What have you done to your 5 ton this week?

[Buffalobwana]

I was wondering, can you even hear it while driving at highway speeds?

 

[Bhpdbrad]

I was wondering, can you even hear it while driving at highway speeds?

I don’t know about his XM...
but my solution was very simple and it’s loud enough too. I just use my JBL Bluetooth speaker and play my iTunes.

https://youtu.be/YYbZSmo7cGQ

 

[74M35A2]

Country music? Ughhhhh......

 

[Buffalobwana]

That ain’t country.

 

[lindsey97]

He said "Aint"................

 

[Jbulach]

Installed my new passenger side windshield today, had to use a chisel to get to old one off.


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[gottaluvit]

He said "Aint"................

Ain't it!

 

[TechnoWeenie]

After my truck has been sitting for what seems like 6 months.. The first long stretch after installing the battery cutoff switch and fixing the fuel leak.. I was half expecting to have to use ether....

I think I might have gotten 3 rotations out of it before it fired right up......

As I was driving it, I was noticing the engine was a little louder than normal, and then remembered that the last time I filled up I didn't put the usual TCW3 2 stroke oil in. Stopped at Wallyworld, grabbed a gallon and dumped it in.. Usually it's ~1oz per gallon of fuel, but, meh, 80 gallons, 128oz, a little more doesn't hurt.... About 5 mins later it quieted right down....

 

[Buffalobwana]

He said "Aint"................

Somehow “Thou art not listening to country music” does not have the same effect.

 

[Buffalobwana]

Technoweenie, do you get better fuel economy with two stroke oil? I have heard a few guys use it but not put too much research into it. What are the benefits other than lubrication and sound deadening?

 

[Floridianson]

I was wondering, can you even hear it while driving at highway speeds?

Yea the 915A2 is quiet going down the road.

 

[therooster2001]

That ain’t country.

I didn't think that speaker would keep up, but it did remind me of a song I heard about four months ago at a concert.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZcCfGdKKMIU

 

[therooster2001]

Technoweenie, do you get better fuel economy with two stroke oil? I have heard a few guys use it but not put too much research into it. What are the benefits other than lubrication and sound deadening?

I think the benefits are making me read more of the site.. His original post had me searching for about two hours while I couldn't sleep. I got into biodiesel, oil additives, what happens when you accidentally put gas in, and lots of "data" on why it was the best and worst for the truck. Consensus was sound defeating, else it was a religious debate. I'd love to have come away with a path for what I am going to put in next time. I think I'm headed down the % of biodiesel route. That's what all I have done with my 5ton, I need to stop searching and go drive...

 

[TechnoWeenie]

Technoweenie, do you get better fuel economy with two stroke oil? I have heard a few guys use it but not put too much research into it. What are the benefits other than lubrication and sound deadening?

LOL.

I drive it 100 miles a year, I don't have MPG #s.


Lubrication and noise reduction are the only reason I need

 

[TechnoWeenie]

I think the benefits are making me read more of the site.. His original post had me searching for about two hours while I couldn't sleep. I got into biodiesel, oil additives, what happens when you accidentally put gas in, and lots of "data" on why it was the best and worst for the truck. Consensus was sound defeating, else it was a religious debate. I'd love to have come away with a path for what I am going to put in next time. I think I'm headed down the % of biodiesel route. That's what all I have done with my 5ton, I need to stop searching and go drive...

http://www.trucktrend.com/features/0911dp-fuel-additive-test/

NO ADDITIVE
Highway Average 14.6 mpg
City Average 13.7 mpg
Overall Average 14.1 mpg

TWO-STROKE PRE-MIX
Best Highway (one tank) 16.3 mpg
Best City (one tank) 14.9 mpg
Highway Average 15.6 mpg
City Average 14.6 mpg

OPTI-LUBE XPD
Best Highway (one tank) 17.4 mpg
Best City (one tank) 15.7 mpg
Highway Average 16.1 mpg
City Average 14.4 mpg

FPPF 8+ CETANE IMPROVER
Best Highway (one tank) 17.3 mpg
Best City (one tank) 15.0 mpg
Highway Average 16.1 mpg
City Average 14.9 mpg

http://www.jatonkam35s.com/DeuceTechnicalManuals/Diesel_fuel_additive_test.pdf


7) Super Tech Outboard 2-Cycle TC-W3 Engine OilUnconventional(Not ULSD compliant, may damage 2007 or newer systems)HFRR 474, 162 micron improvement

 

[Buffalobwana]

https://youtu.be/uOCmXGN4GOQ

Some real country music for you, 74M35A2, by a genuine heavy metal artist. (Staind lead singer, Aaron Lewis)

You may experience some conflicting emotions. This is normal for a man your age going through this. Just let it happen.

 

[dmetalmiki]

Well today, I fitted a what 'you see iz watt you actually have' capillary water temperature gauge. The electrical ones are hopeless, and unpredictable. Also fitted new ceiling lights in the camper body, 240v and 24 volt. (Also a 'night light' over the beds. Then Fitted a nice double cab light while I was at it.

 

[74M35A2]

Sorry guys. I know I’ll lose any remaining friends saying this, but country music just makes my stomach upset.

dm, can you post a pic of the temp gauge you went with? How do you think it is for accuracy? I bought one, and tested it in boiling water, and it did not read 212F (100C), so I sent it back. Also, how are you handling the lighting for it?

Here is what I would play @ 67mph on the freeway in my 9:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Ee_uujKuJMI

 

[therooster2001]

I'm not a country fan either, actually rockabilly, which has some country roots, but we still love ya. Ok, back on track? I just ordered some opti-lube for fuel additive. Planning on firing up the truck after a 4 month hiatus on Thursday. 70 degrees forecasted in Denver and taking work off (mostly), probably hauling the MKT to a park to shake out the cobwebs and cook some burgers...


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[USAFSS-ColdWarrior]