The FORD Lounge

[ArdWrknTrk]

I have the joy of RABS!
That light came on about '92, when the tone ring tossed a bunch of filings on the magnet.
I took the bulb out of the cluster!  💡

[85lebaront2]

Vivek, we went through this scenerio on my 2009 Flex. Bought 4 new tires, they mounted, balanced and installed them on the vehicle. TPMS light was on. The shop has a nice high tech TPMS tester, owner verified one TPMS module was a bit weak. Everytime they thought it was set, the light would come back on. He finally verified exactly which one was the culprit and installed a new one, then had to go through the entire drill again to reset the vehicle receiver/monitor. It is a good thing, as I have actually had rear tire lose enough air to set it off, but not be noticable as being physically low (Tires are 255/45R20) and being low profile and lightly loaded in the rear it wasn't obvious.

[85lebaront2]

Our emissons test here is look and see if the Cat is there, not even allowed to thump it to see if it's been gutted. I am almost tempted to find one that will fit my 1986 Chrysler convertible and gut it so they exhaust is nice and free flowing for the turbocharged 2.2L engine.

[viven44]

I agree... they are definitely very nice to have and must have on newer vehicles... especially when there isn't a lot of rubber... on my wife's Charger, the wheels are so fragile (20") with low profile tires that the passenger front wheel cracked after hitting a pothole. Thanks to the TPMS we realized something was wrong and replaced the wheel.

[Danny G]

I don't know if we have these guys listed anywhere but looking for wire today I came across www.wiringdepot.com. all made in the USA. The SXL 16 AWG wire runs from $0.15- $0.18 per foot. This is the good stuff vs GPT and PVC primary wire. Other brands go by TXL or GXL they all have higher temp ratings and are better with fluids and abrasions.

10 solid colors, no stripes. So if you're trying to match a solid color could be useful. 10colors 1000ft total for $149.69 is a pretty good deal in my book.

A lot of the wires on the truck from the factory seems to be in the 20-24awg range which blows my mind. I am thinking on the rewire to stick with 16awg min to make it easy and bumping up as necessary. Some of this lighting at the distance it is should be significantly heavier gauge.

Non critical 10 amp circuits 16awg is good for 20 feet with a 0-10% Drop. Anything past the cab itself or over 15amp running 12/14awg would be the ticket, but LED lighting now a days the draw is so minimal.

[ArdWrknTrk]

Look In the vendor reviews for wiring suppliers.
Scott has some extensive detail about his Bullnose re-wire, along with recommendations.

[Nothing Special]

Good thing we weren't in Moab a few weeks later than we were!  Here's a video that was on Fox News today.  This is highway 279, driving from the Poison Spider trail head back toward Moab, only a few miles out of town.

[Gary Lewis]

We just saw that about 3 minutes ago!  Man, that looks awful.  

[BigBrother-84]

Nothing Special wrote

Good thing we weren't in Moab a few weeks later than we were!  Here's a video that was on Fox News today.  This is highway 279, driving from the Poison Spider trail head back toward Moab, only a few miles out of town.

I think I took this picture right at the same place:

[Gary Lewis]

Yep, that's the same place!

[viven44]

Blue Blue 2WD is a charmer. Just another day

[mat in tn]

always a nice thing to have one interested.

[Gary Lewis]

Cool!  

[viven44]

Well not this one.. I called the guy to see if he was neighbor or something. He is one of those “bargain hunters”. Asked me if it was that “Chevy”.

[Gary Lewis]

Bummer!

[viven44]

Yes, next time someone says "I have cash", that's a red flag.

[Gary Lewis]

Yes, it sounds as if they are looking for a quick purchase from someone that needs the cash.  Doesn't sound like they are searching for a truck like yours.

[ArdWrknTrk]

Just like that idiot with the black diesel Stupor Doody that hasn't run in years.
"I know what I got! The parts alone are worth more than that!"

 hmmm, yeah.. Good luck with that!  

[mat in tn]

the ones that I think are funny are those who assume that my old truck is all that I can afford. I just like what I like. and these happen to be what I like. not a desperate seller by any means.
 by the way pal. you did NOT see a for sale sign, did you?

[Danny G]

Anyone have input on the filter housing for the 460?

I'd really rather not spend $200 to get a replacement on ebay