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    Question Can I swap my V10 for a diesel??????

    Question on the '99 Super Duty's Thanks for the input. I'm still combing the classifieds looking for the right deal. I do have one question pertaining to the '99 Super Duty's. I read somewhere where they did some improvements in the middle of the '99 year. I can't find what those...
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    Question Can I swap my V10 for a diesel??????

    Diesel Conversions So I've been researching those Cummins conversion links. So roughly $3000+ for the adaptor kits (and that still doesn't include the motor). I'm still researching more into that. So what about just dropping a 7.3 L into it. Would there be much cost into adapting that...
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    Question Can I swap my V10 for a diesel??????

    Just curious on the diesel repair side, what typical things will go out on a diesel and what do they cost to replace? For instance, something like a turbo. What does it cost? I don't know much about diesels, but I'm mechanically inclined. So I will try and do most of my own repairs if possible.
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    Question Can I swap my V10 for a diesel??????

    V10 Swap to a Diesel Thanks for the input so far. I'm getting torn on the whole switch to a diesel, at least at this point. Some friends tell me to keep my 72,000 mile V10 and run the heck out of it as it will do everything I need it to. It has a small lift on it w/ 35's and my computer says...
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    Question Can I swap my V10 for a diesel??????

    Right now I don't tow anything (hence I know the truck is in good condition). I plan on buying a toy hauler - nothing huge (hopefully sometime this year). Everybody I know that had a gas motor and switched to a diesel said that it was the way to go. So it would be mainly for recreational use...
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    Question Can I swap my V10 for a diesel??????

    I have a 2001 Super Duty with the V10. The truck is in great condition and has been babied, but I've been debating on switching to a diesel. I was just wondering if it was possible and cost effective to install a diesel motor in my current truck? Would it be relatively easy to do, or is there...
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    Question How does the 7.3L compare to 6.0L in maintenance/repairs??

    Thanks Dave. I know a friend with a 6.0L that will be very interested in one of those DVD's. So will I if and when I find the right deal on a diesel truck. Thanks.;tu
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    Question How does the 7.3L compare to 6.0L in maintenance/repairs??

    Thanks for that link. I haven't watched all of the videos, but it is very interesting stuff.
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    Question How does the 7.3L compare to 6.0L in maintenance/repairs??

    So I was looking at that link to the manuals. Saw one for like $220. So is the Helms manual the same as what the actual Ford technicians use? If so (or even close) $220 would be well worth it IMO. Thanks for the info.
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    Question How does the 7.3L compare to 6.0L in maintenance/repairs??

    I'm still contemplating picking up a diesel if the right deal comes around. As far as Fords go, I'm limited to either the 7.3L or 6.0L due to $$$. I'm kind of the DIY guy and try to do as much of my own maintenance and repairs as possible, however, I have no experience with diesels. My...
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    Help Needed Serviced My Truck and Now it is Running Rough!!!

    Bad Gas It appears that the issue was just water in the gas. I took some of your suggestions to add a fuel additive to the tank. A co-worker suggested I put a fuel additive called HEET in the gas tank. I did that, and it started running better immediately. I've since ran that gas tank...
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    Question Any good extended warranty plans out there

    Warranty Is there a limit on how old a truck they will warranty with this 200k warranty? For instance, what if you purchased a 2001 Super Duty that still didn't have 200,000 miles. Would they cover that? I'm a little weary of warranties, only because they seem to have all the fine print...
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    Question Used Diesel Shopping and Have Mileage Question??

    Money wise, I'm limited to an older truck that either has the 7.3 or 6.0. I'm hearing mixed reviews on the 6.0L. I can't really afford $5000 right out of pocket for an EGR delete and new head studs, but I'm keeping an open mind. Just looking for a good deal.
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    Help Needed Serviced My Truck and Now it is Running Rough!!!

    I did wash it about a week or two ago, but I've driven many times since that time with no problems. I was worried whether it would cause problems, but I don't understand how it could affect it two weeks later, but anything is possible.
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    Help Needed Serviced My Truck and Now it is Running Rough!!!

    It has been a while since it has had a tune up. Since it has been running fine, I was holding off on the plugs until after winter, and waiting to see if I was going to trade it in on a used diesel. I just got a wild hair up my a** to go and do all of the fluids. I installed the new fuel...
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    Question Salvage Title Questions????

    Thanks for the feedback
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    Help Needed Serviced My Truck and Now it is Running Rough!!!

    Tested a couple of things yesterday. I was taking my boy to get some pizza yesterday evening. It was cold out, but I revved it up just sitting in park in the driveway. I could feel the stutter and vibration during the first part of the rev. During driving, the truck will just stutter/vibrate...
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    abs light came on, speed od on the fretz

    Not sure of the other one you are talking about. If your truck is equipped with front ABS as well, there is a sensor on each front wheel hub. I just replaced one on my truck and it took care of my ABS problem. They are easy to replace. You just have to take off your front wheels, brake...
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    Help Needed Serviced My Truck and Now it is Running Rough!!!

    I'm hoping that it was just pure coincidence that it happened around the same time I did the service. I had just filled up the gas tank, and then did all the service/maintenance on the truck. I'm hoping that it is just a bad tank of gas. I've gone over in my head 1000 times of whether I...
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    Help Needed Serviced My Truck and Now it is Running Rough!!!

    Need Advice I will check the tag, but I think the truck was acting this way even before I messed with the differentials. I went to a tranny shop to have them look at it to be sure (because I was ready to re-service the tranny again). They just drove the truck (nothing else), but they said...
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    Help Needed Serviced My Truck and Now it is Running Rough!!!

    The truck only has about 71,000 miles on it. The tranny fluid that came out looked pretty good. It was a little darker red, but not bad. The tranny service is pretty much a no brainer (drain fluid out of pan, drain fluid out of torque converter, change filter). Not sure where to go wrong...
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    Help Needed Serviced My Truck and Now it is Running Rough!!!

    I don't believe I have the limited slip. I just added the full synthetic gear oil that was suggested on the tag on the differential and my manual. I also completed the services on different days. Transmission was first, and I think I noticed it before I even completed the differentials.
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    Help Needed Serviced My Truck and Now it is Running Rough!!!

    It isn't a diesel, but I know you guys can still help. This doesn't pertain to a diesel, but my '01 Super Duty w/ V10. Despite thinking about getting a diesel, I decided I still need to maintain my current truck as well. So I recently changed the transmission fluid and filter (in pan and...
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    Question Excursions, Good or Bad???

    Thanks for the feedback. Does anybody know for sure what the weight of the Excursion is compared to a cew cab Super Duty 4x4?
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    Question Used Diesel Shopping and Have Mileage Question??

    Thanks for the feedback. I noticed that your signature says you have '07 Harley lights on your '03. Do you have any pictures of that? I'm thinking of doing it myself, and would like to see pictures.

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