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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?
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    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...
  3. 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.
  4. 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...
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    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????
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    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...
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    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?
  8. 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
  9. 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...
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    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...
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    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...
  12. 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?
  13. 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...
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    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?
  15. Bigsmoothe49

    Surging 12 volts

    When my truck is at idle everything is fine. When I begin to accelerate, the blower, the headlights, the dash lights, and the interior lights all surge like its loosing some of the voltage and getting it back again and then loosing the voltage and getting it back again. The RPM of the engine...
  16. Bigsmoothe49

    a/c issues

    2003 250 6.0 FX4 Lariat....When I first start the truck and turn the a/c to max it blows out of the defrost for probably about 45secs and then it will blow out of the vents. I have figured out that if I turn it to a/c it will blow out of the vents and then I can turn it to max. Plus it does...
  17. Bigsmoothe49

    Fuel pump not shutting off at cold start

    I have a 2003 F250 6.0. When I turn the ignition on not trying to crank the truck, the fuel pump continues to run instead of its normal on for about 3 secs and then off. I have noticed that once the truck has warmed up it works fine. Any ideas?
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