FORD SUPER DUTY 7.3L POWERSTROKE DIESEL
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Comments:
I really appreciate the hard work and thought that goes into your site. Instructions this clear are such a rare find, and don't just happen....it takes a lot of effort on your part. Many thanks!
Tom Winter
Admin reply: Tom - thanks for the nice comments. I did try hard to make the write-ups clear and concise. I am pleased you feel I succeeded. Thanks again.
Jerry
I really appreciate the hard work and thought that goes into your site. Instructions this clear are such a rare find, and don't just happen....it takes a lot of effort on your part. Many thanks!
Tom Winter
Admin reply: Tom - thanks for the nice comments. I did try hard to make the write-ups clear and concise. I am pleased you feel I succeeded. Thanks again.
Jerry
Added: June 15, 2014
Comments:
Thanks for the great Ball joint write up. I just ordered all my parts to it with the links from your article. This is for my 2003 F250 4x4, 7.3L, auto, 3.73 gears running 19.5 rims/tires with 235,000 miles on the clock and still going strong! I am the original owner.
Thanks,
Mike
Admin reply: Mike - Thanks so much for using the links from my site to make your purchase your parts. It really is very much appreciated. Thanks for posting too!
Thanks for the great Ball joint write up. I just ordered all my parts to it with the links from your article. This is for my 2003 F250 4x4, 7.3L, auto, 3.73 gears running 19.5 rims/tires with 235,000 miles on the clock and still going strong! I am the original owner.
Thanks,
Mike
Admin reply: Mike - Thanks so much for using the links from my site to make your purchase your parts. It really is very much appreciated. Thanks for posting too!
Added: April 24, 2014
Comments:
Thanks for collecting and posting the torque specs. I had to replace a wheel bearing hub because the one I used last year was defective. Nice to have all those numbers in one place.
I noticed you thought the Bilstein 4600 shocks were a bit harsh. I went with the Bilstein 7100 series which allows you to set the gas pressure to suit your prefrence. Ive had them for 10 years and have had to top off the gas pressure once but still haven't needed to rebuild them yet. Lots of $$ but for the front end I think they are well worth price.
Admin reply: Robin - thanks for the tip and for posting!
Thanks for collecting and posting the torque specs. I had to replace a wheel bearing hub because the one I used last year was defective. Nice to have all those numbers in one place.
I noticed you thought the Bilstein 4600 shocks were a bit harsh. I went with the Bilstein 7100 series which allows you to set the gas pressure to suit your prefrence. Ive had them for 10 years and have had to top off the gas pressure once but still haven't needed to rebuild them yet. Lots of $$ but for the front end I think they are well worth price.
Admin reply: Robin - thanks for the tip and for posting!
Added: April 11, 2014
Comments:
Hi I like to thank you for the good work you put into this website it has helped me very much in pitting together my ball joint in place and my mechanic loves your info ..
I have one question do you have any info on fixing the clutch system because my fluid leaked out and i have noticed its aboved the gear box where the leak its as, how do i go about taking it apart because my gears is not going in again please send info asap..
Thank You have a great day!!!..
Admin reply: Thanks, Shazard. Sorry, I can't comment about your clutch.
Hi I like to thank you for the good work you put into this website it has helped me very much in pitting together my ball joint in place and my mechanic loves your info ..
I have one question do you have any info on fixing the clutch system because my fluid leaked out and i have noticed its aboved the gear box where the leak its as, how do i go about taking it apart because my gears is not going in again please send info asap..
Thank You have a great day!!!..
Admin reply: Thanks, Shazard. Sorry, I can't comment about your clutch.
Added: March 8, 2014
Comments:
Jerry,
I am in AWE! Looking for information for my 1999 F250
truck, I must admit, impressive, Thank You for the information that you have acquired, and ostly for sharing. So far the BEST site I have found, thank you very much.
You are indeed the BOMB!
Admin reply: Hi Veronica,
Thanks so much!
Jerry Jones
Jerry,
I am in AWE! Looking for information for my 1999 F250
truck, I must admit, impressive, Thank You for the information that you have acquired, and ostly for sharing. So far the BEST site I have found, thank you very much.
You are indeed the BOMB!Admin reply: Hi Veronica,
Thanks so much!
Jerry Jones
Added: February 15, 2014
Comments:
Sir: I happen by your site looking for parts for my F-350. I have worked around diesels all my life 53 years. I have over 30 diesels on my farm, I spent most of my time repairing or upgrading them. My comment to you is, “this is the best site I ever seen.” I have a complete library of service manuals and belong to many paid internet DIY. Your site is by far beat all of the others put together
bill
Admin reply: Hi Bill,
Thanks so much for the kind words. I really do appreciate it!
Jerry
Sir: I happen by your site looking for parts for my F-350. I have worked around diesels all my life 53 years. I have over 30 diesels on my farm, I spent most of my time repairing or upgrading them. My comment to you is, “this is the best site I ever seen.” I have a complete library of service manuals and belong to many paid internet DIY. Your site is by far beat all of the others put together
bill
Admin reply: Hi Bill,
Thanks so much for the kind words. I really do appreciate it!
Jerry
Added: February 7, 2014
Comments:
Quick question regarding the dust seal that seals the end of the axle tube. I purchased a new one (mine was torn up) and it looks exactly like your pictures. But it is too large in diameter to go inside the axle tube. It fits perfectly on the seal area on the axle itself. Did yours slide/press inside of the axle tube or just press against the outside of it?
Thanks.
Quick question regarding the dust seal that seals the end of the axle tube. I purchased a new one (mine was torn up) and it looks exactly like your pictures. But it is too large in diameter to go inside the axle tube. It fits perfectly on the seal area on the axle itself. Did yours slide/press inside of the axle tube or just press against the outside of it?
Thanks.
Added: December 19, 2013
Comments:
Great site. Thanks for putting it out there.
I am new to the 7.3 and you have taught me a few things.
Great site. Thanks for putting it out there.
I am new to the 7.3 and you have taught me a few things.
Added: December 18, 2013
Comments:
I was really glad to have your web-site to give me the instructions for the ball joints replacement. But I can not remove the axel seal. Any suggestions. Thanks
I was really glad to have your web-site to give me the instructions for the ball joints replacement. But I can not remove the axel seal. Any suggestions. Thanks
Added: December 13, 2013
Name: Scott
From: Georgia
E-mail: Contact
The ball joint write up was perfect. Thanks for taking the time to make it so detailed. I can't imagine having to do this job without this page pulled up on my laptop.
For anyone ordering the Timken hubs through Amazon be warned they come with course thread wheel studs. My 2003 F250 has fine thread. It was $63 for 16 lug nuts at the local dealership.
Admin reply: Hi Scott,
Thanks for posting. I appreciate the nice comments. That's a good tip about the lug nuts for your 03.
Regards,
Jerry