Search results

  1. DMcV

    Added battery charger

    Thank you're 'snicklas' for confirming. Yes, all factory cables and I too have run it to the block heater cord access area. DMcV
  2. DMcV

    Added battery charger

    I added a better battery charger/tender to plug in when I don't drive for few days. I've owned the truck for 13+ years. Previous owner had told me about a parasitic battery drain maybe because of aftermarket alarm install 'he said'. I spent over $600 having it searched and eliminated accessory...
  3. DMcV

    Shock Replacement Time

    Bilstein's all the way !! I am no mechanic... but replacing the shocks is easy. You don't even have to remove the front wheels. My F350 rides firm but the Bilstein's smoothed it out a little, even the wife thought it rode better. Islander
  4. DMcV

    Tachometer Stays at 500 RPM after engine Shut Off

    It has been suggested that it may be the cluster. However... the symptoms of a bad cluster involves way more than what I have going on. I will keep testing and see if I find anything. Islander
  5. DMcV

    Tachometer Stays at 500 RPM after engine Shut Off

    Thanks...will try that soon on a dry day
  6. DMcV

    Tachometer Stays at 500 RPM after engine Shut Off

    Seasons Greetings All... I've been watching and reading but haven't posted lately. But I hope someone may have an answer to my problem. Did a search but saw nothing... 2000 F350 7.3 Super Duty Dually LB 90k miles Problem... The tachometer will stay at 500 RPM after ignition...
  7. DMcV

    Tranny Oil

    trackspeeder....... in your signature you mention '6.0 Charge cooler' is this your trasmission oil cooler ? I soon plan to change out my stock tranny cooler for a 6.0 cooler. I've read several posts and how too's. It looks like a pretty basic switch over, but there is a little time required...
  8. DMcV

    Tranny Oil

    I had my transmission fully serviced, 22 liters of fluid change. They used a semi synthetic and I wondered if many other 7.3 people are using this type of fluid in their auto tranny's ? Thanks
  9. DMcV

    4r100 Deep Sump pan ?

    trackspeeder, I hear a lot of talk about using the Ford V10 tranny cooler, would you recommend that for my truck ? I've read that it bolts / fits right in easily ? Thanks Dennis
  10. DMcV

    4r100 Deep Sump pan ?

    trackspeeder, thanks for the suggestion, however I do think that the 4r100 has a small reserve of tranny fluid. If I could add more fluid with a deeper pan that adds to the cooling such as this one http://www.northernautoparts.com/ProductModelDetail.cfm?ProductModelId=19807 I think I may be...
  11. DMcV

    4r100 Deep Sump pan ?

    Steve, Did you get my message ? I'm not sure if I am allowed to send private messages.... didn't look like it went through ? Dennis
  12. DMcV

    4r100 Deep Sump pan ?

    I am going to get a deep sump pan for my tranny..... as recomended by my machanic. For towing my 5th wheel etc. My Questions are..... What size , i.e. how much more capasity, should I get to make it worth while ? Is there anyone out there that has added a larger tranny oil pan...and what...
  13. DMcV

    4r100 tranny Info please

    Thanks RenoF250 What speed does it lock up at now? So ....excuse my lack of knowledge.... more friction area (3 discs) is a good thing ? Dennis
  14. DMcV

    4r100 tranny Info please

    Thanks OldBull8, Can anyone explain to me the pros and cons of multi (3) disc TC over 2 disc TC. If it means 'harder firmer' shifts don't think I want that, or should I say the co-pilot (wife) wouldn't like it, geeezee.... I was lucky enough to get the sound deading down to an acceptable level...
  15. DMcV

    4r100 tranny Info please

    I will be upgrading my tranny and TC soon but because I am 'no' mechanic I seek some advice. During a first trip last weekend towing our 5th wheel I treated the tranny carefully not wanting to over heat or stress it. On a few long grades the speed droped well below the posted limit and I...
  16. DMcV

    Electric Vacuum Pump

    Double-S-Diesel.........thanks for your post, I have checked the PVH for function , and it does the pulse vacuum to ingage and disengage correctly. However, I have no way to check hubs to see if the hold vacuum to see if the seals are good or not. I have plugged off the hoses at the hub end...
  17. DMcV

    Electric Vacuum Pump

    On going problem I have one more question........ If the FWD switch on the dash is 'off ' shouldn't the two hose conections on the bottom of the PVH (pulse vacuum hublock solenoid) not allow any air to passage ? To help make my question clearer , the vac pump keeps cycling, on & off, even...
  18. DMcV

    Electric Vacuum Pump

    Update OK.... I bought a vac tester and found I have 17 Hg at the pump. Seems low from what OLDBULL8 replied. From there on I tested the tank by taking off the hoses at the bottom of the solenoid, plugged the heater one and stuck the vac test into the other, tank built up vacuum to more than...
  19. DMcV

    Electric Vacuum Pump

    We had some snow a few days ago, went to use 4x4 and it wouldn't engage. So today I did some research (online) to find it may be my electric Vacuum Pump. Test = change heater settings to see if air would blow from dash or floor other than defrost vents. Results = would not stay on dash or...
  20. DMcV

    Looking for good programmer

    EDGE Programer This is what I have in my truck: It has all the features you'll need as far as readouts, you have a choice of what you would like to see on the readout... adjustments and settings. It came with my truck, so I have to say I like it, really don't have any complaints about it...
  21. DMcV

    Mileage between Oil Changes?

    Thanks again Javier, I recently replaced the stock air filter with and AEM cold air ram intake, (see my signature photo). I'll be looking for the Amsoil high efficiency oil filter for my next change. Great information, thank you. Dennis
  22. DMcV

    Mileage between Oil Changes?

    Thank you Javier, Extended life oil filter (?) can you tell me the brand & place to purchase them please? Does it simply repalce the stock Motocraft oil filter ? I thought I read somewhere that the Motorcraft was better than most (?) I was hoping for around 8,000 miles, as the Rotella T SYN...
  23. DMcV

    Mileage between Oil Changes?

    I recently switched to synthetic oil , Shell Rotella-T 5 / 40 Wt. I have been getting mixed information on how long I should go between oil changes. Can I get some in put from you experienced fella's as to how long I should go? Thank You very much. Dennis
  24. DMcV

    Window motor Problem

    Thanks for the info.... I found this information on another forum and it also helped a great deal. So I thought it might help any others wanting to lube up the window tracks. It was a VERY easy job...the panels removed easily and no clips to pry or break off. Here is the quote : "My right...
  25. DMcV

    Window motor Problem

    Sounds good to me.... What type of lube do these track require? Any secrets in removing the panel ? Thanks for your reply Dennis

Latest posts

Forum statistics

Threads
91,304
Posts
1,129,987
Members
24,111
Latest member
Lance

Members online

Total: 644 (members: 6, guests: 638)

Share this page

Top