Keith Browning

Then again it could just be Botulism.

Both Myths. 1. Is because you ate too fucking much food and drank like a sailor. 2. You would need to eat 14 whole turkeys to feel any sleepiness effect from the turkey. The real reason for the sleepiness is number 1.

Got a problem with turkey?

We had one not too long ago - HEAD GASKETS.

Ain't wheez only sposta clear the DPF table ifs wee tries a new one In the truk?

Good thought on the over torquing idea, but who ever removes those things?

I have never seen that or even heard of it. It seems that for that fitting to break like that it would have had to be subjected to the effects of an external kinetic mass. Those quick connect/disconnect fittings can sometimes be difficult to separate.

I also have had a couple of these with unexplainable white smoke. Same scenario too - can't verify it yourself and it's not using fluids... fuel trims look good... you follow any PCM updates and CAC changes as applicable and the customer still complains. Personally I was suspicious that it was simply related to regens even though the trucks were driven a lot with some towing. Sorry that I don't have an answer but I wanted to share that you were not the only one to have to deal with this.

One of the things I noted when talking to Bruce is that I really don't see too many DPF concerns but when I do it is usually related to base engine failures that cause excessive fueling in multiple cylinders or problems related to vehicle usage. I am surprised that we haven't had too many discussions related to this. Am I not the only one seeing few issues with regens? It makes it hard when you don't see these types of PID recordings often so I am glad Bruce posted this.

More evidence that the "state run" edicational system is working just fine in America.

Ask enough people and someone is bound to know. Here is the info in case anyone needs it. XL3Z-11A128-AA No Motorcraft pigtail number.

The key in ignition switch contact... that single wire contat that snaps onto the column where the key cylinder slips in. Is that available seperate from the clockspring assembly and if so does anyone know the pigtail number?

I have run across this twice. It was never temperature or hot engine sensitive or related though. I discovered the APP % too and once I did, I realized that I could duplicate the no start by pulling up on the accelerator pedal and forcing the PID low and likewise "fix it" by lightly depressing the accelerator. It's not supposed to do that and a good AP will not do that. Weird isn't it? Agreed - good find!

I probably would have been even less fun if I HAD to use my transmission floor jack which is not working hydraulically. As much as sitting on a stool all day sucked I am not well suited to working on the ground anymore. My guess is that by the time the dealer gets around to fixing that jack I will be long gone... and I am not necessarily looking for a job so that should tell you how things are these days.

Ford only uses the ISB. Brad are you Cummins trained and certified?

I see we have a trouble maker here!

What a debacle. But it is all settled and the truck is finally repaired. We were told to use the Ford warranty start date as the vehicle was titled at that time. Technically my first successful Cummins warranty repair and claim - I did fine with the process. The ring gear itself was good and the welds were all perfect. It appears that the welds broke off of the ring gear and in comparing the new one side by side it appears to be made from a different metal. Of course the truck now cranks and starts... the check engine light was on. An ECM calibration update and a DPF regen to validate the repair we have a go! I was hurting from this one as I could only lift the truck a few feet - enough for a jack to grab the trans but not high enough for me to stand. 4 hours under the truck on a stool and I was really stiff at the end of the day.

Did you tell us why you were slipping a new frame under this car Brad?

+1

I just had a 6.4L in that was just like that one. Seemed to take forever to clean the cooling system.

+1 on that. Basically the only thing I do is remove the mount It takes longer to fight with the right side cover , bend it, scratch up the sealing surface or damage it in some other manner. Sheeeeooot! 21 hours?

Sounds to me like that is what they are trying to determine.

The more responses this topic accrues the more I see it. Even if we are taught these things at a young age we tend to be more responsible, more aware of our situation and hopefully wiser as we age. Human nature. I have had coworkers over the years that were just like the guys Aaron wrote about. You just want to say to them "If you just set your alarm clock 15 minutes earlier you could get your ass out of the house and to work on time."