New little secrets thru 07/30/05 - Diesel Forum

Larry M · 04-17-2003, 09:15 AM

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There is a lot of information here and to speed up your access I have added a couple of features to this thread. You may scroll thru all the posts to find the subsection that you want and the title of each post has those subsections in the subject line in parans and here are the post titles in order including this post that has the A-B links:

New little secrets(A-B) ... this post
New little secrets(C-E)
New little secret(F)
New little secrets(G)
New little secrets(H-S)
New little secrets(T)
New little secrets(U-Z)
New little secrets(Misc.)
New little secrets (Cackle and Idle Knock links)
New little secrets(FAQs) thanks to TParker

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I started a thread HERE [link broken and not fixable] that had a grunch of links that I refer to and have been updating it periodically, but noticed it's getting long and taking a while to load so I'm starting this new thread with the latest info and will be locking the old one with a post linking to this new thread.

AIC/APCM
01/09/04 by gtspowerstroke: need AIC wire harness
Has part# for AIC wiring harness

01/18/04 by PonchoBrew: Ford Reprogrammer
Has link to AIC manual
Air Filters
05/10/02 by Robyn: Air Filter/AirBox Study at Banks: The Results Are In! Part 1

07/04/03 by BigRig250: Check you air filter!

07/05/03 by Larry M: Check your air filter ... Con't
Has my filterminder vacuum test results

07/17/03 by woodworker: Ford Intake Upgrade - Do We Need This?
Has comment from Jordan Flagstad from Donaldson on the AIS

08/01/03 by extreamTT: AIS and SCMT dont play well together
Good discussion of intake restriction with the results of my testing

08/16/03 by haul_n_horses2: Stock air box restriction
Good discussion of air restriction values

1/23/04 by Zilard250: Bad news for Tymer(dDonldson) users

02/05/04 by druz: 7.3 cranks takes 7 to 10 seconds to start. SOLVED SOLVED YEA YEA!
Has good discussion of Air Restriction

02/15/04 by powerstroke250: A I S SUCKS

06/01/04 by mike650: AIS Problems
Has post by AIS engineer on where the 25in H20 is measured

07/25/04 by cjheap: negative aspects of Tymar Filter
Has post with my Si using my Amsoil air filter

08/14/04 by cgrove: AIS OUT - Stock Back IN!
Has comments on where the max 25in H20 is to be measured for the AIS

08/26/04 by blez: What air filter???
Has good info on filter efficiency/restriction for some common elements

Air Intake Heater (AIH)

04/03/05 by JMS1: AIH resistor wire

04/21/05 by ForumBlue: AIH Delete??

05/15/05 by blowhard: AIH code

05/15/05 by MarvinVR: Removing Air Intake Heater Plug--smart or dumb?

05/27/05 by kawasaki150hp: AIH Delete Warning

07/30/05 by mthisguy: AIH delete question

Batteries
2/06/02 by JSP54: Change both or one battery?

2/09/02 by kodiac: Optima Batteries- Red Top or Yellow Top?

01/05/03 by Smiley: Batteries?

04/23/03 by platinumf250: Optima - Red or Yellow Top????

06/29/03 by The New Kid: Interstate 6-volt Golf cart batteries

07/07/03 by RockSalt: Optima Batteries for PSD??

11/28/03 by arnoldauto: Calling all Electrical EXPERTS...draw on battery (.186mA) lets pick some brains

Block Heater
11/05/03 by coloradodiesel: Woop's - Block Heater Plug Melted
Has link to fire damage photo

01/08/04 by Engineering_Student: What is The Power Consumption of The Engine Block Heater

02/01/04 by RC: Post Fire Pictures

Brakes
02/18/02 by StevePSD: Make sure you change your brake fluid!

01/23/03 by FishAlaska: Brake pad recommendations

03/05/03 by Harald: Pulsing brakes

06/06/03 by DENNY: Flushed the brakes! Fluid looked like coke!!

06/16/03 by rxbike: Help, I need new rotors, which are best ?

06/18/03 by jswillms: The Warped Rotor Myth

07/20/03 by fnelsonII: brake calipers and K&N filter
Has link for caliper slide grease

09/10/03 by tcnofh1: how to tell if my E-350 has Front or Rear or both ends ABS

11/19/03 by hank53: Bleeding brake fluid tips

01/04/04 by soaggydogg: Brake fluid... have you ??

06/19/04 by Bobcat698: Front Brake help, several questions.. Please help ASAP
Recommended brake pads

07/04/04 by joggerman: Emergency Brake
Good thread on adjusting and maintaining the EB

08/03/04 by bmw1200: Brakes and rotors, probably been discussed before
Has FMTRVT's recommendation on replacement pads

08/09/04 by Johnp034: ART Rotors or Performance Friction?

08/17/04 by 1BADF350: What is your thoughts on flushing your brake fluid??
Has link to Jack's post on when to change brake fluid

11/01/04 by jstrauss: Replaced my brake fluid - feel like I'm in bizarro world

11/29/04 by BigwheelStroke: Brakes??? What Should I Do?
Discusses the loss of braking when running oversized tires

12/07/04 by lwg: Brake Fluid type revisited..... Again
Has comment's by Jack on brake fluid types to use

04/10/05 by bekair: Q's for FMTRVT

Larry M · 04-17-2003, 09:19 AM

Here are the C thru E Links

Larry

Cackle
12/19/01 by diesel dave 99: MPG AND CACKLE
(grab a pot of coffee for this one, it's the grandaddy of cackle threads

klhansen)

03/16/03 by JLester: New Cackle Thread Here [Continuation of the thread above - put on another pot. klhansen]

4/21/02 by beantown: Cackle wav anyone? Does yours cackle this bad?

4/22/02 by Larry M: Non knocker/cackler .wavs needed

5/07/02 by Bob Riley: My wave files at idle and 2000 rpms

5/09/02 by Arctic Cat Hauler: My fuel line theory AIR=BAD

5/20/02 by Larry M: Cackle and Idle Knock Links [links on this one most likely won't work]

5/27/02 by JOHNNYDCON: Appearance of knock/cacle theory

5/28/02 by CKing: Great Post on Rail Harmonics, My WAG solution to Cackle

6/03/02 by wkw: An Acoustical Study of Idle Knock

6/10/02 by DieselRay: Changing Harmonics of the Fuel Rail

6/13/02 by Larry M: Fuel rail geometry and injector dynamics

6/18/02 by h2o_dog: Please define "cackle" problem....

7/19/02 by POWERSTROKE RACER: Idle knock after any reg mod

01/05/03 by 1ton: Spark-Knock sound?

01/22/03 by jat99: Cackle observation-Give Feedback

02/26/03 by pwrstrokeme: Pat's air?
Has my definition of it and link to mpg thread

03/14/03 by DB: Going to Investigate Cackle Issues

12/17/03 by DB: Cackle Revisted

CCV system

03/16/04 by ElkChaser: CCV Mods/RacorCCV4500/Crankcase Pressures/Test Results

Charging System

03/13/04 by land_yaght: Wierd Charging Problem

04/20/05 by bigbore: 215 amp ambulance alt is in and running
broken link

Cooling system Note: subsections in red
*******Warning read the thread by Smokey Wren on 12/18/03 for type of coolant to use since earlier threads than that will not have the most up-to-date information ******** , Thanks Larry

Cooling system - Coolants
5/31/02 by DeanC: Fleetrite coolant - need confirmed part no.

8/29/02 by flash1034: Power Stroke Coolant- Need Final answer please

12/16/02 by goalie: coolant question

02/02/03 by pjwarner: Evans Coolant

02/08/03 by JIMF250: coolant

02/21/03 by Wesman60: Which Coolant?

04/15/03 by Machinehead: Where can I find the correct Gold Coolant?

05/15/03 by CPSS: PEAK antifreeze from IH dealer

09/02/03 by Bwygans: Coolant ? Fleetrite

10/03/03 by Johnny_V: Is Evans worth the $200
Monster coolant discussion

10/13/03 by Lucca: Coolant Confusion
Good discussion of the Weatherpro coolant

12/18/03 by SmokeyWren: Gold coolant approved for all '99-up PSDs

12/25/03 by WRICH: coolant question

01/15/04 by 99psowner: Coolant

02/16/04 by ronk54: Verifying correct Motorcraft Coolant - changing it tomorrow

03/24/04 by TJC1989: Proof that Ford approves the Long Life Gold Coolant in PSD's?
Has Smokey's answer on Gold approval

04/05/04 by tcnofh1: purple Allied coolant????

04/11/04 by RootDoc: Coolant Color

07/09/04 by DizzyD: got my ZEREX 5-100 & FOMOCO additive......
Has link to pics of what the G-05 looks like

07/15/04 by Seanpatsdad: Question for Smokey about Green Coolant

09/22/04 by Larry M: Going for the Gold broken link
Has pics/links and part # for the Zerex G-05 coolant

11/20/04 by Y2KPSD: Smokey - Green or Gold

12/04/04 by legends13: another coolant question
Comments on not using ELC coolants

12/09/04 by mwierowski: Coolant question

03/25/05 by mach1psd:Shell Rotella Coolant - Is it OK? broken link

04/01/05 by F350FINALLY: Rotella ELC or Evans? Where to buy? broken link

04/03/05 by Larry M: *****MORE FUN - Coolant Survey Version Two*****

04/28/05 by rockycarl: Parts stores no longer sell our GOLD COOLANT...they sell a new product by Prestone!

