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  1. snicklas

    Question Towing in OD

    A 6.0L does not have and Overdrive Lockout. It has the 5 speed Torqshift transmission and a Tow/Haul Mode button. The transmission uses all 5 gears when in this mode. It will hold a gear longer and may not shift in to 5th as soon as normal, but it will use 5th. It also keeps the Torque...
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    Question EGR and EGR manifold carbon buildup 2006 6.0

    Red 6, What did you use to clean out the manifold? Also, what cleaning agent did you use to clean the valve, did just soaking the valve clean it up like that, or did you have to scrub? I assume the new orings and gasket are a must, and how much are they? Do they have to come from Ford, or...
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    Bad injector

    Eubee, If you look next door at OB in the lounge, I started a thread about the topside creeper, and OLDBULL built one to go on his engine hoist, I think it cost hime like $40 and a little bit of time. He has a plan sctched too....
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    Alternator going bad maybe, or glow plug module?

    X2. I had a similar problem and it was the alternator. If my truck was driven around town and started and shut down alot, it would not start the next morning. If I put a float charger on it , it would be fine. Replaced the alternator and problem solved. One thing to be prepared for is the...
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    High idle

    I think I will have to do this before winter... since summer is here...... It would be nice since it seems to have to be really cold for mine to kick up automatiaclly......
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    High idle

    outdoorav, THe 6.0 will idle itself up in cold weather to try to get the engine temps up. If it is really cold, it weally wont warm up. I have drived mine in teen temperatures 20 miles on the interstate and it does not get ot normal operatin temp. I do need to get a winter front...
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    O6 F-350 makin a noise when sheut off.

    GGJPGUY, You are correct, the reflash would be at the dealer. The cold start fix is not actually for cold ambient temperatures. It is with a cold engine. The oil in the HEUI injectors gets thick on cold startup (first time in the morning). My truck had not had either update done to it...
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    Question Turbo popping off-Loosing boost

    I have read both articles you linked to. I do agree that the block and heads are Cast Iron, but the pistons are still aluminum... an alloy, but still contain alot of alluminum none the less. One thing that I did see constantly on the second link was the consensus that for sustained...
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    Question Turbo popping off-Loosing boost

    I do not have an EGT yet... and I am 100% stock. I plan on getting guages when $$$ allows. I am curious as to what I will see. I do know that even in 100% stock trim... and I mean everything...... stock air intake, no programming of any kind, stock exhaust (cat and muffler) if is see...
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    O6 F-350 makin a noise when sheut off.

    There is a newer update that eliminates the shutdown injuctor buzz. It is the inductive heating PCM Flash. It buzzes the injectors on startup and it eliminates the cold start rough idle / no power problem.
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    Black coolant

    If you go over to oilburners.net (Our sister site) and do a search, there has been an extensive discussion on this. Look for posts from towcat when you do a search, he is in Cali and has a towing business. Cali is going to start emission-ing ALL diesel's in the next couple of years...
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    Question Turbo popping off-Loosing boost

    1250 Degrees is the temperature at which Aluminum melt. The heads, pistons and other parts in the engine are aluminum, or an aluminum alloy. If you keep the ETG's above 1250 degrees to long, you and start to deform, or melt parts. I know that even going back to the old IDI's they say do not...
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    Help Needed Looking for Intake Snorkel For 6.0L

    Doesn't CHP have a snorkle on his Ex? I know he has alot of custom stuff on it.... I thought I remember seeing a snorkle.......
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    Help Needed turbo rebuild?

    I have heard of the VGT turbos carboning up, or rusting if they are not driven regularly. However, if they are carboned or rusted up, they do not function correctly and you can normally feel a performance issue. I also believe if the veins are not moving because of one of these problems, it...
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    A/C actuator Question

    Is your truck a 4X4? If so does it have the ESOF (Electronic Shift On the Fly) transfer case (knob on the dash, not lever on the floor)? The A/C Blend doors are actuated by vacuum and so are the hubs. If you have a vacuum leak, (quite often at the wheel/hub) the blend door does not work. If...
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    Question Changing the Fuel Filters on 6.0

    I do not think it matters. I have changed one first, and the next time it was the other first. I did not see any issues. I did, the second time, drain the Primary filter using the water drain, that helped make less of a mess.
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    Calling it a day

    I would: A) Get the $6 dollar part on Tuesday and spend the weekend driving the Lay-Z-Boy in front of the bigscreen!!!!
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    Question Maintenance Suggestions??

    RJDiesel, I have a 03 Excursion with the 6.0L. I usually run a fuel conditioner / lubricator like Power Service Diesel Kleen the silver bottle in the summer and the white bottle in the winter. The white bottle had anti-gel additives to help prevent the diesel from gelling in cold temps...
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    6.0 changing fuel filters - any special instructions?

    I ALWAYS change BOTH filters at the same time (10K miles). They some as a set when I get them and the secondary is the easy one to get to (on the engine) and it is a smaller micron filter so the primary on the fraim rail catches all but the small stuff. I would try the filters first as they...
  20. snicklas

    4 miles to empty

    I have been actually seen 0 miles to go in the X. I did not have any surging, but I was afraid I was going to have to push, it went to 0 miles to go as I pulled into the lot of the station. I took 40 gallons to fill a 44 gallon tank. I was running on flat ground and at a steady speed before I...
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    Question Is there any good 6.o's out there?

    I have an 03 with 85k on it. Had to have the PCM flashed and have a CEL on for the ICP sensor and I have an alternator on the fritz.... other than that it is PM... oil and filters and drive it....... Love the truck and the 6.0
  22. snicklas

    Steering Issue

    Are the U-Joints in the knuckles in good shape? I knew a guy that had a "Brick Nose" truck and he described the same issue as the "stuck" sensation you have. I am not sure about the torques steering issue. Was there any inperfections in the road surface that could have caught a tire and cause...
  23. snicklas

    Injector Intensifier Piston alteration

    ward_cleaver, Not wanting to raise a flag, but you may want to check and see it this is the same company as Penascola Diesel. Over on oilburners there are a few people that have gotten IDI IP pumps from them and have been less than pleased. I would be conserned about their quality on any of...
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    Question Low Voltage on start up: Battery light on

    Dave, Any common area to look for a wiring problem. I would like to get it fixed but don't have a clue where to start. Have done some troubleshooting and I do see a draw through the Instrument Cluster circuit.... but I can't find anything that woudl be the problem.... I have also pulled...
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    6.0 changing fuel filters - any special instructions?

    I use only Motorcraft brand filters, and I get them from Advance Auto Parts. The Oil Filter: FL-2016 , this includes the filter and a replacement cap o-ring (replace every time) for around $20 The Fuel Filters: (F-series, Excursion) FD-4604 (E-Series) FD-4606, this includes the Primary...

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