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  1. Alwaysreadyrob

    Possible cracked head

    No im blowing white steam now too. How much should i be prepared to pay a shop the fix it ? Depends huh.... if just head gasket or cracked head huh
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    Possible cracked head

    Very detailed description, thank you... i will do this today . How long until i should start seing the signs ? 5 min - 15 min
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    Possible cracked head

    I was on Sierra Hotshots when you were here.
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    Water Pouring out of bell housing.

    Im not much of a mechanic but dont forget the origin of these engines..... they ate Internationals first, Ford just put them in their rigs. Maybe they would also be a good parts source ?
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    Possible cracked head

    I live behind the track at Yosemite High
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    Possible cracked head

    Well, if i have my threads straight... the 94 with the coolant disappearing i suspect cracked head or head gasket... but no leaking is happening. If its the transmission overheating then thats my 2002 Powerstroke.... which should be fixed today because my mishimoto trans cooler came in last night
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    Possible cracked head

    Thank you,
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    Transmission pegs to hot

    Thank you my good Sirs !
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    Possible cracked head

    See my overflow bottle is bone dry.... should i fill that too ? And i will try changing the radiator cap also.... anything but cracked head or gasket !!’n Pleeeeassaase !!! No ! Oh, and i just would like to take the time to say THANK YOU with all sincerity to those of you who dedicate your...
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    Transmission pegs to hot

    Saw some youtube vids and someone with a 1999 powerstroke put on a mounting tutorial so i dont see why it wouldnt work with a 2002 7.3 turbo Powerstroke. Anyone know the hose diameter to the little trinket trans cooler they put on the 2002 ? I am putting on a mishimoto trans cooler that i got...
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    Possible cracked head

    hahaha thewespaul ! You got me .... sorry i got my 94 IDI mixed up with my 2002 Powerstroke lol. Good call sidewinded ! Did you have any other symptoms Sidewinded ? No leaking out ?
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    Possible cracked head

    No only the stock one. I really like to take care of my rigs..... was thinking about getting an Edge is that a good choice for monitoring the trucks vitals ? Ine screen as opposed to a post gauge pod of 4-5 gauges
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    Transmission pegs to hot

    Yes it did and i pulled over immediately and called a coworker for a rescue ride. Let it sit a few hrs and just drove it 4 miles to the base and didnt overheat. I heard these trucks may have a trans fluid inline filter ? Anyone know where on the truck ? I just bought a replacement for it .
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    Transmission pegs to hot

    well , besides the possible head cracks or bad gasket on my IDI... now my 2002 Powerstroke trans light and check engine light came on while driving to work. Its a 14 mile drive. Fluid is good not burned or low. Stranded with 4 miles to go should i let it cool then drive it ? Got a Mishimoto...
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    Possible cracked head

    Well i live in the mountains by Yosemite Natl Parkso a 60 mile drive to the valley and back and that burns about one gallon
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    PEOPLE THAT PROVIDE EXCELLENT SERVICE!

    SAY MY FRIEND COULD USE THAT FIREWALL REINFORCING PLATE. Out here in Fresno CA. How much are they ? He has an 83 6.9
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    Possible cracked head

    Out here in Ca. Well, i somehow ran my 94 7.3 turbo IDI about 2 gallons low on coolant by the time i realized it and it got hot. No oil in coolant and no coolant in oil, no radiator leak and the thermostat got stuck so the temp gauge stayed on the cold side. Thermostat replaced and added new...
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    Fuel Sender Floats

    Yes, good question... whats the damage to an IDI is it taxing the starter ? Draining batteries? Which I have done a lot ! Bad for injectors ? Which I have not teplaced in about 150,000 miles.
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    Massive coolant leak on block above starter

    Here is what happened to me, Truck had same symptoms of not starting after i drove and parked it... never had any coolant and oul leaks so i thought all was fine. I could pour a bottle of drinking water on the IP and it would start up. Then yesterday i checked the oil... that was right on full...
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    Block Heatet Plug

    Thank you
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    Block Heatet Plug

    I just got this 2002 F 350 in may and i cant find the end of the block heater plug... pretty dumb huh but it must be tucked away somewhere on drivers side i think. I found wherw it plugs into the block but disappeared once i got up towards the bumber. Since i got it in san Deigo ca i dont think...
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    Fuel Sender Floats

    Foam in fuel tank ? Wont that cause problems ?
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    Transmission Acting up when it's Cold

    I wish I knew what yr the truck your talking about was ? Is the E4OD a type F Tranny ?
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    Ran out of fuel on front tank with a little more than 1/8 tank

    It was for my IDI, i have a 94 turbo IDI and a 2002 Powerstroke... IDI issue is fixed thanks, just turned up the idle screw some
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    Ran out of fuel on front tank with a little more than 1/8 tank

    Yes, im figuring that out as i go... gotta post on appropriate thread so the cyber cops dont mess with me lol.
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