Engine swap 6.9 to 7.3
Hi guys. I'm swapping a 1990 7.3 engine into a 1986 with blown 6.9. Does anyone have the pinout for the 12 pin connector for the 91 7.3 and the 8 pin connector on the 86 6.9. I've done this before on...
View Articleglow plug circuit failure.
Just a quick question I have a p0673 check engine light code coming up. The light came on after the -10 degree inuits revenge happened this past week. How common is it for the glow plugs to give up. Or...
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Oil cooler / filter head compatible van to truck?
Hello all. Our 95 van w the 7.3 decided to play Exxon Valdez with its oil cooler. Ordered the o-rings and gaskets and got the thing out and cleaned up and new bits installed. I couldn't get either cap...
View ArticleYoke Part Number
I searched the web but couldn't find what I'm looking for. I need a part number for the yoke that bolts to the rear axle pinion and connects to the driveshaft via a u-joint. I'm fairly certain one of...
View ArticleC7 Cat engine surging problem in 05 GMC C7500
I am having problems with the engine surging between 40 and 60 mph. The problem is under acceleration. After driving it for a bit the surge goes away and it runs fine. Once you turn the key off and let...
View ArticleHowdy from Austin,Texas
Hi,joined the forum for advice on Cat and IH engines. Can't find a Cat specific page that is not marine or industrial engines. Any help is appreciated. Thanks.
View Article95 Crew Cab 4 X 4
Truck has a burned piston. Lots of aftermarket items (see my sig). Located in the Kansas City area. Will start but and move but that is it. Asking $4000 as it sits. Tires are Michelin in good shape,...
View ArticleWTS light and engine dies while driving
Have a strange issue with my WTS light coming on and the engine dying while driving on bumpy ground. Has happened to me 4 or 5 times the last 2 times I've used the truck. Hit a bump, the WTS light...
View Article2011-2013 F250 Front Bumper Chrome
Seeing if anybody has a factory take off front bumper they are looking to sell. Please pm, call or text if you have something you are willing to let go. Thanks, Todd nine89-66six-870four
View ArticleCoolant loss
Had a head gasket job done a few months ago. The old one was leaking back side on drivers side. Had the oil cooler o-rings replaced at that time also. It still loses coolant. Once a week I have to add...
View Article6.0 Excursion loss of power, feels held back
2003 Excursion 6.0 4x4 with 140,000 miles Ran fine on Saturday , on Monday morning it would barely build rpms, shifted slow, and just seemed like something was plugged up somewhere. Could hear turbo...
View Articlehow bad is it?? GPR relay stuck closed, completely drained batteries
was leaving work and the truck was completely dead...I mean no power at all, even the little LED on my electric brakes was off...... tried jumping it off and it could only make the dash lights barely...
View Articlelow coolant
Well I was changing my oil today and noticed that my coolant resivor was low. When the truck is warmed up it is right on the low cold mark, when cool it is just at the bottom of the bottle where you...
View ArticleCode 0299-Low Turbo Boost
Guys i've suddenly developed a code 0299, Low Turbo boost! I'm getting 26-27 psi boost full throttle. I'm running straight pipe now, took the cat and muffler off. I'm running a Sct programmer and only...
View ArticleKeyless is Useless.
Anyone else have this issue? I can stand right next to my truck and it won't lock/unlock. Remote start is a gamble. My 2010 you clicked and it was done before you released the button. This one,...
View ArticleAll Glow Plugs went bad at once Please HELP
i have a 88 7.3 idi i checked all my glow plugs 3 months ago with a test light all working fine. trucks been starting ok in cold. but just yesterday it would not start so i checked all the glow plugs...
View ArticleFuel leak found, now have bigger problem
I have a 7.3 powerstroke that I've been struggling with finding a fuel leak. Today I finally located it. It's at the driver side rear fuel output fitting (I have a regulated return system). It's...
View Article2015 Superduty Fuel System
in checking out the new F150 on the ford website, i see an area for the 2015 superduty is there also... i noticed that in addition to a bigger turbocharger for the 6.7L, there is a new fuel pump and...
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