The official TRIARII build
Winching
Joined: Mar 2013
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From: Birmingham, AL
I gave up on my intermittent driver side knock sensor code. "Nothing to see here, move along"
on another note. I love that this forum is not discoweb. I only use this forum due to the high ratio of information on how to fix my truck compared to "other stuff".
Charlie this was gold. Wouldn't the engine management adjust to the new cam though?
on another note. I love that this forum is not discoweb. I only use this forum due to the high ratio of information on how to fix my truck compared to "other stuff".
Charlie this was gold. Wouldn't the engine management adjust to the new cam though?
Recovery Vehicle
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 801
Likes: 84
From: Seattle, WA
I could be mistaken about pending codes being terms for failed inspection. Guess we will just have to wait and see how things play out. On another note my shuttle valve switch is progressivly on its way out. 3 amigos pop up and I found svs failure code in system. Not a hard fault yet and does not trigger any check engine light (P1590 = rough road/bad sensor triggered my cel) but they go away when the truck is turned off. So cross my fingers that a cheap shuttle valve switch kit from AB resolves that and nothing else ****s the bed until after my trip.....
As for my trip Im hoping on January but have to wait until my employer gives me the go ahead. They provide room/board during fishing season but the fishing is usually really slow from January-April and they put a cap on how many employees are allowed to return for work early. Most wait until the salmon season in late June to head up. I really CANNOT wait that long. Very impatient and want to hurry up and get this trip over with so I can start the next chapter of life. Gonna miss my mechanic though. Probably not many folks like him in the world and as I said before I dont trust anyone doing work on my truck.... Been trying to learn as much as I can about my truck while im in New England so I can do more diy work later uo the road.
On a final note as I monitor temps across Alaska and northern Canada Im very concerned with the possibility of not being able to start my truck after say an 8 hour break from driving. My hope is to drive 8 hours and sleep 6-8 hours and repeat for duration of trip. But with temps in -30 in some areas I cant imagine how the hell my truck is gonna start. Since Ill be on the road I wont have access to a power source so my engine block heater is useless. Im considering switching to Mobile 1 0W-40 during the trip and during all future winter months. Then switching back to Rotella 10w-30 for the warmer months. I also purchased a radiator muff. Thats all I can think to do though.
As for my trip Im hoping on January but have to wait until my employer gives me the go ahead. They provide room/board during fishing season but the fishing is usually really slow from January-April and they put a cap on how many employees are allowed to return for work early. Most wait until the salmon season in late June to head up. I really CANNOT wait that long. Very impatient and want to hurry up and get this trip over with so I can start the next chapter of life. Gonna miss my mechanic though. Probably not many folks like him in the world and as I said before I dont trust anyone doing work on my truck.... Been trying to learn as much as I can about my truck while im in New England so I can do more diy work later uo the road.
On a final note as I monitor temps across Alaska and northern Canada Im very concerned with the possibility of not being able to start my truck after say an 8 hour break from driving. My hope is to drive 8 hours and sleep 6-8 hours and repeat for duration of trip. But with temps in -30 in some areas I cant imagine how the hell my truck is gonna start. Since Ill be on the road I wont have access to a power source so my engine block heater is useless. Im considering switching to Mobile 1 0W-40 during the trip and during all future winter months. Then switching back to Rotella 10w-30 for the warmer months. I also purchased a radiator muff. Thats all I can think to do though.
Camel Trophy
Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 3,717
Likes: 248
From: Longview, Texas
I could be mistaken about pending codes being terms for failed inspection. Guess we will just have to wait and see how things play out. On another note my shuttle valve switch is progressivly on its way out. 3 amigos pop up and I found svs failure code in system. Not a hard fault yet and does not trigger any check engine light (P1590 = rough road/bad sensor triggered my cel) but they go away when the truck is turned off. So cross my fingers that a cheap shuttle valve switch kit from AB resolves that and nothing else ****s the bed until after my trip.....
As for my trip Im hoping on January but have to wait until my employer gives me the go ahead. They provide room/board during fishing season but the fishing is usually really slow from January-April and they put a cap on how many employees are allowed to return for work early. Most wait until the salmon season in late June to head up. I really CANNOT wait that long. Very impatient and want to hurry up and get this trip over with so I can start the next chapter of life. Gonna miss my mechanic though. Probably not many folks like him in the world and as I said before I dont trust anyone doing work on my truck.... Been trying to learn as much as I can about my truck while im in New England so I can do more diy work later uo the road.
On a final note as I monitor temps across Alaska and northern Canada Im very concerned with the possibility of not being able to start my truck after say an 8 hour break from driving. My hope is to drive 8 hours and sleep 6-8 hours and repeat for duration of trip. But with temps in -30 in some areas I cant imagine how the hell my truck is gonna start. Since Ill be on the road I wont have access to a power source so my engine block heater is useless. Im considering switching to Mobile 1 0W-40 during the trip and during all future winter months. Then switching back to Rotella 10w-30 for the warmer months. I also purchased a radiator muff. Thats all I can think to do though.
As for my trip Im hoping on January but have to wait until my employer gives me the go ahead. They provide room/board during fishing season but the fishing is usually really slow from January-April and they put a cap on how many employees are allowed to return for work early. Most wait until the salmon season in late June to head up. I really CANNOT wait that long. Very impatient and want to hurry up and get this trip over with so I can start the next chapter of life. Gonna miss my mechanic though. Probably not many folks like him in the world and as I said before I dont trust anyone doing work on my truck.... Been trying to learn as much as I can about my truck while im in New England so I can do more diy work later uo the road.