5/14/05 by glarestop: ROTELLA ELC COOLANT: RED ! OK FOR PSD ???

07/23/05 by BunnMan: extended life coolant revisitted

07/27/05 by jimzpsd: ROTELLA ELC 50/50 Coolant
Has a good post by Tim Miller on his ELC coolant leak issue

Cooling system - Additives/Testing
8/24/02 by m bullock: Why do diesels cooling systems need F16 and not a gassers

9/28/02 by yardape 1: RMI-25 broken link

01/18/03 by Powerstroke2000: A quick PH coolant test question...

01/20/03 by Gstar5327: Coolant Voltage

07/17/03 by MADVAN: Coolant Voltage

10/25/03 by Joecephus: How much FW-16?
Has good discussion on mixing SCAs in coolant

*******expect broken links below here*********
02/24/04 by shoebear: International tech coolant additive comment
 Has post on how long 444 will go w/o damage and no additive

04/13/04 by PSDJOE: NAPA COOLING SYSTEM TREATMENT #4058 

07/02/04 by merlin1: Coolant additive, what does it do? 

05/12/05 by ontoughdiesel: HELP Coolant is green!!! 
 Discusses adding SCA to Gold Coolant

06/27/05 by duallydog: Coolant Supplements (SCA's) for 05 6.0L?
Has comments on nitrites and testing in the Ford Gold coolant

07/04/5 by jschall: Yellow Coolant PH and Specific Gravity 
Good post by an actual coolant test guy on testing errors on the Ford Gold coolant

Cooling system - Filters
8/27/02 by Eltoro2000: Help with Coolant Filter selection!!!!!!

01/12/03 by yardape1: Coolant filter change?

01/18/03 by pennyjim: Installation of coolant filter

03/02/03 by FishAlaska: Coolant filter 

05/27/03 by tginz: Coolant Filter Questions ??? 

07/11/03 by Hokum: 3/8" coolant hose?
Good links to my coolant hose

02/14/04 by Hokum: Fist coolant filter change... an eye-opener! 

07/06/04 by NChornet: Adding coolant filter 

07/07/04 by goalie: coolant filter with water temp gauge

Cooling system - Flushing/Maintenance
02/07/03 by hank53: "T" Used to flush cooing system? 

05/19/03 by ElkHuntingNM: Cooling system maintenance 

07/30/03 by Itchn2Ride: Coolant Change Help

09/02/03 by DizzyD: $0.74 worth of free advice, for what it's worth 
Failure of factory clamps discussion

10/17/03 by Glenstr: thinking about coolant change this weekend... 

11/20/03 by SmokeyWren: 100,000 mile cooling system maintenance 
 Excellent coolant change discussion

12/03/03 by ProPistols: Constant Torque Clamps for Radiator hoses?

02/13/04 by Hokum: Rad hose clamps 

01/24/04 by taters250: Coolant Flush

03/22/04 by garagedog: coolant change

04/12/04 by garagedog: Coolant flush 

06/18/04 by Mark Hodowanec: Coolant Change Procedure 

Cooling system - IH Water Pump install on a PSD
04/06/02 by Renegde : manleyjt - - need a refresher on the water pump blues 

04/20/03 by Renegade: IH water pump w filter boss on a 99&up 7.3 
Has pics part # for IH pump swap

01/31/04 by grahmbl: Anyone have a write up on the internatioal water pump conv.? 

02/23/04 by DaveBey: Help Me Double-Check Parts List for International Water Pump Change

03/04/04 by ZilardF250: IH water pump, can't keep the belt on.

03/09/04 by DaveBey: What Your (Genius) Articles Editor Learned Installing the International Water Pump... 

10/24/04 by KCovey: Installed International water pump w/ stock belt !!! Pics. 
Has pics part # for IH pump swap

02/14/05 by Numb: Waterpump ???'s 

02/26/05 by TexTon: IH water pump - pre-degas bottle hose part #]

02/27/05 by BigRed CC Dually : IH Water Pump Hoses 
Has pics part # for IH pump swap

Cooling system - 203*T-stat mod
02/22/03 by Menace: Waiting on Factory Rep (not good) - LONG!
Problems of using wrong thermostat

04/02/03 by Eltoro2000: Need opinions on 203 Deg. thermostat on 2002 F-250 

04/14/03 by pwrstrokeme: 203 deg thermostat?

04/24/03 by 444turbodiesel: Just did the 203 T-stat mod 

 05/04/03 by Larry M: Actual temps with 203 T-stat

06/20/03 by shesnoisy: 203* What the? 

06/22/03 by Aceman: Evans coolant and 203 degree thermastat

06/22/03 by johnp034: 203* Stat and Evans Coolant. 5 Gals?

10/23/03 by Paul_B: 203* t-stat re-install question??? 

11/23/03 by RenoF250: Thermostat Housing Torque 

11/27/03 by Flash1034: Thermostat Housing Leaking---Again...? 

01/18/04 by John_Herrera: 203* T-stat and billet housing 
Discusses sealant for T-stat housing

01/28/04 by JEEPING: Pros & Cons of the 203` Tstat? 

09/30/04 by PowerstrokeStarr: 203* Thermastat Fact or Myth

10/12/04 by Larry M: 203* T-stat

Cooling system - General & Misc.
06/19/03 by jwillett: Need TSB on coolant and trans fluid please 
 Has TSB on which coolant and the Mercon/Mercon V info

06/25/03 by EOD: I can hear my Fan..Is this normal?? 

06/27/03 by Larry M: Best Coolant Sensor Location 

06/29/03 by Larry M: Coolant Temp Study

03/04/04 by FloridaEd: Water Pump Life/Replacement

07/20/04 by SigsPSD: water pump replacement?

11/30/04 by Horsecamper: COOLANT TEST RESULTS !!
Discusses results and costs of details coolant tests on a 6.0L engine

12/07/04 by RagingMain: Acceptable Levels of Oil in Coolant?

12/02/04 by jonDIESEL: Add Coolant?

04/02/05 byRazzyB: Water pump bolt - broke off! 

05/17/05 by MarEkberg: kHow do you take the dang fan off?

05/21/05 by EOD: Water Pump Woes... (kinda long) 

07/18/05 by JOATCoolant Eye???

 Has post by Bob on coolant eye cracking

CPS
6/18/02 by mjstef: Best place to get a spare CPS? 

7/19/02 by skammer1: truck intermittently dies...throws SES then keeps going

01/25/03 by FishAlaska: CPS part number

03/19/03 by DaveBey: More Information Than You Ever Wanted On CPS Part Numbers 

02/26/04 by DWNRIGR: PSD - Quit at stop lights 
 Has link to top thread with pics of CPS and how to change

11/23/04 by DBinColo: CPS Question 

Exhaust
10/10/02 by jdtractorboy: Pictures of Walker BTM

02/08/04 by KRMNAL1: Help...on Banks Power Elbow install...$#$%^& down pipe
Has info and links on the no crimp exhaust clamps

10/28/04 by dddenio: Stock exhaust Drone inside rear of X

02/03/05 by coldair: what parts do I need to change the up pipe gaskets?

Larry M · 07-04-2003, 05:57 AM

Here are the F links. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img]

Larry

Fuel System ****Note subsections in Red****

Fuel System - Factory Filters Factory

10/09/02 by golfer: What is the micron rating of the fuel filter? 

10/12/02 by PPrash: Basic fuel filter change question 

10/22/02 by Bill Bernert: Fuel filter romoval tool

08/23/03 by KaBar69: Fuel Filter

09/02/03 by Hammer67: fuel filter change.just double checking on one thing. 

09/03/03 by jonDIESEL: Fuel Filter Question - NAPA Okay???

10/29/03 by IBSTROKIN: Fuel filter ??s 

11/23/03 by KarTek: Fuel system experts: Riddle me this... 
Has good discussion on the "air notch" on the Racor filter

12/04/03 by hefus: fuel filter

01/17/04 by krk: Changing the fuel filter, alittle help please

01/19/04 by Shamish: Removal tool for fuel filter cap 

02/01/04 by Musclford: Changed my Fuel Filter, is this Normal?
 Has discussion of what the black stuff is on the in valley fuel filter

02/17/04 by SalemExcursion: 2001 Powerstroke Engine Fuel Filter Cap lost

02/26/04 by Timberace: Problems removing Fuel Filter from Bowl cap

09/08/04 by MIKECC: Fuel Filter was Black??

11/12/04 by ford_diesel_man: Anyone ever use Deutsch fuel filters? 
Discuss lack of the air vent on some fuel filters with the integral lid

02/19/04 by CYCLONEDIESELPERF: water in fuel 
Good discussion of the alcohol and my Post on what various additives do and their effects

04/14/04 by boughtpaid4; Black stuff in fuel filter bowl? 

