The New F150

[bigpete]

FWIW, I just bought an "Advance" folding cover for my bed. It's in my garage waiting to be installed as I have three or four other pressing projects. The Advance is a very practical folding hard cover, comes in black only, and is custom for just about any pick-up model out there. I did a lot of research and didn't care for turning my bed into a gigantic limited use trunk. The soft tonneaus are not for me either. The Advance seemd like a practical compromise because I get watertight protection, quick fold-up, and easy removal. Looks pretty good, too. I looked at those roll-up covers but they didn't trip my trigger. Looks like a lot can get out of kilter with frequent use or a bump from a load. I need something because every time I need to haul something to be kept dry, like grass seed for example, it's raining.

Here's the biggest retailer on the web. Lot's of pics on the site.

K-Covers Advance Tonneau

I found the cover a little cheaper elsewhere and they matched to price. When my cover arrived, a couple of the seals were kinked and they are sending an entire set of seals out ASAP. Ask for Mark /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif

 

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Dave:

I just might pull you around. I was involved in a thread a while ago and with Mohammads new system, it's hard to search for it but anyhow, my 350 is not stock by any means. In breief, I have a detroit locker in back, an ARB in the front, a full Gail banks kit and a Jet E-4OD trans. We dynoed the truck on the shops dyno at we recorded 325 ponies at the rear wheels in direct.. Allowing the usual 20 pecent driveline loss (per Cummins specifications), that gives me somewhere around 400 ponies at the flywheel. You don't live that far away, maybe you want to meet me somewhere and we can line 'em up for laughs. Actually, I'll be laughing at you. /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

Even with the Detroit engaging both axle shafts, I can incenerate the 305-75R All Terrain TA KO's

I thought about propane injection, but I'd probably have to build a new set of driveshafts. As it is, it's hard on carrier bearings and U joints even though I use Super U's

I don't drive too much, the Suzuki is better on fuel but I do get 20.5 mpg and that's with 4:10's. I'd probably get mid 20's with 3:73's

When I first built the truck, any time another diesel pulled up to the light with me, I'd always give them that wana do it look, but I got bored with it so now I just ignore them. Besides, 54 years old is too old for those activities. /forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

 

[5030]

Dave:

I forgot to add, that if we hooked the trucks together and you tried to pull me, you'd probably break your front axle shafts, that is if you have 4WD. Half shafts might equate to a good ride, but in the real world, solid axles are much much stronger. CV joints and half shafts are very prone to breakage when put under a strain unless the are modified. You don't find very many IFS rigs in the off-road arena, or for that matter in heavy duty use. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

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Bob:

Again, I didn't mean to catergorize anyone. I have a buddy who is a builder that has a 150 Super Crew and he hauls his tools in it. It's always dirty.

What I meant was that for folks like CowboyDoc and me, 1/2 tonners don't work. We'd destroy them as they aren't up to the tasks that we ask a pickup truck to do. I had a 3/4 ton 4WD stroker before my 350. It wasn't enough. Sometimes my 350 isn't enough. My next truck will probably be a 450 or 550 with a Cat in it.

 

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Mark:

I am doing a lot of apologizing. to you I also apologize. I didn't meant to sterotype anyone. Again, I am sorry and will try to be more demure in my presentations.

 

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Egon:

Nope. I have on a uniform, the one the company issues for all their drivers. I drive an 26 wheeler. You know, one of those things that tear up the road. it's a good day job. From up in the cab, you get to see some pretty good leg shots!!!!!

 

[5030]

Mark:

Actually, even if you have a gas engine, you have one. Doc's almost right, but not quite. The CPS sensor mounts in the front of the diesel on the left of the harmonic balancer. There is a hole machined in the block and the sensor actually senses the position of a magnet attached to a crankshaft lobe. This is sent to the computer to control injection timing as well as other functions. The CPS sensors are made in Mexico, I know, I put 2 in myself. It says "made in Mexico" on the harness. if they were Nippondenso, I'd probably have the original one.

Your gas engine has a position sensor too. They usually mount on the rear of the engine and take a magnetic pulse off the flywheel. That impulse is sent to the OBD to control ignition timing as well as injection timing as well as other functions.

 

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Richard:

Actually, the truck will "burp" before it quits. I know when the CPS sensor is about to crap out. If my diesel is idiling, it will shut off by itself. Then as the sensor gets worse, it will quit on the road. If I stop and restart it, it will clear the error code and it will be fine for a while. In that time, I replace the CPS unit. It's too bad they cost $130.00 and NAPA dosen't carry them. Neither does Murrays.
I know a guy who has had 6 replacements. I guess it's the price of owning a diesel.
One problem with a diesel in the Ford is that IH builds the engines, but ford makes the harness and computer controls. That marriage dosen't always seem to work well.

 

[Mark_in_NH]

Daryl,
No "real offense" taken, just a few ruffled feathers, long since smoothed. /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif
Your apology speaks highly of your character and is much appreciated. Thank you /forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif

 

[F350Lawman]

Richard:

Actually, the truck will "burp" before it quits. I know when the CPS sensor is about to crap out. If my diesel is idiling, it will shut off by itself. Then as the sensor gets worse, it will quit on the road. If I stop and restart it, it will clear the error code and it will be fine for a while. In that time, I replace the CPS unit. It's too bad they cost $130.00 and NAPA dosen't carry them. Neither does Murrays.
I know a guy who has had 6 replacements. I guess it's the price of owning a diesel.
One problem with a diesel in the Ford is that IH builds the engines, but ford makes the harness and computer controls. That marriage dosen't always seem to work well.

My truck was dying on the turns and then started dying at other times. It would take many tries to get it to run but then would run like a champ. I figured it was the CPS and if I was wrong, well I'd have a spare anyway.

15 minute repair and I was right. /forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif


I got my CPS from a Navistar dealer. They are about $95 at Navistar dealers as opposed to $150+ at Ford. They have 2 part numbers one for 99 and up PSD and one for pre-99's. They are only very slightly different but I believe one is slightly (minuscule ammount)longer (forgot which one). I heard either will work in a pinch but it is not recommended???

I changed mine myself because even under warranty it was $100 deductible part and I like to EXPOSE my truck to the repair shop as little as possible. /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif I have already been through the "well we fixed the problem, unfortunately the mechanic accidently broke the ______" bit. At least they admitted it but I was without atruck for the weekend.