latest T-boner-ism: weight = force, without mass

From : jrc

Q: a fifth-wheel trailer is one that has a hitch that connects to the towing vehicle at a point above the rear axle of the towing vehicle - not at a point on the rear of the vehicle as with a pull-behind trailer. for example this is a 5th wheel http//www.theironworker.com/fifth%20wheel%20trailer.jpg my question concerns position of the point of attachment lets say the position of the king pin. for normal pulling of the trailer where is the best point to have the king pin should it be directly over the axle of the towing vehicle or should it be ahead of the axle if ahead by how much in what ways does handling change if the position of the king pin is changed each trucks manufacturer has their own specifications as to the proper location. many say to position the center 2 - 4 forward of the rear axle while others specify a position directly over the axle. you may wish to peruse the installation instructions on the reese website for hitch rails similar to the ones you are interested in on the make and model truck that you have. http//www.reeseprod.com/support/support/suinstall.shtml#5thwheel will take you directly to their support page. the reason for the placement of the hitch centerpoint above or very slightly ahead of the rear axle i

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From : joe bedford

anyone know for sure if the 04 and/or 05 used a dual mass flywheel the dmf came about with the introduction of the g56 6-spd transmission which was an 05 model feature .

From : jrc

friend of mine was a old mopar dealer and has been selling his old parts on ebay. he found a intake manifold that he is having trouble finding what it is for. it has the # 3698 442 ae on it by the firing order and in front of the carb morun 10 15 73 any help appreciated. we think it might have been part of a police package due to its a quadrajet mount. whitch would have been a cheep replacement carb for squad cars. .

From : miles

coasty wrote more than likely not having been trained in automotive hvac or licensed as per the epa you have screwed the pooch i have seen some trained and licensed ones that were pretty clueless too. you do not have to be trained to do it if you can get the right tools and folloe instruction in print if you do not know because working on a/cs is far from rocket science. i would not recommand anyone working on though without a good set of proper gauges. -- posted using the http//www.autoforumz.com interface at authors request articles individually checked for conformance to usenet standards topic url http//www.autoforumz.com/dodge-air-conditioner-recharge-ftopict129903.html visit topic url to contact author reg. reqd. report abuse http//www.autoforumz.com/eform.phpp=633112 .

From : beekeep

regarding my comment about the loudness of the ford ... i guess i should further quailfy it. i do love the sound of a diesel. something about the glug glug glug ... however the ford sounds tinny. very high pitched and loud. i prefer the quieter although not too quiet and deeper sounds of the cummins. speaking of quiet diesels ... i was with my gal looking at the new jeep liberty with the 2.8 crd in it ... unless you are really listening closely you cant tell its a diesel. in fact she asked me after i fired it up if we were test driving the 3.7. what state are you in i hear they were not selling these in ca.. if so.. i would like to take a good hard look at that diesel too! .

From : beekeep

i am looking to add some gauges to my truck as well. i looked at genos and i could not find a reference to a autometer fuel pressure gauge. i am looking for a white face electric gauge. i am also looking to add and tranny temp and either a boost or exhuast temp gauge. i dont think genos carries that particular gauge although im sure they could get it. i ordered mine from http//www.egauges.com - autometer part# atm-5760. given the choice between the two egt is much more important to have than a boost gauge. .