03/08/05International Part Number 
Has post on ford # ( PF81Z9G270BA) for lid

05/02/05 by milner351: Had one of those nights! NEED FUEL FILTER HSNG CENTER POST!
 Has Ford and IH part # for the fuel filter center post

Fuel system - fuel pumps
10/26/02 by PSDHokie: Stock Fuel Pump Flow Test Results (Long) 

12/25/02 by PSD_550_Hauler: New Fuel Pump 

12/28/02 by Larry M:  Rash of recent fuel pump failures
 Has a post with part# for permanent sight flow and link to it's specs

01/13/03 by knuckledrager:Photo's of my fuel pump 

01/14/03 by rusty1161: Fuel pump failure?long

01/30/03 by Larry M: Failed fuel pump internal pictures and testing

02/02/03 by Strangrcr1: Fuel pump upgrade
 Has info on slightly upgraded bosch based factory fuel pump

10/17/04 by 75f100: what is stock fuel pump specs?

Fuel system -General
3/7/02 by benco57: How does the Fuel Filter filter fuel

4/14/02 by Bob Riley: fuel check valve 

5/07/02 by 2JDs: Direction of fuel thru the head 

5/12/02 by Beagle1: How Ford says the Tank Pick up is "Supposed to Work". 

6/03/02 by Advent_01: Fuel Filter

8/05/02 by Capt_Midnight: Fuel Usage when using a Digital Auxilliary Idle Control 

08/23/02 by knuckledrager: HELP no fuel in flter 

10/23/02 by dieseldrive: How much fuel flows

10/26/02 by Don_Spurrell : Sand Like Material in My Fuel 

11/05/02 by PSDHokie: Sotck Fuel Filter Bowl Capacity Concerns

11/09/02 by drewg350: High performance fuel plumbing question for the experts??

11/14/02 by FMTRVT: OE Fuel Filter test 

12/03/02 by riggler: ideal fuel temps 

12/13/02 by Mark Hodowanec: Fuel Filter Question
Has updated info on fuel flow thru factory filter

12/25/02 by PSD_550_Hauler: NO FUEL in filter.

02/17/03 by Blaster125: Fuel Heater getting installed today

02/25/03 by DENNY: Can I move the fuel pump up to the engine compartment?

04/03/03 by David C: Target fuel temperature of 80 to 100 degrees? ? ? 

12/08/03 by PH: Fuel consumption when idling

01/26/04 by disk_drive_eng: Fuel Expansion Calculation and Harpoon Mod ]

07/03/04 by crecelius: fuel filter ??? getting rid of the stock fuel bowl

09/24/04 by Nu2meERLY99: Tank and Pump Mod Question 
Has my post with link to the QD tool for fuel lines

Fuel system - gelling and jellyfish
12/04/02 by DumboDog00: Gelling temperature 

01/23/03 by Herd_Bull: Can somebody set me straight on winter diesel fuel.

01/24/03 by mathew_5974: truck gelled up last night 

01/28/03 by SteveNC: BOY...what a morning...it gelled on me! 

02/24/03 by goinbatty: gelling, what to do now?

1/05/04 by TGviper: Emergency Help needed - GELLING 

1/06/04 by Blow_by:***No-Gell *** Regulated Fuel Return 

1/10/04 by markz: Pre-pump mod and gelling

1/16/04 by 1 basic truck:ICE IN FUEL SYSTEM 

1/26/04 by TGviper Gell Gell Gell some more! 

01/29/04 by JimTJr: Algea,,,or spinach in my tank??? YUK!!!! 

01/30/04 by vjohn346: In Tank Mods and Gelling 

07/10/04 by haul_n_horses2: How to kill the critters in the fuel tank?

12/14/04 by Bobcat698: Pre pump filter and GELLING.. 

1/13/05 by live2fly172: Fuel Gelling

Fuel system - drain and WIFL/heater problems
8/23/02 by 390pony: Water in Fuel Warning Light?

10/03/02 by TerryP: Fuel Filter Drain Leak 

04/18/03 by Ron H.: Fuel Drain leak 

07/15/03 by chicane: Fuel leak from fuel/water seperator drain vave?
Good links to replacing the O-rings in valve

10/02/03 by metoo: Fuel filter drain valve is LEAKING. 

12/09/03 by bobofish: leaky fule canister valve? 
Another good thread on fixing the drain valve o-rings

08/06/04 by joediesle: FUEL FILTER ASS. LEAKING 

09/07/04 by PRDATR: Procedure for Fuel Drain Valve and O-Ring PN Needed

01/22/05 by nbeihl: Fuel Heater looks broken? (Pictures) 

04/23/05 by RAC400: Help, Blowing fuse # 30 
No start problems due to fuel heater

Fuel system - pre pump filter general
4/11/02 by Bugs66: Testmaster fuel filter - churning bubbles?

5/01/02 by olemissalum: inline screens VS. fue filter for Hutch mod 

05/22/02 by racortech: Racor tech here to help with any questions you may have 

6/25/02 by Bob Riley: Larry M, got 0psi vacume.

10/19/02 by PSD_RULES: What Filter Are You Using For The Pre-Pump Mod?

10/22/02 by PSDHokie: Why not use these fuel filters as a replacement for the stock filter bowl?

10/23/02 by willtill: Runni'n the 'ole $2.99 Purolater fuel filter.... 

11/01/02 by drewg350: Reg. Mod's---Can I lose the stock fuel filter housing????

11/02/02 by tomshep: S. Texas fuel update 

11/21/02 by Bob Riley: Larry M, feed lines and new pump in.....

12/28/02 by Major P: In-Line Fuel Filter Question

02/12/03 by dtb: Which pre-pump filter should I choose? 

Fuel system - pre pump filter Dahl
5/29/02 by coldair: Where in the world do you mount that big Dahl fuel filter? 

8/24/02 by AWELSH: DAHL filter draining/ Regulator bypass 

8/25/02 by haul_n_horses2: Where to hang the Dahl filter?
 Has a post by me with links to my valves and ref to manufacturer

8/26/02 by haul_n_horses2: Mounting a pre-pump filter 

10/25/02 by hardware45: What's the diff b/w the Dahl 100 and the ones offered at Amsoil site 

11/12/02 by JCooper: Dahl Filter Question
Has link to differences between 100 and 100M

08/29/03 by SteveBKFLD : Just installed a Dahl 100 - few questions

11/30/03 by powerstroke250: Dahl filter pics 

08/04/04 by yote: dahl 100 and factory fuel filter
 Good discussion on when to change both

Fuel system - pre pump filter Racor
7/01/02 by DixieDiesel: Racor filter and Pre-pump mod question 

7/22/02 by sknodl: Which Racor Filter for Pre-Pump Mod? 

7/29/02 by WarrenC: My Racor 645R30 sucking air
 Has my post to the Summit #220169 fuel fittings

8/07/02 by rlarkin: Sent an email to Racortech- here is his reply! 

11/02/02 by sod dude: Whose running an aux. Racor??

Fuel system - pre pump filter & air removal - AirDog, FASS, Fuel Preporator
8/02/02 by NRTS: Fuel/Air Separator w/Heater and Filtration 

08/15/03 by gdo: Fuel Preporator

11/06/03 by Tampa550 : Fuel Preporator vs FASS vs ITP "complete fuel system upgrade" 
 Best technical discussion of these devices to date

01/29/04 by Larry M : WHAT IS THIS MOD aka F.I.
Has information on Erick's Fuel Imposter air separator

07/30/04 by Daisy096: AirDog Update

02/12/05 by ProPistols: AirDog Adventures with FordMasterTech

Fuel system -mods mostly pre pump and in tank
03/03/02 by Fireman717: tank mod questions again help 

4/06/02 by Contemplating73: Problem on early 99 getting test port out of head!

5/05/02 by Bob Riley: Anyone doing the tank mods want to do something different? 

5/10/02 by jermort: Mort’s $1.98 Fuel Line Fix.

5/11/02 by Firedogbme: Help! I need some data from the TT / Hutch mod 

5/28/02 by Darylmex: In tank fuel mod back original

6/06/02 by tomshep: My unbiased opinion of the work installing the fuel system mods.

06/27/02 by Maroon Harpoon: I *harpooned* my tank (a mod to fill it full fast!)

7/08/02 by beddins: an alternate fuel system , HP oil routing and big exhaust for a 94-97

7/22/02 by critterstroke: prepump mod 

8/01/02 by Larry M: Fuel Lines 101

8/05/02 by Chewie: Possible alternative solution to the in-tank mod and the air in the fuel problem

8/09/02 by ktmrider: Pre-Pump, Tank Mod and Racor Filter 

8/10/02 by jbc: Advice on fuel system mods

8/19/02 by CW3: Tank mod, fuel return line

8/23/02 by jswillms: Have you seen Beddins fuel setup?

08/30/02 by PS4me: In Tank Mod - FYI

9/09/02 by PS4me: Pre-pump & In-tank mods with Racor filter

10/18/02 by Richard0227: QUIT DOING ANY FUEL MODS TO YOUR TRUCK

11/05/02 by 57smurf: fuel tank mod

12/05/02 by FishonAlaska: Pre pump Mod

12/05/02 by D_I_M _jones: fuel hose, 30r7 or 30r6??

