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Forum: 3rd Gen Engine and Drivetrain -> 2003-2007
Aug 16, 2006, 03:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,017
Posted By hobbyman

End of story - I ended up replacing all six...

End of story - I ended up replacing all six injectors. I found a set of low mileage 2005 injectors on Ebay and purchased a set of 2003 50HP nozzles. Starts like it was new now. 2 micron filter is...
Forum: 3rd Gen Engine and Drivetrain -> 2003-2007
Jul 31, 2006, 07:26 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,017
Posted By hobbyman

If I can get by with one injector I'm OK with it....

If I can get by with one injector I'm OK with it. Fuel filter upgrade?
Forum: 3rd Gen Engine and Drivetrain -> 2003-2007
Jul 30, 2006, 02:11 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,017
Posted By hobbyman

Pulling the box didn't change it. I did have...

Pulling the box didn't change it. I did have trouble with the quad wiring harness in the past - it was causing surging and running rough. I cleaned up the ends of the plugs and added some...
Forum: 3rd Gen Engine and Drivetrain -> 2003-2007
Jul 29, 2006, 08:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,017
Posted By hobbyman

I've tried everything I can think of. I have the...

I've tried everything I can think of. I have the box unhooked right now - I don't think it made any difference. I plugged the pressure relief valve and tried it also, no difference. The diesel...
Forum: 3rd Gen Engine and Drivetrain -> 2003-2007
Jul 28, 2006, 02:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,017
Posted By hobbyman

Hot start problem

My '03 will not start when hot. Replaced the lift pump with a frame mounted unit with a bypass into the return fuel line. Then took it to a diesel specialist. They predicably indicated CP3 pump -...
Forum: 3rd Gen Engine and Drivetrain -> 2003-2007
Jul 28, 2006, 02:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,813
Posted By hobbyman

I plugged mine for a hard-start test. Made no...

I plugged mine for a hard-start test. Made no difference - still fighting the hard start when hot. Did not run it long plugged though!
Forum: Towing and Hauling / RV
Feb 3, 2005, 12:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,103
Posted By hobbyman

Thanks for all the replys! I ended up buying a...

Thanks for all the replys! I ended up buying a gooseneck hitch (hourglass) that fit my 5er rail mounts - hate to spend the $$, but it was available. Got trailer home no problem!

By the way, I...
Forum: Towing and Hauling / RV
Jan 20, 2005, 03:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,103
Posted By hobbyman

Tool - good points! I'm going to check into it a...

Tool - good points! I'm going to check into it a little - weight limits and weight of the trailer, height of hitch, etc. Might not be such a good idea. Maybe I can arrange to get an adapter in...
Forum: Towing and Hauling / RV
Jan 20, 2005, 02:25 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,103
Posted By hobbyman

Thanks Mechanos - that is what I'm planning to...

Thanks Mechanos - that is what I'm planning to do, although I didn't realize they made a tube / pin set-up like that (I was going to cut and weld).

I still need to get the trailer home first. I...
Forum: Towing and Hauling / RV
Jan 20, 2005, 11:55 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,103
Posted By hobbyman

Gooseneck without a goose?

Anybody ever tow an empty goosneck trailer using a pumper bull hitch? I purchased a gooseneck, but I'm planning to convert it to 5th wheel (it's only a 10K trailer, and I already have the 5th wheel...
Forum: Towing and Hauling / RV
Jul 20, 2004, 03:13 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 42,478
Posted By hobbyman

I'm running the 245's now on Rickson wheels...

I'm running the 245's now on Rickson wheels (Dunlop snow rated drive wheel tires). I noticed a good bit of side to side movement when they were new. With 2k miles on them, it's gone - I think the...
Forum: 3rd Gen High Performance and Accessories (5.9L Only)
Jul 15, 2004, 12:02 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,660
Posted By hobbyman

I looked into this some time back. Eaton makes...

I looked into this some time back. Eaton makes an e-locker for the 9.25 GM IFS axle, which they said would work in the front 9.25 AA&M front axle with some "minor grinding"[eyecrazy]. They are...
Forum: 3rd Gen Engine and Drivetrain -> 2003-2007
Feb 13, 2004, 12:31 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,854
Posted By hobbyman

grid heater relay failure

Anyone else have a grid heater relay fry on them? Just got my truck back from the dealer - they checked out the grid heater - O.K., but one of the relays that feeds it was toast. Took a few days...
Forum: 3rd Gen High Performance and Accessories (5.9L Only)
Jan 29, 2004, 07:44 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,344
Posted By hobbyman

Front locker for AA&M 9.25

Been looking into front lockers for the AA&M 9.25 front axle (Three tries to get out of my buddies driveway last night!)

Two possible choices are eaton e-locker and arb air locker. Eaton has...
Forum: 3rd Gen High Performance and Accessories (5.9L Only)
Jan 16, 2004, 06:47 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 9,633
Posted By hobbyman

I've been following the rear axle issue somewhat....

I've been following the rear axle issue somewhat. Appears to me to be a manufacturing / machining issue showing up early on (just what I make of the posts I've read). I have 30K on mine, so I'm...
Forum: 3rd Gen High Performance and Accessories (5.9L Only)
Jan 14, 2004, 02:11 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 9,633
Posted By hobbyman

ARB got back to me. Very confusing :confused: ...

ARB got back to me. Very confusing :confused:

They (Tim Lund) indicated that the AA&M 9.25 front is the same diff. as the GM 9.25 IFS (independent) which they already have a locker for, but that...
Forum: 3rd Gen High Performance and Accessories (5.9L Only)
Jan 14, 2004, 06:49 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 9,633
Posted By hobbyman

Boss Hog Didn't happen to ask - sent them a...

Boss Hog
Didn't happen to ask - sent them a reply email, so we should know shortly - probably before you get much snow :)

I'll tag on their reply if they get back
Forum: 3rd Gen High Performance and Accessories (5.9L Only)
Jan 13, 2004, 06:40 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 9,633
Posted By hobbyman

ARB locker for AA&M 1150

I emailed eaton and ARB to see who will be the first out with a fully controlled locker for the AA&M 1150 axle. It looks like ARB will win - they are working on one now, likely out this summer (per...
Forum: 3rd Gen Engine and Drivetrain -> 2003-2007
Jan 6, 2004, 09:35 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,052
Posted By hobbyman

front locker

first post! i'm looking for more traction in snow. has anyone looked into installing an e-locker on the front dif? i have the aa&m 1150 rear dif w/o limited slip - any news on the 1150 situation?...
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