Truck Repair/Questions
| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| dead cylinders | 8/29/2006 | Kasey E |
| Q: this may not be a medium duty engine but I hope you can help me, I have a 302 engine in a 1975 f100 ... A: after thinking this over i would look at changing out that box. they are easy to replace and not ... | ||
| Cummins M11 engine | 8/29/2006 | Cliff B. |
| Q: We have a 1998 IHC Cummins M-11. When we turn the ignition switch off the engine keeps running, the ... A: Sounds like something is wrong with the ignition circuit.Like something back feeding the ignition.I ... | ||
| 855STC cummins | 8/29/2006 | Cliff B. |
| Q: Now can you give me the same thing on a N-14 Big cam 350. ThanksI need the valve setting sequence ... A: On those you adjust valves & inj on different same cyls.The mark A is now 2-5,B is 3-4, & C is ... | ||
| Brake Light problem | 8/29/2006 | Van |
| Q: 1994 Silverado. Brake lights stopped working. Fuse ok. Changed out switch and now my brakes just ... A: Just try replacing the fuse with another. Sounds like a real loose connection, and the fuse is a ... | ||
| 95 gmc 4x4 | 8/28/2006 | Kasey E |
| Q: Was hoping you could tell me the recommended lubricant for my transfer case(95 GMC manual shift ... A: automatic trucks 4x4 use the same as the transmission dexron III now the front and rear ends should ... | ||
| gasoline in oil | 8/28/2006 | Van |
| Q: need to crank engine somewhat before starting and am getting gasoline in the oil. Any advice. ... A: That's a later model than I have experience with, but from things I have heard, it sounds like you ... | ||
| 855STC cummins | 8/28/2006 | Cliff B. |
| Q: I need the valve setting sequence please! A: On the STC,you adjust valves & inj on same cyl.The mark A is now 1-6,B is 2-5, & C is 3-4.Valves ... | ||
| valve adjustments | 8/27/2006 | Cliff B. |
| Q: Cliff I have owned my 1997 dodge Cummings since it was new and never did anything on the engine ... A: I dont use the timing plunger for valve adjustment because it is a pain to get out.I remove all the ... | ||
| 96 6.5TD with 3 trouble codes | 8/27/2006 | Kasey E |
| Q: Got a 96 C3500 6.5TD with 200k miles on it. This morning I started it and drove about 3 miles ... A: well after checking the codes they all point back to one thing po335 crankshaft pos.sensor since the ... | ||
| Gas filler line | 8/27/2006 | Kasey E |
| Q: This line got damaged during a tire blow out and I can't get the part needed for repair or the right ... A: if this is the filler neck from the body of the truck to the tank you could cut the hose and insert ... | ||
| Oil pressure problem | 8/27/2006 | Van |
| Q: On my 86 Chevy blazer 4x4, I have good oil pressure at start-up 40 plus lbs. As motor warms up oil ... A: I suppose you have already done this, but have you checked the oil pressure with a mechanical oil ... | ||
| Fuel gauge | 8/26/2006 | Kasey E |
| Q: The fuel gauge stop working, don't know what is the problem. A: well with not knowing what the make or model is i would say to look at the sending unit it is in the ... | ||
| Fuel Pump | 8/26/2006 | Van |
| Q: I have a 2003 ford f-150 5.4 pick-up that is loosing power on hills. I believe it is the fuel pump ... A: Look for a filter, and change it first. A fuel pressure test would be a great idea before investing ... | ||
| what do I have to do? | 8/26/2006 | Cliff B. |
| Q: My n-14 cummins 500 starts good but, after 20 mins. in the conslote, appears check engine and the ... A: Turn key to ON position.Turn cruise switch to ON,Hit set switch then count flashes.The fault codes ... | ||
| air conditioning intake | 8/25/2006 | Kasey E |
| Q: I have a '99 Ford F-350 CC Lariat with a 7.3 PSD. Recently, when i turn on the A/C, the first few ... A: well you should look on the pass. side floor board should be a flat air intake there. also make sure ... | ||
| Antilock brake sensors | 8/25/2006 | Kasey E |
| Q: The ABS warning light stays on and I know why. A while back the calipers on my Class A motorhome ... A: ref your abs i see you gave me a 5 on the rating scale if you would have giving me a make on your ... | ||
| 1999 FORD F-350 diesel | 8/24/2006 | Kasey E |
| Q: The speedodemeter quits working but if he turns the key off and then back on while going down the ... A: on this ford you have a speed sensor on the rear end of the transmission drivers side near where the ... | ||
| 6.9 & 7.3 diesel engines | 8/23/2006 | Kasey E |
| Q: Is there any way to turn the fuel up? The truck loses alot of power going up hill. Any way to help ... A: with these engines i think you can have the fuel rail turned up but a very easy fix to this would be ... | ||
| V-903 C-295 Engine | 8/22/2006 | Cliff B. |
| Q: I have been searching for a 903 Cummins engine and havent been very successful. I need to replace ... A: Yes they are obsolete.I have only seen 1 in my years of working on them.Probably would be best to ... | ||
| cooling-gasket | 8/22/2006 | Kasey E |
| Q: I have a 92 chevy pickup 1500 with a 305. I've had constant overheating problems. I was told the ... A: hey there i have the same truck and same problem. what i have found is the engine is getting air in ... | ||
| N14 Celect engine power/boost loss | 8/22/2006 | Cliff B. |
| Q: N-14 celect + 525 hp in a 2001 Pete When I run loaded (does not act up empty or first thing when ... A: I am not sure on what other software is out there for troubleshooting since I had the Cummins ... | ||
