POST MOD ISSUES - HELP
Lead Driver
Joined: Jul 2004
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From: Foothills, CA
Short trips are hell on our batteries even with a good Alt. Lot of battery choices I use Costco's, but others have been happy with Walmart/Sams, Napa. Need to do 'em in pairs and go for an 850CCA or more. Alternator needs to be at least a 140A unit or even bigger for your short trips, or you could hook up to a charger (often) and get by with a 140A. Most our trucks came stock with a 110A Alt and is well undersized...
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Senior User
Joined: Oct 2013
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From: NW Arkansas
I need to find somewhere local that has a the M12x1.5 thread adapter. Autozone, O'Reilly's, Advanced and NAPA ain't got anything that will work. Tried Tractor Supply as well. Fastenal doesn't. Local hydraulic shops a no go too. Really would like to test it this weekend. Not willing to waste a possibly good ICP to cut it up.
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Senior User
Joined: Oct 2013
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From: NW Arkansas
With brand new stand-pipes, dummy plugs and a new STC...I have to say it's gonna be my IPR. I will get to the air pressure test ASAP. Right now we have freezing rain...I just can't catch a break.
Hotshot
Joined: Dec 2003
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From: Stuttgart, Ar
Any codes?
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Laughing Gas
Joined: May 2009
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From: Mesa,AZ
I need to find somewhere local that has a the M12x1.5 thread adapter. Autozone, O'Reilly's, Advanced and NAPA ain't got anything that will work. Tried Tractor Supply as well. Fastenal doesn't. Local hydraulic shops a no go too. Really would like to test it this weekend. Not willing to waste a possibly good ICP to cut it up.
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Senior User
Joined: Oct 2013
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From: NW Arkansas
Not one code. Might have one now that I have unplugged the ICP.
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Senior User
Joined: Oct 2013
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From: NW Arkansas
$250 for new batteries. Debating on just putting in new batteries and FICM to see if she runs. I hate to order the stupid ICP fitting, pay shipping and wait for something I might not need. I am breaking the bank trying to keep this silly thing running. Love driving it, don't get me wrong. But, admiring it as I walk to the other vehicle in the morning sux!
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Senior User
Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 128
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From: NW Arkansas
Bit the bullet. Got an ipr pigtail & new batts (NAPA LEGEND). Ordered OTC 511761 adapter, ipr socket and oil filter cover socket from autotoolworld.com. Ed ficm should be here tomorrow.
Somebody tell me it'll be ok after all this...
Somebody tell me it'll be ok after all this...
Posting Guru
Joined: Jun 2012
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From: Nor Cal
It will be interesting to see if this is the "FIX" or if he will be asked to post HPOP #s
