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Going by memory, ambulance had 100 amp generator, old style with piggyback regulator. Those are a bit hard to find. You can put a 60 amp in or go upgrade with the 200 amp units available now.
Haha same question a lot of Ford Triton engine owners ask. The chain has a tensioner which prevents jumping, it likely needs replacing, the front timing cover has to come off.
The timing chain does not drive the distributor. If the cam timing jumped, engine would have low power. I would put a timing light on it and see what you got.
Sounds like the cable between the negative post and the shunt is faulty. They can get corrosion between the wire strands and the cable lug resulting in your situation.
Flat tows with equal weight trucks at freeway speeds are dangerous. Even more so if brakes don’t work on towed vehicle. Also, maybe paying for some more storage might be the least risky option of all.
4bt engines used in “bread trucks” have the GM automatic bell housing/flywheel parts you need. Will need a power modified 700R4 or 4L80E with aftermarket shift brain to get RPMs down where the diesel can handle it.
You are in Ferris which seems to be the center of the trucking industry for the DFW area. I would call around to local diesel shops until you find someone with the E-T software that is willing to help you.
I JUST finished this mod to my 1081 BUT for some reason the Pur-est dryer I got has the bottom fittings oriented 180 degrees from the one you have. I had to buy a 36” compressor discharge hose to go from the frame all the way to where the control line is on your install. Pricy at $80.
Welcome. Your 4L80E is in limp mode if it won't shift out of second. If the TCM stays hot, that is what is draining your batteries. Sounds like now the TCM has died. Maybe this manual can help you.
I have this issue on a fire dept LMTV. In my case it's the voltage regulator going into spasms sending high current and resultant high shaft loads on the alternator. Check into that also.
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