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    Ford Transit 3.5 Oil/Filter Change

    What might help with the oil filter on 3.5 is an auxillary filter. Lucas sells them. Attach it to the original filter outlet on the engine then run the line to the filter which you can install on the firewall or whereever. I used them on chevy P/up's and chevy c/vans. Makes life a lot...
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    Chain laws. Newbie question.

    Cabbage, North Powder, along the Columbia River with ice. I ran that nightly for 8 years with triples or doubles when bad. Have heard from all the big time truckers who never have used chains and yes past most of them when their jack knifed or ditched. Any Les Swab tire dealer on the way out...
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    Cargo Van use of BLIZZAK tires on vans in winter

    Oh come on guys, slap on a set of chains and let'er rip. lol!
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    2014 Dodge ProMaster 3500 3.0 I-4 Diesel vs 2015 Ford Transit 350 I-5 3.2 Diesel

    I seem to recall when Dodge was selling the Sprinters how so many on here were complaining about cost of repairs and "no parts to be found syndrome". I also remember reading how much they were paying for broken Turbo's. I hope the Engineer who designed that turbo isn't responsible for the dual...
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    Cat C7 white smoke

    I would also ad to what Dave said. Get your oil analyzed to see if there is Antifreeze in your oil. Cats will have trace amounts but look for significant increases. Also a head gasket will do that with a minor crack or break than when it heats up it expands closing the break and no white...
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    If you could splurge on anything...

    I know this isn't possible but "24 hours of peace on earth" would be nice. Maybe "24 hours of no lies from the White House". In my dreams.
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    Leaky Cargo Box

    Did one also with Cool Seal. It worked and it's the cheapest way to start before going to a shop.
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    Is this a short?

    Sending a PM
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    Is this a short?

    I've been called a lot of things when I talk about this but the look on their faces when I show them is priceless. Gas engines respond even better.
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    Is this a short?

    See if I can explain this. Everything is acting as a ground when your ground cable is disconnected. When it's grounded by the cable from the battery it's current is broken or returned to the battery. When you have a bad ground on any appliance it acts in the same way and that's what kills the...
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    Is this a short?

    Batteries are but when it goes through the grounding and back to the battery its alternating. It comes from the Alternator. If you touch your plugs and get shocked that's direct and it's also the worst kind of shock. A direct shock will stop a heart faster than alternating. Doesn't make...
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    Is this a short?

    You have alternating current so anytime the circuit is connected your going to get a reading. When you connect the ground you can get an amps reading from the positive as well as the negative because the circuit is completed.
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    Sprinter Salesmen Worried

    Well Canada does a pretty good job building engines for GM's. As far as Egypt what happens if war breaks out? I would say anyone doing business in the great sand box gets what they ask for.
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    Question about an APU

    Cummins engine repair stations work on Onan units might on your also. It's probably the armature brushes. If it is it's and easy fix.
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    You Need to Fluff it Monthly for it to Work Properly When Needed

    Well you should get a lot of questions with that one. :o :cool:
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    You Need to Fluff it Monthly for it to Work Properly When Needed

    Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm! Well, I went over there and told her I was there to fluff her fire extinguisher. Just then a really ugly guy stuck his head out from behind the curtains. I kind of panicked and told him I was a licensed and bonded fire extinguisher fluffer (don't know if there is...
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    You Need to Fluff it Monthly for it to Work Properly When Needed

    I'm going to rush right out and fluff my, fluff my, wait something's not quite right here. :o Wait I have it. The lady in the truck next to me needs to have it fluffed. I'll let you know if it works in a few minutes.
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    Official APU Thread: What Brand?

    I'll second this. I have 3 new Pro Heats on new trucks. So far so good but they're only 6 months old. I also had a RigMaster that was the worst of the worst.
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    New gasket or new/used engine

    Depends on your financial state. If you do a head gasket just make sure they mag the head for cracks and warping. If it were mine I would R&R the engine.
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    Dynasys APU:Anyone have one??

    Had trouble with a new unit and another driver sent me to them for repair. They told me the thermostat wasn't installed properly so they removed the unit from the sleeper and replaced it. Worked on the truck for about 4 hours and didn't charge a dime. Man said it was factory mistake and...
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