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  1. Bigsmoothe49

    King Ranch vs Lariat??

    Other than the color of the leather and the wheels, what are the main differences between the two packages in 06 and 07 models?
  2. Bigsmoothe49

    Powerstroke VS Gas??? Got to replace truck

    Ok...I'm looking at 06 and 07 6.0 models, anything that I should be looking for, good or bad?
  3. Bigsmoothe49

    Powerstroke VS Gas??? Got to replace truck

    Yeah I just dropped $4000 In the last 80 days and I only have 130000 miles on it. Thanks for the info
  4. Bigsmoothe49

    Powerstroke VS Gas??? Got to replace truck

    Ive got to replace my 03 6.0 PSD....I was in an accident and I think that the insurance company may total my truck. I am a huge fan of the prior to 08, body style...however I am not a huge fan of the cost of diesel and the maintenance of the powerstroke these days. Within the last 80 days I...
  5. Bigsmoothe49

    Wheel offset measurement

    Can anyone tell me the wheel offset difference between an 03 F250 and an 05 F250...the difference in the front suspension being 03 having leaf springs and the 05 having coil springs. Thanks in advance for your help.
  6. Bigsmoothe49

    Fuel pressure gauge install

    2003 6.0, where is the best place to tap into the fuel system to add a fuel pressure gauge? I want to install a sender for an analog gauge. I have seen on the web a billet cap for the secondary fuel filter housing with a threaded hole in the top for gauge fitment. Is this location in the cap...
  7. Bigsmoothe49

    Torque specs

    2003 6.0....I'm changing the injectors, banjo bolts, glow plugs, and the blue spring mod on FPR. What are the torque specs on the following : Injector retainer ...28 lbs Oil rail bolts....?? Banjo bolts...?? Valve cover bolts...?? Blue spring mod???? Glow plugs????
  8. Bigsmoothe49

    Fuel system advice

    I know there its four times the cost, but would you change just the 2 or all 8? Is it just a matter of time before the other 6 fail? I have read all over the net how these injectors dont last long. I just dont want to have this same problem 10,000 miles from now on one of the other remaining...
  9. Bigsmoothe49

    Fuel system advice

    This is continuous of an earlier thread "FICM Repair". Update: 1. FICM reads 48 volts all the time 2. IDS scan says low fuel pressure 3. New fuel pump installed 4. Both fuel filters replaced Truck still runs the same... Is there anything else it can be or do I need to do another test/scan...
  10. Bigsmoothe49

    03 Stock wheels

    I have an 03 250 with stock 16" wheels.....I would like to go up in size but possible keep a Ford wheel in maybe 18"? Can anyone tell me if the later model maybe 05 or 06 rims fit my 03?
  11. Bigsmoothe49

    FICM repair????

    IDS ran today by local Ford dealer and........low fuel pressure, gotta start with the fuel pump on the rail. It makes some sense about a week before all of this started I heard a whinning noise that I never heard before. So, pump is on the way then we will see if the injectors are good or no good.
  12. Bigsmoothe49

    Which Injector to buy

    I agree except the price
  13. Bigsmoothe49

    Which Injector to buy

    I have to replace two injectors...these are the first that I have had any issues with....can anyone tell which brand injector to buy or not to buy. Thanks
  14. Bigsmoothe49

    FICM repair????

    Lets say that I replace these two....is there something I can do to prolong the other 6 from failing?
  15. Bigsmoothe49

    FICM repair????

    Would it not run rough all the time? I have been having some problems just with a cold start and after it warmed up it would run like a champ. Just two days ago I am 200 miles from home and as I am on I 95 driving 75mph as I pour the pedal to it to pass a car it starts bucking snorting and...
  16. Bigsmoothe49

    FICM repair????

    Ok....I ran through the test on the FICM with key on and had 48v, while starting the engine it never dropped below 48v. The scan tool has given me two fault codes P0263 and P0284, both means no cylinder contribution (can't remember which #). I have read where it could be a "weak" FICM, bad...
  17. Bigsmoothe49

    FICM repair????

    I think my FICM is bad....I saw on another thread how to test with a volt meter, so I will know for sure in the next few days. My question is does anyone have any experience with the repair services that are out there on the net? They say quick turn around and lifetime warranty and all the...
  18. Bigsmoothe49

    Trouble starting

    It has been replaced probably 20000 miles ago
  19. Bigsmoothe49

    Trouble starting

    Im having some problems with my 1994 7.3 turbo. When I began to start the engine, it spins over fine and the engine fires and runs for about 2 seconds and dies. I can spin it over and over and over and it will not crank until I give it a little shot of starting fluid. Now all of this is when...
  20. Bigsmoothe49

    6.0 rough running

    Check engine light is not on. Now I have no idea what a FMIC is.....If i get this changed, do I need to reinstall the factory program and remove the program on the Diablo Tuner? If so can I reinstall the Diablo program after I get this repaired?
  21. Bigsmoothe49

    6.0 rough running

    My 250 6.0PS has 123,000 miles on it, and the only thing other than normal maintenance, that I had to change is the IPC sensor. I changed it probably 15,000 miles ago and it has been running great. Now over the last month when I start the engine it runs rough (if the engine temp is warm it...
  22. Bigsmoothe49

    Shock advice

    Thanks guys
  23. Bigsmoothe49

    Shock advice

    03 250 6.0. It's time to replace all shocks. I do very little towing all being under 5000lbs. Everything else is standard equipment on the truck, any suggestions which brand and model I should use?
  24. Bigsmoothe49

    Cant Plug In On Cold Nights

    I can answer all of the temp questions. This past Sunday night it was cold probably around 29 or 30. Then woke up Monday morning to 6" of snow, which continued to snow until we had about 8" in some areas. Then the ice came and it didnt get above 32 degrees all day on Tuesday and maybe only...
  25. Bigsmoothe49

    Defrost at all times

    Ok so I was wrong about my 4wd...Had to lock the hubs in the worst snow in South Carolina in about 10 years (8") How do I check the vacuum pump and where is it located?
  26. Bigsmoothe49

    Cant Plug In On Cold Nights

    Ok...So can one be installed? And if so, is there a predetermined place where it is installed?
  27. Bigsmoothe49

    Cant Plug In On Cold Nights

    Please help! Im not sure how many people have owned this truck before me or what was done prior to me owning my 94 F450 7.3 Turbo. Where would the plug in be for the block heater? I have looked all over the place and cant find it. Maybe the cord was removed or the entire heater removed...
  28. Bigsmoothe49

    Rough Starting / Rough Idle at warm

    1FTNW21P13ED43547 I did just recently have to change the alternator again, it was overcharging.
  29. Bigsmoothe49

    Defrost at all times

    All of a sudden all of my air blows out of the defrost, no matter what I have the selector on. Isn't my 4wd controlled by vaccuum? If so I checked it and it appears to be working fine. Any ideas where I should start to check before I spend too much $ for a diagnosis?
  30. Bigsmoothe49

    Rough Starting / Rough Idle at warm

    Mine is doing the exact same thing. blacksnapon can you help me?
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