Yukon Gear and Axle calendar shoot!
Friends! Do you have a "calendar worthy" domestic car/truck? We are looking for vehicles for the Yukon Gear 2015/2016 calendar shoot this may. These vehicles need to be in "pristine condition!!" If you...
View ArticleTransmission Reccomendations
Looking for input on replacement transmission for my 99 Superduty. While I don't race it, I tow heavy in the mountains. I had a Monsterbox transmission and just had a major failure after 70,000 miles....
View ArticleGoing to look at a truck
Hello, everyone! I found a truck I'm interested in and will be going to check it out on a couple days. Its a 1990 F-350 7.3L dually crew cab with an 8ft bed for $3500. It looks to be well-kept, from a...
View Articlewhat to check/change while trannys out
I ordered a BTS tranny and its being built jan 20th, while i have the tranny out I was wondering if there is anything that I should replace. up pipes are not leaking. any tips or tricks to get the...
View ArticleExhaust Brake?!?!
I have a 1997 F250 7.3l Powerstroke and I was driving down the road earlier and when i let off the throttle to maintain speed, or to just coast, my truck makes a loud rumble and acts and sounds as if...
View ArticleNew Excursion Owner and Member
Happy New Year Everyone, This site has come up on so many searches with information that has or is pointing me in the right direction that I figured I just ought to join and participate in the fun with...
View ArticleHPOP reservoir Ball Check Seat
Simple question for those who have gone before me. Is the seat for the HPOP reservoir ball check valve friction fit for does it just rest in the bottom of the recess? I am getting ready to replace the...
View ArticleWet Stacking
Do we need to be concern with wet stacking on the 6.7? When I had my 6.0 the dealer said to be sure and have the engine at operating temperature before I shut it off. If I remember the 7.3 was that way...
View ArticleFuel pressure
After reading a few post on this forum and going through the old posts , I have now decided to monitor my fuel pressure. How many out there run a mechanical gauge on the fuel bowl ? And how does it...
View ArticleHPOP Air
I have a no start issue that I believe is HPO related. I did an air test on my late 04 6.0L but I've got some questions. First of all, when I pulled the ICP to install the air plug, I noticed oil on...
View Articleconsistant low mpg w a few upgrades..help?
97 7.3, 308k original injectors- no noticeable power loss issues or white smoke to indicate bad ones, no blow back off motor. 4x4, 25hp chip helped it to 17mpg originally, AFE intake,3" downpipe to 4"...
View ArticlePlasti-dip
Anyone ever paint a vehicle with this stuff?Thinking of hosing down my F550(since it can be removed easily with out damage later so they say).The Paint on the truck is ok already but has some clear...
View Articlehow cold is to cold
My block heater on my 6.4 quit working. I have a new cord on order (hoping that is all it is) but it is supposed to get down to -10 in the next few days. Will my truck start??? I know my old 7.3 would...
View ArticleDealer Can't Connect to PCM
The other night on the way home my truck died (2000 F350 -It is stock as far as I know). It turns over but will not fire. There were some symptoms and I knew something was coming... Symptoms were that...
View ArticleP2291 code and degas bottle puked
2008 f350 119k miles H&S delete setup. Never beat on the truck, I have the H&S etc just to improve mpg's and remove emissions. Very cold today -15 had it plugged in and it started no problem....
View ArticleWhite smoke on start up.
When I start the truck it billows white smoke for about 30 seconds then clears instantly. I figured it was the glow plugs not working. I have codes 1395 and 1396 as well as 1391 and 1393. I ohmed all...
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Block heater. Does this unplug or is it hardwired?
My block heater stopped working. A guy looked at it and said it's hardwired and the cable and heating element would need to be replaced as one unit. Is that right? I was going to check continuity if...
View ArticleAnti freeze fill level?
I replaced my water pump. It was leaking out of the weep hole. I've refilled my antifreeze to the top of the high cold mark. It keeps draining down to just below the low level mark. I drew a line on...
View Article2005 6.0 no start
Hey guys. New to diesel so please don't bash. I have a 2005 F250 6.0. 160,000 miles. Cranked the truck up to go home one night and drove not even 50 yards and the truck died like someone turned the key...
View Article7.3 idi overcharging while accelerating! 18v?!
I have a 1991 F250 with the 7.3 idi. I previously had a charging issue so in response i changed my voltage regulator (external), alternator (which has been tested as working), and put two brand new...
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