2011 Questions
New to this forum but not new to the diesel world. I am looking at a 2011 F350 Extra Cab with a utility body. It currently has 37,000 miles. It would be a private party purchase so no dealer involved....
View ArticleAll aluminum intercoolers
I needed an intercooler for a 2004 SD that cracked and end tank. I looked a few places and decided to check Ebay. There is a seller, item number 180831204980, that has Valeo aluminum with welded...
View Articledownpipe questions
I am new here I just wanted to know if there anything extra I need to do when ordering a 4 in down pipe so it will line up with the pipe that goes up to the y pipe in the bed. Do I need a extension pipe
View ArticleInput on 5r110 needed.
Looking to see why my Trans did what it did.. Picked it up from Trans shop ( Trans went under warranty and shop rebuilt it) went back to them 3 times and they said there was no issue and to drive it....
View ArticleFICM Remmoval/Install - 2006 F350 6.0L Super Duty
Got my replacement FICM in today and looking for some videos on removal and installation of the FICM. Thank you all.
View ArticleFWD hub replacement
I need to replace the right side hub on my ride. Two years ago I replaced the left side and found in AllData the torque for the 4 nuts to be 55 ft.lbs. Well when going through AllData yesterday to...
View ArticleGlow Plug issue
I have a 2000 F350, 157000 miles on it and the service engine soon light came on. Code is P0671, indicating a problem with GP#1. Replaced it although it looked fine and verified continuity in the under...
View Articlesqueaking
i have one for you guys out there , only when its raining i get a loud squeaking from front end and cant find it as soon as it drys out its gone , cant seam to get it to squeak with hose,for the...
View ArticlePositive battery cable replacement
I need to replace it and would like to see a video. I looked at youtube but couldn't find anything. Any advice is appreciated.
View ArticleLooking for battery advice
Looking for battery advice Should I stay with Motocraft? What would you recommend? I can get the Motorcraft Tested Tough MAX Part # BXT65-850 for $110 ea.
View ArticlePre-pump filtration
I'm about to install driven diesel's full regulated return with bowl delete along with the post pump fuel filtration kit. Do I need water separation kit before the fuel pump? I'm not planning on doing...
View ArticleAuto Enginuity SP03
Hi I bought this one year ago. Its the SP03 Ford Bundle. Its complete with manuals, the security dongle, cables and such. The box is in excellent shape. It commonly sells for $350 and up. Make an...
View ArticleHello from the Lake of the Ozarks
Recently bought my first diesel, a 2003 f350 crewcab 4x4. Having some issues and this looked like a good place to start. Retiring in May from teaching science, so will have some time to learn some new...
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Leaking around radiator fittings for trans fluid lines
Have a 96 E-350 w/ 7.3l powerstroke. Just noticed that it's leaking a little bit of coolant from around the fittings of the two metal lines coming out of the bottom of the radiator. Just to clarify:...
View ArticleRough Start & Poor Acceleration
My 2003 F250 6.0L with 114K and only a FICM Atlas 40 program as a mod has been starting rough when cold (less than 10F). The idle has a romp romp romp until I hold the accelerator to get the truck to...
View ArticleTruck Died, Little Confused
So I had the typical fuel bowl heater shortage. Changed it to an upgraded one, and put a new 30amp fuse under my dash. Assumed all is well, vehicle still will not start, cranks over at all times. wts...
View ArticleAlternator Output Specs
I've seen a lot about the alternators and doing a wiring upgrade, whether or not the alternator is "shut off" while the glow plugs are still on etc. What I can't seem to find is what the normal...
View ArticleCan't get converter installed in new trans
Just like the title says, I can't get the blasted converter fully inserted into my new trans. I can get it and the OEM one installed fully on the old burned up stock trans but can't get either of them...
View ArticleNew from central NY
Hey.. My name is Rich. I have a 2000 F250 7.3L w/ 307,000 mi. Thanks for letting me in. Have a good one
View Articlereverse
I seem to have lost my reverse lights. Bulbs are good. No power at the socket with test light. The switch on driver side of tranny, is that for reverse and 4x4? Looks like 2 sets of wires going to it ....
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