ctechbob
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ctechbob replied to the thread Big Boy 4014 Climbing the Horseshoe Curve in Central PA.Straight from Ed. I highly doubt they try and run it any way other than the 'correct' way. The loco is enough of a show all by... -
ctechbob replied to the thread High oil temps in 2023 f150 powerboost should I move to 0w40?.The oil pump isn't really variable displacement, it just switches between a high pressure setting and low pressure setting.
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ctechbob reacted to Foxtrot08's post in the thread April lubricants industry market update. with
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They will be higher than they are now. But “stable.” Retail has several rounds of price increases to go through before they reach the... -
ctechbob replied to the thread Weed wacker string life is pathetic.Destin at Smarter Every Day took string trimmers to a whole new level of geek. Complete with super slow motion.
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ctechbob reacted to TacoFergie's post in the thread High oil temps in 2023 f150 powerboost should I move to 0w40? with Like.
In my 23 you have to switch to engineering mode to access that info. Different dash layout than the 24+. Though I too question the oil...
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ctechbob reacted to Foxtrot08's post in the thread April lubricants industry market update. with Like.
It’s my opinion that we are at the end of the beginning of this. At this point, it will be Q4 2027 / Q1 of 2028 before things level...
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ctechbob replied to the thread Big Boy 4014 Climbing the Horseshoe Curve in Central PA.They also use the diesels for their dynamic braking to save wear and tear on the insanely expensive shoes on BB. That and I believe...
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ctechbob reacted to Boomer's post in the thread Big Boy 4014 Climbing the Horseshoe Curve in Central PA with Like.
This engine is climbing a 1.8% grade through a lot of the Curve which means he ascends 1.8 feet for every 100 feet of travel. It also...
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ctechbob replied to the thread Motorcraft FL-500-S cut open.I didn't take as many pics of this filter, and I didn't want to start a new thread since there isn't much to see/report. But this is...
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ctechbob replied to the thread Post your latest oil change.Time for the 'almost' 20,000 mile service on the 2025 Powerboost. I'm only at 19,300, but looking at my schedule, this is the last...
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ctechbob replied to the thread High oil temps in 2023 f150 powerboost should I move to 0w40?.Does your 23 not have the ability to show temps on the dash? I'd question whether the formula is correct in the app you're using. I...
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ctechbob replied to the thread post your latest transmission lubricant change..Right at 20k on the F150, so it was time for its second vac-n-fill of ULV. Out ~5.5 qts MC ULV/Lubegard Platinum. In with the same...
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ctechbob replied to the thread new RX350 - First oil change and wow tight filter.Turns out, some big dumb idiot put my last filter on way too tight on my F150. I struggled getting the thing off today, and there's no...
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ctechbob replied to the thread Steam engine Big Boy #4014.I love this: I know wood is very strong in compression but boy does that ever give off a 'that'll do' vibe...or maybe they're steel...
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