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    front hubs not releasing

    Hello Folks , Had to removed front shaft from axle ,because the lockers were not disengaging. Recently had right front ball joints done (left ones last year)on truck plus universal joint on axle (binding when turning ,not fun) Check the vacumn lines they are drawing air, check hubs with...
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    Article SDD Amsoil Synthetics Test

    Takers for Amsoil Hi , I am just wondering but I would be game , but I live up in Canada , but I would like to see the results. For I have been battling trying Amsoil for a while now . Just I find the price quite high for an oil change. It already costs me $150.00 every 5 to 6 weeks following...
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    Question Replacing ICP?

    Hello Fordoor Little question about your ICP replacement , was your's located somewhere behind the turbo . Thanks Jim
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    Question Replacing ICP?

    Has anyone ever replaced the ICP sensor on their trucks or can it only be done by the ford guys? For as now my warrenty has run out . The part is around 120..$ , but they say about 4 hours work at 85.00$ an hour. They say it is only accessible from underneath and behind a heat shield. I have...
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    Suggestions for programmers

    There are lot of you with SCT , some with edge , so suggestions " or will this open old wounds " Jim __________________ Built 09/03 ,( 2003 engine) 2nd edition 6.0L XLT FX4 2004 F-350 crewcab 4x4 automatic, 3.73 diff
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    Sluggish shifting & Turbo lag

    Suggestions for programmers There are lot of you with SCT , some with edge , so suggestions " will this open old wounds " Jim
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    Sluggish shifting & Turbo lag

    2004 F350 2nd edition , what possible solutions for turbo lag, and also tranny seems to shift rough I am assuming between 2nd to 3rd. I am asking these questions for I am nearing the end of the 160,000 km warrenty. I will be going soon for a final check on the truck. A not so sure question ? Are...
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    How good are the 5 speed trannies?

    Reply to Stroker Nothing wrong with the tranny , I just find it constantly changing gears { fuel consumption} when I drive up the mountain to get home. I find I could control it better with a manual. Highway , works great , but on the hills and curves of the mountain , well ! At almost 18 feet...
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    How good are the 5 speed trannies?

    Hello Crumm I see you are driving a late model 7.3 , how are they as motors . For I may have to look into a 7.3 manual , for I do not seem to come across any 6 speed 6 litres , everybody has automatics. Jim
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    How good are the 5 speed trannies?

    At the moment I have a automatic tranny , but I find that where I live , lots of hills and curves to deal with , that maybe I should look into going back to a 5 speed . Any thoughts . Jim I have been corrected ,I was not sure if the diesel`s were 5 speed or 6 speeds!
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    delete cat

    Hey folks , I was just told that to remove the cat, the truck must be reflashed or something ! to stop it from burning extra fuel. I thought that only concerned the 2008 trucks . Also what can be done about the fl:rantipping turbo lag. Thanks Jim
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    are the 2004,2005 ,5 speed or 6

    What is a blackstone report? I am currently using 15-40 castrol tection CI-4 oil. I was using the motorcraft 15-40 before, but was able to get the same quantity of the castrol from another Ford dealer for a little less . I know the motorcraft is a semi-syn or is it, could that be the...
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    are the 2004,2005 ,5 speed or 6

    Hey folks , I was wondering if anyone out there has information on how well the manual transmission on their diesel are? I have a F-350 automatic crewcab an I may want to change it for a F-250 King cab. For I find that the 350 drinks just a little to much fuel , I was wondering if I went to a...
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    Q on brakes and rotors

    Did the tire change thing yesterday. I was told that I would soon have to change both the front and rear rotors and pads ? Now at a 102,000 kms (60,000 miles) Does this seem possible ,the truck is a 2004 F-350 auto , I have always had manuals before, so do automatics use faster? Is there a...
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    idle jumps at stop light

    Hey folks, I know there is something about this in the old files, but I can't seem to find them. Anyway after rolling along in cruise on the highway, came to a stop, foot on the brake ( good idea ) the engine would rev up by itself. At first thought I had touched fuel peddle, but it happen the...
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