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  1. Coaldust

    Hydrogen conversion

    UNSW in Australia has done a lot of research on dual fuel Hydrogen/Diesel. But, it’s not economical or practical. It’s been researched, documented and written about for decades. So, you don’t have to start from scratch. Matter of fact, I know where there are dozens of 6.25” bore nattygas...
  2. Coaldust

    Memories for us old truckers

    That driver made “Eat Fresh” a drive through. Wait,…. What. Are we missing any Washington state HEF members? Where is Sky King1 ? Is everyone accounted for? ;)
  3. Coaldust

    Instrumen Cluster displays incorrect readings

    Thanks for the update.
  4. Coaldust

    Starter issue??

    Raypan, It’s not uncommon for the OEM to use an extra relay for the starter solenoid. Yes, it could be faulty. Easy enough to test. They are often refereed to as an IMS. Here is a short video that explains how they work.
  5. Coaldust

    Starter issue??

    Depends what you have available in your area. I don’t think a local rebuilder will touch that. Besides, it’s probably toast. I would look at Wilson Electric. They are my favorite source for rotating electric. NAPA is a good source for Wilson. Sometimes, the dealer has good options. Or...
  6. Coaldust

    Proto plier wrench

    I normally keep a 6” knipex plier wrench in the side pocket of my jeans and a spare in my go box. I’m missing both of them. At $56 bucks a pop,….. I haven’t replaced them. Probably having a party with the Benchmade mini grip and Spiderco para IiI that I lost this year, too. This is why...
  7. Coaldust

    Ford F650 V10 gas engine

    Very hard pressed to find a Ford dealer with capable medium- duty techs. Please list some if you know any. Ford Pro has outsourced most of the medium duty stuff to privately owned upfitter shops and RV service companies. When I purchase a new Ford medium-duty, it doesn’t even go to a dealer...
  8. Coaldust

    Proto plier wrench

    They have an extra lever that compounds the torque you apply and they seriously lock onto whatever you are turning. And, they don’t scratch up everything with the jaws. At first glance, they appear like any other channel lock. I drank the Knipex koolaid. So, there’s that. They grow legs...
  9. Coaldust

    Proto plier wrench

    Many gimmicks in the hand tool marketplace. Admittedly, the pliers wrenches are innovative.
  10. Coaldust

    New member in Iowa

    Gavin, I got a flock of chickens! Hauled them home tonight. .
  11. Coaldust

    Proto plier wrench

    Knipex are amazing.
  12. Coaldust

    Starter issue??

    Raypan, Excuse my absence, I had to step out for a bit. Yes, starter motors can fail spontaneously. Sometimes, with great consequence. Having a battery disconnect switch, IMO, is a very important safety feature. Trying to disconnect a run-away starter motor can be difficult and it catches...
  13. Coaldust

    Ford f650 with cat c7 acert crank no start

    I’m going to step away for a bit. Apparently, someone is trying to assassinate 45, again.
  14. Coaldust

    Ford f650 with cat c7 acert crank no start

    Driver side. Front. On top.
  15. Coaldust

    Ford f650 with cat c7 acert crank no start

    I would watch the injectors as you crank it over and make sure one of them isn’t spewing engine oil.
  16. Coaldust

    Ford f650 with cat c7 acert crank no start

    Roger that. Alrighty, I would unplug the IAP sensor and see if it starts. I bet it does.
  17. Coaldust

    Ford f650 with cat c7 acert crank no start

    The arrangement number gets important later on when we start buying parts and looking for specs. We can skip that for now.
  18. Coaldust

    Ford f650 with cat c7 acert crank no start

    Back to the oil pressure; Where did you connect your test gauge at? What does the engine oil look like? Any fuel dilution?
  19. Coaldust

    Ford f650 with cat c7 acert crank no start

    What’s the serial and arr#? How many miles?
  20. Coaldust

    Ford f650 with cat c7 acert crank no start

    Maybe have someone crank it over and watch the valve train for a few revolutions, just to be sure.
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