12/09/02 by 4diesel: OK...In-tank mixer...stay or need to go? Your opinions please!

01/29/03 by D_I_M_Jones: fuel bypass mod/existing filter ?
Has links/info on T-ing and shimming factory regulator

02/02/03 by Elk_chaser: HUTCH'S MODS - stock pick up or filter? 

04/16/03 by ktee1: In tank and pre pump mods.? 

06/15/03 by Bobcat698: Kinda botched my Pre Pump & Tank mods.... 

06/28/03 by Pyromed1: Fuel Temps with Regulator Mod. 

07/09/03 by Pyromed1: Fuel Temps... (cont.) 

01/16/04 by GSP: OK, I have tried to summarize the GSP fuel system build with supplier links. (1.5 year update) 

02/15/05 by CSIPSD: Shimming fuel regulater 

07/27/05 by moose9PS: ordered new fuel system
Has post by Bob on pump selection, lines, pre pump filter 

Fuel system - Air problems
03/02/02 by hutchinaugusta: Problems Found In Fuel Supply Lines And Fuel Tank 

4/09/02 by Bob Riley: Anyone wondering if they should fix the fuel, check this out
Has my fuel system observations post in it

4/27/02 by Bob Riley: I found the Pat's air. and you aren't going to beleive it. 

05/02/02 by Bob Riley: Boy, getting air in sucks!
 Has a post describing the valves in my fuel isolation manifold with part #, etc.

05/16/02 by fishy: Stainless tubing not compatible with Brass fittings??

07/04/02 by DouglasJ: Where's the air bubbles? 
Good discussion of Jack's in tank testing and the worm clamp problem

7/14/02 by hank53: Tiny bubbles in the line

8/02/02 by RichS: NIB assembly design causing Pat's air? 

8/04/02 by tzpetri: Air in fuel???????? How about the return line? 

8/22/02 by spepin: Potential problem with reg bypass mods. Anybody know of an air/fuel separator?

8/28/02 by spoff99: HELP still have air in fuel, after tank mod

11/13/02 by haul_n_horses2: Got Air? Flip your Dahl filter.
Has links to all my Dahl install stuff

11/17/02 by haul_n_horses2: It's Open Season on Air in the Fuel lines
Has David H's memo for the most part in GEM 11/28 post

12/26/02 by haul_n_horses2: Got Air? Not anymore! (long)

02/25/03 by Larry M:  Air and the Dahl pre pump filter 

02/26/03 by puttingreenman: Fuel pump problems
Another good discussion of what Jack found in the tank re:mixing chamber, worm clamps, etc.

04/08/03 by FMTRVT: Oh, Paul .....Larry......Spoff99
 Has link to Dodge folks air in fuel work

06/17/03 by superchargedpsd: pre pump filter- any out there that dont entrain air??? 

07/25/03 by SteveBKFLD: Help, air in my Vormax

08/12/03 by Bobcat698: Pre Pump Mod air in filter question..

Larry M · 11-28-2003, 07:52 AM

Here are the G Links

Larry
Gauges ****Note subsections in Red****

Gauges - General
2/04/02 by Daddys_truck: ISSPRO EV gauges with red needles

3/02/02 by Larry M: Understanding EGT measuring devices

3/21/02 by Brent - DIS: Isspro EV gauges with colored pointers - opinions needed

12/11/02 by bulletpruf: Guage Install Complete, Finally !! Guage Readings ??

02/28/03 by Bake1450: Pre or Post turbo EGT gauge? Which is best??

06/05/03 by sduncan: X-Monitor trans temps/pyro temps

08/28/04 by trpe: Gauge Reading Information

09/25/04 by woodwalker: X-Monitor vs 3 Pod gauges

10/02/04 by krshultz: Big rig pyros installed after turbo...what gives?
Good links to the pre and post turbo temps observed and those that switched probes from post to pre

Gauges - Install
06/15/01 by Menace: AUTO TRANS EXPERTS - NEED HELP ASAP!!!
Discusses broke tranny sensor

12/30/01 by Yardbrew: mountng pyro and tranny temp gauges

2/22/02 by snakehorse1: Ok you Guage Installation Experts - Answer This???

2/24/02 by ChiefTAM: ISSPRO Pyrometer Hook-up Question

4/01/02 by W33-99F: Finished Dash Top gauge install (Water Temp, Engine Oil Pressure/Temp)

4/24/02 by van_350sd: Anyone know the color of the wire to "tap" for the dash dimmer lights for a guage hookup? Y2K van
--------- links below not fixed yet -------------
11/05/02 by D_I_M_jones: pre or post turbo pyro

12/06/02 by JCaisse: IM SO CONFUSED???
Has gauge discussion along with calibration info links

12/10/02 by dieselb: POST-turbo thermocouple recommended by BD-Power. WHY???
Has post with link to my pre/post turbo readings

12/15/02 by nickPSD: gauge pods (4 or more gauges)
Has links to all gauge options I know of

12/15/02 by Ron: Pyro gauge light question

03/27/03 by spoff99: Trans temp and Engine oil temp on one Isspro guage

03/29/03 by clydesdale: I think i screwed up my isspro ev guages, not sure if i can recommend these

09/04/03 by born4h2o: Removal of Y pipe for pre turbo EGT sensor

01/01/04 by ROADKILL: I have my pyro sending unit in after the turob what problems will I have?
Has my post on the pryo lag times

07/23/04 by lawdog: Customer Access Wires

08/09/04 by afboone88: How is everyone's EGT's while towing up hills

12/04/04 by lionhunter: Gauges and sensor locations

06/06/05 by Lizman: Pre-turbo EGT sensor question

Gauges -Problems
01/03/02 by SmokeyWren: Oops! Fix for ISSPRO EV pyros

02/08/02 by redbrand: Isspro Pyro Factor calibration out of tolerence.

03/10/02 by Always_Workin: Pyro install-Something is wrong

12/21/02 by dewaldjh: Pyrometer reading high

03/01/03 by NP: Pyrometer Accuracy

04/13/03 by controlfreak: Isspro guages..problems

07/06/03 by Larry S.: Calibrated my pyrometer today and made a discovery
Good discussion on calibrating pyrometers and ref junction temps

GPR (Glow Plugs and Relay) ****Note subsections in Red

GPR (Glow Plugs and Relay) - General
12/05/02 by Matt92man: What is the other relay??

12/12/02 by LoveLearn: Any others prefer Manual Glow Plug Relay control vs. auto?

12/27/02 by Johnathebar: Glow Plug Relay question

12/27/02 by hemmen: truck is hard to start, are glow plugs/relays covered under 100k engine warranty

01/04/03 by jamessmith: glow plug control unit

01/18/03 by Phil Sag :Glow Plug Relay

01/27/03 by 01_silver_psd: Glow plug relay?????

02/26/03 by JimTJr: Glo plug relay,,,

11/09/03 by haul_n_horses2: Stancor 586-902 GP Relay Died In One Months Use!!!!

12/17/03 by Paul H: Anyone else go through Napa GPR's like water?

12/18/03 by Scoobus: Napa Glow Plug Relay

01/05/04 by vettejeep: Adding a Second GPR for Cold Start Reliability?

01/12/04 by INSAYN: Dual GPR's

01/24/04 by delyle: glowplugs keep burning out]

01/28/04 by Gitty-up-go: Glow plug dash light ???

02/16/04 by Marhttp

on Harpoon: Glow Plug Relay (GPR) >

04/07/04 by BUD21: Glow Plug Relay

09/21/04 by Quadzilla: Glow plug broken off in head, any ideas?

09/21/04 by Nu2meERLY99: Should I change my Glow Plugs? And if so, How?

11/14/04 by bricktop: glow plug harness fix?

GPR (Glow Plugs and Relay) - problems/trouble shooting
12/02/02 by Nit Glowplug relay doesn't turn off

12/03/02 by KB: Is it my Glow Plugs or the relay.
Great GPR TS procedure

12/09/02 by JazzBass: GPR Testing Results

01/23/03 by PSD_550_Hauler: Test Glow Plug Relay?

01/31/03 by 2K1YZFR1: GPR relay test question?!?!

11/23/04 by Derag2: how to check gloplugs?

04/06/05 by kevinchesley: Broken Glow Plug

GPR (Glow Plugs and Relay) - Sources/types
12/01/02 by AlH: NAPA GPR109 High Current Draw

12/03/02 by redbrand: HIGH current GP relay replacment - another style.

12/27/02 by LvSteveH: Glow Plug Relay- There has to be a better mousetrap !

01/08/03 by shoebear: Stancor heavy-duty GPR replacement ??

02/09/04 by EvanMAC: I found the ultimate GPR!

04/08/04 by djen223: best glow plugs

07/06/04 by shoebear: Stancor contactor (GPR) for $20

10/25/04 by RASS: Where to get a Stancor?

11/04/04 by KentuckyDiesel: Toasted another GP relay. How are those stancors doing for you guys????

