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Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-04-2016, 06:34 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 11,074
Posted By DirtyOil
That yellow tag/door sticker shows the allowable...

That yellow tag/door sticker shows the allowable payload from the factory, without "dealer installed accessories". So adding nerf bars, "steps", bed liners, hitches... and so on, lowers your payload....
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-25-2015, 03:19 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,314
Posted By DirtyOil
LOL.... it might have been a old Willys MB Jeep....

LOL.... it might have been a old Willys MB Jeep. "bouncey:
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-25-2015, 03:00 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,314
Posted By DirtyOil
I thought the same... but the cart looked beat...

I thought the same... but the cart looked beat up, could have been a Chevy as they also have succumbed to " Death Wobble"... or was it just another Ford, they too experienced death wobble. Now, that...
Forum: Towing 08-25-2015, 02:44 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 9,482
Posted By DirtyOil
Here's a video how-to for adjusting electric...

Here's a video how-to for adjusting electric trailer drum brakes..

https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=adjusting+RV+drum+brakes&FORM=HDRSC3#view=detail&mid=23B2971693146CF3EAE323B2971693146CF3EAE3
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-25-2015, 02:27 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,314
Posted By DirtyOil
OMG!!!... I finally experienced the dreaded...

OMG!!!... I finally experienced the dreaded "Death Wobble", it was frightening... I am still shaking. Thank God the DW wasn't there to experience it... my ears would be still ringing.... (she's a...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 08-10-2015, 10:14 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 6,314
Posted By DirtyOil
x3... never had any issues with 1st gen 3500, or...

x3... never had any issues with 1st gen 3500, or the 2005 3500 which also had 35" tires and 6" lift and so far nothing on the 2013 and I use them as my work and play truck.
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-23-2015, 06:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,745
Posted By DirtyOil
https://https://www.keystoneforums.com/attachments/p...

https://https://www.keystoneforums.com/attachments/photobucket/img_157835_0_382c486dbe6f38da6d369aa17ecb893d.jpg (https://s510.photobucket.com/user/SpLaT2008/media/ABS004.jpg.html)

my 2005 with 35"...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-23-2015, 06:30 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,018
Posted By DirtyOil
Sorry but I read your statement as : less diesel...

Sorry but I read your statement as : less diesel then other distillates
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-23-2015, 06:24 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,018
Posted By DirtyOil
Will have to correct that statement... out...

Will have to correct that statement...

out of a 42 US gallon barrel of crude oil:

45-47% is gasoline
10-24% is heating oil/diesel
8-10% is Jet fuel/kerosene
less then 1% is aviation gas...
Forum: Campfire Chatter 10-26-2014, 11:35 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 9,687
Posted By DirtyOil
I too was gonna stay out of this, have plenty of...

I too was gonna stay out of this, have plenty of experience with all 3 makers, but... McDonald's sells a heck of lot of burgers... does that mean they make the best burgers?
Forum: Towing 08-16-2014, 08:00 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 24,547
Posted By DirtyOil
I used two bicycle tire inner tubes,. Been using...

I used two bicycle tire inner tubes,. Been using the Anderson hitch for two seasons now, no issues. Have pulled about 20k miles with it... I'm waiting for the fiver frame to break... according to...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 07-31-2014, 10:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,971
Posted By DirtyOil
With 135k miles on it, I would believe your...

With 135k miles on it, I would believe your purchase will be ok, as suggested look into the different "powerstroke" forums, you'll see that most of the "oil cooler clogging" issues were with trucks...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 07-31-2014, 10:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 8,167
Posted By DirtyOil
Another thing to watch for or look for is, if...

Another thing to watch for or look for is, if your parked for any length of time is birds. I had expecting parents build a nest under one of the awnings... felt bad after clearing the nest but I had...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 07-31-2014, 09:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,515
Posted By DirtyOil
You need to replace the thermocouple 6719 ...

You need to replace the thermocouple

6719

can go to any RV part store and purchase, simple replacement ...just at an awkward position to get at it...on hands and knees, reaching into the dark...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 07-24-2014, 07:22 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 6,171
Posted By DirtyOil
"points more towards water than air in the fuel....

"points more towards water than air in the fuel. Basically blaming poor filter design along with higher pressure systems allowing water to get through the filter"


From the refineries (at least...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 07-24-2014, 06:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,944
Posted By DirtyOil
https://titanfueltanks.com/ A little more...

https://titanfueltanks.com/

A little more pricier then a slip tank/transfer tank, but IMHO a lot safer! With one of these you don't lose any box space! You can also have dealer program truck's...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 07-24-2014, 06:36 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,303
Posted By DirtyOil
If your tight for cash this may be the better...

If your tight for cash this may be the better deal, but remember your trading used truck on a used truck and you won't get anywhere near the $20k that others offered on new.

As suggested I would...
Forum: Fifth Wheels 07-21-2014, 09:06 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 17,444
Posted By DirtyOil
I guess I was lucky with my purchase of a...

I guess I was lucky with my purchase of a Keystone product (knock on wood) as the PDI tech and I were going through the product, we (both him and I) found issues that were repaired/replaced on the...
Forum: Towing 05-30-2014, 05:43 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 24,547
Posted By DirtyOil
https://www.keystoneforums.com/attachments/photobuc...

https://www.keystoneforums.com/attachments/photobucket/img_129598_0_97f22f379cff8a6eba2b6a3a643c021e.jpg[/URL]


Not mine personal setup... but you get the picture.
Forum: Towing 05-29-2014, 08:56 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 24,547
Posted By DirtyOil
I've had the Anderson Ultimate hitch for two...

I've had the Anderson Ultimate hitch for two years, works great! Because I haul goose necks and need full bed space for tool boxes when not hauling. I needed something like this hitch for...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 03-11-2014, 08:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,989
Posted By DirtyOil
With the Smarty jr for MY 2010 and up, Torque...

With the Smarty jr for MY 2010 and up, Torque settings is not available, but setting timing to "default" sets it to the highest setting, so your going to have higher EGTs, for towing use Catcher #2,...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-17-2014, 10:50 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,890
Posted By DirtyOil
exactly what I was trying to explain, how and...

exactly what I was trying to explain, how and where the heat is generated, big difference in fluid vs mechanical lock-up. Heat is generated from the TC trying to lock up which it can not do alone to...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-16-2014, 09:24 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,890
Posted By DirtyOil
Yes and no, a torque converter can not achieve...

Yes and no, a torque converter can not achieve 100% coupling, thus there is some slippage and the fluids Kinetic energy is lost due to friction and turbulence causing the TQ to generate heat....
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-16-2014, 06:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,827
Posted By DirtyOil
might want to look here :) ...

might want to look here :)

https://www.ramtruck.ca/en_dir/pdf/Ram_Max_Towing_and_Payload_Selector_Sheet.pdf

not sure what Ram 1500 he has with a 1200GVWR.... must be made of cardboard and balsa...
Forum: Tow Vehicles 01-16-2014, 06:16 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,890
Posted By DirtyOil
With the torque converter unlocked you will see...

With the torque converter unlocked you will see lower temps. Going with Edge scan gauge is not a bad idea, monitors other information as well. I would use that or as I mentioned before; a analog...
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