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    Multiple System Failure Messages

    Do you have a multimeter or test light & can you read wiring diagrams?
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    How to add water to the battery?

    Just make sure what ever you get is maintenance free. That way you will avoid all the corrosion issues that came with the old style wet cell battery that you ad water to.
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    How to add water to the battery?

    It is a maintenance free battery, hook it up and forget it - until it dies.
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    New member

    Welcome to the site. If it will only start & run with starting fluid you have what is termed "an ether baby". This is usually from low compression. The initial explosion in one or more cylinders spins the crank fast enough to build enough compression to run on gasoline. But if it only runs on...
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    Alternator

    If you did that test at idle the alternators output is about 25% of rated max. Try again at 2500 rpm and see if there is a difference. For a true reading of the alternators performance you also need the amp output along with the voltage. As the battery charges up the voltage regulator will alter...
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    2 new sounds (1. Engine bay and 2. Front Blower)

    Check the belt routing diagram first, that will tell you if the new tensioner is correct.
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    No Electrical

    Hey Don, when I hit your age I'll be "driving" one of these. Of course it will not be electric but will be able to melt the tires at will! The wheelie bars will not be for looks either. There is just something about laying black streaks from one end of Walmart to the other before they ban you...
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    Engine overheating only while parked and idling.

    Test the fans and connector for power before replacing them.
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    Back yard mechanic fail

    Probably. Inspect what you can once the servo is out. If the band is shot you'll know it during the test drive.
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    Back yard mechanic fail

    Pull the servo back out and inspect it, the bore and the band. Then make an informed decision. Bands are flat brake shoes in a sense - all depends on what is damaged as to whether it is usable.
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    Need help figuring out a problem

    All the electronic razzle dazzle of today is sensitive to voltage fluctuations or lack thereof. First things to eliminate would be battery condition & state of charge then the charging system. Battery voltage needs to be above 12.4 volts to be safe with engine off. With engine running you should...
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    A/C

    Does it have power to the ac clutch? Does the ac clutch engage? What is the static pressure? Condemning a part due to rust?
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    LOTS of error codes!

    Most of the so called mechanics today are intimidated by all of this electronic razzle dazzle since they can't follow the wires like in the old days. Dealers don't to spend a lot of time tracing electrical issues under warranty. First item to check when dealing with electrical issues is the...
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    No Electrical

    Normally you load test a fully charged battery at 1/2 the CCA rating for 15 seconds at 80F and read the ending battery voltage. Since most of us don't have the equipment to put a 400-500 amp load on the battery we can use the next best thing - the starter. It will usually draw between 300-400...
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    No Electrical

    When you get home you can load test the battery without taking to a parts store. Just have a charger ready to charge it back up if you need to get a new battery.
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    Don't spray your engine with water!!

    No I haven't cleaned a 3 valve but have cleaned diesels with high voltage injectors. Same technique as gas engines with same results.
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    No Electrical

    You would be better off using a set of jumper cables and letting the other vehicle charge your battery enough to get you home. If you alternator or charging circuit has failed you will still have a dead battery if you use the jump box.
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    A/C

    I also have a saying for the millennial students in the classes: RTFM It has multiple meanings, one of which is "Read the free manual" https://www.slideshare.net/taufiqatan1/automotive-air-conditioning-training-manual When I went through the AC years ago, once we had finished the course I...
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    How do I prime 5.4 triton remand?

    Also, if you want to pump oil in the port there is nothing wrong with that method. You would have to source a pump, lines and fittings. What would you do with it afterwards?
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    How do I prime 5.4 triton remand?

    A good engine builder will use assembly lube on the bearings & journals during assembly or at least coat them with oil. Spinning the engine to prime the oil passages isn't any different than spinning it during assembly - you're just using the starter. If the spark plugs are out of the heads you...
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    How do I prime 5.4 triton remand?

    To prime the engine disable the fuel pump by removing the fuse for the fuel pump. With a fully charged battery crank the engine no more than 30 seconds then let the starter cool for no less than 2 minutes. Repeat this two or three times and the lubrication system should be ready to go. Reinstall...
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    Cleaning old fuel rail

    Probably safer to use a new fuel rail if you are worried about rust getting to the injectors.
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    Oil change where is the bolt to drain?

    Watch this then....location is at 1:58
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    Oil change where is the bolt to drain?

    Take the skid plate off then....
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    Don't spray your engine with water!!

    I've been cleaning engines for years with engine cleaner and washing down with low pressure water without any issues.....guess it may be my technique.

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