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    Project "Autonomous" F-350

    It burns your eyes and you can't sleep with a window open, it stinks up the place.
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    Project "Autonomous" F-350

    The sunset was crazy last night due to smoke from the fires.
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    Project "Autonomous" F-350

    Out doing photo things today.
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    Ski Bum Truck V2.0, F450 Rough Road RV

    Those semi-exposed rocks are ankle snappers. Watch your step.
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    Project "Autonomous" F-350

    I've used powermaster alternators for years. I really didn't think about their starters until I got hung up on this. Finding good automotive advice is not easy anymore. People in general don't seem to be curious or want to engage in problem solving anymore. It's sad.
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    Project "Autonomous" F-350

    The inline 6 budget just went out the window. It was supposed to be cheap but updating the starter just bit me hard. Originally the motor used an inertia starter. The drawback with that design is when the starter goes out, it can get locked in the retracted position. That means it is clamped to...
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    Point Five Ambo Build

    That probably causes accidents.
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    Project "Autonomous" F-350

    CAD = cardboard aided design.
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    Project "Autonomous" F-350

    Which one of you is this?
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    Pressurize a camper

    You call it Bull Dust? In the states we call it silt. Europeans call it Fesh Fesh. Like talcum powder.
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    Ski Bum Truck V2.0, F450 Rough Road RV

    WoW! Those are beefy!
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    Saving Water- bathing, clothes washing etc.

    On a related topic, I looked into purchasing land around Yucca, AZ. They told me if I put any permanent structure there I would have to put in a septic tank big enough for a 3 bedroom house. I asked what would happen if you had no running water and the septic tank dried up. They would not...
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    Show us your Active Off-Road Bumpstops!

    Do you have a ton of weight in the bed, or are your springs sacked?
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    Project "Autonomous" F-350

    Fun in the sun at the Mooneyes open house. It's not easy for a company to remain popular for over 60 years. https://www.fuelcurve.com/mooneyes-open-house/
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    Project "Autonomous" F-350

    Wrapping up research on the final bits and pieces. I will be doing an article on the motor soon.
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    Ski Bum Truck V2.0, F450 Rough Road RV

    I was wondering if your UPS driver put you on a hate list.
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    Ski Bum Truck V2.0, F450 Rough Road RV

    Those look delicious.
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    Project "Autonomous" F-350

    I shot an install at Max Trac yesterday and then got to go testing. I was impressed with the JL. It crawled some steep slippery dirt with no lockers. The kit was shocks and springs and clears 37's.
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    Steering/ suspension question-Ford SD

    When I worked for Fabtech, every warranty claim began with "I was just driving down the street."
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    My “New” ‘87 E250

    Find a nice van with a blown engine or something for cheap, and create one nice truck.
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