Recent content by pete.wilson

Hey I picked up a decent 06 Sub 3/4 ton with a 6.0L (129K miles) 4x4 in which I will use for camping and some off-road capability. I presently have 235/85-16's on stock wheels; does anyone know if you can mount 255/85-16's on the same wheels without tire rub/clearance issues? Otherwise I'm...

Hey Haven't seen this thread in a few years but it brought back memories and am looking at this idea right now for a camping/bigfoot research rig for here in Montana. Pete Sasquatch Watch of Montana

Hey, A little update. I now have about 500 miles on the new engine and about 200 miles since the last repair. Everything has been working good, the motor is strong and been reliable. I haven't yet checked mileage but I am planning an upcoming trip with it and will report back once I have the...

Hey Guys, BB Slider stated: "I guess my first and only question is...Why in the world is this at the dealer in the first place?" The reason for this was due to the fact that the person I bought it from was next door to the ambulance service that operated the vehicle and when I asked them...

Hey Ok guys. I finally got my ride back Friday night and it seems that the check engine light and possibly the starting issue (at least as far as the new motor goes) was related to the high pressure pump. The vehicle had no problems starting when it was about 30 degrees Sat night (I'm curious...

Hey Guys The latest from the dealer is this. I still haven't been told what the code is, when the check engine light comes on; it's not a CPS since they said that usually causes an issue wear you decelerate but can't accelerate afterwards. They talked with Ford and Ford wants them to change...

Hey It already has a new glow plug relay installed. If it's not plugged in and the glow plugs are cold it will produce white smoke quite heavily and it just won't catch, if I plug it in, it will start easilly, once it's up and running there is very little smoke. There is no smoke when it's in...

The reman that I got was the Ford factory reman long block version which included the heads, valve covers, glow plugs, new glow plug relay, etc. I'm sure they swapped some minor parts over. The new motor has a 2year unlimited mile warranty and it now has about 180 miles on it. The total bill...

Hey all I have a 95 Ford E350 4x4 minimod ambulance. I took the vehicle in because it was slow to start when cold outside; but the dealer screwed up my motor and bought me a new Ford reman 7.3L turbo diesel. But it still won't start even with temps near 40 with out plugging it in. I also...

Hey Anymore changes planned? How is it sleeping when it's cold outside? P.S. Stomperxj.....Have you started your new build yet?

Hey This has been one of the best builds on the forum and it's great to see someone appreciate the efforts that were put into the initial build. Keep up the good work and keep the pics coming.

MPG Hey I have a 2002 F250 extended cab, 4x4, with a 7.3L turbo, AT, 8ft bed and a 94 pastime 850, 7ft long body w/ overhead bed which weighs about 1600lbs. and a handmade camper riser for the bed. A recent trip (MT) from Billings to Glendive to Fort Peck produced 13.7 mpg, coming home from...

Truck Caps Hey, If anyone is planning on sleeping in the back of your pickup/topper setup; consider spending the money to buy a Bedrug, it's worth the price and makes things much more comfortable. It's nice not to touch the cold steel of your bed and gives some insulation value, I love mine...

Timbren's Hey, With my TC installed; my rear suspension does not load down much, trucks sits fairly level and I have not felt the bumps stops yet. I do sag slightly on the left side compared to the right, but truck handles the camper rather well (unloaded factory bump stops have 4.5" of...

Hey, Has anyone used the Timbren Industries bump-stop system? I have a 02 F250 diesel 4x4 with a 7' Cabover Pastime 850 camper and thinking of upgrading the rear suspension to help with the side to side sway and increase the offroad capability some. I am also concerned over control in...