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    My tow pig/DD build thread. F350/Cummins 6.7/twins/6R140

    Yes and no. My truck right now weighs 8200 pounds empty and 11,000 pounds full of fuel, passengers and with the 5er loaded and hooked up. The cab extension will add about 500 pounds to that, putting it right at the rated GVWR without extra people. So without repacking anything, extra people...
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    My tow pig/DD build thread. F350/Cummins 6.7/twins/6R140

    We went camping on the weekend and put another 400 miles on the F350. We had a great time, truck worked well except for the fuel consumption and downshifting, yadda, yadda, yadda. I'm going to put the trailer into storage for the rest of the year. We've got too much to do this fall to be...
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    Well... There it goes...

    It doesn't make sense to me that your engine was spewing black smoke and your boost was zero and it was a programming error. Do the VGT vanes on these turbos have that much control over their operation ? I wouldn't think so, but I know zero about these engines. If it were my truck, I'd be...
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    CNC Plasma Table from DD 350 Cummins 6.7/twins/6R140 Thread

    I have a question for you. How does that system handle the torch starting point and the cut in to actually starting the piece ? Does the CAD file for a part have the cut starting point and path defined ? Or is it defined by the operator when the part is run ? Is there a CNC command for...
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    CNC Plasma Table from DD 350 Cummins 6.7/twins/6R140 Thread

    The parts are here, but I haven't been able to get into the shop to work on it. I've been stuck behind a desk taking care of things. I hope to start working on it shortly.
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    My tow pig/DD build thread. F350/Cummins 6.7/twins/6R140

    FYI, not directly related to the engine swap, but there has been some discussion about the suspension that this truck will get on a thread over at PSN. http://powerstrokenation.com/forums/showthread.php?p=1904052#post1904052 My apologies to the webmaster for posting a link to another site...
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    My tow pig/DD build thread. F350/Cummins 6.7/twins/6R140

    http://www.rvnetwork.com/index.php?showtopic=99057
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    My tow pig/DD build thread. F350/Cummins 6.7/twins/6R140

    I found this, written by an MDT Escapee, very interesting. http://www.rvnetwork.com/index.php?showtopic=100524 Then there is this. http://www.rvnetwork.com/index.php?showtopic=97109
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    My tow pig/DD build thread. F350/Cummins 6.7/twins/6R140

    The cab stretch is still making me nervous. A quick and dirty photochop. This truck has no lift and 18 inch wheels. The cab length behind the front seats is 75". Length wise its like adding a 70 inch sleeper to a Superduty regular cab. Its not as tall or as wide as a 70 inch HDT sleeper...
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    My tow pig/DD build thread. F350/Cummins 6.7/twins/6R140

    I haven't made that decision yet. And I'm still searching for the perfect 2011 truck too, so that is part of the equation. So for the time being, I'll work on things that will work on both a 2008 and a 2011 truck. I've got this urge to do something though, anything. And I have a good 5.9 CR...
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    My tow pig/DD build thread. F350/Cummins 6.7/twins/6R140

    The 2011 CAN messages are a lot different than the 2008 CAN messages. There are more modules and there is a lot more data flowing around on the 2011. It will be harder to do a swap into a 2011 truck than a 2008 truck. I guess figuring things out on my 2008 was good practice ! More CAN...
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    My tow pig/DD build thread. F350/Cummins 6.7/twins/6R140

    Thanks. Not to hound you, but how is your truck coming P20V ?
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    5r110 manual tc lockup switch

    So is the problem that you are locking the TC with a poor sequence, ie locking it too fast with the manual switch or is the problem that the TC is locked period ? Its fairly easy to create a circuit that gently applies the voltage to the valve to lock it up in a manner that doesn't damage the...
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    My tow pig/DD build thread. F350/Cummins 6.7/twins/6R140

    Good points. How much is the ARB unit and how hard is it to install ? A complete reset of the ring and pinions ? It would be pretty easy to over ride the Ford elocker and make it do what you wanted. Having an air locker in the front axle as well would be great for manuvering a trailer in...
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    My tow pig/DD build thread. F350/Cummins 6.7/twins/6R140

    The problem with having high pressure pump issues is that often when the pumps go, these engines need an entire fuel system, ie injectors, rails, lines, etc as well as the pump. Its VERY expensive when that happens. For those that aren't aware, the 6.4 in my 08 got an entirely new fuel...
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    My tow pig/DD build thread. F350/Cummins 6.7/twins/6R140

    What are you referring to, Jake ? A Cummins swap ? A cab stretch ? Are you going to do this on a 2011 ? Its a shame to sell my 08. Its in such nice condition. I wonder if I could convince my wife that I need 2 Superduties, each with a Cummins of course... the 5.9 (and ZF6 ?) from my '99...
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    My tow pig/DD build thread. F350/Cummins 6.7/twins/6R140

    So its not just me then. Thanks for sharing that. The other thing I like about the 2011s is the electric locking rear axle. Short of building a custom axle, I can't put one on my 2008. My 2008 has 3.73 gears and Ford doesn't put 3.73 gearing in SRW diesel trucks anymore. Only 3.31 and...
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    My tow pig/DD build thread. F350/Cummins 6.7/twins/6R140

    My dad is strongly advising me to upgrade to a 2011 truck for this project. I'm trying to keep costs down and yet on the other hand it seems like spending the money to upgrade to a newer truck is wise, especially when we intend to keep this truck for a long time. I keep thinking about the side...
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    My tow pig/DD build thread. F350/Cummins 6.7/twins/6R140

    I was considering that, but it doesn't look that easy. I'm not a body man either though. The front of a box side has a rolled edge where it connects to the front box panel itself. How do you keep that rolled edge ? I'd love to figure this out. The box is really the only outstanding issue...
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    My tow pig/DD build thread. F350/Cummins 6.7/twins/6R140

    The doors and the seats arrived for the cab stretch. Thrilling, I know. Try to hold back your outburst ! I'm picking things up slowly, looking for bargains. I have a line on a cab and frame. The hardest component to find to do the stretch is a short box in good condition.
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