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  1. bigrigr

    Humor van turbo

    What's the deal with van turbos? Is it worth the trouble to switch? do they come without the ebpv? how much bigger are they? Just a few questions, any thoughts are appreciated. Thanks :dizzy
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    lopey idle?

    Thanks to all, I'll check those injectors next. Probably won't worry about the speedo right now. Got bigger fish to fry.
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    Slipping

    The hydraulics only aid in releasing the clutch so you can stop or start. The slipping wouldn't be caused by that unless someone or something was keeping the clutch from engaging all the way. ie foot on the pedal, bound up linkage, etc. Sounds like grease on the parts, or a bad pressure plate...
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    New Member 2001

    Tell us a little more about the truck,and what bearings your talking about. Dont know of any "needle" bearings on a spindle on a superduty front end, but Ive been wrong before!
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    99 f350 refuses to run lower than 1/4 tank of gas...

    What he said! :D
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    lopey idle?

    Sounds like aggitator an I have the same thing goin on. temp doesnt matter. How hard are the injectors to do? what did you unplug, the electrical connector on the injector itself? Can you change out just one?
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    lopey idle?

    Hey guys, just got a question. My 2000 psd idles a bit rough, runs great, no noticeable problems other than it lopes at idle. Don't know if it could be a dirty injectior or what. Any ideas would be great. Ive got less than 500 miles on the filters and the sevice. Also, is there a way to...
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    Question U Joints going bad- what to do

    The big issue with bad axle u-joints is , the binding that can happen when you turn. they may not be rotating w/ the wheels, but there still flexing as the tires turn left and right. I've seen some so bad that the truck wouldnt turn. I say replace them and feel lucky that they lasted this long-...
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    coolant leak

    make sure you don't have coolant coming out of the water pump weep hole,or somwhere above, water pumps are common on these trucks. ;tu
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    03 7.3 E350 box truck can i use starting fluid?

    Blew up a couple of airboxes on some e350 buses were I used to work doin' that, costs about 185.00. not a good idea!
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    Shock Recommendations

    I'm hearing that the bilsteins are the best, not sure of the model #'s but there are machined finish with black boots available, if your so inclined. Guys i talk to say the ones for 2-3 inches of lift work great;tu
  12. bigrigr

    Help Needed 6 spd swap?

    Boy do I feel stupid, never used Granny low before. Havent put more than 2000 miles on this truck since I bought it. Guess I learned a lesson today: dont act like you know when you really dont. thanks Big Joe, O2 stroker. looks like its overhaul time!
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    Help Needed 6 spd swap?

    Hey guys, I'm new to this whole forum thing but I thought I'd give it a try. I've got a 2000 f350 srw with a 5 spd manual that is noisy in 5th gear only. sounds like a loose idler gear or bad bearing. fluids full with the ford fluid, but speckled with metal flake. trucks got 91,000 miles on it...
  14. bigrigr

    New Member To Site

    Hey guys, i'm new to this whole experience, but i hope that my 12 years as a mechanic, and my professional driving experience will help me out. hopefully I will be able to help you guys out as well as learn the ins and outs of these trucks from the people who repair and modify them daily. I'm...
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