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Hello everyone. Quite a few questions for ya. I lived in Anchorage from 1997 to 2001 and loved it. I now have a job opportunity and will be coming back to Anchorage in Feb.
Any advice for driving the Alcan in Feb with my 2005 4x4 F250 6.0 towing a trailer with a couple of four-wheelers? Anyone else done this with a trailer? I have driven it in the spring but not the winter.
Plans for the truck before I leave:
DIY stuff:
-fuel filters
-full syn oil change
-install cord for block heater
-order and install winter front from Alaska Tent and Tarp
-check anti-freeze to make sure it's good to -60
-anti freeze windshield wiper fluid
-buy set of chains
-anti-gel for the fuel
-10 gal of extra diesel
Dealer:
-tranny flush
-check brakes and general look over
I plan on having survival gear, propane, stove, sleeping bag, blankets, etc. Also I might buy the SPOT http://findmespot.com.
Ive drove it twice in feb and once in jan. It was surprisingly uneventfull all three times. I have had worse luck in march and april. Good luck and safe travels
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93 F350 stock with 38.5 boggers
78 bronco ROTW 4/06/09
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Not really trying to hijack the thread, but I'm doing the same trip in two weeks in my '92 F150. I'll make the same preps as Mike for the most part, but should I look into a winter front/grill cover for my 4.9L? Could I get away with sliding a piece of cardboard in front of the radiator?
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'92 F150 Custom 4x4 (daily driver)
'79 Bronco Custom ('wheeler)
'58 F250 (needs work)
'68 F600 (needs to be put to work)
Not really trying to hijack the thread, but I'm doing the same trip in two weeks in my '92 F150. I'll make the same preps as Mike for the most part, but should I look into a winter front/grill cover for my 4.9L? Could I get away with sliding a piece of cardboard in front of the radiator?
From the research that I have done cardboard could work in a pinch. Covering up the grill does more than just keep the engine warmer. It also keeps the cold air from hitting all of the other stuff in there like the power steering pump, master cylinder, etc. When the temps can be -20 or lower any little thing could make a difference.
With my diesel I want to TRY and make sure the operating temps stay above 180 degrees (I have a digital gauge). Normal for my truck here in Las Vegas is 184 to 210. I also want to keep as much heat in the engine area for as long as possible after shutting it off.
From the research that I have done cardboard could work in a pinch. Covering up the grill does more than just keep the engine warmer. It also keeps the cold air from hitting all of the other stuff in there like the power steering pump, master cylinder, etc. When the temps can be -20 or lower any little thing could make a difference.
With my diesel I want to TRY and make sure the operating temps stay above 180 degrees (I have a digital gauge). Normal for my truck here in Las Vegas is 184 to 210. I also want to keep as much heat in the engine area for as long as possible after shutting it off.
get thick cardboard from a appliance box!
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