11/17/04 by Ran440: Moved this post from from upgrade and aftermarket - Napa GPR109 VS GPR110

03/14/05 by gmpt444espd: Glow Plug Relay #

05/09/05 by Tazzman: Glow plug brand

Larry M · 12-06-2003, 08:15 AM

Here are the H thru S links

Larry

HPOP
12/03/03 by mobiltechs: Tech needs help

01/07/04 by Powerstroke2000: Photo's uploaded of the 99+ HPOP..check 'em out.. 

03/12/04 by ThePenguin: Killed my truck - little help?
Has info on restarting after HPOP work

07/24/04 by dmaxEter: HPOP fitting o-rings

08/27/04 by xrxtech: HPOP quick disconnect tool

12/07/04 by Swamp Donkey: HPOP Test Results
Discusses Swamps, et.al. HPOP tests results

03/07/05 by Haubeil: Found oil leak! ...HPOP fitting. 
Discusses HPOP line part numbers and fitting tool

07/27/05 by smcguirt: Replacing O rings on HPOP 

H/X mod aka High Pressure Oil Crossover
5/14/02 by wfodickinson: HX install. Quick advice please.

5/24/02 by bulrid8: HX MOD Parts? Need quick!! 

06/10/02 by Green_Machine: H X MOD WARNING 

07/04/02 by Green_Machine: HX HOSE part 2 

8/10/02 by civicrr: Hx mod ? - torque reading 

09/10/02 by wcbrown: The best quality H/X mod kit? 

09/13/02 by POS: If you do oil press line mod, you'd better carry the plugs

10/10/02 by Larry M:  Quality H/X mod 

10/20/02 by Animull: HX Mod leakage...anyone else? 

11/05/02 by DwarfRacer13: H/X Mod = vibration ????

12/31/02 by Scott_Fisher: Crossover hose for oil rails

12/18/03 by c_monster70: Blown H/X line...almost 

03/05/04 by Soaggydogg: This damn HX hose mod....... LEAKS......... ]
Has P/N for Oil rail plugs

ICP
09/30/04 by goalie: icp(10k mod) and idm mods
 Has my post on timing wrt to the 10K, IDM, and EOT mods

06/02/05 by shbman: confused!!!!!!!!!! 
Trouble shooting ICP and/or EBP sensor issues

Idle knock
See Cackle

Injectors
5/12/02 by Gateman: Solid plunger injector option???? 

7/03/02 by CKing: Did the results come in from studying air damage to injectors?

10/11/02 by KHWindham: Test box for injectors.

01/15/03 by mullins87: Injector Failure?
Mainly a discussion of fuel quality/jellyfish/water

01/22/03 by CarterKraft: Cold Fuel Kills Injectors!

01/26/03 by Whitestroke: Who sells the new Tungsten coated AD Injector for # 8 cyl.

05/03/04 by Powerstroke2000: Injector Performance Analyzer? 

04/17/05 by rusty1161: Anyone use these injector installer/removal tools?

03/26/05 by TheGhost: Help!!! Injector Wiring or IDM Problems 

IDM
10/12/04 by ProPistols: IDM Mod

03/26/05 by TheGhost: Help!!! Injector Wiring or IDM Problems

06/02/05 by termite: Running Rough and a P1316 Code Injector Driver Module?? 
Describes problems with wiring and valve cover harness issues

IPR
09/24/04 by JazzBass: Cleaning IPR

09/27/04 by JazzBass: Question on IPR From International

05/10/05 by Gymbo: IPR O-Ring Replacement How-To Article Link?

05/24/05 by Mo_SmokeStuck IPR ??? 
Has IH part# for the two types of IPR

06/07/05 by RAC400: IPR rebuild
Has part # for both Ford and IH IPR rebuild kits

MPG
7/22/02 by Larry M: MPG Graph for 15K 

11/09/02 by Big Fig: Fuel Mileage While Towing?

Oil & Oil Additives - Engine
01/01/04 by JOE TURBO DIESEL: Engine oil additives 

11/27/04 by LarryM: Rotella-T API CI-4 "PLUS" now available at WW

Oil Analysis
8/10/01 by Larry M: Oil Analysis Collection Procedures 

12/01/01 by Dually Diesel: Blackstone Labs--- High Iron 

12/02/01 by Dually Diesel: Blackstone Labs--- High Iron (Cont')

2/15/02 by FMTRVT: Gathering of Oil Analysis Reports, With or Without Bypass Filters

8/20/02 by synapco: Blackstone States the Problem may be using Amsoil and Stanadyne????

9/24/02 by Darylmex: Oil analysis trobleshooting guide

10/07/02 by Larry M: Latest Blackstone Oil Analysis

02/15/03 by Larry M: PSD Oil Particle Analysis Results are in

08/02/03 by FMTRVT: Oil Analysis Spreadsheet Update 8/03 

02/08/04 by 1Bubba: Need help quick please!
Has info on how to check for fuel in oil

04/12/04 by FMTRVT: Oil Viscosity Reduction in the 6.0L

Oil Filters - General
02/01/04 by benny770: oil filter problem please need help a.s.a.p 
Good discussion on removing stuck oil filter

02/18/04 by Deib: Finally the New Fleetgaurds are out! 
Discussion of the new LF 9027 FF and oil bypass combo filter

02/24/04 by MyAustinFX4: Oil Filters
 Good discssion about oil filters in general

02/24/04 by jschira: Fram Oil Filters 
 Another good discussion of oil filters in general and quality

Oil bypass filters
02/09/02 by GARTHO:
Can your by-pass filter do this? 
Pretty good discussion overall

01/02/03 by shoebear: Oil bypass filters
Has Bob's post on the 1/10 nominal, 3 micron absolute for the Amsoil fiters

02/25/04 by feddoc: For you AMSOIL bypass users, I have a question.

11/15/04 by SRT: By-Pass Filter Help
Discusses effect of bypass oil filters on additives in the oil

Oil Pan, Valve Covers & Cooling Jets - Problems

04/12/05 by klmnla: object in oil pan 
Has link to pic of piston cooling jet

04/21/05 by Kampinguru: Oil Pan Replacement - Advice needed 

06/02/05 by Wayne B: Piston Cooling Jet Pictures 

07/17/05 by WHITEWOLF: Removing Valve Covers 
Has part numbers for gaskets and UVC retaining clips

PCM general and codes
6/26/01 by sphurley: Barometric Pressure Sensor 

4/02/02 by Larry M: PCM uses Barometric Pressure as an Input 

7/19/02 by DOUGBIDDY: ARE WE BETTER OFF BUYING A PCM?

8/19/02 by DSI: PCM codes vs mods vs lack of power 

8/28/02 by DaveBey: So You Wanna Know Your PCM Calibration?

11/28/02 by StangmanMark: Have two codes need to know what they are

09/14/03 by mike100: Anybody ever had to replace a PCM? 
 Has links to sources of PCMs

12/21/03 by ASEMechanic: PCM Basics - 101 

Power Steering
11/27/02 by CKing: Best way to change Power steering fluid????

01/12/03 by HorsePowerJunkie: Magnefine Filter on Power Steering Pump...made it moan and groan...any relocation suggestions?

03/09/03 by dvb: Power Steering Filter ..... Yes or No ??? 

12/20/03 by DENNY: Instructions on Power steering flush 

01/21/04 by tginz: QUESTIONS RE: PS FLUID FLUSH? 

02/21/04 by Big_Fig: PS Pump Pulley Puller.... *UPDATE* *It Was The GearBox Leaking* 
Has part # for Pulley Puller

10/13/04 by wildbill1963: Power Steering Fluid change 

Rear End/Axle
01/02/03 by dvb: My Un-Limited slip differential ..... 

11/03/03 by powerboatr: newest member of the pinion seal leak 
Good discussion of clogged rear axle vent failures

12/07/03 by skyhigh: Help! Ford Tech says 80w/90 full synthetic ok for rear diff?????

02/25/04 by Smokn: When to change oil in the Diff?

10/27/04 by 2kpsd4x4: Limited Slip Additive Question....My First Post 

11/13/04 by ploglet: whats the easiest way to check what gears are in a truck?
Has all the rear axle codes[/url]

Scanners
7/13/02 by dmftoy1: OBD II Scan Tool Advice? 

7/15/02 by Larry M: New AutoTap Software

10/06/02 by ChiefGReid: Auto Tap Diagnostic Update

10/28/02 by Animull: Code scanner...which one?

02/23/03 by oldbarginhunter: Peper's Car Code OBD-2

12/13/03 by Subman: Enter your SES code here.

12/31/03 by DrDenny: OBDll PC tools 

01/08/04 by Bennetts: OBD-2 Scanner Software - seeking opinions 

03/16/05 by jd30d: OBD software 
Good discussion of the new autoenginuity software

Shocks
10/13/03 by Heygreg: Shocks!!!! Rough Ride??

Steering

04/18/05 by mucor: Anyone adjust their steering box?

