Maiden Maintenance Voyage on 6.0 - Page 4 - F-Series & SuperDuty Diesel Forums

DaveBen · 12-27-2011, 08:54 AM

The source of the leak will be the most forward due to the wind.

Dave

RoyBoy · 12-27-2011, 09:01 AM

You need to thoroughly degrease the intercooler pipes and connections with brake cleaner. A connection with any oil on will blow off eventually. I'm not sure about how you are explaining the retaining ring. I know I used them on my old 6.0 with no problems. I'd either check with DieselSite, or post some pictures up

Roadie · 12-27-2011, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by RoyBoy

You need to thoroughly degrease the intercooler pipes and connections with brake cleaner. A connection with any oil on will blow off eventually. I'm not sure about how you are explaining the retaining ring. I know I used them on my old 6.0 with no problems. I'd either check with DieselSite, or post some pictures up

Thanks, if you were to describe their use in ur own words, how did you mount the rings. I'll compare to my mounting. I've written dieselsite and awaiting a response.

Roadie · 01-02-2012, 06:30 AM

Yesterday I got the Amsoil By-Pass filtration unit installed. Today I am thinking about installing the coolant filtration system. As soon as I get the initial "buy" list done, I'll close this thread and work on my next truck projects. For my maiden voyage, I still have a radiator flush to do, transmission flush and new filters, plus new DieselSite Tranny filter install, fuel pressure regulator upgrade, new thermostat plus quickdrain plug for radiator.

DaveBen · 01-02-2012, 08:40 AM

You forgot the fumoto valve for the oil drain. Makes oil changes a snap. FumotoValve.com - Engine Oil Drain Valve - the bast way to change oil

Dave

Roadie · 01-03-2012, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by DaveBen

You forgot the fumoto valve for the oil drain. Makes oil changes a snap. FumotoValve.com - Engine Oil Drain Valve - the bast way to change oil

Dave

did that already too! :-)

rray32539 · 01-04-2012, 12:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Roadie

Since I have to replace, should I stick with the stock Ranchos? I'm only interested in longevity, and at some point might be pulling, but not more than 10,000 lbs.

Those Ranchos are not Ranchos, but Ford shocks with the Rancho name printed on them. Bilsteins are the way to go, but that's just my humble opinion, the Monroes are a good choice as well. Remember batteries not included, YMMV Member FDIC.

Roadie · 01-17-2012, 06:22 AM

lil' slow going, but installed the DieselSite Coolant Filtration system yesterday. I'm thinking Imma give it a rest until Spring now. Maybe get the Edge Insight in the next few months. Come spring, I'll do the transmission fluid swap and Dieselsite transmission filter install.

12-27-2011, 08:54 AM	#31
DaveBen SDD Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ukiah, California Posts: 7,866 Thanks: 127 Thanked 505 Times in 488 Posts	The source of the leak will be the most forward due to the wind. Dave __________________ 2004 F-350 Regular cab with 6.0, Torqshift, 4X4, and just about all of the rest of the options. I added Guages, Satellite Radio, Air Horns, and a coolant filter. Bilstein shocks. Battery Desulphater that really works. Installed Jimmi Jammers. Pictures here: http://community.webshots.com/user/dbennett48 Completely Stock. I had a Detroit Diesel 8V92TA in a KW dump truck in 1980. That sucker would put out 425 hp but would never out pull a CAT.

12-27-2011, 09:01 AM	#32
RoyBoy Diesel Dork Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: central WI Posts: 1,208 Thanks: 18 Thanked 37 Times in 34 Posts View Photos By: RoyBoy	You need to thoroughly degrease the intercooler pipes and connections with brake cleaner. A connection with any oil on will blow off eventually. I'm not sure about how you are explaining the retaining ring. I know I used them on my old 6.0 with no problems. I'd either check with DieselSite, or post some pictures up __________________ Roy 2011 F450 Lariat Ultimate Duraflap Mud Flaps w/ SS Retrax PRO Bed Cover Otherwise stock

01-02-2012, 06:30 AM	#34
Roadie SDD Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Gainesville VA Posts: 42 Thanks: 11 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post View Photos By: Roadie	Yesterday I got the Amsoil By-Pass filtration unit installed. Today I am thinking about installing the coolant filtration system. As soon as I get the initial "buy" list done, I'll close this thread and work on my next truck projects. For my maiden voyage, I still have a radiator flush to do, transmission flush and new filters, plus new DieselSite Tranny filter install, fuel pressure regulator upgrade, new thermostat plus quickdrain plug for radiator. __________________ 2004 F-250 Lariat, 4X4, 6.0D

01-02-2012, 08:40 AM	#35
DaveBen SDD Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Ukiah, California Posts: 7,866 Thanks: 127 Thanked 505 Times in 488 Posts	You forgot the fumoto valve for the oil drain. Makes oil changes a snap. FumotoValve.com - Engine Oil Drain Valve - the bast way to change oil Dave __________________ 2004 F-350 Regular cab with 6.0, Torqshift, 4X4, and just about all of the rest of the options. I added Guages, Satellite Radio, Air Horns, and a coolant filter. Bilstein shocks. Battery Desulphater that really works. Installed Jimmi Jammers. Pictures here: http://community.webshots.com/user/dbennett48 Completely Stock. I had a Detroit Diesel 8V92TA in a KW dump truck in 1980. That sucker would put out 425 hp but would never out pull a CAT.

01-17-2012, 06:22 AM	#38
Roadie SDD Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Gainesville VA Posts: 42 Thanks: 11 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post View Photos By: Roadie	lil' slow going, but installed the DieselSite Coolant Filtration system yesterday. I'm thinking Imma give it a rest until Spring now. Maybe get the Edge Insight in the next few months. Come spring, I'll do the transmission fluid swap and Dieselsite transmission filter install. __________________ 2004 F-250 Lariat, 4X4, 6.0D

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