Recent content by nikojo

In that scenario, high side positive cut and low side negative cut then no problem. But is you only cut the low side negative and tried to start the truck or turn on the lights........you would get flow from the high side battery (24V terminal) and then across voltage regulator (which now...

The problem with this is that the 'high' side battery (running 12V) can still find ground through the voltage regulator. Steven (RWH) pointed this out earlier in the thread.........."connection to the 14v tap off the regulator can and will also act as a ground when the ground is disconnected...

Got it. I do remember that vaguely from the manuals. But what I still don't understand is if those are all disconnected how does the outside air get in there?? Are there gaps in the firewall that would allow for that? Can that panel be removed without removing the windshield, ie the louvered...

I have the new plenum from the A2 trucks but also the older built in plenus with the cutouts along the windshield. Don't understand what that's attached to and how the air is getting into it.

Closed. Assuming thats the round screen that turns to close. But that isn't connected to the vents/plenum along the windshield that's built into the dash.

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RWH will the 'non' rcsk18330 pumps (105/120 bar) work to power trucks with MM hydraulic winch?? Do they have enough pressure?

Here is an interesting description of temperature induced pressure cycling. See link to full PDF. https://www.gore.com/sites/default/files/2016-04/PTV-TechInfo-Temperature-Cycling-US.pdf The Problem Fluctuations in temperature create failures in electronic devices due to pressure...

I was thinking something with a threaded cap. About 1-3 inches around. Something you could then cap off similar to the diagnostic port on the OEM boxes but along the bottom of the box. Could also act as an inspection port to look up in there.

Don't want to argue risks benefits of OEM boxes versus aftermarket. I have both AND a spare. Noticed reading about the topic corrosion within the boxes leading to the failures (albeit rare). The boxes themselves seem well built and well sealed with most likely water entry points being at 'top'...

Sorry don't have any experience but I have a set I never used I was thinking of selling. PM me if interested. I can send pics if that's helpful for you or others thinking of getting these gauges.

As an aside and something to consider.......I've seen the fording exhaust stack can spew out indelible diesel exhaust fluid that essentially stains everything it contacts pretty badly. Including the truck itself. Think of an exhaust tattoo lol. So if you are parked next to other vehicles, or...

In your diagram you can wire it so you cut off the 'green' and leave the "blue" alone or as Mogman pointed out do it the opposite way. That effectively does the same thing assuming you cut off both switches. I like doing it my way by cutting off the interconnect between the batteries in case I...

Great information. Thank you for taking the time to post it up. One question, why the AC