Larry M · 04-01-2004, 07:50 PM

Here are the T Links:

Towing
2/11/02 by Larry M: Tag Towing Links

3/14/02 by Tall Timbers: trailers: max weight v.s. distributed weight question 

6/07/02 by Larry S.: Grade 5 or Grade 8 bolts for fifth wheel hitch 

06/14/02 by Freightrain: Towing and license plates.....Bad news story 

8/08/02 by rod248: What RPM's should be used for towing 

11/09/02 by Big Fig: Fuel Mileage While Towing?

11/25/02 by MattBMiller: Lost my trailer this weekend. 

11/26/02 by McDiesel: Do You Cross Your Safety Chains? 

01/11/03 by JDookie: Anything better than Tekonsha Prodigy??

01/12/03 by RenoBigfoot: RV Batteries, 2-12 Volt or 2 -6 Volt ??

02/01/03 by Poltax1: Trailer Weight & Tow Vehicle 

04/06/03 by Gruss: Trailer tires bias-ply vr's radials 

07/09/03 by Lud: Towed again after mods and forum advice...WOW!

03/15/04 by StuartV: Towing over weight?

06/18/04 by Larry M:11,200 miles, 24 states and 61 days later 

06/26/04 by jh635csi: Check your trailer lugnuts!

06/26/04 by DSjockey: Max towed weight F350 
 Good post by Smokey on 5ers and what vehicles will tow what

08/21/04 by StereoGuy: Very unhappy with towing speed (HELP) 

07/31/05 by Greguw: Climbing Hills 

Transmission ****Note subsections in Red

Transmission - General
04/25/02 by LANDFILLRAT: overdrive or not
 Has Mark's comments on tranny learning and the mistake in the owner's manual

8/19/02 by JAS2563: LOCKING THE TRANSMISSION IN 3RD GEAR

12/06/02 by ChrisP: Calling all Tranny Experts (i.e. Mark!)

12/16/02 by hsmunoz: dub question but are our 4R100's are 5 speeds right?

01/13/03 by dvb: PCM re-flashed ..... What does it mean ???
 Has discussion of the tranny adaptive strategy misconception

03/26/03 by Robyn: Poll: Does your brake pedal always unlock your torque converter?

07/23/03 by Larry M: HELP me understand
Discussion of tranny sensor in 5R110 tranny

02/27/04 by Powerstroke2000: Torque Convertors explained and more: 

09/05/04 by CSIPSD: TRANNY ? 4r100 
 Another discussion of the 4R100 adaptive shift strategy myth

12/09/04 by gtspowerstroke: tranny cooler line size.
 Discusses cooling lines size differences in pre and post 97 PSDs

01/31/05 by quadloco: TC locking and unlocking while towing

05/05/05 by CoonInCo: My Truck knows how to "Learn"?

Transmission - Type of Fluid Discussions
05/24/02 by bulldogger: Amsoil SYN ATF for Auto Trans. Clarification
 More of Mark K's comments on MERCON/MERCON V

12/19/02 by squirrel: Amsoil
Has Mark K. post on type tranny fluid to use

01/11/03 by cwbf250: Slipping trans after fluid change
Has Mark K.'s comments on using synthetic in the 4R100 tranny 

02/02/03 by jdholder: Mobil 1 for the Tranny

02/07/03 by CPSS: MERCON vs MERCON 5 again 
 Has Mark's comments on Mercon V damaging 4R100 and how long it takes

02/11/03 by WarfieldAngus: What type of transmission fluid should I use?

04/24/03 by GEARJAMMER: Synthetic ATF

06/19/03 by jwillett: Need TSB on coolant and trans fluid please 
 Has TSB on which coolant and the Mercon/Mercon V info

07/02/03 by P_S_D: TRANSMISSION FLUID QUESTION ??????

07/26/03 by Glenstr: Went to put Mobil 1 synth in and shop refused..

09/23/04 by RIGHTFOOTBURIED: MERCON V in an 01 trans 

05/12/05 by barryf350 Dealer Flushed transmission using Mercon V 
 Has one post on loosing a tranny using Mercon V

Transmission - Maintenance/Flushing
7/24/02 by hucklejack: Transmission Additive What is it?
 Has Mark K's comments on chemicals and additives in ATF service 

7/31/02 by SmokeyWren: Changing ATF - testing Mark Kovalsky's procedures

9/25/02 by frobozz: Another vote for FAQ method of ATF flush/change 

12/09/02 by Larry M:It's a winner ...

12/14/02 by pabrannan: Tranny fluid change 

03/24/03 by BlueForester: Purge Auto Transmission Fluid?? 

04/26/03 by Dick Cutting: No Drain Plug in Torque Converter??
Has cut off date of 8/01 for TC drain plug

08/09/03 by dieseldean: Trans. Pan torque..

09/20/04 by millwrightdude: Tranny fluid (service time) 

02/18/05 by wizard 1: Tranny fluid and filter change?

Transmission temps and gauges
6/06/02 by Blaster125: Trans. Temp Questions
Has Mark K's post on designed op temps of tranny

7/03/02 by BigRed CC Dually: ATF Life vs. Temperature

12/03/02 by garyjohnson: 4R100 Temp Sensor Port 
 Has my comments on the variance in the temp at the sensor port and up in the solenoid body

12/11/02 by bulletpruf: Guage Install Complete, Finally !! Guage Readings ?? 
Has my observations on tranny temps

01/04/03 by Rumpkin: Protecting a New Tranny
Has info on when stock tranny gauge moves and Mark's comments on seeing over 200 on a regular basis as a need to get more cooling and his feelings on aftermarket gauge, filter and synthetic oil

01/13/03 by superdiesel73: Tranny temp question??

01/14/03 by clc900: No tranny temp?

10/27/03 by BigDaddy4x4: Are my Tranny Temps too High?

12/08/03 by just_stuff: Tranny temps of 210 normal?

12/29/03 by VISTABILL: Trans Temp Guage Sensor Locations
 Discusses broken temp sender

02/22/04 by Phil_Amstutz: tranny cooler questions 
 Good M-dot, Q-dot info from AutoJim 

03/08/04 by jesse2758: Transmission oil temp

03-09-04 by MuddyCreek: Max Safe Operating Oil temp 
Discussion of safe oil, tranny, water temps

03/16/04 by ThunderFord66: When to pull over and cool off?? Trans temp?

03/22/04 by cherrybombboat: Transmission Temp Gauge 
Has a post with the link to Dieselmann's info on the 2002 factory gauge

03/24/04 by twoshoes: Opinions on transmission temperature

04/11/04 by tginz: TRANNY Temps. - FYI

07/21/04 by fordboyyfm: What TransTemps should i be running.

08/02/04 by PowerStrokinFord: Tranny Temp??????? 

08/04/04 by Pyromed1: Tranny Temp Variance

08/24/04 by SDHNTR: Do I really need guages?

06/05/05 by JerryKing: X-Monitor temperature calibration 
Good discussion on delta between PCM and a pressure port tranny temp gauge

07/30/05 by wrongway: Tranny Temps

Transmission Problems
08/07/02 by jazzman: automatic trans braking 
Describes symptoms of Coast Clutch and Mechanical Diode problems

12/20/02 by 91FORDCC4X4: TRANSMISSION SHUDDER
 Has comments by Mark K. on possible causes from torque converter

03/04/03 by Mark Hodowanec: 'Mech. Diode' in Trans. 
Has build dates for trannies w/Mech. Diode

03/02/04 by VC_Racing: trans trouble in the F-350

03/03/04 by eodbear: Transmission overheating ???

08/16/04 by tinstowrig: tranny temps higher after fluid change

08/18/04 by ffemtd519: Transmission flushed????? Now not shifting well out of 1st gear

09/11/04 by LIZMAN: '01 Auto Tranny clunking and missing shifts 

11/15/04 by strokndslpwr: For the guys with the 2001 4R100 trans failures!! 

12/30/04 by CPSS: Dealer put Mercon V in tranny! 

04/17/05 by Larry M: POLL: 4R100 Tranny Fun Version 2005
Poll on tranny failures

Transmission - aftermarket filtering
9/21/02 by RICKY LAMB: MAGNEFINE TRANS FILTER CHANGE

10/09/02 by FleetMan: Magnetic Inline Transmission Filter Element Replacement?

12/09/02 by Larry M: How does my tranny flow and can I hose it

02/24/03 by DixieDiesel: Magnefine installation question 

03/10/03 by mailhauler: Magnefine size? 

03/16/03 by FrequentFlyer: Magnefine Filter?
 Discusses how often to change filters

04/16/03 by lincster: First Tranny Fluid Change/Magnefine Install Question
 Has my post with all links to changing, installing filter for both tranny and PS

06/16/03 by firedad215: tranny in line filter? 

