Rockers and Injectors
I am going in on 7/25 - 7/27. Any suggestions or WATCH OUT items I need to know about (aside from the plastic heater hose)? Do I need to remove all injector tubes to install rocker assembly? I...
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7.3 Powestroke compressor manifold polished
I have finished polishing the the compressor manifold. The coating is Prizmatic Powder coats' Illusion Blue, much better color when viewing it in person. I was a little conflicted about doing it...
View ArticleHesitating...fuel problem?
k...I do enjoy working and repairing what I can on my 6.9l IDI. Recently my "87" Ford F250 starts acting like it is starving for fuel ( I assume) when I approach stop lights and come to a stop. I put...
View Articletrouble shooting IP
Hello all, I just bought an '87 f250 with the 6.9. It wasn't starting and I got it for what I think is a pretty good price. The old owners have been having a hard time getting it to start lately, and...
View Article6.7L owners, Would you buy another 6.7?
Everyone is wondering if we are happy with our "Scorpion" 6.7 engines, here is your chance to cast your vote. I am not asking about how Ford does or does not handle customer satisfaction/warranty...
View ArticleF350, 6.0 4x4, u-joints, ball joints, disks and pads replacement time
I plan on taking my F350, 6.0 4x4 to someone to replace front end u-joints, ball joints, disks and pads. Being that you pretty much have to take it all apart to get to the u-joints how many hours labor...
View Articleengine getting hot
I don,t know if this is a stupid question. but have been seeing my truck getting hot around 220 degree and the oil getting the same temp. not towing anything right now what is the normal temp for my...
View ArticleBRAKES NOT RIGHT
In the last month I have replaced all the brakes, rotors, calipers rear brake lines and 1 line below the abs unit under the battery box. I have had a couple of episodes lately where I step on the...
View ArticleHit a deer now the batteries drain themselves?
Two weeks ago I was unfortunate enough on the way to Destin, FL to hit a deer in AL. The Ex was drivable, but the front bumper looked center-punched. No fluid leaks but the PS cooler and the AC...
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Steering Box x2
Well I've not long finished changing the ball joint, axle seal and u-joints on the truck , test drove it about 7 miles and the thing dives like a pig on steroids (this is not good) so now I'm going to...
View ArticleICP Sensor
What is the best ICP sensor to buy? Thinking about going back with an OEM. There are a lot of ICP,s that are cheeper, wondering if any are as good as OEM?
View Article2008 6.4 - pukes coolant intermittently
Looking for some expert advice on this. Not sure if it's head gaskets or egr coolers? I've mounted a pressure gauge off my degas tank and consistently reads 16 psi, new cap and the pressure will hold...
View Articlequestions on tires
ok guys i have a question about tires so here is what i have. i have a 1997 f250 diesel crewcab my factory tire size is 235/8516 i am running 245/7516 and im wanting to run a 265/7516. with my 245s im...
View ArticleWMO in Medium duty trucks
Does anyone know if u can run WMO in a IH DT466 engine. I know the IH T444e is like the 7.3 so that can probably run WMO. But I'm looking for a Medium duty truck that can run WMO. any info would be...
View ArticleTS 6 position chip......
I recently acquired a TS 6 pos chip through a friend for my 03 Excursion with a 7.3. The truck is all stock except for the exhaust and air filter All I can say is wow, it's a totally different truck. I...
View ArticleWMO in Medium duty trucks
I'm looking to get a medium duty truck, I have alot of WMO, and wanted to know if any of you guys are able to run WMO mix in your 650s or 750s. or if u know of any trucks that can. Like the DT466. I...
View Articleearly 99 7.3 new injectors rough idle
:ford:hello. I have a 99 7.3 early. it was having a hard start issue when purchased. I replaced batteries, ipr,icp,cps,starter,glow plugs glow plug relay, uvc gaskets and harness. it kept having a hard...
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2003 F350 7.3 Frame & Body Restoration
I just started my summer project (July-2014) that has to be finished by September. I'm replacing rotted bed with a new take off, grinding frame and undercoating, cab corners, pillars, rockers, lower...
View ArticleManual 4X4 not engaging
I have a 1999 F250 7.3 4X4. It has auto and manual locking hubs. I was at the beach and almost got stuck in the sand because my Hubs would not lock. I figured it was just another vacuum leak to the hub...
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