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Bikersmurf replied to the thread E-350 box options.I’d look it over closely. The last UHaul I drove was a few months old and only had 17,000 miles on the Odometer. I hated it so much. It... -
Bikersmurf replied to the thread Pinion leak and play - Dana 70 Dually - '97 Crestline Ambulance..I'm leaning towards rebuilding the Dana 70. I'm hoping that the gearset isn't too far gone. I read a writeup on a disc brake conversion...
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Bikersmurf replied to the thread Pinion leak and play - Dana 70 Dually - '97 Crestline Ambulance..Well, made it there and back and the truck performed flawlessly as always. Pinion seal has a very slow leak but is quiet still. So...
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Bikersmurf replied to the thread Wiring under front seat of Leader E350 Ambulance. *Not for the weak of heart!*.They simply connect the starting batteries to the house batteries once the alternator is charging. If the charging profiles are...
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Bikersmurf replied to the thread Theory... 2001 E350 brake upgrade to 2008 front rotors and calipers?.If you’ve read any of my other posts you’ve likely heard about my rear diff needing a rebuild… and perhaps even a gear set (Dana 70 w/...
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Bikersmurf replied to the thread AVC Rig?.If that’s your initial impression, move on. I’ve found that things seldom improve if they don’t treat you well in the first place. We...
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Bikersmurf replied to the thread 97 E350 Crestline Ambo Build/Mod.Had some fool cut in front of me on the highway (60 mph) and he then slammed on his brakes. It’s a good thing my brakes are all in good...
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Bikersmurf replied to the thread Subarctic ambulance.I mounted in one that was just like yours. This summer I've been putting it through the paces. We have had two trips across the Rockies...
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Bikersmurf replied to the thread Wiring under front seat of Leader E350 Ambulance. *Not for the weak of heart!*.The Blue Sea ACR I bought didn't have the Start feature. I still have it and use it now and then if the house batteries are very drained...
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Bikersmurf replied to the thread Ujoint Offroad Colorado van build thread!.I've got a '97 Type 3 Crestline Ambulance which has rear Dually wheels. Would your recommendation still be an 06-07 Sterling? Stock is...
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Bikersmurf replied to the thread Pinion leak and play - Dana 70 Dually - '97 Crestline Ambulance..I would... don't wait till it is leaking and things may be worn in weird ways.
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Bikersmurf replied to the thread Wiring under front seat of Leader E350 Ambulance. *Not for the weak of heart!*.I have a type 3 but essentially the same wiring. So... I'll explain what I did. 1st off ditch the diode isolator. It'll lead to a quick...
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Bikersmurf replied to the thread Pinion leak and play - Dana 70 Dually - '97 Crestline Ambulance..I’ve thrown it back together with a new seal. The lube was just replaced a month or so back. I’ll top it off so that it’s full and ill...
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Bikersmurf replied to the thread Pinion leak and play - Dana 70 Dually - '97 Crestline Ambulance..I agree that the diff needs to be rebuilt. It all comes down to this… If the diff isn’t making any noise (howling or clunking) will it...