06/17/03 by Karter99: Magnefine in-line filters

06/18/03 by NRTS: Which Magnafine for 2002 Automatic?
 Has Darrel's comments on the 5K before/after cooler issue[/url]

09/29/03 by AMSOILER: Where do I put the Inline Tranny Filter

Transmission cooling, coolers & bypass
06/25/02 by pdb7886: Is My Tranny Too Hot???
Good discussion on lack of the OTW trans cooler problems

06/29/02 by bcrecelius: lower radiator tank wtrans cooler pics also electric fan
Description of how much the OTW helps temps

02/08/03 by Bob Riley: Trans cooler bypass? 
Describes function and part# etc. for this

05/31/03 by horsepowerjunkie: Try This One On For Size --> Pic of New Tru-Cool Max Transmission Cooler - Installed

06/18/03 by AllStarPSD: Someone Please Explain

07/03/03 by AllStarPSD: CONFUSED!!! Bob Riley -- help 
Discussion of type of trans coolers and placement

07/03/03 by additive: Help needed on install of radiator/trans cooler TSB 

07/17/03 by Larry M: In Search of factory Tranny/PS coolers 
 Has pics/sizes of most popular tranny coolers

08/19/03 by yardape1: Additional tranie coolers and damage from pressure drop?

09/25/03 by PStroke72: Transmission pan upgrade
Good discussion of fluid capacity and cooling

06/06/04 by jminyard: tranny bypass valve? 

06/27/04 by Jim at pocketmail: V 10 Tranny Coolers?

09/03/04 by hoyt33: Is there such a thing as too large a tranny cooler?

05/11/05 by powerstrokex: cooler by-pass valve on tranny 

07/23/05 by neff2K: Picture of V10 Cooler vs. 6.0L Cooler

Transmission - TCC light and lockup mod 
7/05/01 by Robyn: Torque Converter Clutch LED indicator light install

3/01/02 by DUKES2FORDS: Anyone have link or directions on how to build T/C Lock-up switch?

11/28/02 by Duzitall: T/C lockup LED, fraidy cat 

12/16/02 by SuperDutySprech: Torque Converter Lock Up Light

12/18/02 by Xiscyber: Torque Convertor Lock Up

01/03/03 by AJ'sDad: T/C lockup switch and downshifting question. 

Transmission - Mods and aftermarket trannies

12/19/02 by Nick Gerard: Who is getting a BTS over Christmas?
Has places to stay around BTS

12/11/03 by horseyford: I did it!!! Going to BTS...Yall tell me how smart I am , please.... 

02/26/04 by Moremph: 4r100 cheap prolong upgrades 

03/05/04 by dslpwr: Factory Tech Monster Box tranny

05/26/04 by roymunsin: suncoast or bts
Has BTS break-in procedures in Dockboy post

06/12/04 by MB_DIESEL: BTS vs. MONSTER BOX 

06/25/04 by youngbloodWhat exactly is a BTS getting me? 
 Has link to where I stayed and the magic PD

07/19/04 by CharlieFoxtrot: Suncoast vs BTS???

08/15/04 by Als69GT: Best aftermarket trans? 

08/16/04 by kc10fo: BTS Tranny
Has $$ for ATS, Suncoast, BTS

10/01/04 by Big_John: Best Torque convertor??

10/11/04 by boatycall: Decided against a BTS Tranny...putting on flame suit 

11/07/04 by freddyfast9: ATS trans or BTS 
 Has $ for ATS

02/07/05 by BIgPlug: Suncoast Tranny Failure Update 

03/31/05 by fyrmng: John Wood Trans 

04/09/05 by mefordman: Trany going out overhaul or new if new what brand? 

05/10/05 by Muddinf2501999: BTS or ATS 4R100?? 

06/12/05 by snakehorse1 : Making the drive to get a BTS Trans - Have a few questions! 

06/16/05 by 302boss: Mag-hytec pans 
Good discussion on over sized tranny pan useage

Larry M · 04-01-2004, 07:51 PM

Here are the U thru Z links and if you look under Vehicle General there is a neat link on wiring diagrams [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img]

Larry

Van unique
4/16/02 by Larry M: Power Seat in a Cargo Van 

5/07/02 by Larry M: In Tank Fuel Pickup 

6/25/02 by Thomas L: Van Regulator Mods

7/21/02 by Aceman: Installed Magnaflow 4" S.S. exhaust today. 

8/20/02 by Larry M: Actual Pre and Post EGT on Stock Van

10/6/02 by sixiron: oil leak found
Has info on turbo clamps

10/12/02 by Ron H.: Van fuel tank mod

10/19/02 by Yardbrew: Fuel Filter replacement -- The job from Hell

11/12/02 by Larry M: Gal to fill tank

01/17/03 by msnunes: Good news! I think I found THE GRILL. 

01/22/03 by msnunes: Who's mounted a bypass filter on a van???
Has links to my install

03/13/03 by youngster: prepump and in tank mod lessons learned. 

03/17/03 by Larry M Serpentine Belt

07/08/03 by Yardbrew: Replacing broken wheel stud...help

07/19/03 by Alaskapsdvan: Fuel Filter location

07/19/03 by Aceman: Theft deterrant devices for van doors

10/26/03 by DieselDeaf: PSD van hood different than a gasser?? 

06/25/04 by msnunes: So Larry... 
 Has a lot of info on my drone problem

07/21/04 by buster26: Question on 3" & 4" Exhaust Sys. for Vans 
 Has a lot more info on mine and other drone problems

08/19/04 by Larry M: Turbo cool down times 
Comments on wrapped down pipe effects

02/05/05 by metroplex: HELP - How do I change front shocks? 
Discusses changing the shocks on an E-Series

05/25/05 by Larry M:Another Vanner's Challenge
Has the info on my fan clutch tools for the E-series

06/18/05 by 318detroit: HP & Torque differences in E series & F series 
Has post by me with pics of the two engines in an E-series

07/03/05 by YARIC008: They finally make clear Euro Headlights for us vanners! 

Vehicle General
4/07/02 by sithot: Sound Insulation/Hood Insulation 

7/07/02 by jquanrud: paint chip repair

8/09/02 by rvm264: oil undercoating 

8/20/02 by DaveBey: 1999-2002 Technical Service Bulletins Now Available On-Line

8/26/02 by scottmatre: EGT's and turbo life

8/27/02 by willtill: OK, off of the shock debate and on on to something else....

9/25/02 by DaveBey: OASIS Broadcast Messages now available at TheDieselStop.com

11/04/02 by HorsePowerJunkie: FACTORY WIRING DIAGRAM, Help Needed Please. Anyone Have a Factory Wiring Schematic? 
 Has links to online wiring diagrams

11/11/02 by ccunning: Dealer says there is no problem?

11/16/02 by TheDuke: Truck goes into Ford Tues( need advise)

12/02/02 by F350FINALLY: Can you get ford style wiring connectors anywhere??

12/03/02 by Larry M:  Cold Weather Anomalies 

12/05/02 by HDone: called dealer to ask about warranty voids

12/17/02 by Porch40: What type of grease to use ? 

12/17/02 by JazzBass: Power Service Additives and Alcohol - From the Source 

01/03/03 by bulrid8: Big THANKYOU to RWOODY

01/05/03 by kurt: high wear values with amsoil!

01/13/03 by VISTABILL: What am I doing to my engine? 

01/18/03 by purvi: Update: Superchip Microtuner
Discusses CC jerking with SCMT

01/28/03 by DUKES2FORDS:Does a Powerstroke born on 9/00 have PMR's???

03/27/03 by bbronco: Is there any cheap or free mods i can do? 

06/23/03 by spikey: need help with air bag warning light coming on 
 Has air bag codes

06/26/03 by DezRacer: 01 PSD not being driven much, any harm in this?

07/25/03 by JDookie: Airbag light flashing? 
 Has link to airbag codes

08/14/03 by ACD: Heater shutoff mod 

09/11/03 by Show_Me_PSD: What method do you use calculate fuel mileage?
Has my tank fill deltas and mpgs as of 9/03

11/09/03 by dmd: Wiper blades - larger?

01/25/04 byOutlaw351: No start-clicking in dash board 

01/27/04 by Benny770: please post correct start up procedure... 

02/02/04 by Stoker81: Switches? 
Good link to some custom switches

02/20/04 by Bigdan: Wiring Harness at Valve cover burns up! 

 10/06/04 by LarryM:  Tis the Season ... Block Heater, GPs, Ice and Critters 

11/24/04 by icanski2: Quick Help Needed, Instagrip hose fitting removal???? 

12/03/04 by BoneYard: engine revs to 1100 rpm after cold start 
Discusses the CAP and what it is based on

02/05/05 by goalie: oil level question 
Discusses how full to keep oil in engine and loss of 1qt when filled all the way up

02/08/05 by compleckz: thinking about buying a diesel, have lots of questions

03/08/05 by JimTJr: Anyone use POR 15 for their oil pan yet?

03/09/05 by KarTek: Looking for a source for OEM electrical connectors...

06/05/05 by Down South: Torque Values 

Vehicle weight - GVWR/GCWR
2/13/02 by The Archer: Registered GVWR vs Factory GVWR

3/23/02 by Larry M: Front GAWR - One UP??? 

4/01/02 by fishmaster: Wheel Compatibilty?

10/22/02 by David C: Torque targets when using an anti-seize product

Warranties, programs, etc.
2/21/02 by cmuncy: Road side assistance other than AAA

7/17/02 by Bam-Bam: You think we got problems look at this 
Good discussion on what is covered under the EPA warranty requirements[/url]

10/30/02 by mmered8299: Ford Voids My Warranty!!!!!! 

