Jim Warman

And I didn't want to waste these on the "good sayings" thread. There is no replacement for displacement. If some is good, and more is better - then too much ought to be just about enough.

Yes, this boy could have been twins. "But, ah sawr them did it on HotRod TV".

Salt belt? Whazzat? Yeah, they kinda sprinkle a bit now and then.... but not like you guys.

Made it up to about +2 C or so..... Gonna drag the scooter outta the snowbank tomorrow or next day. Dwayne, it isn't Al Gores fault that they picked the wrong name for "Climate Change". You can easily see that the weather just ain't what it used to be. It is phuquing cold when I forget to cover the old dome of chrome (yep - it all fell out - upside is that I saved 20 bucks on a haircut). I look like a cue ball with bushy eyebrows.

Dave, you should know me by now.... even with this pesky little problem I got going on, I'm still looking for modern enough for the cleanest air my grandson can get. If some is good and more is better - too much oughta be just about enough. This thread was designed to be hijacked....

In all honesty, I have to say that my estimation of "old technology" diesels leaves me cold when I compare them to the complex engines we work on today. Perhaps we should return to chokes?

This is from the www.ford.co.uk website. http://www.ford.co.uk/Cars/Focus/Performanceandefficiency Scroll down to "Power". And don't forget that yootoob vid. Ahhhh, if only I still lived in Old Blighty

Be careful what you wish for - you just might get it. I haven't read the article yet, it is an old one - http://www.treehugger.com/cars/ford-focu...-in-europe.html There is at least one vid on youtube Enjoy....

Yes - we had one right about the time I had to stop work. AFAIK, high side pump was the cure.

+1

Bingo on the maintenance. The previous operator of this truck is almost my kids uncle and I am the "usual suspect" for service and repairs since day the first. Fuel filters every second oil change - that kind of stuff. When my son first got the truck, I was quite concerned. Now, the truck has paid for itself and I look back wondering why I ever worried. We'd do it all over again providing our two basic tenets - no aftermarket bullshit chips. And I want to be somewhat familiar with vehicle history.

Kieth - as per Tylers suggestion - can you find a good home for this side bar? Your comparison might be mildly interesting as a comparison of combustion chamber and/or fuel delivery technology. But the engineers can already predict when NOx formation is going to occur. Now, this next bit is likely going to ssound a tad harsh to some, but if we leave a pile of crap under thje corner of the rug, it will have to be addressed some how, some day. If your hypothetical situation yields tailpipe emissions cleaner than the old technology being replaced, the point is moot. Especially considering DPFs do NOT address NOx and other gaseous emissions. The fact remains that the situation does not meet legal requirements. Back in the day - I had my first go 'round with gas EGR valves in 1973 - back in the day, most of us (not situated in the "smog hot spots") had cavalier attitudes towards all these new fangled problem children... indeed, vacuum powered emissions devices were a huge part of the problem themselves. Today, we don't have the concerns with actuating devices like we had 40 years ago. But to say "I unhooked this shit but it could be worse" would be like me saying "they scraped out my lungs and now I can breathe - I guess we don't need to worry about the spots on my brain " (sorry if that offends anyone but it is my spots and my brain and my reality - and I see an opportunity to cash in on it ).

My sons 08 is (I believe) something over 300,000 kms. His fuel is supplied. Not long ago, his DPF became a problem. I tried a Mexican Manual Regen - no joy. For something like $1600 CAD my cost, I can rest knowing that my grandsons Dad and I have done everything in our power to help preserve the planet that he will come to depend on. No aftermarket modules - no defeating emissions controls. Or is this where I heave this old carcase up on the soap box and trot out my patented "we are the keepers of the public trust" speech?

+1. To borrow another marques bygone catch-phrase "This is not your fathers Oldsmobile". The whole landscape as far as state of the art is concerned is nearly off the scale. Self drive Google cars, talking cars that listen to you - when I was a kid, even Buck Rogers didn't have this.

