JohnnyBM931A2
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Wow.. Looks like someone accidentally filled your truck with diarrhea instead of coolant 
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What have you done to your 5 ton this week?
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Calling what I drained out of my radiator diarrhea is being complementary of loose stools. Makes me wonder how long the beast must have sat for good coolant to assume such a state, that is if there ever was good coolant in it to start with. It went thru a bunch of MWO's in 2010 according to the cab tags, so probably since then. No wonder Uncle Sucker is unloading everything...
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Thanks Juan and I have checked out your coolant filter setup numerous times, but all the plumbing seems daunting, but after yesterday's experience, it just got added to the list. I may have to pick your brain though when it comes time to buy parts, especially regarding thread and hose size. I never make less than 4 trips to the hardware store for any project, but I'd like to try to cut it down to no more than 2, especially when the truck is drained and I've got only one day's worth of winter sunlight to get it accomplished.
I'm wondering, how many filter changes did it take you to get where the coolant remained "clean" between changes?
Thanks again...
Mark
I'm wondering, how many filter changes did it take you to get where the coolant remained "clean" between changes?
Thanks again...
Mark
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LOL. Just for a laugh, you should have sent some to a coolant testing place. You could have told them you put it in a week ago, and that is how it came out when you checked it.. And then end your letter with the phrase "This is ok, right?"
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LOL..
I was skimming and was thinking to myself... 'I don't remember posting pics of my truck like that...'..
Hahaha...
Tan M934 FTW!
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When the funds or time allow it, it probably wouldn't be the dumbest idea to rip her out and get an acid wash from a coolant company. I've done that just as a precaution along with other preventive maintenance and as such haven't a car yet that took an early retirement before 250k.
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You sure get your money's worth out of an automobile. That's the way to go!
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Got my DOT & PUCO numbers painted on today. Now as soon as I get the headlights converted to H4 and get that faulty transmission switch replaced for back up alarm and lights, I can get her inspected. Finally getting closer.
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On the coolant topic, I also did a 3 stage coolant flush. I did replace my radiator last year with a brand new one, but I wanted to clean the block, hoses, trans cooler, heater core, thermostat housing, all that. After much research, this is the process I followed:
1. Drained existing coolant, flushed with clear hose water until no traces of coolant left. Coolant was bright green in color, so I was not expecting much during the flush, but would have a guilty conscious if I did not do it. Thermostat is about 6 months old. Pulling the lower hose is so much faster than the drain valve.
2. Drained clear water, and mixed up the hottest water I could get out of my house in a 5 gallon bucket with Cascade dish washing detergent. I added TSP cleaner to this. Both were powder, and I dissolved them both in hot water before filling the cooling system and going for a ride. Drained, and it came out brown. Cool, something worked, and it was so much lower cost than radiator flush liquid. Lots of big rig truck shops do this supposedly. Dishwashing detergent doesn't foam.
3. Flushed above out completely with clear water, and then poured in 1 gallon of CLR and rest hot water, went for another ride. Emptied that, not too discolored. Almost clear.
4. Filled system again with 2 gallons of clear (white) vinegar, and rest hot water, went for another ride. Drained, really clear, refilled with 100% clear water, and holding that now as I will soon move my heater box to under my passenger seat. Once done, will refill system with correct SCA type coolant, and add coolant filter.
I do have to say, the most yuck came out with the Cascade. I used as much powder as could be dissolved in a 5 gallon bucket, with a small amount of granule at the bottom, knowing that would flush out with the subsequent other flushes.
1. Drained existing coolant, flushed with clear hose water until no traces of coolant left. Coolant was bright green in color, so I was not expecting much during the flush, but would have a guilty conscious if I did not do it. Thermostat is about 6 months old. Pulling the lower hose is so much faster than the drain valve.
2. Drained clear water, and mixed up the hottest water I could get out of my house in a 5 gallon bucket with Cascade dish washing detergent. I added TSP cleaner to this. Both were powder, and I dissolved them both in hot water before filling the cooling system and going for a ride. Drained, and it came out brown. Cool, something worked, and it was so much lower cost than radiator flush liquid. Lots of big rig truck shops do this supposedly. Dishwashing detergent doesn't foam.
3. Flushed above out completely with clear water, and then poured in 1 gallon of CLR and rest hot water, went for another ride. Emptied that, not too discolored. Almost clear.
4. Filled system again with 2 gallons of clear (white) vinegar, and rest hot water, went for another ride. Drained, really clear, refilled with 100% clear water, and holding that now as I will soon move my heater box to under my passenger seat. Once done, will refill system with correct SCA type coolant, and add coolant filter.
I do have to say, the most yuck came out with the Cascade. I used as much powder as could be dissolved in a 5 gallon bucket, with a small amount of granule at the bottom, knowing that would flush out with the subsequent other flushes.
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The H4 conversion is such an awesome upgrade. I highly recommend this over LED. For just a pinch more $, you can get genuine Hella globes and bulbs, and everything in front you becomes daylight, even with legal rated bulbs.
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How what a mess.....Looks like water from creek up the road from our place.....Did the person before ya use the MV to pan for gold?????
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I just ordered a pair of the HL79562 7" Round H4 E-Code Headlamps by Hella. Just need to buy a pair of bulbs and wiring adapters. Can't wait to get them installed
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Well after 2 weeks of what seems like non-stop rain, wind and drizzle...I finally got something done.
I installed this little rubber cap on the dimmer switch. Ok, I haven't got anything done.
I installed this little rubber cap on the dimmer switch. Ok, I haven't got anything done.
JohnnyBM931A2
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lol.. Sweet cap
I feel your pain dude. We don't have rain here, but it is starting to get colder outside.. Sunday is my only day off, and I didn't get anything done because it was cold out. Nothing makes me less motivated to work outside than the cold..
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I finally installed my "hidden" battery isolation switch, and yes it was purchased from one of my favourite sponsors on this site. As well I installed locking door handles, but darn I failed on the installing the rubber cap thingy, lol. Next up my cooling filter just gathering all the parts now.
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That's slick; your cab looks really put together, snowtiger. Sweet!
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gottaluvit
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Got the back-up/reversing switch replaced with the one suprman mentioned in this thread.https://www.google.com/url?q=http:/...ds-cse&usg=AFQjCNFvSfDhFl2KPnT4mMCEtICqu2INvA
Now if only the H4 headlights would come in.
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Well, the lights came in around 5 pm so I got them in, adjusted, and road tested. Very happy with the outcome. Nice view in the dark.
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I moved the modified M927A2 with the "circus wagon" in tow to the warehouse where my movie office is located.
I had a lot of wardrobe items stored in there and I'm getting ready for the GA Rally.
This building is 360,000 square feet divided into four sections. I rent a small office space for now but future plans include taking one whole section (90,000 sq. feet) and converting it into a soundstage with a large green screen.
We shot some of the scenes in the trailer for my movie "Shovelhead" in and around the building. shovelheadmovie.com
I had a lot of wardrobe items stored in there and I'm getting ready for the GA Rally.
This building is 360,000 square feet divided into four sections. I rent a small office space for now but future plans include taking one whole section (90,000 sq. feet) and converting it into a soundstage with a large green screen.
We shot some of the scenes in the trailer for my movie "Shovelhead" in and around the building. shovelheadmovie.com
