FORD SUPER DUTY 7.3L POWERSTROKE DIESEL
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i would like to start by thanking you for your great website, with out it could not have change out my vacuum seals for pennys. i made your home made seal press tool from homedepot and worked like a charm. even my toyota master mechanic friend was very impress and of course i gave you credit. thanks again, robert
i would like to start by thanking you for your great website, with out it could not have change out my vacuum seals for pennys. i made your home made seal press tool from homedepot and worked like a charm. even my toyota master mechanic friend was very impress and of course i gave you credit. thanks again, robert
Added: December 23, 2011
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Thank you! Your site is amazing. I have a 2000 Excursion with that engine and you have saved me THOUSANDS of $$$ that would have gone to the dealership instead of literally food on the table.
That you took the time and effort to do this has helped so much. Once again Thanks!
Admin reply: Bill,
You're welcome! Glad you found my info useful. I too, love it when I can save some money by doing things myself. Thanks a lot for taking the time to comment!
Regards,
Jerry
Thank you! Your site is amazing. I have a 2000 Excursion with that engine and you have saved me THOUSANDS of $$$ that would have gone to the dealership instead of literally food on the table.
That you took the time and effort to do this has helped so much. Once again Thanks!
Admin reply: Bill,
You're welcome! Glad you found my info useful. I too, love it when I can save some money by doing things myself. Thanks a lot for taking the time to comment!
Regards,
Jerry
Added: December 16, 2011
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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.
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.
Added: December 15, 2011
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Name: ron fama
From: new jersey.
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thank you this is great information.
now to see what it takes to turn my early 99 7.3 into a later 7.3 so i can enjoy more horse power and torque.
435289.2 miles and running strong. 6 speed manual is nice but loud as hell.