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    Dealer to pull codes?

    I was pondering taking my truck into the dealer to see if I can get the codes pulled. I will go in with this line "tell me what is wrong, and give me a figure on how much $ it will cost to fix it and we'll go from there." Of course I plan on getting the codes, and fixing the problem(s)...
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    Batteries?

    Well I approached a buddy of mine that does the AAA battery service today in the work parking lot. I asked him if he could do a load test since Autozone couldn't. He said sure and went and tested my batteries. We d/c one of them and then tested each individually 2 times. One came up with 54%...
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    Freaking Insane: Snakes Part II

    Those snakes you are showing are harmless, and the worst thing you could get is an infection if the snake bites you and you do not clean it properly. Unfortunately people can not live with animals so we kill them, mostly out of ignorance. I'd think of it this way, would you rather have...
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    Cops and "off road diesel?"

    I was driving down 301 in MD today on the way down to the farm and I noticed a few diesels pulled over... Thought nothing of it but when I got to the farm the vet told me she was pulled over and the cops were checking for "off road diesel." They were taking fuel samples she said and if they...
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    Batteries?

    Funny and good thing you said that, my co-worker offered to get her mom to check on her battery stock. She works for Johnson Controls in Middletown DE, so hopefully I'll be getting the best ones, cheapest straight from the factory!
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    Batteries?

    Haven't located a place that sells motorcraft, and I'm not going to order batteries so if I can find them I'll get them but otherwise I'm thinking the Gold DuraLast.
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    Batteries?

    I have several times needed a jump after leaving my door open, or keys in the ignition beeping, or radio playing for a little while so I figured I needed new batteries. I went to WalMart to get my batteries tested, they told me to pull her around and they could do it then. By the time (3.5...
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    LOOKIN' GOOD!

    I just saw an ad on TV for the GMC Sierra and I was dissappointed. They are advertising 380hp, and 650 ft/lbs of torque. This dogs 350 hp and 650 ft/lbs of torque the new 6.4 is boasting about. I heard the Cummin's will be rated up there also, above the Ford. Seems like we'll be in LAST...
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    HELP!!!

    So is the problem fixed? After reading this whole thread, that was sort of anti-climatic haha.
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    Clicking from Driverside Front tire

    Too bad you don't live near me haha.
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    Which ones wear first?

    What powerboatr said. Rubber is not sandpaper, you aren't running it in one direction since you are constantly turning and encountering different surfaces (asphalt, concrete, etc). I do not sell/buy/have shares/do anything with tires so I have no reason to have people rotate their tires...
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    Western Pa truckpull 5/13/06

    Too far for me, 6 hour drive :-(
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    1999 and 2000 model difference ?

    The "weaker rods" can still handle 400 rwhp, the earlier 99.5-2001ish had the forged rod's which can handle up to 500 rwhp. The Early 99 turbo is smaller, and has what is known as the the "ww" (wicked wheel). It also does not have any intercooler wrap on the up pipe. Most people upgrade the...
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    Clicking from Driverside Front tire

    I've done that, and there is very little play but my tires sit like this //==0=\\ sometimes. If there was play, it would be balljoints like your describing. If it was wheel bearings you would hear it at all times. It only clicks when you turn to the right going 30+mph so this leads me to...
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    Clicking from Driverside Front tire

    No, it's not a rock. And you can only hear it with the window down and light throttle while going 30+mpg turning right. It's like Click Click Click Click. Sounds like metal to metal contact actually. I know I need to replace the ball joints but I only hear it on this side. Any other...
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    Which ones wear first?

    Rear's wear faster if you do burnouts, or use the gopedal alot around corners. hard cornering and regular driving should wear the front tires less evenly and more quickly then the rear's. Key to often rotation. The best is a 5 tire rotation, but most people's spare does NOT have the same...
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    01 7.3 PSD won't start after fuel filter change...

    My stepdad learned the hard way actually i did also. I ran (on foot in military boots) about 1/2 a mile, got a gas can from Rite aid @ 24 dollars (later found it at wal-mart for 5.99) and then ran and got diesel about another 1/8 of a mile. Then ran all the way back to the truck with 4 gallons...
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    7.3 Stroker shut off on the way home tonight????

    Here is a picture of the CPS location and a new plug. The picture was taken from underneat the truck and its just to the passenger side of the front of the engine. I know this will help! http://www.geocities.com/pitfool03/CPSlocandnew.JPG Also, there has been long/many debates about blue...
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    7.3 Stroker shut off on the way home tonight????

    HEY HEY HEY LISTEN TO ME HEY HEY HEY LISTEN TO ME! ! ! ! ! Got 3 trucks total and mine has had the most problems so here it goes. I would follow everythhing 94F450SD said... EXCEPT the removal of the belt. That is not needed but can be done if you want. 1st thing, make sure you are...
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    fluid change in axles

    I honestly don't know much... I only post on projects I have done/researched for whatever reason. CPS, AxleSeals, HPOP Orings, and other minor things. I've always loved lifted trucks and had some so I know about gear ratio's, and stuff like that. BTW I'm only 19.
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    What gear do you tow in??

    He doesn't have a stock (glorified idiot light) tranny guage, they didn't come out in our trucks until 2002, which is the year of your excursion!
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    fluid change in axles

    If you have a limited slip you'll want to add about 6-8 oz of friction modifier. The key with that is to use as little as possible to cease the "chatter" in the rear. You can use brakleen on the diff cover and use a gasket scraper to get it off the diff cover and pumpkin itself. Try to...
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    Rear Axle Ratio

    While I don't think this is entirely correct, the majority are. My friend's 2000 F350 SRW CC LWB has the 4.10's I think, if not I'm wrong but the only sure way to know is to check the door #'s! Unless of course you are not the only owner this truck has had, then it's a toss-up!
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    Using Overdrive While Towing

    Like stated above, your ok until it hunts for gears. Also, towing in Cruise is ok contrary to popular belief, just once again as long as it's not searching for gears. IF it starts searchin, try either going 5-10mph faster or slower and see what that does. Also make sure you're towing in...
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    Gears: thinking of switching from 410 to 456?

    4.55's would actually increase your gas mileage (slightly) because it returns your truck close to its original gear/tire ratio (if it was 3.73). 4.88's would be like having 4.10's with stock tires. 4.88's will tow somewhat better, but the 3.55 will get better fuel economy and you can have an...

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