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Power out
Hi everyone,
The power is out at home and is not expected to come back on until the middle of the night. I have a high idle on the truck set to 1200 rpm. Would high idling most or all night tonight reap the same havoc on the emissions as a normal idle? I’ve never high idled that long…
The power is out at home and is not expected to come back on until the middle of the night. I have a high idle on the truck set to 1200 rpm. Would high idling most or all night tonight reap the same havoc on the emissions as a normal idle? I’ve never high idled that long…
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What is the connection between the power at your house and you high-idling your truck? Why do you believe idling -high or normal- your truck will wreak havoc on your emission system? A high idle is the same as a normal idle as far as load goes. So, for whatever reason your truck can't run a normal idle, it can't run a high idle. Yes, I am aware that there is more soot at idle.
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What is the connection between the power at your house and you high-idling your truck? Why do you believe idling -high or normal- your truck will wreak havoc on your emission system? A high idle is the same as a normal idle as far as load goes. So, for whatever reason your truck can't run a normal idle, it can't run a high idle. Yes, I am aware that there is more soot at idle.
I know extended idling is not good for the emissions but am not sure if extended high idling is any different.
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I don't know if I would want to sleep in an idling truck all night. I would dream of asphyxiation.
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Have ran different variations of motor options in these trucks for 8 hours a day a lot of it idling.
Would get a hotel or maybe try sleeping 4-5 hours and then moving the truck around to keep the transmission fluid happy.
Obviously also posted to mention it’s important to do this out in the open and not close to any walls.
When I was younger I use to drive halfway across the state at 4 am and then get 3 or so hours in a truck sleeping with the AC running.
Would get a hotel or maybe try sleeping 4-5 hours and then moving the truck around to keep the transmission fluid happy.
Obviously also posted to mention it’s important to do this out in the open and not close to any walls.
When I was younger I use to drive halfway across the state at 4 am and then get 3 or so hours in a truck sleeping with the AC running.
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Have ran different variations of motor options in these trucks for 8 hours a day a lot of it idling.
Would get a hotel or maybe try sleeping 4-5 hours and then moving the truck around to keep the transmission fluid happy.
Obviously also posted to mention it’s important to do this out in the open and not close to any walls.
When I was younger I use to drive halfway across the state at 4 am and then get 3 or so hours in a truck sleeping with the AC running.
Would get a hotel or maybe try sleeping 4-5 hours and then moving the truck around to keep the transmission fluid happy.
Obviously also posted to mention it’s important to do this out in the open and not close to any walls.
When I was younger I use to drive halfway across the state at 4 am and then get 3 or so hours in a truck sleeping with the AC running.
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Buy a Predator generator from Harbor Freight and a freestanding AC unit for next time. $600 investment.
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Ford still offers the PTO on the 6.7? We used the earlier International engines to run a PTO generator on well sites to run the computers and A/C on fracturing vans. These would run at 1800 rpm for a day or so. We also used small generators, but spark engines were discouraged. I retired in 2011, so I don't know current practice.
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Yes, Ford still offers the PTO on Super Duties. I think it is select configurations though.
Having had a Predator generator, and having several friends who have had them...I wouldn't buy another one. They don't hold up to being used for long periods of time. Sure, they're cheap and are decent in a pinch but they also wear out a lot faster.
I suggest getting a generator that can power your entire house. I have a Champion 7500 running/9900 surge (I think - it's not in front of me) with electric and remote start that I've had for about 6 years, and a generator outlet on my garage that allows me to run my entire house for days on end, any time of year. This past summer I ran it for 3 days, running A/C, fridge, and 3 freezers (we have gas hot water, thankfully). It never blinked, though it would bark a bit when the A/C kicked on. A few winters ago it ran for a week solid running the furnace, fridge, and two freezers. Give it a half-hour break every time I fill it with gas and it hasn't let me down yet.
Champion generators are solid units. Honda generators are more expensive, quieter, and better on gas. Generac is billed as top of the line but I haven't actually used one. HF claims their Predators are on par with these units but from experience I'd say they're not.
Having had a Predator generator, and having several friends who have had them...I wouldn't buy another one. They don't hold up to being used for long periods of time. Sure, they're cheap and are decent in a pinch but they also wear out a lot faster.
I suggest getting a generator that can power your entire house. I have a Champion 7500 running/9900 surge (I think - it's not in front of me) with electric and remote start that I've had for about 6 years, and a generator outlet on my garage that allows me to run my entire house for days on end, any time of year. This past summer I ran it for 3 days, running A/C, fridge, and 3 freezers (we have gas hot water, thankfully). It never blinked, though it would bark a bit when the A/C kicked on. A few winters ago it ran for a week solid running the furnace, fridge, and two freezers. Give it a half-hour break every time I fill it with gas and it hasn't let me down yet.
Champion generators are solid units. Honda generators are more expensive, quieter, and better on gas. Generac is billed as top of the line but I haven't actually used one. HF claims their Predators are on par with these units but from experience I'd say they're not.
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