November chat & bs
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November chat & bs
Yep..... Here go again.
Not much happening in my life. My girls had a halloween GTG last night with a bunch of their friends. That was fun.
Put another new hub bearing on the big blue girl too.
Not much happening in my life. My girls had a halloween GTG last night with a bunch of their friends. That was fun.
Put another new hub bearing on the big blue girl too.
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Hey Jeff, got another equipment question for you. The museum here in town is working on their 8N. The guy spinning the wrenches (thankfully not me) is trying to replace one of the headlights (housing all smashed up). He seems to think the "hood" has to come off to get to the nut that holds it on. Does that sound right, and any tricks to that? Looked like 4 bolts by the steering wheel, one on each side of the radiator at the bottom and the gas line all need to be disconnected. Or did I miss something?When you say another hub bearing...I get the impression that you've put more than two? So many wise cracks...so little time. I will ask, how many have you put on yours since you've owned the truck?
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Hey Jeff, got another equipment question for you. The museum here in town is working on their 8N. The guy spinning the wrenches (thankfully not me) is trying to replace one of the headlights (housing all smashed up). He seems to think the "hood" has to come off to get to the nut that holds it on. Does that sound right, and any tricks to that? Looked like 4 bolts by the steering wheel, one on each side of the radiator at the bottom and the gas line all need to be disconnected.
None when I was running stock and close to tires. Since I've been running 12.5" wide, I'd say probably about every 18 months I change one. Total........ I think this was the 5th one.
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Yet another reason a stock truck ain't that bad of an idea...lower routine maintenance. Or at least for me. Speaking of turning wrenches....I'm looking at servicing the 10.5 Sterling under the Pavement Princess. Last time through was all Ford/Motorcraft; but I'm thinking that Mobile 75-140W full synthetic is what I want to go with. It's the correct weight spec and the Ford oil is already full synthetic. But the Mobile (unlike Ford/Motorcraft) is supposed to have the friction modifier already in the oil; which I need since I've got a limited slip back there. Anyone used that oil/formula? There's a couple of guys in the SuperDuty forum that swear by it....but some of those guys are twisted a little different.
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The original style headlights have a stud and nut that you should be able to get to without removing the hood ,but old age, crud and
rust may make it a tough job. You are correct on the hood removal except , take the radiator cap off ,when you remove the 2 lower bolts carefully remove the grill especially if it's original $$$ the air filter inlet some have a jar some just have a grill in the side of the hood need to be removed it slides into the body of the air filter and you will not be able to maneuver the hood off . Check for wires running along the inside edges of the hood.Take the glass bowl and the wire holder off the fuel bowl some of them are big enough to get in the way.
rust may make it a tough job. You are correct on the hood removal except , take the radiator cap off ,when you remove the 2 lower bolts carefully remove the grill especially if it's original $$$ the air filter inlet some have a jar some just have a grill in the side of the hood need to be removed it slides into the body of the air filter and you will not be able to maneuver the hood off . Check for wires running along the inside edges of the hood.Take the glass bowl and the wire holder off the fuel bowl some of them are big enough to get in the way.
Couldn't help me with a Ford backhoe, now no help on a Ford tractor. Just what kind of Ford mechanic are you? I'll shoot him a PM, not sure when he's a wake and when he's singing "the wheels on the truck go round and round" as he's working through a case of white line fever.Yet another reason a stock truck ain't that bad of an idea...lower routine maintenance. Or at least for me. Speaking of turning wrenches....I'm looking at servicing the 10.5 Sterling under the Pavement Princess. Last time through was all Ford/Motorcraft; but I'm thinking that Mobile 75-140W full synthetic is what I want to go with. It's the correct weight spec and the Ford oil is already full synthetic. But the Mobile (unlike Ford/Motorcraft) is supposed to have the friction modifier already in the oil; which I need since I've got a limited slip back there. Anyone used that oil/formula? There's a couple of guys in the SuperDuty forum that swear by it....but some of those guys are twisted a little different.
I'll shoot him a PM, not sure when he's a wake and when he's singing "the wheels on the truck go round and round" as he's working through a case of white line fever.Yet another reason a stock truck ain't that bad of an idea...lower routine maintenance. Or at least for me. Speaking of turning wrenches....I'm looking at servicing the 10.5 Sterling under the Pavement Princess. Last time through was all Ford/Motorcraft; but I'm thinking that Mobile 75-140W full synthetic is what I want to go with. It's the correct weight spec and the Ford oil is already full synthetic. But the Mobile (unlike Ford/Motorcraft) is supposed to have the friction modifier already in the oil; which I need since I've got a limited slip back there. Anyone used that oil/formula? There's a couple of guys in the SuperDuty forum that swear by it....but some of those guys are twisted a little different.
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Speaking of turning wrenches....I'm looking at servicing the 10.5 Sterling under the Pavement Princess. Last time through was all Ford/Motorcraft; but I'm thinking that Mobile 75-140W full synthetic is what I want to go with. It's the correct weight spec and the Ford oil is already full synthetic. But the Mobile (unlike Ford/Motorcraft) is supposed to have the friction modifier already in the oil; which I need since I've got a limited slip back there. Anyone used that oil/formula? There's a couple of guys in the SuperDuty forum that swear by it....but some of those guys are twisted a little different.
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Gees, I post twice within a week in the monthly thread and that mere action kills it? Maybe I need to post this to start some bragging....Pavement Princess (Ford F-250 Super Duty) | Fuelly
Twice this month I've gotten over 20mpg out of the Pavement Princess; and it looks like I should hit it again several more times. I'm loving this colder weather.
Twice this month I've gotten over 20mpg out of the Pavement Princess; and it looks like I should hit it again several more times. I'm loving this colder weather.
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Gees, I post twice within a week in the monthly thread and that mere action kills it? Maybe I need to post this to start some bragging....Pavement Princess (Ford F-250 Super Duty) | Fuelly
Twice this month I've gotten over 20mpg out of the Pavement Princess; and it looks like I should hit it again several more times. I'm loving this colder weather.
Twice this month I've gotten over 20mpg out of the Pavement Princess; and it looks like I should hit it again several more times. I'm loving this colder weather.
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I've found the trick for this one...70mph and no a/c. Winter fuel doesn't seem to effect it much...but then mine spends allot of time at 70mph in the right lane.
While I'm thinking about it, no hard feelings Scott when my Southside Rebels come to town tonight and beat up on those Panthers. If you want to blame anyone...you can pick on SHS #67...third string bench warmer (his words, not mine). When your "old man" drives a 6.0L...I guess your mental state is warped from the get go.
While I'm thinking about it, no hard feelings Scott when my Southside Rebels come to town tonight and beat up on those Panthers. If you want to blame anyone...you can pick on SHS #67...third string bench warmer (his words, not mine). When your "old man" drives a 6.0L...I guess your mental state is warped from the get go.
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