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Whelp, guess I'm screwed then. I can't afford to install a gauge right now, and while I have the clear line it's going to require removing the a/c compressor to get to the fitting, then reinstalling the compressor to run it and see if there's air, then do it all over again to take the clear...

Just went out and tried it again and again, engine temp was @ 180* and it started right up, no problems. Then, just for s**ts & giggles I decided to check the torque on the bolts holding the PMD to the heat sink. Within spec, but I burnt holy hell out of my hand on that sucker. Icing it now...

Nobody close enough that I know of, and the household finances won't support buying one right now. And, if it does turn out to be the IP... whelp, the truck will be up for sale and I'll be looking for something else, because that will be four IP's in less than 100,000 miles, and I can't afford...

Okay, let it run for 30 minutes and it was @ 195* when I shut it down. Waited 30 minutes, turned on the key, all normal lights came on, cranked it and it started in a split second, no problems, engine temp @ 180* I'm going to try it again later and see what happens.

Truck is sitting idling in the driveway with the A/C on max and blower to medium. Started right up when I went out, no problems. Gonna let it idle for about 15-20 minutes to get good and warm, then shut down, wait 15-20 and see if it starts. Outside temp is currently 100* with no breeze and...

Dang... I'm wearing the exact same outfit as the fella in the first pic, 'cept the socks are light gray and I have a ballcap on. Same shirt, shorts shoes. :D

Here's a link to the VIN check report on this truck for further info: http://www.thetruckstop.us/forum/showthread.php?24912-VIN-check-and-Build-sheet-please

I'm inclined to agree, but which? The PMD is less than a year old and cooling it with water had no effect, and this is the third IP on this truck. The original was replaced at 22,400 and the replacement was replaced at 68,721 just a month before I purchased the truck. That third IP has almost...

Understood. One of the hazards of a text medium is that sometimes things come across a little different to someone else than you intend them to. :)

Sorry, this isn't a "game" for me. This truck is my daily driver and a valuable piece of equipment to my state, county and community. This is the issue I'm having with the truck, one that I'm having no success resolving on my own, so I turned to the members here for advice and suggestions...

Hmmm... I'm not knowledgeable enough on these to say yes or no to that idea but answer me this... Why only after the engine has hot soaked for 30 minutes, and only until it cools down a bit more? I'm willing to consider the possibility, but I need it to make sense in my mind somehow too, and...

Why would you expect to see air?

Yup, and just to be on the safe side, I'm seriously considering putting my generator back on the trailer. If I get stuck again I can at least charge the batteries myself that way. :D

Okay, just because it's possible they were damaged with the alternator failure, and to eliminate them as suspects, I just replaced both batteries on the truck with brand new ones (mfg date of 5/12). Yeah, I'm nuts... it's 105* out there. It's so hot out there that afterwards, when I went to...

War Wagon, thanks for the well presented and clearly thought out response. I have a bit of knowledge about this stuff myself, but it's always good to have it in black & white for anyone following along. And, I agree with you 100% regarding the damage a bad alternator can cause, which is why I...

I've noticed in the past that when refueling I'd sometimes get that hiss of vacuum when I cracked open the cap, but it's been doing that as long as I've owned the truck so I didn't see it as an issue.

I should add here that this is a cab & chassis, which puts the A/C compressor above the IP, making it a royal PITA to do anything involving the IP.

Problem: Explain your problem in concise language (ie: Cranks but won’t fire). _Yep, cranks but doesn't fire Demographics: tell us about your truck and your ambient conditions: - Year: 1999 - Truck model and class (ie: c2500) C3500 cab & chassis...

Thanks Brooklyn. I knew it was here somewhere, and looked for it briefly earlier, but never did find it.