What have you done to your truck today?
Postmaster
Joined: Mar 2008
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From: Prairieville, La
I wouldn't go that far.
To me, the hero is the boy riding the trike.
It is not cheap to build a trike. I think it is a shame that they do not have these already manufactured for cheaper than what it costs to build.
There are many children that could benefit from affordable trikes sold through the big box stores. The mongoose itself was only 75 bucks. The rest was the expense.
I was lucky enough to have good friends, family, and a good boss that helped out. My boss gave me the material to build the toybox plus use of the shop and equipment.
My cousin works at a bodyshop and everyone there knows me. I asked if they could match the paint for me and they answered by painting it for me.
The manager at advance auto has known me for awhile. I wanted to buy a couple of small items and he would not sell them to me. They gave them to me.
My parents chipped in on some accessories and i just assembled it all together.
It takes a village.
It was really just networking like we do here at fte. There are alot of good people still out there.
To me, the hero is the boy riding the trike.
It is not cheap to build a trike. I think it is a shame that they do not have these already manufactured for cheaper than what it costs to build.
There are many children that could benefit from affordable trikes sold through the big box stores. The mongoose itself was only 75 bucks. The rest was the expense.
I was lucky enough to have good friends, family, and a good boss that helped out. My boss gave me the material to build the toybox plus use of the shop and equipment.
My cousin works at a bodyshop and everyone there knows me. I asked if they could match the paint for me and they answered by painting it for me.
The manager at advance auto has known me for awhile. I wanted to buy a couple of small items and he would not sell them to me. They gave them to me.
My parents chipped in on some accessories and i just assembled it all together.
It takes a village.
It was really just networking like we do here at fte. There are alot of good people still out there.
FTE Legend
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 32,875
Likes: 48
From: Northeast, OK
What I did to my truck, Big Blue, today was to try to understand its fuel pump relay wiring. I've explained my consternation in the Big Blue thread, and I'd really appreciate it if those of you with knowledge of the 460's wiring could take a look.
Basically, Big Blue does not conform to the EVTM nor the actual schematics. And, the wiring hasn't been hacked. Help!
Basically, Big Blue does not conform to the EVTM nor the actual schematics. And, the wiring hasn't been hacked. Help!
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pedant
Joined: Jan 2008
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From: EXTREME southwest CT
Do YOU see shrink tubing on any other connector of any stock harness?
Subford has a good picture of the pressure switch and the connector.
BTW, I did find that trailer harness but it has an F5 engineering # so it must be for one of the Powerstroke's I've worked on.
I'll send it along.
pedant
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 23,576
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From: EXTREME southwest CT
It's been chilly the past few days and my starter doesn't seem to like it.
Not sure why temperatures in the teens would cause the starter to grind and skip, but I have noticed it is louder lately.
I'm going to get under there this afternoon and change it before the foot or more of snow gets here Monday night.
Not sure why temperatures in the teens would cause the starter to grind and skip, but I have noticed it is louder lately.
I'm going to get under there this afternoon and change it before the foot or more of snow gets here Monday night.
FTE Legend
Joined: Jul 2010
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From: Northeast, OK
Wiring has definitely been hacked.
Do YOU see shrink tubing on any other connector of any stock harness?
Subford has a good picture of the pressure switch and the connector.
BTW, I did find that trailer harness but it has an F5 engineering # so it must be for one of the Powerstroke's I've worked on.
I'll send it along.
Do YOU see shrink tubing on any other connector of any stock harness?
Subford has a good picture of the pressure switch and the connector.
BTW, I did find that trailer harness but it has an F5 engineering # so it must be for one of the Powerstroke's I've worked on.
I'll send it along.
As for the snow, boy am I glad we no longer live in the Philly area! That has to be getting old. Take care, and I hope the truck starts.
pedant
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 23,576
Likes: 38
From: EXTREME southwest CT
I just pop it off on the slight grade out of where i park.
Not even a full revolution when done that way.
There is a reason for backing into my space.
The mud is thoroughly frozen over at the storage yard.
Not even a full revolution when done that way.
There is a reason for backing into my space.
The mud is thoroughly frozen over at the storage yard.