Recent content by aschafer14

So I'm about to order parts for my 2004 FG649 and this is the parts list I've come up with. The Timken bearing listed earlier in this thread didn't match what I found on the timken cross-reference list. Can anyone confirm the ones listed below are correct. Also, does anyone have a alternate...

Well I got the new injectors and unfortunately didn't make much difference. I'm thinking I need to figure out why I'm not getting boost over 10psi. Does anyone else have a FG649 with a boost gage? What are your typical reading under full load.

We have our AAV 17x9 rims on order so we are locked in on the 17" rim. I don't even know if the offer 16" rims anymore as that wasn't an option when we ordered. It's looking like 35's are going to be the starting point for us, we are just going to have to be weight conscious for the rest of...

@mog , Glad to hear others are running the Wildpeaks. It seems most people were referencing the Toyo MT's. but I'm looking for something that will still perform in the snow. How are they performing off road for you. Here in central Oregon we don't come across much mud. Capability wise I'm not...

Is anyone running 35" Tires and regret not going bigger. Or running 37" tires and wish they went smaller? We just got out super singles on order are leaning towards 35's mostly due to weight, power/gearing of the vehicle and hopefully better fitment in our FG649 (trying to avoid moving the AC...

I sent him a PM but no response yet. I'll probably be ordering injectors on Monday just to see if it makes any difference. I hate throwing parts at it but not sure what else to do.

So I just purchased this FG649 with the 4D34T and am trying to figure out a low power issue. I know these aren't built for speed but sit feels really sluggish. There is a significant amount of blowby, the oil cap bounces right off with the oil cap test. I hooked up a boost gage and I'm maxing...

Thanks for that calculator that should help a lot. Those Magnum Energy units are pretty steep. The 1000W Renogy unit is Pure Sine with 30A charger and 20A pass through, the comparable Magnum unit of similar stats is 2.5x the price, it does have 50A charger but I don't really see a need for it...

Ok great, thanks for the clarification on all that stuff. We're a bit off topic now but here is my first(well I guess second now) stab at my starting and charging system. I'm still doing some research on proper wire/fuse sizes but the main building blocks are there. Let me know what you guys think.

Thanks I think I'm starting to get it now. I read through some of the documents you wrote up on your site as well as a few other posts too and they were very helpful. The engine is out of the truck at the moment but I contacted the alternator manufacturer and they said it would supply 12.8-14.6...

I am trying to plan out the proper battery and charging system for my rig and have a few questions. I have been reading up all I can but cant seem to find an answer. I reached out to CTEK directly but I haven't received a response. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Here is my plan as it...

I am starting to realize there are drawbacks to every expedition vehicle, half of the expedition campers on this site can be described using at least three of the following adjectives; too big, too slow, too loud, too uncomfortable. For me there are a few things I'm looking at(in no particular...

This price seems a little outrageous but looks like a well done rig. Does anyone have any experience with these as an expedition vehicle? http://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/cto/5547594572.html Impressive Dodge Power Wagon Ambulance "AMBO". Restored and modernized by Legacy Classic Trucks...

Well unfortunately it was a good from far, far from good situation, I went and saw today and the rust was going to be a big issue, it had been sitting for a while, he didn't know if the fridge or stove worked (which means they don't). The interior wasn't as bad as it looked in the pictures but...

Well unfortunately it was a good from far, far from good situation, I went and saw today and the rust was going to be a big issue, it had been sitting for a while, he didn't know if the fridge or stove worked (which means they don't). The interior wasn't as bad as it looked in the pictures but...