Finally got the door switches washed out enough so the door ajar function works correctly. It is nice to see the lights turn off in a few seconds instead of 45 minutes or so.

 

I just did the same clean up of the door switch too. I was having the alarm go off all the time (neighbors love that), and killing the batteries. Driver side door was the culprit.

Curt

 

Re soldered the overhead MPG/compass/gallons to empty thingy. It stopped working last week while I was on an extended tow. I was a little disappointed because I was curious to see what the lie-o-meter showed while I was hauling my trailer. Got it fixed and it shows 14MPH, BUT I'm not sure if that is the last recorded mileage, or if was still tracking, or where that info even comes from. Either way it seems to work again... For now.

 

Keep up the good work here X men, have a great weekend

 

Ah, that ain't fixed if it says that
If is says 14 mpg, then yes even though your display was shot it was still recording.

 

If I got 14MPG towing my 31 foot Airstream, then I am a happy camper. That is 2X's what I used to get with my old suburban.

 

Well it still called the Lie-o-meter but I average 18.5 without trailer traveling east coast no real hills at 75mph and 17.3 on a recent trip with some nice hills on the way to the mountains in GA. So, 14 sounds good... Don't tell the V10 guys

 

prepping for front axle install with v codes.
i used a needle scaler for heavy rust and a wire wheel, the product is KBS that im going to try. see if it holds up any better than POR 15

 

I too have just completed the lie-O-meter repair. Mine only reads 10 mpg.

Swapped to LEDs in the overhead console while I was in there.

 

So I've done a few things since my last useful post. Nothing major but good stuff none the less. Painted my scratched up Ford oval in the grille. Mounted the coolant filter and changed to the RiffRaff intercooler boots. Also removed all the B side goo from the drivers side tube. Used carb cleaner to soften it up and then the edge of an old gift card. An old credit card will work I guess but the thinner cards are more flexible.

On another note, I have the PCV mod done with a home made oil collector. Im getting some smoke and it stinks. Mainly noticeable idling at a light. The smoke is only seen at night via others headlamps. Im wondering if plumbing it through a more advanced collector/serarator, like one on a compressor, then back to the intake tube is a better idea than venting to atmosphere. I guess another option would be to attach the outgoing hose to the exhaust like some do on their race cars. Opinions and parts recommendation welcome.

Next steps include flushing the cooling system and completing the coolant filter install and installing these.

 

Looking good Dave but looks like a lot of work..

 

KBS is some good stuff. If u prep it right it will last forever.

 

Nice work Dave. I too have a set of axles to do. Was going to use Por-15.
Where did you find the stuff you are using. Better than Por-15?

 

Hey now, my Lie-O-Meter is pretty accurate...shows 8.7 MPG

 

So is mine, it shows N, S , E, W and sometimes a combination of those.
Actually, my last 2 ex' have been pretty accurate. My V10 averaged about 10 and my 6.0 averages about 15 both same kind of mix city/ hwy. on my long hwy only my current one showed 18.3 and my hand calculations were 18.5 or something like that. It's close enough that I trust it.