F450 Lost boost
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F450 Lost boost
My work F450 lost all boost yesterday while responding to a call. You could hear a huge air leak and I figured it was one of the boots. Luckily I was able to get it to the dealer about 10 miles away. The lower boot coming off of the CAC had a huge hole in it. The dealer did not have one in stock, however the tech suggested they look up the largest 6.0L boot they had. Turns out they are different part numbers but very similar in size. The one for the 6.0 was only 1/2" shorter with the same diameter. Fit like a glove and we were back in service within 15 minutes. So if any of you guys have a similar problem, the large 6L boots will fit if the dealer doesn't have one for a 6.4.
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I know a guy that tried duct tape on a mack fuel delivery truck once, that didn't go so well, held until he hit the fuel pedal the first time.
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I've been thinking a lot about that too since that happened Friday. What would I do if miles from nowhere and the same thing happened? Only thing I've come up with is carry another boot. It's bad to think that a 10-15 minute repair could leave you in a dangerous/desolate place without help.
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been thinking about this. What if you had a piece of cardboard, something far more durable then tape. Use that over the hole and then duct tape.
I always carry some duct tape and electrical tape. I am sure I could get something as handy as cardboard.
Just wondering what you could do for a field expident repair.
I always carry some duct tape and electrical tape. I am sure I could get something as handy as cardboard.
Just wondering what you could do for a field expident repair.
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I was thinking something like a pop can thickness strength..
maybe even a double thickness of heavy duty aluminum foil, then duct tape..
Sam
maybe even a double thickness of heavy duty aluminum foil, then duct tape..
Sam
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there you go. I have a P38 in the truck big enough for small guage metal to make a patch.
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Good ideas guys..
I wonder if that boot flexes any there where it is located? Due to the torque of the engine and the CAC being stationary, it looks like it would have to flex. Probably what tore the hole in it to begin with!
I wonder if that boot flexes any there where it is located? Due to the torque of the engine and the CAC being stationary, it looks like it would have to flex. Probably what tore the hole in it to begin with!
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If it would get me home or to civilization, I'd try anything.
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