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I'm having issues with the panel of rotary switches that direct air to the cab, suspension mounted on the passenger side of the truck. I need to search for info. Anyone know the official name of this thing?
I ordered a Prime Seating 400 LH mid-back air seat. Repair parts are available, if needed.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_d6MAPfEI4&t=18s
The air ride cab is nice, but the lumbar support and ergonomics of the military seats are quite lacking. The foam is dead in my driver seat. It is like...
I will give you some extra relays for the trip. If you tell can tell me what route you are taking, I will meet you at one the exits. They are new. Relays can go bad and that can mean things like " No headlights".
I'm not sure what the official term is, but I would call it power banding. The 3116 and 3126 and C7 are at the upper end of their limits in many cases. More power = less life, but it is tempting. At times we all suffer from Testosterone Overload and can't get out heads around the term...
The E engines are rare birds. Parts may be difficult to find and / or expensive. The HUE had some failure issues as I recall. Ask Adept Ape on Youtube what he thinks.
Hopefully you will never need a rebuild, but if you do:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUVjJibTLLQ
I'd have the shop measure the bore with a stress plate.
There is a much easier way to do the injector synch. This tool is $1399 (I paid $75 on that auction site we hate) that was developed to make the process much easier and faster:
https://youtu.be/sVnRSJDOO7s
All I have left are the rear driver side leaf spring bushings. Battery ran out on Lincoln : ) Not a single zerk was bad. I always actuate the zerk valve a few times with something before I start.