99 & up 7.3L Power Stroke Engine and DrivetrainDiscussion of the 99 & up 7.3L Power Stroke diesel engine and drivetrain in the 1999-Up Super Duty trucks and Excursions. No gas engine discussion allowed except on transmissions and drivetrain that pertain to all models. Please confine discussion of topics in this forum to those items that are specific to the 7.3L Power Stroke engine.
I was installing my new exhaust and took the nut off of the clamp that holds the down pipe to the turbo, and lost the bolt some where. Now I can't find it, and I really don't know where it ended up. Just called Ford and they said, it will cost $25.00, and will get it in a day. Man I am pissed........you guys have any helpful hints on how to tackle this once I get the new clamp? Thanks alot.
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'01 F-250 Crew-Cab,powerstroke....4 inch exhaust,air intake,SCMT,Extang tonneau cover,Isspro guages. Family hauler/daily driver.
Bill
It is probably sitting in the valley at the back of the engine or it rolled and is sitting on top of the transmission. Get a flash light and start looking. One of those magnets on a telescoping pole like you find at Autozone might help.
Also see if you can feel around the top of the transmission with your hand.
I have tried all of that, and still can't seem to find it!! I guess I'll have to order a new one.
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'01 F-250 Crew-Cab,powerstroke....4 inch exhaust,air intake,SCMT,Extang tonneau cover,Isspro guages. Family hauler/daily driver.
Bill
Unfortunately, I have no compressor, but actually found the bolt, so tomorrow I'll make sure and have some help!!
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'01 F-250 Crew-Cab,powerstroke....4 inch exhaust,air intake,SCMT,Extang tonneau cover,Isspro guages. Family hauler/daily driver.
Bill
On top of the tranny!! Hopefully I can find the nut now. It's always something. If not I'll have to run to Advanced Auto to see if they have anything. Already tried Home Depot, and they did not have anything.
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'01 F-250 Crew-Cab,powerstroke....4 inch exhaust,air intake,SCMT,Extang tonneau cover,Isspro guages. Family hauler/daily driver.
Bill
When I lost the same nut I tried the big stores (ie...Hoe Depot and Lowes) with no luck. If you have a small Local Hardware store (Handyman, Ace Hardware, etc...)try them. I shop at the big stores all the time but I normally have to go the small stores to find the odd sized nuts and bolts. We have three different small shops within about 15 miles of me (owned by different people) and all three of them cary the odd sized stuff. Don't know why the big stores don't stock 'em......but normally they don't.
Glad to hear that you found the bolt.
Good luck with it.
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99 7.3L PS E-350XLSD with Ambulatory roof.
(((XM))) Satellite Radio
4" turbo back Diamond Eye exhaust (portadiesel)
Pair of K&N High flow filters
HPX Hose from D.I. (blew out.....pulled it and plugged now)
In-tank and prepump mods (homemade version)
203* thermostat (dieselsite)
Tru-Cool 4739 MAX Transmission cooler (dieselsite)
Boost Relief Valve (dieselsite)
Pillar mount Di-Pricol gauge set
Sonax/tricumulator (Black Cloud)
Jody flashed econo tune PCM (DP-Tuner)
Van specific regulated fuel return (ITP)
70k miles driven annually...mostly pulling 8 1/2 foot tall 7x14 enclosed trailer
Cruise on at 61mph and 1736rpm's I don't stop 'till she needs more go juice!
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