| low oil pressure in N14 after 180 oil temp | 8/22/2006 | Cliff B. |
| Q: 2001 international 460 n14 650000 miles 3 days ago had regular service lube left next morning drove ... A: Same brand & viscosity oil?That would be my first check.Take the temp sensor out of oil pump & ... | ||
| ford powerstroke | 8/21/2006 | Kasey E |
| Q: I have a 2000 f250 w/ powerstroke diesel engine. Started right up on sunday morn. and went 1 mile ... A: well we need to see if we can find out where this oil is going.. I take it you check your oil often ... | ||
| Knock Sensor and timing | 8/21/2006 | Kasey E |
| Q: 1999 GMC 1500 5.3 engine, spark knock and knock sensor code, cn timing be adjusted or does knock ... A: this one is really outside my area but im going to try to take a stab at it... very rarely will ... | ||
| 1986 pick upcharging system | 8/21/2006 | Kasey E |
| Q: its not charging the alt is new. the only way it starts to charge is when i put a direct 12v to the ... A: the only thing on this i can think of is to pull the fuse box out and check the main wire going to ... | ||
| 89 Ford 7.3 No Start | 8/21/2006 | Kasey E |
| Q: Where is the netural safety switch located at on an automatic? I was able to start by turning the ... A: on the driver side of the trans there should be a plug going into the trans with 2 wires if you were ... | ||
| 1992 ford f-150 4.9 ltr.engine steering box | 8/20/2006 | Kasey E |
| Q: i would like to know how to replace, the steering gear box in my 1992 4.9 ltr. engine ford f-150 ... A: well with this truck it should be pretty easy..first remove lines then remove drag link from pitman ... | ||
| 89 Ford 7.3 No Start | 8/20/2006 | Kasey E |
| Q: I recientlt bought a 1989 Ford Club Wagon with the 7.3L Diesel in it, started and ran fine when i ... A: well the sound you are hearing when you turn it on might be the glow plugs... what i would check is ... | ||
| u joints | 8/19/2006 | Kasey E |
| Q: How do you change a front axle ujoint in a 2003 dodge Ram 2500? A: well it sure has been a while on one of these... first after removing tire remove axel nut,then ... | ||
| knocking under load? | 8/18/2006 | Kasey E |
| Q: SO heres the thing, I know that this might no be in your area of expertise but any insite would ... A: first thought on this would be cheap gas... if you think your mech. incline you could try to retard ... | ||
| 1983 transmission swap | 8/18/2006 | Kasey E |
| Q: I have a 1983 Ford F100 that originally had a 302 that went bad. This Ford truck came equipped with ... A: jim the trans you have would need a 302 bell housing "if" it were a c4 and the housing would come ... | ||
| 1986 4X4 ford ranger oil pan gasket | 8/18/2006 | Van |
| Q: How much is a reasonable amount for a dealership to charge for replacing the oil pan gasket? (they ... A: If they removed the oil pan to replace the seal, the new gasket should be included in the seal job. ... | ||
| air conditioner recharging | 8/18/2006 | Eric |
| Q: I have a 97 Ford F350 and I am needing to add refrigerant to my system. Some one told me to put it ... A: The charging port location varies based on the year of the truck --- on a 1997 truck the low side ... | ||
| N14 Celect engine power/boost loss | 8/17/2006 | Cliff B. |
| Q: N-14 celect + 525 hp in a 2001 Pete When I run loaded (does not act up empty or first thing when ... A: Sounds like a sensor is reading "funny" when it gets hot & the ECM derating to compinsate for the ... | ||
| 2000 8.3l cummins bad idle | 8/17/2006 | Cliff B. |
| Q: ---no codes no smoke sounds like a gas v8 eith bad plugs/wires on a cpl o cyl onl at idel ... A: The primer pump just runs for 30 secs when key is turned on & then cuts off because it is a primer ... | ||
| 2000 8.3l cummins bad idle | 8/16/2006 | Cliff B. |
| Q: i have a freightliner fl70 with an electronic 8.3..it runs good good fuel mlg etc but it idles ... A: No fault codes?The electric transfer pump is for priming only.It runs for 30 secs the shuts off ... | ||
| valve adjustment | 8/16/2006 | Cliff B. |
| Q: I need the valve adjustment for 1988 L10 Cummins. The block # 34563174 A: Is it a STC or just a manual engine?They ajust the same except you need a tool for the tappet on ... | ||
| Engine won't roll over, intermittantly | 8/16/2006 | Van |
| Q: I have a 1988 chevy V3500, 7.4 liter TBI 1 ton dump truck with a 4 speed transmission. I have an ... A: I have never heard of a solenoid that parallels the batteries. They are always parallel, and ... | ||
| cummins n14 celect plus | 8/15/2006 | Cliff B. |
| Q: I am a certified tech but normaly work with Mack I have a cummins N14 celect plus in a Volvo with ... A: I have heard of that before on the same cyl but did not ask what fixed the problem.The oil pressure ... | ||
| 1998 Century Freightliner | 8/15/2006 | Cliff B. |
| Q: I have a 98 century with cummins motor N 14 in the truck. It start out with a oil leak in front of ... A: Sounds like the only problem you have right now is an injector fault due to a broken pass through ... | ||
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Kasey E
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
ASE cert. drivetrain issues/ diesel engine issues/ air brake issues/ heavy med duty gas engine issues/
Experience
9 years hands on exp.
Education/Credentials
ASE cert master truck mech
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