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Old Aug 1, 2009 | 09:44 PM
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I sure do appreciate all the info i get here ,Im new .The question i have is I pull a 13000lb fifth wheel. For the first time its begun its puking problem,climbing hills in branson MO. What is your alls evaluation of what i should do. I would like to improve upon performance,but only 30 or 40 hp?
 
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Old Aug 2, 2009 | 09:09 AM
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Some info on your truck would help, but if it's puking now you probably want to get to the cause of that first and repair it before you start throwing more ponies to it. If you're still under warranty take it back to the dealer. Could be one of several things, including HG's. Welcome to FTE!
 
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Old Aug 3, 2009 | 08:58 AM
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Did you fill the coolant only to the MIN level in the degas bottle per Ford's updated recommendation? Sometimes puking is caused by normal expansion when the initial level in the degas bottle to too high. If you find a more serious problem, after the repair is made you should replace the degas bottle cap.
 
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