Matt, it does seem a bit odd that your parts mongers are leaving something like this up to an individual in the shop or what-have-you (though I could be misreading your situation). Any time you sell a part, you NEED to make an expected profit margin - this is called "doing business". As long as you are doing an adequate number of stock "turns" and you are making your deserves mark-up, why not? You aren't there to compete with your store. Back in the day, I had several instances where an abject stranger would ask to borrow a 9/16 wrench. Since a truck driver that can't adjust his brakes isn't much of a truck driver, I would offer a wrench on a blister pack at a fair mark up.

Leon - I think it says a lot about western society. I am truly happy to be rated a "seldom" when it comes to television viewing.

So, I've been rattling around the house, getting underfoot and being generally..... errrrrr, grumpy My loving bride, a devout television addict, and I, a classic rock zombie, are in what could become protracted auditory warfare. For some reason I wander into the living room and happen to look at the TV. Yet another "reality" show (and I use the term reality extremely loosely). Extreme couponing is the name of the show. EXTREME COUPONING!?!?!?! WTF is that?

Matt, that seems to be a curious way to regard a source of profits. Way back when I used to sign the FRONT of the cheques, profit on parts was the next best thing to free money. Aim for your GPM (do not confuse this with mark-up) to average out at 30ish percent and, with enough stock turns in a fiscal period, you are a LOT further ahead that you ever would be by trying to save money. Head studs are a popular and sensible upgrade and are a lot more honest than any wallet flushing bullshit some guys resort to. Bottom line, if you aren't selling parts that are proven to be beneficial (even in just an "insurance" respect), you are doing yourself and your wallet a disservice. Dustin - It isn't just loose bolts. There are also missing bolts as well as fasteners that are grossly overtightened. I think impacts are fine for disassembly, but we desperately need to rethink some (if not all) of our reassembly techniques. Impact wrenches are taboo in aeronautical disciplines and for good reason. Even the fasteners are designed differently. But there is good news - it only takes a few minutes of practice with a speeder handle and/or a T handles to be veryearly as quick as blasting through stuff with nearly twice the air pressure your gun recommends - and who here is going to tell me their compressor isn't set for more than 1,000 kpa?

Well...... that's pretty rude . Yesterday (Saturday) ayem, I'm sitting at the keyboard watching YouTube vids, paying attention to nothing in particular. My scalp has been all tingly (something like a sunburn) since the evening before. I'm absentmindedly poking around my head trying to deal with little itches and and discomforts when I look down..... OH NO!!!! My keyboard is starting to look like something the cat yakked up behind the couch. One of the few things I had going FOR me, is now going FROM me. Yes, lads.... I am working on a new hairdo.... On the bright side, they tell me it should grow back. I'm hoping it'll be like when you burn the back yard and come in thicker and darker than before. At least I still have my pretty face

I understand that there is a growing trend towards using an impact on the TTY portions of the head bolt torque sequence - this should be enough to get your spider sense tingling. There are probably many things you can "get away with" - up until you can't get away with them anymore.

That's 'cause they're in the dark for half the year and the rest of the time they are fending off black flies half again as big as warthogs

Here's the rub.... I can rewire the rear apron on your truck to what is "industry standard" relatively quickly and economically - depending on what has been left behind. The minute I have to start replicating bullshit, the clock starts running in earnest.

What you need is a trailer emulator. Tekonsha makes one that is reasonably priced. Make sure you get the one compatible with ABS. Simply plug it in at the back of the truck, operate the lamps and watch the LEDs. Caveat - many trucks that have had wiring repairs in the past may have "shed" functions such as back up lights, interior light or battery charge provision - check with your customer regarding his needs. Using an emulator is quick, easy and removes all doubt.

From memory - if you check into it, I think you will find that the round 7 pin connectors are generally used for heavy trucks. I have no idea standard, accepted wire assignments are, but they are easy to find on the 'Net. What we encounter in our store are the 7 pin connectors with the flat pins and the wiring assigned to conform with accepted "holiday trailer" wiring. This works great - as long as some dork doesn't come along and rock the boat. We need to remember that wiring seems to be hard on most techs - experienced and neopyte alike - let alone what it must be like for some knuckle dragging truck pointer.

I assume they'd have to spin free rather than meet a break-away torque?