FORD SUPER DUTY 7.3L POWERSTROKE DIESEL
Mods, Maintenance, Repair, and Information Home Page
Comments:
Hi there... Love your site. I have a troubleshooting question, I have a 2002 PSD that for the last month or so has been randomly shuting off (no brakes, powersteering and no dash lights) while driving. It has happened at freeway speeds and at idle. I have replaced the Cam Sensor three times. It will restart sometimes after a few minutes, hours or days. Seems to happen at operating temps within 30-50 miles of starting. Any thoughts???
Thanks.... Lou
Admin reply: Hello Lou. That sure sounds like the cam sensor except for the dash lights. I don't think the dash light go out upon cam sensor failure. Sounds like you definitely have an electrical problem but I could't guess what. Intermittent problems like this can be the devil to find. Sorry I can't help you. Let me know what you find, if you don't mind.
Best of luck. Jerry
Hi there... Love your site. I have a troubleshooting question, I have a 2002 PSD that for the last month or so has been randomly shuting off (no brakes, powersteering and no dash lights) while driving. It has happened at freeway speeds and at idle. I have replaced the Cam Sensor three times. It will restart sometimes after a few minutes, hours or days. Seems to happen at operating temps within 30-50 miles of starting. Any thoughts???
Thanks.... Lou
Admin reply: Hello Lou. That sure sounds like the cam sensor except for the dash lights. I don't think the dash light go out upon cam sensor failure. Sounds like you definitely have an electrical problem but I could't guess what. Intermittent problems like this can be the devil to find. Sorry I can't help you. Let me know what you find, if you don't mind.
Best of luck. Jerry
Added: December 6, 2011
Comments:
I'm getting ready to add a Frantz Bypass filter that I purchased used off of the internet. I was just wondering which size of stainless steel covered hose did you use when you changed the lines from rubber? Also, where and why did you put shut off valves on the new lines? Down by the block or up by the filter? Just curious as to why as well.
Thanks for a great site and for sharing the info.
I'm getting ready to add a Frantz Bypass filter that I purchased used off of the internet. I was just wondering which size of stainless steel covered hose did you use when you changed the lines from rubber? Also, where and why did you put shut off valves on the new lines? Down by the block or up by the filter? Just curious as to why as well.
Thanks for a great site and for sharing the info.
Added: October 18, 2011
Comments:
Purchased items @ amazon thanks for help. Diff. Axle # for 2003. .mk-sp580205. Great site. Be sure get comm.
Admin reply: Thanks so much for using the Amazon links! It's deeply appreciated.
Purchased items @ amazon thanks for help. Diff. Axle # for 2003. .mk-sp580205. Great site. Be sure get comm.
Admin reply: Thanks so much for using the Amazon links! It's deeply appreciated.
Added: October 14, 2011
Comments:
I bough my 2000 F250 crew cab 4x4 a couple months ago knowing it needed ball joints.Thank you for all the tips and pictures.You made this really easy on me and my wallet.Thanks again.Robb
I bough my 2000 F250 crew cab 4x4 a couple months ago knowing it needed ball joints.Thank you for all the tips and pictures.You made this really easy on me and my wallet.Thanks again.Robb
Added: October 2, 2011
Comments:
thanks for the detail on ball joint replacement shop wanted 1350.00 to do job it cost me little under 500.00 and that also included all the tie rods ends i was nervous on doing this job but could not let myself have my baby being worked on by just any shop my 2001 7.3 f-350 dulley 4x4 extended cab i got about 4 years ago with only 64000 miles on it now ive got over 200000 and first major repair ive done thanks for the details and pictures keep up the good work anytime i do any repairs ill let you know how it goes thanks again Mike in Michigan
Admin reply: Michael, thanks for checking in. Glad the information helped. I, like you, work on my truck because I don't want anyone else working on it. I like to know it is done just how I want.
thanks for the detail on ball joint replacement shop wanted 1350.00 to do job it cost me little under 500.00 and that also included all the tie rods ends i was nervous on doing this job but could not let myself have my baby being worked on by just any shop my 2001 7.3 f-350 dulley 4x4 extended cab i got about 4 years ago with only 64000 miles on it now ive got over 200000 and first major repair ive done thanks for the details and pictures keep up the good work anytime i do any repairs ill let you know how it goes thanks again Mike in Michigan
Admin reply: Michael, thanks for checking in. Glad the information helped. I, like you, work on my truck because I don't want anyone else working on it. I like to know it is done just how I want.
