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  1. AK Rover

    rant Oh yes! OH NO!!!

    Do all original Super Duty windshields have the "Super Duty" on them? I have what I think is the original windshield that has the shading above the rear view mirror but doesn't say super duty on it.
  2. AK Rover

    New Tonneau Cover Increased MPG

    The air against the tailgate creates a lot of drag. Anything that eliminates that drag will help mileage. When I drove from Alaska to Colorado in my 2001 Dodge Cummins towing a 7000 pound trailer I got 13 mpg average for the 3500 mile trip. I had a cap on that truck that sloped up front to...
  3. AK Rover

    Factory Brake Controller

    As much as I didn't want to I climbed under the trailer again last night and redid all the grounds for the brakes as well as as the ground for the break away switch battery. When I first started the truck after all that the controller still didn't recognize the trailer. After I activated the...
  4. AK Rover

    Factory Brake Controller

    Discovered last night that the truck has a bad hub seal so needs to go in the shop anyway. Another bad hub seal. I'll ask them real nicely if they'll take a look while it's in there.
  5. AK Rover

    Factory Brake Controller

    Good idea. I have a friend nearby that has a couple trailers. I'm sure he'll let me plug in one of them to see if the truck recognizes it. Any suggestions on how to measure the amperage going to the trailer? The meter has to be in series with the circuit to measure amperage but I can't quite...
  6. AK Rover

    Factory Brake Controller

    I just did a little more troubleshooting. When I put my voltmeter on the pin for the brake output at the rear bumper I get 12 volts when the energize switch is moved. I could be wrong but that would indicate to me that the brake controller is working properly. (It also tells me that my truck...
  7. AK Rover

    Banks Intercooler / Worth it ?

    Banks makes good stuff but they are expensive and really they are meant to be used as part of the Banks system. If you're going to mix and match parts I don't think you'll see much of a gain if any by going with the Banks system. If you haven't had head gasket issues yet with your current mods...
  8. AK Rover

    Question Whad do you think?

    By scanned he means have a scanner plugged in and get the diagnostic codes. That should give you a pretty good idea what's wrong with the truck.
  9. AK Rover

    Question Whad do you think?

    I'm totally confused. Are you looking to sell a truck or buy one? What year is the truck?
  10. AK Rover

    Factory Brake Controller

    I don't have the auto climate control but I'm going to try and pull the fuse for the brake controller to see if that makes a difference. I really don't want to climb under the trailer again if not absolutely necessary. The truck is a little easier for me to climb under so I'll check all the...
  11. AK Rover

    Factory Brake Controller

    I checked all the grounds on the trailer and everything is good and tight. All the grounds are done with torx head screws instead of pop rivets. The trailer uses torsion axle and the rear brakes are grounded to the top of the axle tube (if I find the genius that thought of that they're getting...
  12. AK Rover

    Factory Brake Controller

    I have an 05 F-250 with the factory brake controller. I'm having issues with the controller recognizing my trailer and from what I've read this is common for the 05 models. The last time I towed the trailer last year I had no problems. The trailer sat all winter under my carport out of the...
  13. AK Rover

    Question Exhaust ID

    I had a Gibson system that had 2 pipes coming off the muffler like that but it exited behind the rear wheels on either side. I honestly thing that exhaust was custom built by a local shop rather than a kit. Most diesel exhausts exit to the side because people generally use diesels to tow and I...
  14. AK Rover

    Question What did you do to your truck today?

    Since it was a beautiful, sunny day and warm for May in Alaska I wired up the 2wd low range mod and high idle. I've got an extra relay so thinking of wiring an interrupt for the marker lights on my open momentary switch.
  15. AK Rover

    Question 10,000lb GVWR Pkg.

    The more I'm glad I don't live in California. Last time I registered my truck it cost me $245 to register for 2 years. No commercial registration required or emissions inspection. The truck wasn't even in the state when I registered it and they had no problems with that.
  16. AK Rover

    Question 10,000lb GVWR Pkg.

    I don't understand why someone would get a F350 with 10,000 gross weight. My 05 F250 has a 10,000 gross so don't understand why someone would want a F350 that is no more capable than my F250. It has to be something with legal requirements for commercial use. At 10,001 pounds gross you aren't...
  17. AK Rover

    Upfitter Switches

    I've read about the aftermarket install and it's pretty simple plug and play. My truck came with them and all four switches are used for lights.
  18. AK Rover

    Question Good start up/bad start up

    The 03-04 6.0s had fuel system problems from the factory. Even after the repairs under the recall they are still prone to hard starts and no starts at random times. Glow plugs, as suggested, would only be a factor when the engine is cold. And diesels can start without glow plugs, it's just a...
  19. AK Rover

    Considering trading 2010 for 2005

    When the 6.0 came out in 03 it had a lot of problems with the fuel system. Nearly all the 03-04 model year truck sold had to go back for serious fuel system repairs. Some were so bad Ford ended up buying the trucks back because they were unrepairable. If I recall correctly Ford bought back...
  20. AK Rover

    Basic SDD/PSD WVO Setups

    $3.29 for diesel, really? And you're complaining. Diesel is $4.61 at the cheapest around here.
  21. AK Rover

    Considering trading 2010 for 2005

    I have a 05 F250 that I bought used with 71000 miles on it. I've had it just about 2 years now and now have 96000 miles on. Only issue I have had is the EGR cooler went and that was replaced under warranty. My engine is completely stock and never gives me an issue. Personally I like my 6.0...
  22. AK Rover

    Synthetic Oil too slick

    That's what I thought but figured I'd give you guys a laugh while verifying my thoughts. I guess if you use synthetic oil you need to add a little sand so it lubricates properly. LOL
  23. AK Rover

    Synthetic Oil too slick

    I went into Napa the other day and picked up an oil filter. I got talking to the guy behind the counter. I told him I use Royal Purple and change the filter every 5000 miles (oil every 15,000 miles). He explained to me that synthetic oil was "too slick" for the 6.0 and doesn't lubricate the...
  24. AK Rover

    Diesel Jeeps?

    Actually the diesel in the Liberty was a 4-cylinder Italian motor. Mercedes-Benz had nothing to do with that engine.
  25. AK Rover

    Losing Coolant

    When my EGR cooler was failing I didn't notice any white smoke. Only way I knew I had a problem is I noticed the level in the reservoir was lower than the last time I looked.

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