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  1. Lockedhearts

    Oil Pump? 7.3 PS 1995

    Can anyone tell me if there is an easy way to determine if my oil pump is functioning properly? We leave on the 31 to haul about 2 hours away to a horse show. I noticed gauge is reading lower than it always has but still on the N in normal. Dipstick shows plenty of oil. Normal Diesel Mechanic...
  2. Lockedhearts

    Air Conditioner

    I have always used the DIY freon in my truck (since I bought it in 2014) Compressor has always worked. I just replaced resistor (air only blew on high) and fan motor (developed a noise) now compressor does not seem to be kicking in. Before I take it yo mechanic and spend lots of $$ , would it be...
  3. Lockedhearts

    Need some quick help please! 95 PS cranks but will not stay running

    Quick back story. A couple of months ago I had it in the shop and had new batteries, alternator and wiring to alternator replaced. Got it back had a few times where check engine light would come on and truck would "lose power" , light went off it was fine. That seemingly resolved itself. Last...
  4. Lockedhearts

    7.3 ps power issue

    Truck was in shop, New batteries , alternator and belt.now intermittently the check engine light comes on and it feels like it loses power. Check engine light goes off and it is fine. Was fine before New parts ( well except for not charging) Need to take to diesel shop but wanting thoughts...
  5. Lockedhearts

    Air Filter Modification and battery light

    I plan to modifiy the air filter to the BHAF , doing some searches, I found that most, remove the orgional filter holder, adapt the BHAF and just set it in place. Opinions? Also, I drove almost 200 miles round trip yesterday to pick up a load of hay. This morning my battery light was on and...
  6. Lockedhearts

    95 PSD - Possible Turbo Noise

    Truck started making this noise yesterday, I checked the oil but about 3 quarts low, so filled it. I was able to video this morning and hope you can hear. I think possible bearings in turbo? https://youtu.be/4vCwy7wq-sE Opinions? Solutions? This is my first PSD and not sure if Turbo can...
  7. Lockedhearts

    95 PSD Fuel Leak at Bowl- Need Help

    My normal mechanic, and a diesel mechanic can't figure out how to fix this. I know it is leaking at the full bowl, fuel puddles in the valley and then out. If I do not crank it everyday I get air in the line and have an issue cranking. Anyone in or near West Georgia that could either come help...
  8. Lockedhearts

    OE Tire Size on 95 PSD 4x4

    I googled and get conflicting sizes, right now I have 265/70-16 on there (what came on it) Anyone know what was original?
  9. Lockedhearts

    Water Pump died .......... And Best place to get a Clutch Fan

    Just had it crap out today, luckily my wrecker guy was able to change it for me. I know I need to get the Clutch Fan replaced as soon as possible as well. So, best place to get one. Between this and last week, over $1000 in to it........... UGH!
  10. Lockedhearts

    Think water pump just blew 95/7.3 psd

    Loud squeal lost antifreeze belt tilted. ideas, is water pump easy to change?
  11. Lockedhearts

    UGH!!!! Crank but no Start............

    UGH!!!! Crank but no Start............Changed CPS NADA... 95 7.3 PSD , Have been driving it and all is great, started fine even saturday when it was whipping wind and colder here. This morning get in to go to work, no start. Acts like not getting fuel. Just changed ICP and CPS ....... Ideas? I...
  12. Lockedhearts

    Probably a stupid question

    With my 7.3 idi when I pulled my horse trailer I hit my over drive off button Assume same with psd
  13. Lockedhearts

    Soooooo ....... Hubby called me a Grease Monkey .... And

    Came home from church yesterday, and went out to change my CPS, it was easy peasy. My non-mechanical hubby came out to help me , of course I was almost done :D He had the nerve to call me a Grease Monkey LOL I would rather be called a Grease Monkey than pay someone to do something that simple.
  14. Lockedhearts

    Pardon Me if I do a Girl Happy Dance Here.... OMG OMG OMG!!!!

    Thank You Thank You 79Jasper and anyone else that suggested ICP to fix the issue on my truck! Changed it today and it is running like a CHAMP!!!! :D I still plan to go ahead and change the CPS since it sat so long without running and start doing the other maintenance things required. But it...
  15. Lockedhearts

    Maintenance for 95 7.3 PSD

    This may be redundant as I am sure this is covered here somewhere. But I was wondering if someone could list common maintenance (replacing parts etc) for my truck. It sat for at least 2 years not running before I bought it. It has 316,000 on it. So far will be replacing CPS and IPR as I am...
  16. Lockedhearts

    Temperature Gage not working , Little Help Please.

    The Temp gage does not register, even when it is in the 90's out. Truck holds water in radiator well. It does not seem to run anywhere near hot, all seems normal. Ideas?
  17. Lockedhearts

    95 F250 PSD , I think fuel filter?

    I have put about 3500 miles on my "new to me" truck and I love it! But, when I first crank in the morning, it cranks right off, then dies. It re-cranks fairly easily. My first thought if fuel filter needs replacing. Any other suggestions? Keep in mind we bought in February and it sat for a...
  18. Lockedhearts

    Help Adjusting Door

    After some driving, now when I get in my truck (95 PS) the driver door is not wanting to shut. I can do it fine from outside the truck. I know it needs to be adjusted. If I am thinking right , I can adjust the catch (on the truck) with just a wrench? Since I have to lift up in the door to get it...
  19. Lockedhearts

    Easy way to check to see if Alternator is good

    Ok, love my 95 PS, but went to get in it yesterday morning, turned key and got click, click, click. It has two brand new batteries and a brand new starter and brand new starter solenoid. My first thought is alternator. I know with a single battery vehicle, you can jump it off, and remove the...
  20. Lockedhearts

    95 PS, sat for 2 yrs , after I get it back need to check air where to start....

    Should have my truck back early week from the EPC solenoid fix , I tested the air, blower works well, it is cool but not cold. Anything I can do without taking it to mechanic to check if it needs freon or more? I honestly had not had time to open hood and see if compressor is coming on, so will...
  21. Lockedhearts

    95 PS F250 Sat for two years running.... Tranny issue

    Got it running, mechanic replaced starter, batteries , belt and primed oil pump. I picked it up Friday night, it runs good, but getting a code for tranny , mechanic said it was a sensor code , was hoping it would straighten out as I drove it, but so far not. The issue is that from a dead stop...
  22. Lockedhearts

    HELP!!! Anyone in or near West Ga....

    We just got a 95 7.3 PS , it has sat for 2 years. I tried taking starter off today to check it, and the very bottom bolt was a real bugger. Could not get it loose. Someone on the PS forum suggested I post here as he said there are people in GA that might could help. I know we need to change the...
  23. Lockedhearts

    95 7.3 , first day working on it. Gonna check starter and then??????

    95 7.3 , UPDATE!!!! It's Running!!!!! This truck has sat and not been cranked for about two years. Batteries are holding charge, turn key and the starter solenoid just thumps. With that we are going to pull the starter off today and check it. Assuming Starter is good (or bad and we replace)...
  24. Lockedhearts

    Finally Got My Truck Home!!!!!

    I have been looking for a truck seriously since July. I have posted on here a couple of times. I bought a brought home the F250 PS I wanted. It has been sitting for a couple of years. I had it towed home. I started last night charging the batteries. Had to work today, so this morning moved...
  25. Lockedhearts

    Fair Price?

    I also posted this in the 7.3 PS forum since it is both trucks: I am still looking for the right truck. Last night I drove a 91 F350 Dually, Crew Cab, it has 313,000 and is a 5 speed, it also has an added turbo on the engine. It needs paint as paint is faded and peeling. Interior good...

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