Added: September 30, 2011
Comments:
Ball joint removal and installation was VERY detailed and helpful on my '02 F350. Thanks
Admin reply: Mike, glad you found the information useful. Thanks for posting.
Ball joint removal and installation was VERY detailed and helpful on my '02 F350. Thanks
Admin reply: Mike, glad you found the information useful. Thanks for posting.
Added: September 28, 2011
Comments:
thanks very much for the great info on ball joint replacement,very detailed, great photos and accurate info. This is the second time i did this job. this time i used Raybestos joints instead of Moog because i just installed the Moog joints about three years ago. I seldom haul heavy and only put about 30K miles on.I welcome any comments on what others have used.
Admin reply: Rod, too bad about your first set of moogs. 30K is pretty surprising. Hope your new set works out better. My current moogs have about 55k on them and are doing well. Thanks for taking the time to post.
thanks very much for the great info on ball joint replacement,very detailed, great photos and accurate info. This is the second time i did this job. this time i used Raybestos joints instead of Moog because i just installed the Moog joints about three years ago. I seldom haul heavy and only put about 30K miles on.I welcome any comments on what others have used.
Admin reply: Rod, too bad about your first set of moogs. 30K is pretty surprising. Hope your new set works out better. My current moogs have about 55k on them and are doing well. Thanks for taking the time to post.
Added: September 7, 2011
Comments:
Thanks for posting the great info on ball joint replacement. Easy to follow and good photos.
bobsonofbob
Admin reply: Bob, you're welcome. Glad you found my page ball joint write up useful. Thanks for taking the time to post.
Thanks for posting the great info on ball joint replacement. Easy to follow and good photos.
bobsonofbob
Admin reply: Bob, you're welcome. Glad you found my page ball joint write up useful. Thanks for taking the time to post.
Added: September 3, 2011
Comments:
Hey I inquired about the knuckle seal a couple days ago. I couldnt reply to your post without a password? So I had to start a new post. Anyway, I also thought it was part of the seal, but the new seal does not have the metal flange on the back side. The new seals are factory Ford, so that's not the issue. The exploded view of the axle at the dealer calls it a bearing cap, but it looks to me like a dust cover for the seal or something. But as I said before, your pictures show you driving the old one off same as I did, and reinstalling the new one without the metal flange. Thanks for your input. If you don't mind, reply to my email.
Admin reply: Rob, I sent you an email. Do a new post and let me know if you do not receive it. I've been having a bit of trouble with my superdutypsd.com email.
Hey I inquired about the knuckle seal a couple days ago. I couldnt reply to your post without a password? So I had to start a new post. Anyway, I also thought it was part of the seal, but the new seal does not have the metal flange on the back side. The new seals are factory Ford, so that's not the issue. The exploded view of the axle at the dealer calls it a bearing cap, but it looks to me like a dust cover for the seal or something. But as I said before, your pictures show you driving the old one off same as I did, and reinstalling the new one without the metal flange. Thanks for your input. If you don't mind, reply to my email.
Admin reply: Rob, I sent you an email. Do a new post and let me know if you do not receive it. I've been having a bit of trouble with my superdutypsd.com email.
Added: August 19, 2011
Name: Nick
From: PA
E-mail: Contact
Some nice write-ups. Will definitely help with my '04 F250SD Crewcab 6.0 powerstroke 4x4. I do all my own work, and often find that the manuals are lacking.
Admin reply: Thanks, Nick.