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Forum: Ford Drivetrain 10-20-2020, 05:30 PM
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Posted By roach711
Possibly an older engine has been installed? ...

Possibly an older engine has been installed?
From what I've read, the red elc coolant is fine in '00 and up.
Forum: Ford Drivetrain 04-09-2020, 02:55 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 129,952
Posted By roach711
I believe mine is a Dana 80 dually. Here's a link...

I believe mine is a Dana 80 dually. Here's a link to the fluid change process:

https://www.dieselhub.com/maintenance/dana-80-fluid.html

Basically you pull the differential cover and clean out...
Forum: Ford Drivetrain 05-17-2019, 04:14 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 129,952
Posted By roach711
You likely have a rusted through brake line....

You likely have a rusted through brake line. Assuming you have a Ford based bus the rear brake line runs along the driver's side on top of the frame rail near the fuel line (IIRC). If the leak shows...
Forum: Ford Drivetrain 04-12-2019, 09:07 PM
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Views: 129,952
Posted By roach711
Your 99 E-van should have an electric fuel pump....

Your 99 E-van should have an electric fuel pump. If you turn the key to accessory you should hear a humming down under your driver's door step. It will run for 30 seconds or so without starting the...
Forum: Ford Drivetrain 05-03-2018, 09:30 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 129,952
Posted By roach711
I did a cooling system refresh on my 2000 E-450...

I did a cooling system refresh on my 2000 E-450 with the 7.3L Powerstroke diesel today. It has about 130K miles on it now and I had the time AND the cash so I went for it. If the bus was an around...
Forum: Ford Drivetrain 04-17-2018, 09:19 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 129,952
Posted By roach711
Your 2001 should have the red stuff which is long...

Your 2001 should have the red stuff which is long life coolant. IIRC it's recommended to replace it every 8 years or so.
Forum: Ford Drivetrain 11-08-2017, 10:09 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 129,952
Posted By roach711
The International fuel pickup may be different...

The International fuel pickup may be different from the Ford pickup and yours may not have the strainers at all. On mine, you have to pull the fuel pickup out of the tank to get at the strainers.
Forum: Ford Drivetrain 05-07-2017, 05:45 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 129,952
Posted By roach711
I didn't pull my block plugs either. Just used...

I didn't pull my block plugs either. Just used one of the prestone flush kits and let it run until the water came out clear.
Forum: Ford Drivetrain 05-03-2017, 03:09 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 129,952
Posted By roach711
The stock pipes use donuts at the top and bottom...

The stock pipes use donuts at the top and bottom of the up pipes. The bellowed pipes do away with the donuts. The "Y" adapter and the down pipe both use V bands.

As you can see, the turbocharger...
Forum: Ford Drivetrain 05-03-2017, 10:08 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 129,952
Posted By roach711
The stock donut seals are prone to leak and when...

The stock donut seals are prone to leak and when they leak they get noisy.
Forum: Ford Drivetrain 05-01-2017, 10:33 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 129,952
Posted By roach711
Some put grease on their drill bits and tap to...

Some put grease on their drill bits and tap to catch the chips. Some did their drilling with the engine running to blow the chips out the hole. I'd use a small pen type magnet stuck up through the...
Forum: Ford Drivetrain 05-01-2017, 09:27 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 129,952
Posted By roach711
I've seen the probes installed on both the...

I've seen the probes installed on both the driver's side manifold and on the up pipes with a band clamp. Consensus on the Ford Powerstroke forums is that the manifold location is best. I've never...
Forum: Ford Drivetrain 04-11-2017, 04:32 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 129,952
Posted By roach711
Testing Coolant SCA Levels and Radiator Drain...

Testing Coolant SCA Levels and Radiator Drain Plug Breakage.

Coolant in the 7.3L Powerstroke (as well as some other diesel engines like the T444 International) should be tested for adequate SCA...
Forum: Ford Drivetrain 03-13-2017, 03:57 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 129,952
Posted By roach711
A few more points about the 4R100 trans. ...

A few more points about the 4R100 trans.

Many burned out 4R100s got that way when the engine was repeatedly overheated which then overheated the trans fluid. An add-on trans cooler can head off ...
Forum: Ford Drivetrain 08-09-2016, 11:25 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 129,952
Posted By roach711
Some 7.3L's don't like a full oil pan Some,...

Some 7.3L's don't like a full oil pan

Some, not all, 7.3's like to run about a quart low on the oil dipstick. After replacing my up pipes mine has become one of them. Previously I'd keep the oil...
Forum: Ford Drivetrain 06-27-2016, 02:58 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 129,952
Posted By roach711
More oil leak points Turbocharger seals -...

More oil leak points

Turbocharger seals - Leaky turbocharger seals can show up as oil in the turbocharger housing, oil in the down pipe (the exhaust pipe running from the turbo outlet down to the...
Forum: Ford Drivetrain 06-01-2016, 11:54 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 129,952
Posted By roach711
Here are a few more tidbits I've picked up...

Here are a few more tidbits I've picked up lately:

Common leak points

Turbocharger pedestal EBPV (Exhaust Back Pressure Valve) actuator - This will leak into the engine valley and...
Forum: Ford Drivetrain 02-28-2016, 11:54 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 129,952
Posted By roach711
Info regarding the Ford part of the bus was...

Info regarding the Ford part of the bus was fairly easy to find.

Many of the auto parts websites have parts schematics

Official Ford Parts Site | Buy Motorcraft & OEM Ford Parts Online |...
Forum: Ford Drivetrain 03-28-2015, 04:48 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 129,952
Posted By roach711
Care and feeding continued

Flushing procedure:

Park truck (https://www.thedieselstop.com/forums/) on level surface. Allow to cool.

Remove degas bottle cap slowly (be careful if hot).

Use 3/4" wrench to loosen...
Forum: Ford Drivetrain 03-28-2015, 04:47 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 129,952
Posted By roach711
The Care and Feeding of the Ford 7.3L Diesel

The Care and Feeding of the Ford 7.3L Diesel

The 1999 to 2003 Ford 7.3L Powerstroke diesel engines are considered to be very desirable engines with operating lives routinely running to...
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