying for the fuel, it would be one thing, but they are not.Even though they are providing a fuel card for us to use, there are fees for...
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    A Lawyer joke

    a very successful attorney parked his brand new Lexus in front of the office, ready to show it off to his colleagues.As he got out, a truck came along too close to the curb and completely tore off the drivers door. Fortunately, a cop in a police car was close enough to see the accident and...
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    What products have you found to make life out here more enjoyable?

    After finding out about the Aero space seat cushion, the thought occured to me, what has everyone else found out here to make it easier out here?I often enjoy meeting and talking with other van/truck drivers to see and hear what they have found .
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    GM orders a do not drive order on 2010 heavy cargo vans

    I just received an E-mail from Light and medium duty truck magazine saying GM is recalling 5,000 2010 heavy duty cargo vans for an alternator problem and not to drive them until the problem is corrected.Go to Transport Topics or Light and Medium duty truck magazine for the rest of the story.I...
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    How old are your tires?

    Recently the local news channel did a story on tires, and the age of them, even though they are being sold as new.There are a set of numbers on tires,along the bead of the tire,(where the tire meets the rim)that starts with the letters "DOT".The last 4 numbers in that group of numbers,That may...
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    4 Petro travel centers no longer

    I received a e-mail from Petro saying that as of Feb 1st the following travel centers will no longer be a part of the Petro network.The following were as follows: Elkton, Md Carnesville,Ga Ruther Glen, Va Florence, Sc That is all it said, no reason given.I wonder if one person owns all...
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    I found new Sprinter parts for sale cheap

    I know this really isnt the place for this, but I was on Cleveland, Ohio Craigslist and found a guy that has a new pair of michelin tires, All new factory filters(air, oil, trans,) and a rv type windshild cover and side window cover.all for $275.00 Just hought someone might need these. they are...
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    Why I refuse to eat Chili

    I went to Home Depot recently while not being altogether sure that course of action was a wise one.You see, the previous evening I had prepared and consumed a massive quantity of my patented "youre definately going to **** yourself road-kill Chili.Tasty stuff,although hot to the point of being...
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    Powerstroke help .com

    I found this website and am amazed of what I have learned from his videos and experience.It was referred to me from my Ford dealer back home in reference to aftermarket filters.Worth the time to watch the oil filter video, especially you guys with the 6.0 engines.
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    Cobra 7700 pro gps

    As some of you may know, I have nothing but problems with my Cobra nav one 5000 gps since the day I bought it.So Cobra came to a peaceful agreement about this that resulted in me being able to obtain the new 7700 pro cobra gps.I cannot say enough good about it. There are so many features on...
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    Transmission fluid as an engine flush?

    My girlfreinds son wants to use transmission fluid as an engine flush, as advice from a relative.What are everyone's thoughts and theories on this? Although the detergent in the transmission fluid sounds like a good idea, I don't think this is a good idea.
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    dumb things dock workers and guards have said and asked

    The other thread was a good one.But how many times do we encounter dock workers not so intelligent questions? I used to haul prototype freight from Dearborn to Louisville and got to know the head of that dept very well due to alot of after-hour deliveries.It was a nice setup,Separate building...
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    Ford cargo van suspension difference!!!!

    I just got done replacing the front stabilizer bar bushings on my 2003 Ford E-350 van. And let me tell you, what a difference it made!! It took about 2 hrs to do this, and worth every minute of it.Autozone has a Polyurethane swaybar set for $25.99, made by energy suspension out of California...
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    Ford van/Sprinter lookalike

    I was in Fremont, Ohio yesterday and saw this 2009 Ford van on the lot.It was a gasser,E-350, extended wheelbase.The conversion was done by a company in Georgia by the name of Vision mfg, Danielsville, Ga.It was called the armadillo.This van was at Advantage Ford.The price was $46,840 the way it...
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    Fuel filter change?

    I just got done changing the fuel filter on my Ford E-350 with a 7.3 for the first time.I am very dissapointed in Ford/International for where they put it.Mine happens to be at the front of the engine, on top.So all of the air intake had to come off including a few other things that were in the...
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    Does anyone remember?

    Does anyone remember the name of the website that was posted here awile ago? It was a company that sold aftermarket van parts for both the interior and exterior as well as mechanical. I have been searching through past threads and cannot seem to find it. Thanks in advance for any help.
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    check out these sprinter/ford stainless wheel covers

    I dont know if anyone is in the market for something like this, but I thought i'd share this with you all. Go to RealWheels Truck, Car and SUV Parts and Accessories and look at their stainless wheel covers for the sprinters. Real nice looking covers that match the vent holes perfect on factory...
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