Head first...........

[jharvey]

Nah.... If he wants I can show him how to change filters without taking a diesel bath

Let some poor sap at the dealership do it


Mike 2 things you will want to change out first, FUMOTO drain valve and LCF HFCM plug for the frame mounted fuel filter. Other than that leave it alone.

Oh yeah make sure the coolant resevoir is sitting on the MIN line when it's cool, so it won't puke on ya.

May want to wire up #4 Up-Fitter switch for high idle, that was nice in the winter.

 

[Dieselmaster]

Mike,

Very nice... CONGRATS!!!!

love the new screen name....

I was thinking leaky_injector or Strokin_6 might fit better...




Just kiddin... I really like the truck... it definately suits you with your bike and all.

 

[Mike]

Let some poor sap at the dealership do it


Mike 2 things you will want to change out first, FUMOTO drain valve and LCF HFCM plug for the frame mounted fuel filter. Other than that leave it alone.

Oh yeah make sure the coolant resevoir is sitting on the MIN line when it's cool, so it won't puke on ya.

May want to wire up #4 Up-Fitter switch for high idle, that was nice in the winter.

These are the tips I need to hear, I had my bearings fairly well lubed in the 7.3L OBS arena but this 6L is like starting over for me....thanks John.

 

[tgatch]

Here is a write up I did on the fuel filter changing:

Changing your fuel filter without the mess

It also has the International Part Number you need to order the Fuel Filter Kit from International. Mine from International are roughly $38. Much cheaper than Ford and Napa here.

I was credited for this article, but I borrowed about 95% of the wording.

High Idle For a 6.0

 

[Mike]

Here is a write up I did on the fuel filter changing:

Changing your fuel filter without the mess

It also has the International Part Number you need to order the Fuel Filter Kit from International. Mine from International are roughly $38. Much cheaper than Ford and Napa here.

I was credited for this article, but I borrowed about 95% of the wording.

High Idle For a 6.0

Ahh, good info Tom. Thank you for the links and the time invested in doing the mods and writing the articles.

 

[tgatch]

I'm sure you know about the Zoodad mod too...

Stock

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I'm working on a setup to make dealing with the airfilter easier.... the Stock one is an SOB to change out.

 

[Mike]

I'm sure you know about the Zoodad mod too...



I'm working on a setup to make dealing with the airfilter easier.... the Stock one is an SOB to change out.

Know about Zoodad............... on the list of "free/cheap and easy" mods to do.



Avatar and sig updated for youins.....

 

[tgatch]

Oh yeah... CCV re-route is a must too. It will help your CAC boots stay on.

 

[argve]

man I need to venture up here more often....

Congrats Mike!

I'm going to have to start watching this side of things because a buddy of mine picked up a 6.0 EX the other day.

 

[rubberfish]

Avatar and sig updated for youins.....

Good looking truck Mike. Look after it eh.

 

[ktpauley]

Mike, drive it like you stole it. That keeps the EGR valve, and other pollution control stuff from getting carbonned up, and malfunctioning.

Travis, if you friend has a 04 I have the service manual on CD if he wants a copy.

Keith

 

[tgatch]

Keith... let's talk about that sevice manual.....

 

[argve]

Mike, drive it like you stole it. That keeps the EGR valve, and other pollution control stuff from getting carbonned up, and malfunctioning.

Travis, if you friend has a 04 I have the service manual on CD if he wants a copy.

Keith

I know he has been here lurking... I"ll ask him.

 

[Mike]

Oh yeah... CCV re-route is a must too. It will help your CAC boots stay on.

That one I want to look into also....... oh the list grows everyday.

man I need to venture up here more often....

Congrats Mike!

I'm going to have to start watching this side of things because a buddy of mine picked up a 6.0 EX the other day.

Thanks Travis... so far so good with the new one. I havent found anything serious yet. I do have to replace the transfer case shift motor on the ESOF.

Good looking truck Mike. Look after it eh.

Will do Bob.

 

[Mike]

Mike, drive it like you stole it.

Who me.....