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you can use Both
Do it separatly
And do the Simple green First to get oil out repeat as many times aS it takes to get Oil Out Turn the heater on to if it been contaminated
I would do Simple green till oil is Gone for most part and run truck till cycle the cleaner in everything the whole cooling system is contaminated
VC-9 is Cooling system Rust Cleaner so do it Last
Do it separatly
And do the Simple green First to get oil out repeat as many times aS it takes to get Oil Out Turn the heater on to if it been contaminated
I would do Simple green till oil is Gone for most part and run truck till cycle the cleaner in everything the whole cooling system is contaminated
VC-9 is Cooling system Rust Cleaner so do it Last
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Well Tj, now that you are the expert and don't have a truck to mess around with (since yours is done) want to come and work on mine 
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Not an expert by no means, these guys on here saved my A**, but id sure return the favor if i can, definitely know my 6.0 up one side and down the other......Where u located????? Never mind on that, was on my phone looking and didn't get your location... However do have family all around the Orlando area and off till Saturday.....
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Actually other than fixing the vacuum leak on my Fx4 my truck is running like a champ. I am planning on doing the ARP studs and stand pipes and all that eventually. But till then.... I am in Apopka really but close enough. One of these days when I am in Tennesee I will have to look you up.... I want to hit up Deal's gap aka Tail of the Dragon.
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One of these days when I am in Tennesee I will have to look you up.... I want to hit up Deal's gap aka Tail of the Dragon.
I am about 5 miles from Bristol Motor Speedway, let me know when you come up, will meet you there on the Harley as well...... Love to ride, going today as a matter of fact.....
I am about 5 miles from Bristol Motor Speedway, let me know when you come up, will meet you there on the Harley as well...... Love to ride, going today as a matter of fact.....
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Actually other than fixing the vacuum leak on my Fx4 my truck is running like a champ.
Are you referring to the automatic hubs? In this process I discovered my vacuum line had melted where it passes my the down pipe and manifolds..I just ordered a new one yesterday...$58 and some change, I believe......
Are you referring to the automatic hubs? In this process I discovered my vacuum line had melted where it passes my the down pipe and manifolds..I just ordered a new one yesterday...$58 and some change, I believe......
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Actually other than fixing the vacuum leak on my Fx4 my truck is running like a champ.
Are you referring to the automatic hubs? In this process I discovered my vacuum line had melted where it passes my the down pipe and manifolds..I just ordered a new one yesterday...$58 and some change, I believe......
Are you referring to the automatic hubs? In this process I discovered my vacuum line had melted where it passes my the down pipe and manifolds..I just ordered a new one yesterday...$58 and some change, I believe......
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Why did you order a vacuum line? I could be wrong but if you take a sample to Autozone they have 100 foot rolls and sell it by the foot. I think it's like a dollar something a foot. Another few bucks for the connecters and you are gtg. $20 top and no delay. __________________
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Yeah the automatic hubs. Mine is in the hub somewhere. My AC works just fine till I engage 4x4 then the AC defaults to Defrost. Since I have AC normally I know it isn't a vacuum leak in the lines. It is in the hub itself. Why did you order a vacuum line? I could be wrong but if you take a sample to Autozone they have 100 foot rolls and sell it by the foot. I think it's like a dollar something a foot. Another few bucks for the connecters and you are gtg. $20 top and no delay.
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And by the way, if it IS your PVH solenoid the part number from Ford is 7C3Z-9H465-A to the parts guy from having to look it up. You may even want to "borrow" a known good one off a buddy's truck to try. It is literally two 10mm bolts, a three wire electrical connector and two vacuum lines that connects to it, directly beside your passenger side battery in the engine compartment.
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Ok there is something I am not understanding. With the truck off and the wheel turned to allow a little access. I jacked up the wheel. I then disconnected the vacuum line where it went throught the wheel well right above the brake line. I then sucked on the line while turning the wheel. was unable to get the hub to engage. I tried to do the same thing with the other side. Still no luck. I then started the truck and with it idling engaged 4x4 and attempted to turn the wheel. 4 wheel drive was engaged and couldn't spin wheel. I did the same with the other side. Was I just unable to suck enough,,,, (i quit smoking a few years back!!!) BTW that rubber was nasty. It is starting to degrade.... I ended up spitting black crap I may run new vacuum line any way since that is starting to break down. Anyways enlighten me as to what I am missing. Or do I just need a vacuum pump?
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So you dont recomend Lip Pressure LOL
A high vacuum level (222 mm [8.75 in] Hg and greater) is
applied to the hublocks to lock the internal spring mechanism that engages (locks) the hublocks for 4x4 mode, and a lower vacuum
level (114 to 184 mm [5.9 to 7.1 in] Hg) is applied to unlock the spring mechanism that disengages (unlocks) the hublocks for 2WD
modeapplied to the hublocks to lock the internal spring mechanism that engages (locks) the hublocks for 4x4 mode, and a lower vacuum
level (114 to 184 mm [5.9 to 7.1 in] Hg) is applied to unlock the spring mechanism that disengages (unlocks) the hublocks for 2WD
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I think what you want to do is pull vac on it and see if it will Hold Vac
Theres 2 Lines coming off the Vac Silinoid one goes to Climate Control other goes to 4x4
The Line going to the Hubs comes off the silinoid drops down about a Foot and then Splits into 2 for Each front Tire Put the vac test right there whatever one WONT Hold Vac is your Culprit then Chase the Bad side and Hook Into it Just Like Mike Mentions Right at the Hub see if the Hub Will Hold VAC
Hopefulley the Hub will Hold Vac and its Just a Bad VAC Line Cause them Hub Seals Can be Expensive and you will have to make the special Tool to Install it
There are Inner and Outer Hub Seals IDK if the Techs have a Way to Dial what seal it is Be IT a Inner or Outter Hub Seal or if they just Change All them
Is your Front end Leaf Spring Type or Coil over Axel???? the seals are diff I described Leaf style front end
Theres 2 Lines coming off the Vac Silinoid one goes to Climate Control other goes to 4x4
The Line going to the Hubs comes off the silinoid drops down about a Foot and then Splits into 2 for Each front Tire Put the vac test right there whatever one WONT Hold Vac is your Culprit then Chase the Bad side and Hook Into it Just Like Mike Mentions Right at the Hub see if the Hub Will Hold VAC
Hopefulley the Hub will Hold Vac and its Just a Bad VAC Line Cause them Hub Seals Can be Expensive and you will have to make the special Tool to Install it
There are Inner and Outer Hub Seals IDK if the Techs have a Way to Dial what seal it is Be IT a Inner or Outter Hub Seal or if they just Change All them
Is your Front end Leaf Spring Type or Coil over Axel???? the seals are diff I described Leaf style front end