On a final note as I monitor temps across Alaska and northern Canada Im very concerned with the possibility of not being able to start my truck after say an 8 hour break from driving. My hope is to drive 8 hours and sleep 6-8 hours and repeat for duration of trip. But with temps in -30 in some areas I cant imagine how the hell my truck is gonna start. Since Ill be on the road I wont have access to a power source so my engine block heater is useless. Im considering switching to Mobile 1 0W-40 during the trip and during all future winter months. Then switching back to Rotella 10w-30 for the warmer months. I also purchased a radiator muff. Thats all I can think to do though.
Recovery Vehicle
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 801
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From: Seattle, WA
Just thinking out loud here so feel free to disregard 
Seems like your problem could be solved with a portable generator and a cheap travel trailer. That way you could sleep comfortably in a heated space at night, using the generator to charge the inverter you'd run off of the travel trailers batteries to run your block heater. Depending on the power requirements of the block heater and the length of your stop, you might get away without needing one and using the vehicle hookipcto let the alternator recharge your batteries. A portable generator in AK seems a good idea though.
Seems like your problem could be solved with a portable generator and a cheap travel trailer. That way you could sleep comfortably in a heated space at night, using the generator to charge the inverter you'd run off of the travel trailers batteries to run your block heater. Depending on the power requirements of the block heater and the length of your stop, you might get away without needing one and using the vehicle hookipcto let the alternator recharge your batteries. A portable generator in AK seems a good idea though.
Camel Trophy
Joined: Oct 2016
Posts: 4,860
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From: Michigan
Yes, one of those little Honda generators would probably be capable of running a small electric heater inside the vehicle and the block heater. Just make sure you have plenty of gas, incase you get stranded for a while.
Brian.
Brian.
Mudding
Joined: Mar 2016
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Not wanting to sound too dismissive here, but I've lived and worked in Northern Canada for a number of years (now live in relatively balmy coastal BC), and you don't really need to be concerned about cold weather starts. As long as you have a good battery and the right weight oil, you should be fine, even down at -30 Deg C. Diesels on the other hand...
I know for you 'Mericans Canada may seem like a frozen wasteland inhabited by a handful of polar bears and a people living in igloos, but it's really not that bad as long as you pack some long johns
. Your truck will be fine.
Sleeping in a truck at -35C on the other hand? Personally, i think you're crazy to be even considering it... I passed out in my truck after a NYE party in Timmins, Northern Ontario once. it was -35C outsde and I had blanket in the truck, but if my mates hadn't have come looking for me I might not be here today...
I know for you 'Mericans Canada may seem like a frozen wasteland inhabited by a handful of polar bears and a people living in igloos, but it's really not that bad as long as you pack some long johns
. Your truck will be fine.Sleeping in a truck at -35C on the other hand? Personally, i think you're crazy to be even considering it... I passed out in my truck after a NYE party in Timmins, Northern Ontario once. it was -35C outsde and I had blanket in the truck, but if my mates hadn't have come looking for me I might not be here today...
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TReK
Joined: Aug 2011
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Not wanting to sound too dismissive here, but I've lived and worked in Northern Canada for a number of years (now live in relatively balmy coastal BC), and you don't really need to be concerned about cold weather starts. As long as you have a good battery and the right weight oil, you should be fine, even down at -30 Deg C. Diesels on the other hand...
I know for you 'Mericans Canada may seem like a frozen wasteland inhabited by a handful of polar bears and a people living in igloos, but it's really not that bad as long as you pack some long johns. Your truck will be fine.
Sleeping in a truck at -35C on the other hand? Personally, i think you're crazy to be even considering it... I passed out in my truck after a NYE party in Timmins, Northern Ontario once. it was -35C outsde and I had blanket in the truck, but if my mates hadn't have come looking for me I might not be here today...
I know for you 'Mericans Canada may seem like a frozen wasteland inhabited by a handful of polar bears and a people living in igloos, but it's really not that bad as long as you pack some long johns
. Your truck will be fine.Sleeping in a truck at -35C on the other hand? Personally, i think you're crazy to be even considering it... I passed out in my truck after a NYE party in Timmins, Northern Ontario once. it was -35C outsde and I had blanket in the truck, but if my mates hadn't have come looking for me I might not be here today...
Im actually NOT worried about sleeping in my truck in cold weather. Ill have that taken care of. I just assumed ANY vehicle petrol or diesel would have a hard time starting in 30 below temps. If the truck does not start then Ill be in big trouble. No time or money to invest in a camper or trailer but Ill look into the generator idea.
Camel Trophy
Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 3,717
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From: Longview, Texas
I know for you 'Mericans Canada may seem like a frozen wasteland inhabited by a handful of polar bears and a people living in igloos, but it's really not that bad as long as you pack some long johns
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Don't you have to block your radiator in temperatures like that? What happens to brake fluid?
Anyway, the best idea to date is a remote, timed, start that is triggered by temperature. I can't remember who suggested that ...
Do you have a temperature-controlled remote start system for extreme cold conditions?
Crimestopper manufactures a special “Cool Timer” Temperature and Timer interface to be used with Crimestopper remote start systems. The RS400 Cool Timer allows you to select from four different low temp thresholds. Once the temp reaches this low level your vehicle will automatically start to prevent fluid freeze-up. The same Cool Timer module also allows you to select four different hourly intervals to activate a remote start at specific hourly time intervals.
Or a generator, which always comes in handy anyway.
Last edited by Charlie_V; Dec 20, 2016 at 12:09 AM.
Camel Trophy
Joined: Nov 2012
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From: Longview, Texas
Not nice, fishEH!
