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Forum: EcoModding Central 12-06-2022, 03:50 PM
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Views: 811
Posted By bondvagabond
2000 f550 zf6 project

7 years, 5 moves after my last project I am working on a new project, a 2000 f550 7.3 power stroke, zf6, 2wd, 4.88 gears, 120k miles. I traded 8hrs of injector rebuilding for it as a non running...
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-27-2017, 02:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,095
Posted By bondvagabond
Sorry for wordy opening post. My buddy had a...

Sorry for wordy opening post. My buddy had a coffee taste testing party. Not your guys' fault I went to it...

I think I was just really excited to be working on the project again. That plus way...
Forum: EcoModding Central 03-25-2017, 10:33 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,095
Posted By bondvagabond
Another Frugal Heavy Hauler build

Well, my 1992 E350 7.3 diesel 6 speed manual transmission swap didn't even get to be driven by me. I was offered enough money to make a down payment on a house for it, by another mpg enthusiast. I...
Forum: DIY / How-to 06-25-2015, 12:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 10,141
Posted By bondvagabond
I sold it to a buddy who is a not super active...

I sold it to a buddy who is a not super active forum member, can't remember her ecomodder name, has a bunch of z's in it, will text her and see if she can pm you a pic.

Let's put it this way, I...
Forum: DIY / How-to 06-25-2015, 11:35 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,226
Posted By bondvagabond
Not really what you are looking for, but I have...

Not really what you are looking for, but I have put a ton of small diesel drive trains from 80's-ish cars into Classic american/Japanese/European cars and my method has alway been
1. Put new...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-17-2015, 12:46 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 11,367
Posted By bondvagabond
Believe me, as a semi retired diesel mechanic and...

Believe me, as a semi retired diesel mechanic and big rig driver I have heard similar experiences to yours a lot. I wonder if with the auto trans, the turbo gives it just a bit more pep to keep the...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-12-2015, 10:54 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 11,367
Posted By bondvagabond
By far the most common type of ms is "relapsing...

By far the most common type of ms is "relapsing remitting" @ about %80 of ms patients. Some of which have only one episode of symptoms their whole life. I have the rarest kind, primary progressive...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-12-2015, 03:23 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 11,367
Posted By bondvagabond
I made some good progress yesterday. Got the...

I made some good progress yesterday. Got the transmission crossmember from the auto trans altered so it would fit the 6 speed.

I bolted up the drive shaft adapter which is a length of auto trans...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-11-2015, 12:31 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 11,367
Posted By bondvagabond
While I agree on the highway mpg similarity...

While I agree on the highway mpg similarity between auto trans with lock up torque converter and manual trans with same overdrive ratio, my torque converter was slipping and it was actually cheaper...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-11-2015, 12:07 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 11,367
Posted By bondvagabond
Thank you aero head for all the great input. My...

Thank you aero head for all the great input. My e-350 is actually a 1993, I think the one in your link is a 2012. Ford did a body change in 92 or 93 and redesigned for less drag. Supposedly my...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-06-2015, 11:57 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 11,367
Posted By bondvagabond
I was recently had to close the doors of my...

I was recently had to close the doors of my business doing custom diesel conversions on classic cars, due to my multiple sclerosis symptoms worsening. I never would have made it through the last...
Forum: EcoModding Central 06-05-2015, 02:15 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 11,367
Posted By bondvagabond
49mpg possible from full size mechanical diesel?

I have by standing on the shoulders of giants, (Jacob aziza, big Dave, and now diesel Dave), come up with a new project. I am to the point where I have so many questions it is easier to start a...
Forum: EcoModding Central 12-20-2012, 06:58 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,611
Posted By bondvagabond
Okay, but only cause it's almost...

Okay, but only cause it's almost Christmas:thumbup:

That last pic is the fuel usage/speed ratio chart that is out of the owners manual. Bet we wish every car came with that :-)
I can only...
Forum: EcoModding Central 11-18-2009, 07:23 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 7,695
Posted By bondvagabond
hypermile homestead vehicle

Hi, first post, but have lurked for a while. I feel there is a need for a super efficient "real" 4x4 for people living off the grid on a budget, a.k.a. out in the boonies where the land is cheaper. ...
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