Steering/Brake whine after PS hose change
While driving I heard a whining noise and pulled over to find power steering fluid covering the drivers side fender area. I checked and my PS was very low. I filled it back up with PS fluid (yes, now I...
View ArticleExhaust System Fluid Fault
Got this message on Thursday. Added 1.5 gallons of DEF and still didn't go away. To the dealer on Friday. Computer processor is bad and a new one on order. Hoping part will be in on Tuesday. Has anyone...
View Article2003 F250 4x4 Transmission issue
I am new to the forum and hoping to get some input on the transmission issue that occurred today. I have a 2003 F250 6.0L 4x4 with 188k on it. I am the original owner and the truck has been well...
View Articlerpm to high, diff gears?
For my daily driver i own a 1989 3/4 ton 5 speed manual with the 7.3 non diesel. when i do about 55 in 5th gear my rpms are 2500. i would like to be able to drive the speed limit on the freeway without...
View Article7.3L Powerstroke Large Oil Leaks Repair
In this video I go over a common oil leak on the 7.3L. It is one that is often misdiagnosed at least initially as all other oil seepages on the engine go right past this one on their way out the engine...
View ArticleF450 Bounce
Just got back from my first long trip. NY to FL and back 3,500 miles. Roads out there are not good for the most part. I was pulling a fifth wheel at 18,000 with 3,400 pin weight. On the good roads very...
View ArticleReese Hitch
I have almost new Reese fifth wheel hitch. It is the one that goes into the factory set up. I went to an air ride hitch. Very heavy I would think pick up would be the best. Located upstate NY Schroon...
View ArticleTow-haul light flashing
My tow haul light started flashing on my 06 f350 6.0l cab and chassis . Read the codes and po753 came up solenoid a stuck off. Change both filters cleared code and drove the truck for 2 days no...
View ArticleOpinions on mud tires?
I know this has been asked before. I just need some un biased opinions on which mud terrain tire I should get. Right now I'm mostly deciding between nitto trail grapplers, Goodyear mt/ but any other...
View ArticleWhat DEF? Why DEF? Why not DEF?
Will you please post a link to an explanation of what DEF does for us - why do these trucks have DEF - and can and should we just remove the DEF system. Is DEF the cause of these power losses and...
View ArticleBall joint replacement - steering knuckle tight
I decided to tackle replacing my own ball joints on my 2002 F-350 7.3 4WD. It's been tougher than I expected even with the right tools. Today I finally got the old joints out and the new ones pressed...
View ArticleSTC fitting - torque, o-ring & gasket questions
Hey guys, I'm installing the updated STC fitting into the truck today. 75k miles, and doing it as preventative maintenance. I got the 4C3Z-9B246-F kit, and it has the new STC fitting, bolts, gasket...
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BD stainless bellowed up pipe kit wrapped!!
I was starting to get the old up pipe leakage. I ended up getting the BD Stainless bellowed up pipe kit. I elected to wrap them to add a little performance to the turbo and cut down on engine...
View Articlesymptoms of bad injector o rings
Hi. I have a new to me 1997 7.3 with 263k and I bought it with 260k and I'm in the process of building it and well last night I pulled a valve cover to see if it was clean or all gummed out and was...
View Articleboost questions
I recently acquired a 2000 excursion. It is all stock with 170k miles. It's been showing ses light recently but my rinky dink aeroforce scan gauge isn't pulling any boost related codes. I reset the...
View Articlelong crank, white smoke only cold HELP!!
Alright guys..here's the book (I like to be thorough)..I really hope someone can help me shed some light on this issue I've been having. I've looked the web over and can't find anything that is exactly...
View Article2011 F-450 6.7 4x4 trans ?
hey guys new to the site(lurked for a while before joining) The ? I have . my work truck is a 2011 f-450 6.7 4x4 auto is there a way to firm up the shifts and possibly hold the shifts longer without...
View ArticleUnpowered Pyro Gauge
Hi all, I currently have Autometer FSE gauges in my truck, a pyro/boost. I am having nothing but problems with the electric gauges and wish to go fully mechanical. Can anyone tell me if they know of a...
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Deformed & Crusty looking injector - what's happening?
Hello Forum, Gotta problem, I think? I was replacing my injectors, and out they came one by one, then I got to the #6 cylinder, I think: 2nd from firewall - drivers side, and I am :ack::ack: I am going...
View ArticleBig oil leak after running
I have a oil leak on my 01 7.3 the oil leak was from my valve cover but I replaced them and about a week later after driving it for a couple hours there was a big oil spot on the ground this only...
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