12/20/02 by wildone: Warranties
Has a post of mine with a bunch of ESP links

07/09/03 by Wally: Warranty voided because of lift

02/16/04 by Markstanco: Magnuson Moss Act with a chip or programmer
 Great MMA discussion

Wheels and Tires
11/29/01 by Mike Botkin: Aftermarket Wheels 

2/13/02 by sfooteford: Hub centric Vs. Lug Centric?? 

2/27/02 by van_350sd: what is the size and bolt pattern on a Y2K van ? 

8/15/02 by 1Coyote: Hub Centric Wheels - Anyone other than Weld? 

8/19/02 by DavidMurphy: Wheel Lug Torque 

9/26/02 by CircleA: Hauling with aluminum / alloy rims ...

10/13/02 by mrblack: ultra wheels... 

10/13/02 by Patterson: Wheels: Metric or Standard 

11/24/02 by shelbyandadiesel: Removing wheels

12/16/02 by G.C.Baker: Wheel Studs

03/26/03 by ziggster40: Driveline Vibration
Excellent discussion of wheels, hub pilots, centering, etc. by Popeye

04/10/03 by DB: Torque Values on Wheels. 165 ft lbs???? 
 Has link to monster thread and one where under torque sheared stiuds

06/24/03 by aden_mcdonnell: repeated broken wheel studs on excursion rear end

07/13/03 by hank53: Wringing off wheel lugs @ 160 ft lbs 

09/16/03 by nc_stroker: Wheels? Hub centric vs. Lug centric. Help please! 

09/18/03 by Tankhead: ?'s about offset and backspacing for different size wheels 

01/10/04 by 1BadF350Chris: Tire balancing question.
Has Jack's comments about the special wheel adapter

03/03/04 by lilwill12: I made a lug nut bet and lost
Has info on lug nut thread change in 03 SDs

03/12/04 by NEAL_P: Tire Pressure Question
Has Smokey's link for tire pressures

04/07/04 by jd2502000: almost wrecked
Discussion of loosing spare tire while towing

07/02/04 by haul_n_horses2: ?? Where is my spare? 
 Good post on loosing the spare tire

09/01/04 by Hornet: Spare tire fell off

02/05/05 by heaavyduty: 265-75-16 qiestest best all around load range E tire
Good tire type discussion

Larry M · 04-01-2004, 07:52 PM

Finally here are some MISC. links that did really fit or deserve a separate subsection:

Larry

MISC.
5/05/02 by chuk: Another Quiet PSD!!! 

7/04/02 by John Conway: Turbo Diesel Badge/Where to get one?

7/14/02 by 05131955: Want a quieter powertroke

10/11/02 by islandbluester : lights under the truck 

10/22/02 by critterstroke: one more time for courtesy lights

10/25/02 by PS4me: IMHO

11/27/02 by clydesdale: need help, mileage drop over the last 3 tanks

12/27/02 by BILLS1: Adding rear back-up spot lights- Do I need a relay and why?

12/30/02 by Jace: $0.99 30Amp Bosch type relays! 

01/13/03 by Glow_Plug: Let's chat washer fluids...

01/20/03 by NP: Running board LED light project complete

07/06/03 by Snug: Anyone know of any good RV message boards??

07/10/03 by dieseldrive: are inverter generators worth it? 
Good discussion on the Honda EU series generator

07/13/03 by YODA: New fangled QUIET Generators 

01/25/04 by Johnp034: Over the Radiator Creeper?

01/23/04 by disk_drive_eng: Recommended Emergency Repair Kit & Tools
Has my post with a bunch of "what to carry" links in it

12/15/03 by JLester: New Forum Moderator - Super_Duty_John

Larry M · 04-01-2004, 07:55 PM

Since I can't fix my now archived "Cackle and Idle Knock Links" thread, I'll put it here and have updated the links so they now work with the new archived threads.

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During my background research for THIS , I went back in the archives in the engine and drivetrain for information and after reviewing the titles of the close to 9000 threads I made up a reference list for my use of those that I found interesting and thought for those interested I would list them with titles and links. I tried to stay away from some of the "hot button" threads which you can find around the end of 2000 and early 2001, but did have to include a couple where I saw what I felt was some technically interesting information. Also, I only included the two basic threads from the current engine and drivetrain forum since things can change. I'm sure I missed some and maybe a lot, but I found a lot of this interesting reading from a background prospective. So if your interested get a pot of coffee (a cup won't be enough) and browse by simply clicking on what you find interesting [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img].

1/4/00 by Rick Woodrow: NEWS FLASH ! from eectech on the fuel "cackle" on the 2000

1/12/00 by Mikecar: Cackle Fix Theory 

1/12/00 by lux: cackle terminology: #8 too lean: no ! 

1/20/00 by bully: cackle fix attempt 

1/28/00 by Harry Wiley: Does Cackle = Water Hammer? 

3/7/00 by Gymbo: What's the latest on the supposedly forthcoming fuel cackle fix? 

5/13/00 by lux: Technical solution for knock and cackle 

5/13/00 by Hunt: Tinkering with Second Fuel Line to Rear of Head 

5/13/00 by fyoung: A different solution to the cackle/knock 

5/28/00 by idssteve: Cackle Whoopped!!!!!!!!!…….??? 

6/2/00 by lux: Fuel rail pressure damping on other engines. 

6/30/00 by off-road.com: IDLE KNOCK and What's Happening 

7/25/00 by lux: Cackle fix experimentation: plumbing woes ! HELP ! 

7/27/00 by Harry Wiley: Cackle, Idle Knock and Engine Design Tradeoffs 

8/5/00 by Gregg Cuoco: Hey guys, I plumbed the back of the left head and guess what..... 

8/10/00 by John Alan: THE cause of cackle/knock in the PSD? - read - 

8/21/00 by Harry Wiley The Cackle/Knock Fix is Coming! Here's When 

8/29/00 by Beagle 1: Re: Cackle is Starting to Rear It's Ugly Head 

10/03/00 by JLester: Knock/Cackle Discussion 

10/24/00 by John Alan: Cackle/Knock Discussion #2 

10/27/00 by Kickin YY2K: Status on Cackle be gone kit? 

10/30/00 by RenoF250: No cackle kit cackle/knock discussion 

11/01/00 by off-road.com: MAJOR SUCCESS on Knock and Cackle 

12/27/00 by Paul Stertz: Found Some Info Concerning The Cackle Problem 

1/30/01 by Ken F: Would this fix the knock and cackle problem? 

3/27/01 by Coach Davis: Moving the fuel delivery line on the drivers head 

4/19/01 by off-road.com: Cackle Kit, Idle Knock etc. 

5/7/01 by nsp447: what about this cackle thing? 

5/16/01 by Bam-Bam: More news from Navstar on the Knock-Cackle 

6/13/01 by gregg cuoco: Just installed Kim Lux's cackle kit!! 

9/24/01 by scott pierce: Help! Cackle Fix? 

10/12/01 by John Alan: Do I have Cackle/Knock?... A test to try.... 

10/23/01 by JP_Patten: Racor Fix for Cackle? 

12/19/01 by diesel dave 99: MPG AND CACKLE 

3/16/02 by JLester: New Cackle Thread Here 

Larry

Tparker · 04-02-2004, 07:58 PM

These are some links from the "faqs" section of the TDS. Credit should be given to Dave Bey who compiled this information with the input of other members.
AIC/APCM Manual
Engine sensors and what they do
Member, Club, Group Websites
Owner Manuals, Warranty Guides, Maintenance Guides, Diesel Supplements
PCM Codes 1994-2002
PCM Diagnostic (OBD II) Codes
Tips, Tricks and aftermarket parts install guides
TSB’s,Recalls, Oasis Messages

I am also supplying a link to the Ford Body Builders Layout Book. This is a partial list of the info. available from this site:
RV and Trailer Towing Guide
APCM/AIC Instruction Manual
VIN number decoding
Dimensional Data
Axle/Tire/Vehicle Height Data
Ground Clearance Data
Frame data
Snowplow Installation
PTO Data
Electrical Wiring
Customer Acess Circuits
Trailer Tow Electrical
Adding Lights and Electrical Devices
Design Recommendations
Speedometer Calibration for aftermarket tires
ETC.

Larry M · 04-02-2004, 08:12 PM

Tparker,

Looks good and it will help me in the future and this post will allow for expanding your info as needed in the future. After your 48 hr edit limit, please PM me on changes you would like and we'll go from there.

Larry

Bunion · 04-21-2004, 07:31 PM

Larry I just replied to this in another part of the forum this could be due to your Harmonic balancer as Ford had a better idea screwing with a new clutch mechanism. This in turn makes your truck do rough iddles and things and it is all due to a Ford Recall that has since passed us by. These include 97 to 2000 7.3 and the newer 6.0 liter models of the powerstroke diesels. So its worth a check as we were lucky enough to find the recall and get it done under the recall warranty. Hope this helps.

DieselWiezil · 05-19-2004, 01:38 AM

this is great!

nascar821 · 06-07-2004, 09:53 PM

Wow you put alot of work on that!!!