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  1. SMalafy

    2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Rear brake adjustment lever

    I have been trying to figure out if I have this adjustment lever in the right spot as it does not make contact with the adjustment wheel no matter what I try. Not sure if it is supposed to be this way or not but I thought it was always supposed to make contact with the star wheel on the shoe...
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    2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Master cylinder bench bleed or not.

    I just replaced my main seal on my hydro booster and had to disconnect the master cylinder lines. I hooked everything back together again with out bench bleeding the MC figuring my Motive power bleeder would take care of that. Filled everything up bled brakes and hydro boost but now I have a...
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    2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Head light brightness

    I am going to order a brite box for 01 and was wondering if I should replace the bulbs too. Not sure what to get as far as bulbs but I do not want to blind people coming the other way with the low beams on like some of the blue bulbs do. Hard to see the road line here in WV on a dark night and I...
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    2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Brake hydro boost rebuild

    Has anyone ever done a rebuild on their hydro boost ? If so where did you order your parts from ? I ordered a kit from ebay and the seals are flimsy and I am not sure if they will work or not ! The large piston ones are a little out of shape from being squished in the package and I am unsure if...
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    2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Towing fifth wheel RV hitch weight vs payload

    I have a 01 with a 2600 lb payload weight but I want to buy a RV that has a hitch weight of 3220. Not sure how much this will affect the suspension/springs. It is a toy hauler so I imagine when I add a couple motorcycles in the rear the hitch weight would be lighter but not sure by how much...
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    Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) No voltage to TPPS

    I tried adjusting my throttle position sensor but can not find any voltage whatsoever ! I also have 4 DTC codes and am not sure if it has anything to do with it. P-1693 JTEC module ( don't know what the JT stands for) P-0122 which I was trying to adjust but no voltage. P-0602 ECM fueling...
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    Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Place to mount Pacbrake air tank

    Still doing my install of this pacbrake system on my 01 and the directions tell you to mount the tank to the frame which would be difficult with the box frame. I was thinking the front bumper support on the right side but then the tank would not be 100% vertical and I would not be able to drain...
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    Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Opened a can of worms

    I have been working to install a Pacbrake on my truck and nothing seems to be going my way. First a bolt snaps when removing the down pipe to the exhaust, then I remove the turbo and now find a hair line crack on the right side exhaust port of the manifold. Not sure if I can get away running it...
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    Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Pac brake direct mount or Inline

    I ordered a Pac brake telling them I have a stock turbo and am putting a 4in exhaust on the truck. I thought I was going to get a 3in. direct mount and got a 4in inline mount which would put the brake way down the pipe and make it hard to service and clearance does not seem to be good either...
  10. SMalafy

    Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) Pac brake install

    Can anyone tell me how long would it take to install a pac exhaust brake on my 2001 w/ auto transmission. I was looking at the instructions and it seems doable . But I do not know if I would need an assistant at some time or not as I live alone. Also page 8 says to shut off the overdrive to...
  11. SMalafy

    2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Towing over recommended weight

    2001 4x4 auto 3.56 rear Was looking to buy a 5th wheel toyhauler that is 600 lbs heavier dry weight (13,660) than towing spec recommends. Add the bike and miscellaneous things it would probably be around 15K. Hitch weight would be ok at 2,536 lbs Has anyone towed over the recommended...
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    Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) How do you check the wastegate actuator ?

    I am having excessive fuel consumption on my 01 and was looking at the wastegate actuator as being the problem. I do not see any vacuum lines running to it only a steel line going to the front of the turbo. I see the 2 mount bolts for the actuator and I wanted to know how I can check it ?
  13. SMalafy

    2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Pressure bleeding

    I tried to pressure bleed my brakes after I changed the rear shoes and drums and now the ABS and brake light is lit on the dash. I did have a helper hold down the front brake metering valve when I did the front brakes but have these 2 warning lights lit. Anyone know what it could be that would...
  14. SMalafy

    Mag view cover fill level

    I have an old Mag View cover on my truck and am not sure if I open the small allen screw under the viewing window to determine oil level or do I fill it to top of the fill hole plug which is a little above the window height till the gear oil pours out ? Any one know as Mag view no longer exists...
  15. SMalafy

    Replacing rear wheel brake cylinders

    Does anyone know what Ford type rear wheel brake cylinders which are bigger that you can use to replace stock ones in my 2001. I used them before in my 95 12 valve but forgot the # or Ford type model they were for ?
  16. SMalafy

    Fuel mileage

    I previously had a 95 12 valve which gave me 21 MPG on the highway but the frame rotted out on it. I went and found a rust free 2001 24 valve but only get 18 MPG. Both trucks have the same rear gear ratio 3.56 and both auto's. Does the 24 valve burn more fuel than a 12 ?
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    Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) transmission eratic shifting from 2nd to 3rd and 3rd to OD

    I have a 2001 2500 which is giving me problems at speeds around 35 to 40 and 50 to 55 mph shifting. I have rerouted my alternator wire around to the front of the radiator to the right side of the the battery when I done this that stopped it for a while. Then it started again so I changed the TPS...
  18. SMalafy

    Cam shaft postion sensor test

    Can anyone tell me how to check my csps on my 95 12 valve. I can not find anything in the service manual for a diesel model only the gas jobs
  19. SMalafy

    Tourqe converter lock up switches

    I am planning on upgrading my stock transmission on my 2001 with a Rev Max valve body for towing. The valve body offers a 4-3 downshift with TC lock up and a 3-2 downshift with tc lock up too. The tech at Rev Max told me i need a lock up switch but i forgot to ask if i needed 1 or 2. I plan on getting...
  20. SMalafy

    Accelerator pedal position sensor

    I have been having problems with my truck going at a steady speed. At first I thought I had a clutch slipping in my automatic but after talking with a transmission guy he told me about the APP sensor. I looked in the FAQ section and am going to reset the APPS but I wanted to know will a scanner pick...
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