two questions
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 269
Likes: 0
two questions
Why does my diesel have two batteries and what weight gear oil goes in a transfer case. I have the 2000 crew cab f-250 psd. (you know, the one that has reverse slipping but all the forward gears are perfect) I am way new to a diesel truck.
Lead Driver
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 5,613
Likes: 9
From: Flagstaff, Arizona
the compression on diesels is much higher then a gas engine, and it takes alot more cranking power to start it. You need every bit of those two batteries or it's not gonna start period! Someone else will chime in on the weight of gear oil....it's a bit chilly to go poking around in my garage right now lol
Post Fiend
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 9,293
Likes: 10
From: Parker, CO
^^^^^^^^^ like he said, more compression. Plus the batteries have to power the glow plugs at the same time.
Also, transfer case doesn't take gear oil. It uses ATF. Here's some instructions on how to change it: http://guzzle.rbmicro.com/transfer.html
Also, transfer case doesn't take gear oil. It uses ATF. Here's some instructions on how to change it: http://guzzle.rbmicro.com/transfer.html
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 269
Likes: 0
you guys are a world of help. noticed that was for an 02. is that the same transfer case. also noticed one of you are from co. I wanna go out west someday bad and hunt. that is my dream. it was you pocket.
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 269
Likes: 0
Trending Topics
Elder User
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 889
Likes: 2
From: I'm there!
It's more of an electrical thing rather than 'an engine compression' thing.
My ol' Vette has a compression ratio of 13.5:1 and only one little red top.
My ol' Vette has a compression ratio of 13.5:1 and only one little red top.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026
Brett Foote
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time
Joe Kucinski
Post Fiend
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 11,892
Likes: 2
From: Middle Tennessee
Originally Posted by SolidGround
It's more of an electrical thing rather than 'an engine compression' thing.
Logistics Pro
Joined: Jun 2005
Posts: 4,243
Likes: 16
From: AZ
Originally Posted by 4inchlovin
Has anyone around here done a dual alt. setup if so who?
Lead Driver
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 5,613
Likes: 9
From: Flagstaff, Arizona
It would be much cheaper installing a higher output alternator then doing a dual setup. It can be done on our trucks, the ambulance package has it. I'm pretty sure you would have to change your pulley system to do it, but I've never researched it.
Elder User
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 889
Likes: 2
From: I'm there!
My wife's Excursion has dual alternators, factory.
An 'improvement' for our trucks is to run the upper radiator hose for a dual-alternator set-up, therefore running the hose around the serpentine belt instead of through it. Makes belt changes a snap.
An 'improvement' for our trucks is to run the upper radiator hose for a dual-alternator set-up, therefore running the hose around the serpentine belt instead of through it. Makes belt changes a snap.
Lead Driver
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 7,760
Likes: 27
From: Hampton, Maryland.
Originally Posted by 12 pointer
thanks guys, now would that be dexron or atf.????????? lol
Thread Starter
|
Senior User
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 269
Likes: 0
Originally Posted by HKusp
It should be at least Mercon rated. Mercon is just hard to find most days. You can use Mercon V or full synthetic as well. I would get Mobil1 while I was at it. I just changed out my power steering (which is also ATF) and it made a huge difference in the effort it takes to turn the wheel and it quieted down the pump quite a bit as well. If it works that well in the PS pump, I can only imagine that it will be very good in the transfer case as too.