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    Re: Is a 2006 ford the same as 2005

    Wow.

    16 replys to a simple question, and 1 (ok, 1 1/2) of the replys are actually relevant to the posters original question.

    I'm sure if Big Al wanted to hear about your Toyota, or your opinion...
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    Re: Is a 2006 ford the same as 2005

    The Superduty received a major facelift for the 2005 model year. Given that manufacturers almost never make major changes 2 years running I would say that the 2005 accessories should fit the 2006.
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    Re: 2006 Ford King Ranch?????

    The cost calculation of diesel vs. gas has been done over and over by many people comparing many different manufacturers/models, and with different fuel/gas prices and different maintainance...
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    Re: 2006 Ford King Ranch?????

    The Superduty has undergone some evolutionary changes in the last few years which make it a much differernt truck than it was originally. Primary to these has been the substitution of the new 6.0...
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    Rejuvenating pasture

    Now that I've beaten back the Multi-Flora Rose, and started bush-hogging the pastures on a regular basis, I'm curious what my options are for improving them. They've been neglected for about 11 or 12...
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    Re: Fifth Wheel/GN Tailgate

    Like most things, there are cheap tailgates, quality tailgates, and middle of the road tailgates. Of course theres a variety of prices as well.

    In general many of the "fifth wheel" tailgates you...
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    Need help selecting non-poisonous trees!

    Well, we've finally reached the point where we're ready to start putting some trees back on the property. After looking at a variety of different local properties and various catalogs we put together...
  8. Thread: 99 cutlass

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    Re: 99 cutlass

    Several of GM's narrow V V-6 engines had chronic problems with intake manifold to cylinder head gasket failures. Due to the unusual position of the intake to head interface INSIDE the valve cover (as...
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    Re: Galvanized Feed Tank

    Just a suggetion that may or may not fit your schedule/needs. In the last couple of years I have been to two local farm auctions for retiring/deceased farmers. At both of these they sold everything -...
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    Re: \'96 VW Jetta w/Cruise Control Probs

    Well, its difficult to diagnose any problem from afar, and electrical problems in particular. In your case matters are complicated even further by the vehicle history.

    VW electrical is no more or...
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    Re: Pond engineering: A few more questions

    Your problems/proposed repairs aren't quite clear to me from your post - maybe more info? Or maybe I'm just being a bit dull at my end...

    One thing springs quickly to mind however. Locally there...
  12. Re: Water softener, pressure tank, and pump in garage?

    The problem with gasoline vapr is that it is heavier than air. In new construction it has become either common practice or in many locations building code requirement to have the floor slab in the...
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    Re: Is there a diesel motorhome?

    Actually a fairly large percentage of Fords vans are diesel powered. I can't remember the last time I saw a Ford chassis ambulance with a gas engine, and these are almost exclusively on the van or E...
  14. Re: Water softener, pressure tank, and pump in garage?

    One important issue springs directly to mind - gasoline vapors. To the best of my knowledge well pumps are not explosion proof, and if you park vehicles in the garage you will have fuel vapors...
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    Re: Is there a diesel motorhome?

    I haven't actively shopped for a motorhome recently, so the following information may not be gospel....

    Any chassis used to manufacture a motorhome, and the popular Ford chassis in particular, are...
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    Re: security light on garage help..

    So far the replies have centered around the issue of too much "waste" light, but haven't offered much in the way of useful advice.

    I agree that there is WAY too much light being cast all over for...
  17. Re: Pole barn on a slope...maybe save you some grief

    Something you didn't mention in your list of options which has become popular around here, and might bear investigation - retaining walls built using wire cages which are placed in position and then...
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    Saving Pumpkin Seeds?

    I know this is a really basic question, but....

    Tonight we carve pumpkins. Next year we plan to plant. I know I'll be buying seeds next year, but how do I save/store the ones from tonights...
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    Re: Jeep Sahara exhaust manifold

    I don't have any direct experience with the Jeep manifold problem, although I am aware of it and have dealt with similar issues on other vehicles, so you can take my advice for what its worth...
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    Re: STP oil treatment

    Bird,

    The additive we have used is CD2. The vehicles we have used this on are all factory fill with 5W-30 synthetic oil, and the service intervals are 15,000 miles (don't get me started on that)....
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    Re: STP oil treatment

    My personal and professional opinion agrees with all of the above.

    However...

    I currently work for a high line european dealership, and we ocassionally have a vehicle with what could be termed...
  22. Thread: Mower size?

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    Re: Mower size?

    Thats the kind of practical advice I'm looking for. The problem with being mechanically competent and handy with a welder is that almost anything is POSSIBLE, but not all of it is a GOOD IDEA!

    I...
  23. Thread: Mower size?

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    Mower size?

    I have a JD 720 gas that I am shopping for a mower for. I have plenty of HP, and my gates are all large enough, so I have been looking at 7' brush mowers. This would give me a mower slightly wider...
  24. Thread: 150 to 250

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    Re: 150 to 250

    Congratulations on the move up - I'm sure you'll be happy. I'm on my second Superduty and have loved the 140,000 miles I've put under them.

    www.thedieselstop.com

    If you don't know of it, check...
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    Re: Another fencing question...

    We don't plan on being totally grass fed - some additional feed and/or hay will definitely be in the plan. The type, number, and overall animal population is a very up-in-the-air kind of thing, which...
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