6.0 Powerstroke Technical Info File

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The following is a one stop thread of technical data submitted by our membership. It's sourced by their research or real life experiences.

 

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Glossary of Terms

As you read on in this thread, potentially confusing terminology will be used. This glossary of terms will help resolve that confusion.

http://www.forddoctorsdts.com/articles/glossary.php

 

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General 6.0 Info for new users

So you just bought a 6.0 or are thinking about doing so, the following info is a must read:

General 6.0 Info for new users

 

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Diesel Engine break-in procedure Part I

If you just bought a brand new 6.0 equipped truck or a new reconditioned 6.0 was installed in your truck:

Diesel Engine break-in procedure Part I

 

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Things You Should Know About Your 6.0

The following is a guide to what you should know about your 6.0, commonly referred to as the 6.0 bible:

http://dan.prxy.org/Truck/6L_bible_html/html/TOC.html

contributed by: 6L PWR

 

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Oil/Oil Filter Changing Info 101

Oil Filter Changing Instructions:
http://home.austin.rr.com/sbv1/Procedures/ChangingEngineOil.htm
submitted by 6L PWR

6.0L Oil Filters - What To Look For (You Want OEM Spec'd)
http://www.fordtruckfanatics.com/forum/showpost.php?p=3213&postcount=1

Oil Filter part numbers submitted by mrxlh
Oil filter............................Motorcraft FL2016
......................................Fram CH9549 (yes its the same racor filter)
......................................IH 1840752C91

A Word About Filters
http://www.forddoctorsdts.com/articles/article-06-04.php

CJ4 vs CI4+ Rated Diesel Motor Oil
http://www.fordtruckfanatics.com/forum/showpost.php?p=2386&postcount=1

Related Topic:
Fumoto Oil Drain Valve

http://www.fordtruckfanatics.com/forum/showpost.php?p=3167&postcount=1

http://www.fumotovalve.com/

Oil Testing Lab (Link)

http://www.fordtruckfanatics.com/forum/showpost.php?p=3271&postcount=6

 

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Fuel Filter Changing 101

Fuel Filter Changing Instructions:
http://home.austin.rr.com/sbv1/Procedures/fuel%20filter%20change.htm
Submitted by 6L PWR
Fuel/Water Seperator Draining Instructions:
http://home.austin.rr.com/sbv1/Procedures/fuel-water-drain.htm
Submitted by 6L PWR

Fuel Filter.........................Motorcraft FD4604
......................................IH 1847170C93
Filter numbers submitted by mrxlh

Only Use OEM Spec'd Fuel Filters In The 6.0L PSD
http://www.fordtruckfanatics.com/forum/showpost.php?p=3170&postcount=1

Related Topics:
Improved HFCM drain plug..............IH 2589259c91
Filter number submitted by mrxlh

HFCM Water Separator Plug Upgrade
http://www.forddoctorsdts.com/articles/article-05-19.php

 

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Air Filter Service

Air Filter Changing Instructions:
http://home.austin.rr.com/sbv1/Procedures/AirFilterRR.htm
Contributed by 6L PWR

http://www.forddoctorsdts.com/articles/article-06-01.php

Air Filter...........Motorcraft FA1778 (blue syn. media)
......................Fram CA9516 (white paper media)
Filter numbers contributed by mrxlh

http://www.fordtruckfanatics.com/forum/showpost.php?p=2827&postcount=1

 

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Additional 6.0 Service Links

Contributed by 6L PWR

Transfer Case Fluid Change Instructions:
http://www.guzzle.rbmicro.com/transfer.html

SRW Differential Fluid Change Instructions:
http://www.guzzle.rbmicro.com/rdiff.html

Front Differential Fluid Change Instructions:
http://www.guzzle.rbmicro.com/fdiff.html

Greasing the Driveshaft Slip Joint Instructions:
http://www.eurekaboy.com/f250/slipjoint.htm

Torque Shift Transmission Relearning Procedure:
http://home.austin.rr.com/sbv1/Procedures/TorqushiftShiftRelearningStrategy.htm

 

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Common 6.0 replacement part numbers

Common 6.0 replacement part numbers as originally posted by mrxlh

http://www.fordtruckfanatics.com/forum/showpost.php?p=2668&postcount=1

 

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Diesel Fuel Information

http://www.fordtruckfanatics.com/forum/showpost.php?p=3126&postcount=1


http://www.forddoctorsdts.com/articles/article-06-03.php


http://www.fordtruckfanatics.com/forum/showpost.php?p=2385&postcount=1

 

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Coolant Filter - 6.0L PSD (Dieselsite Brand)

http://www.fordtruckfanatics.com/forum/showpost.php?p=3163&postcount=1

http://www.fordtruckfanatics.com/forum/showpost.php?p=3164&postcount=2

 

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Addition of Block Heater Cord For Cetain 2005 - 2007 Motors

http://www.fordtruckfanatics.com/forum/showpost.php?p=2699&postcount=1

http://www.forddoctorsdts.com/articles/article-05-20.php

 

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External AC Block Heater Plug (Air Dam Hook-up)

http://www.fordtruckfanatics.com/forum/showpost.php?p=3165&postcount=1

 

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High Idle Modification

High Idle Mod Instructions:
http://dan.prxy.org/Truck/Other/High_Idle/High_idle_mod.html

 

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BriteBox Headlight Mod (Highs, Lows And Fogs On At The Same Time)

http://www.fordtruckfanatics.com/forum/showpost.php?p=3173&postcount=1