January 2026 all-topic thread.
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so sorry for the loss brother , hopefully the other hand will pick up the slack 
besto luck on new dog
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The truck saga continues. The one-man shop I took the truck to doesn't want to work on it and gave me the name and phone number of a different shop. He said he can't duplicate the problem of running rough sometimes after using silicone to fix the connector so he is not going to keep driving it around trying to get it to show up. He is not charging me for the work he did and suggested a different shop look at it. So, I will pick it up today and concentrate on getting a catalytic converter for it.
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Jim has anybody put this truck on a computer diagnostic and run any tests ?, it sure seems like most of these mechanics are doing the bare minimum to resolve the issue, has the coil pack been replaced with new ?, have they been moved around or does the problem stay at one cylinder, I personally wouldn’t put a new cat in until the main problem has been fixed .
just my 2 cents worth , sorry no penny’s 5 cents .
just my 2 cents worth , sorry no penny’s 5 cents .
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I think the cat would be the major problem, since this is commi -fornia and they want an arm and a leg for them here. The scan sheets I have say it needs a cat, and Ignition Coil "D" control circuit open. On the way home from the shop, I noticed the CEL light was off. So, I am guessing he reset the codes.
Jim
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I think the cat would be the major problem, since this is commi -fornia and they want an arm and a leg for them here. The scan sheets I have say it needs a cat, and Ignition Coil "D" control circuit open. On the way home from the shop, I noticed the CEL light was off. So, I am guessing he reset the codes.
Jim
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Smog and Catalytic Converters are only required in city’s and over populated small towns like Manteca , register your truck in Sonora or above , we don’t require smog or cats in our county but lane county does and that would be Eugene and maybe Salem.
and we have a two year registration, my truck was $200 vs $800 + smog , California punishes people with trucks so they Add a commercial plus weight Tax, so glad I threw in the towel.
and we have a two year registration, my truck was $200 vs $800 + smog , California punishes people with trucks so they Add a commercial plus weight Tax, so glad I threw in the towel.
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Smog and Catalytic Converters are only required in city’s and over populated small towns like Manteca , register your truck in Sonora or above , we don’t require smog or cats in our county but lane county does and that would be Eugene and maybe Salem.
and we have a two year registration, my truck was $200 vs $800 + smog , California punishes people with trucks so they Add a commercial plus weight Tax, so glad I threw in the towel.
and we have a two year registration, my truck was $200 vs $800 + smog , California punishes people with trucks so they Add a commercial plus weight Tax, so glad I threw in the towel.
When I first registered my truck, I got lucky and the DMV person took the commercial and weight tax off because my scooter lift back then was mounted in the bed. I was told it was a one-time deal for disabled placard owners. I checked O'Reilly and the coolant temp sensor will cost me $120, almost the same cost as the registration ($166). The cat will be about three times that if I get one off eBay. I need to call some local muffler shops and find out what it will cost to install it.
Jim
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as we slide into January ( Jim Hint hint )
, I want everybody to be safe , our world has gone bats#!t crazy , I don’t wish harm upon anyone so leave the ice alone , don’t confront them , don’t yell obscenities , just go on about your business and you’ll have a great day 
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Hi Tim. No idea regarding Rob.
04badford no worries. I only know one ICE agent and he used to go to my church. He switched churches due to his kids not liking the youth group there.
The February 2026 all-topic thread can be found here:
February 2026 All-topic thread - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums
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04badford no worries. I only know one ICE agent and he used to go to my church. He switched churches due to his kids not liking the youth group there.
The February 2026 all-topic thread can be found here:
February 2026 All-topic thread - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums
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