E-Series VansTechnical discussion of topics related to vans powered by any of the Navistar engines. This covers a broad number of years, but there isn't enough demand to split it any further.
Been reading the boards for the past month or so. Alot of interesting information here. Purchased a 93 model E-350 type III ambulance a couple of months ago. No issues with the engine, just been doing the filter and fluid changes. Found some paperwork under the seat where the engine was rebuilt by IH 3k miles ago. Being as this is my first diesel and Ford it has been fun trying to figure out what everything does. Anyhow- this was purchased to replace my present tow vehicle. Will be alot easier to camp out of than my Suburban. Have just got to the brakes and am now replaceing all the components. There wasn`t any rust on it EXCEPT for the RABS unit mounted to the frame under the driver seat.All the lines broke off and the unit itself was delaminating from the corrosion. To think I have driven it this way kinda makes me think. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/vulnerable.gif[/img]-- It`s been a bit hard finding 3/4-1 ton Ford parts in the local boneyards here in North Alabama - I know where all the jeeps and AMC`s were but never paid attention to the big Fords.
I do however have 1 question- Bleeding brakes with the RABS unit- there appears to be a glob of rust that resembles a bleed valve on the RABS unit (or pressure metering valve?). Is there any special way to bleed this other than crack it open and do it first?
Thanks- Drayson
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1993 E-350 Type III Ambulance Package
7.3 IDI Auto
Now known as the "Toe Truck"
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1998.5 E350 7.3 extended cargo with Late model doors ,po.wer windows, locks and mirrors.Isspro gauges from DPPI, Power Slot Cryo rotors from DPPI, Hawk LTS from DPPI,NAPA DOT 4 brake fluid,NAPA calipers,Evans coolant,Dieselsite ac control valve,Dieselsite 203* thermostat,BTS valve body, Amsoil tranny fluid,4WD deep tranny pan from Dieselsite, DieselSite transmission bypass filter,Amsoil dual oil filter, Amsoil 15-40 wt oil,4 inch Warpspeed Performance exhaust,Thermo-Tec Exhaust Insulating Wrap, Bilstein shocks,Line-X 2-06-2009 103,400 miles following added Beans stage II single shot injectors, Air Dog, Beans regulated fuel return with fuel bowl delete, glow plugs and Stancor gp relay, Beans modified IDM, Stealth HPOP stage I, Dominator 66 turbo, DpTuner reflashed factory pcm that was split shot injectors to the single shots, 9 tunes from DP Tuner including decel tune,tuflocs on all doors, Snow water-methanol injection stage 3 installed by Beans Diesel, BTS tranny
I've killed more than a little time in your hometown, as I've got kinfolk there.
Go easy with the towing until you can find out whether your tranny was rebuilt at the same time. The tranny will be your weak link until you can upgrade or reinforce it.
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You have an IDI and will find answers to most of your questions in that section.
Bleeding RABs system........LT rear, RT rear, RABs valve, front RT, front LT. Monitor the M/C reservior and keep filled. Will email you some good info.......
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Found some paperwork under the seat where the engine was rebuilt by IH 3k miles ago.
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Sweet, hope they did a good job. How many miles on are the odometer.
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I do however have 1 question- Bleeding brakes with the RABS unit- there appears to be a glob of rust that resembles a bleed valve on the RABS unit (or pressure metering valve?). Is there any special way to bleed this other than crack it open and do it first?
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I believe you got it, you just turn the knob and it opens just like a bleed screw on the calipers and what not. It sounds like you might want to replace it though...
Just got through replacing the entire brake system. Found a RABs unit in a junkyard for 25.00 off a 93 gas burning e-350. Have been pulling some of the panels and cabinets from the inside and have found some interesting things.The strangest being what I believe to be a pertified toe complete with toenail. (this is an ambulace) Had it sitting on the bumper and I watched the neighbors cat run off with it. It came from a cubbyhole that the stretcher fits in.
Drayson
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1993 E-350 Type III Ambulance Package
7.3 IDI Auto
Now known as the "Toe Truck"
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Just got through replacing the entire brake system. Found a RABs unit in a junkyard for 25.00 off a 93 gas burning e-350. Have been pulling some of the panels and cabinets from the inside and have found some interesting things.The strangest being what I believe to be a pertified toe complete with toenail. (this is an ambulace) Had it sitting on the bumper and I watched the neighbors cat run off with it. It came from a cubbyhole that the stretcher fits in.
Drayson
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hahahaha, that's pretty funny actually... Bad for person that lost the toe, but the cat running off with it, [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]
Maybe the owner of the cat will see the toe & call police & then the media & thus we will all see it on the news! You heard it first on TDS !
I would of hung it off the mirror. It was a lucky charm.
Ward off the evils of a TOW TRUCK. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]
Now it truly is your TOE Vehicle. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]
You have to give your ride a name now!
My wife calls it the "The Leviathon" The neighbors call it names I wouldn`t want to repeat on this board. For the first week, their lights would come on when I cranked it at 5:00 am to go to work. But I suppose they have been been "hardened" over the past few weeks -don`t get much response now.
I`m glad I didn`t bring it up first, but hanging it from the rear view did pop in my head.
Drayson
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1993 E-350 Type III Ambulance Package
7.3 IDI Auto
Now known as the "Toe Truck"
Now it truly is your TOE Vehicle. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img]
Bill
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LMAO!!!!!!!!!
That's a good one!!!!
Good luck with the new ride.
Neighbors will get used to it after a while. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif[/img]
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Sonax/tricumulator (Black Cloud)
Jody flashed econo tune PCM (DP-Tuner)
Van specific regulated fuel return (ITP)
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