Crawled under the 06 today to change the fuel filter, opened the drain plug and the fuel flow would never stop. Needles to say I got a nice diesel bath while changing the filter.
Does the HFCM need to be replaced, rebuilt or is there another option?
Jon Kasse builds some very good race engines. As for price if you gotta ask well you can't play.The Preferred Choice of IHRA Pro Stock World Champions
820 Cubic Inch Pro Stock Ford HEMI Engine
1800+ horsepower
Aluminum 5.00 x 12.00 cylinder block
Bryant billet Crank
Dry sump oiling system...
This article from FMC explains how to maintain and maximize the lifespan of the EGR valve in the 6.0 & 6.4 PS.
www.fleet.ford.com/truckbbas/non-html/DeiselTips/DSLEGRSS.pdf
MOD NOTE- I split these posts from Chris' thread about changing the type of fan he was running per his request. This way we can keep the debate going here. Thanks guys. TonyGenerally a stock clutch fan & shroud will move more air than an electric fan. The caveat to this is putting the...
I know this has been discussed before, but i cannot remember or find the answer.What is the warranty on the Ford factory installed batteries, is it 3/36? Also are they prorated when they fail?
Okay,I believe these are the symptoms of a classic HPOP failure/leak.2006 F350 6.0, motor build date 5/4/2006.
39312 total miles (trouble free to this point)
3700 miles since last oil change
6715 miles since last fuel filter change.
Engine is stock.Truck has been sitting for 7 hours...
We have a new member Laura J, posted on Wednesday and her post got lost in the election shuffle it appears. She needs help with an electrical problem.Thread link
www.fordtruckfanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?p=120722#post120722
Here is a link to a source of Battery FAQ. There is a wealth of information here. This guy has definitely done his homework
www.batteryfaq.org/Here is a direct link to an Automotive Battery State of Charge Table in Excel.
http://jgdarden.com/batteryfaq/SoC.xls
Okay guys, refresh my memory. 2004 Grand Marquis, mom left the gas cap off after refueling. It set a check engine light. She tightened the gas cap. How many start cycles before the check engine light goes out after a loose gas cap?
Here are some links to a brief history of synthetic oil & fuel.Contrary to what some current synthetic lubricant companies marketing departments want you to believe, synthetic lubricants and fuels have been in use since long before these current companies were in existance.The...
If you use fuel additive in your 6.0, 6.4 or 7.3 make sure it does not contain any alcohol. Alcohol will damage the injectors. One product that periodically comes up is Seafoam Motor Treatment, Do Not use it as it contains alcohol.60-80% Pale Oil
35-35% Naptha
10-20% IPA (Isopropel Alcohol)...
For the admins. Vince, BTH and the other techs post very good tech articles from time to time. Is there any way these can be added to the respective tech folders so they do not get lost in the shuffle. As FTF grows and expands, the tech folders and research information will become a priceless...
It appears that the NHTSA has launched a Preliminary Evaluation(PE) investigation into this on 11/15/07.PE: Initial phase of a NHTSA investigation, a PE is prompted after a review of consumer complaints and/or manufacturer service bulletins suggest a safety defect may exist. The results of a...
Vince, BTH or any of our other fine 6.0 techs, have any of you seen or heard about some 05 6.0 PSD trucks coming from FMC with No MAF sensor, just and IAT1 sensor at the pre-turbo air intake?I was under the impression that all 6.0 PSD had a MAF/IAT1 sensor as a single combined unit installed...
Read the first half of this article here:
www.fordtruckfanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1940NOTE:
EOBD2 is Not a new version of EOBD.
Where EOBD stands for 'European On-Board Diagnostics', EOBD2 actually stands for 'Enhanced On-Board Diagnostics, Second Generation'. EOBD2 tends to refer to...
Evolution of Onboard DiagnosticsOBD stands for On-Board Diagnostics. In the early 1970s the U.S. adopted The Clean Air Act, which mandated that vehicle manufacturers develop more efficient, lower emission vehicles. Manufacturers soon determined that mechanical systems alone were not sufficient...
Matt (aka SpartanDieselTech),I been wondering when you were finally going to show up around here 'hah' :horrormovie:Welcome to the lunatic asylum :point2:
For those of you waiting for "API CJ-4 Certified" 5W-40 synthetic motor oil, it is now available from Exxon Mobil.
It is "Mobil Delvac 1 ESP" (Emission System Protection)
http://eolcs.api.org/FindCompanies.asphttp://www.mobil.com/USA-English/Lubes/PDS/GLXXENPVLMOMobil1_ESP_Formula_M_5W-40.asp...
How about tech folders in the respective sections where vehicle specific information can be posted and not lost or a tech folder section broken down by vehicle or engine type.