Help Needed HELP WITH COOLANT FILTER INSTALL
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dpantazis
#12
X3 for me!
jourden-
what's nice about SDD is that there are many here who have walked the road before you and we are happy to advise you on your journey.
the number one rule when working on trucks (and cars) is NOTHING should be hard. don't force things together when they don't want to fit. it's usually easier than you think.
second is if you are having second thoughts about the next step, put your tools down, step back and think about it/reread the manual.
it's ok to be frustrated. its part of the learning process. hopefully you have learned and gained confidence and are ready to tackle the next mod.
dennis
jourden-
what's nice about SDD is that there are many here who have walked the road before you and we are happy to advise you on your journey.
the number one rule when working on trucks (and cars) is NOTHING should be hard. don't force things together when they don't want to fit. it's usually easier than you think.
second is if you are having second thoughts about the next step, put your tools down, step back and think about it/reread the manual.
it's ok to be frustrated. its part of the learning process. hopefully you have learned and gained confidence and are ready to tackle the next mod.
dennis
And don't forget the "PM" feature, on SDD.
Speaking only for myself ? I.. will be more than glad to Share what knowledge I have gleened from bust'n my knuckles.... Wrench'n on these things..... (other stuff too) AND.. the knowledge I've Gained.. from being a member here.
Joe
big_rooster
HNIC
he's working on a 7.3 liter so i assume they want you to tap the water pump.
roosterdiesel
Earl needs B100
I guess I did the same wrong thing. I had to hack up my battery tray and eggshape one hole on the bracket to get it away from the upper radiator hose, mine doesn't go through the belt since I have dual alts. I didn't want it to rub a hole in the hose.
I had the radiator out on install since I was flushing and changing to Fleetrite ELC along with 203 t-stat and water filter. I just rolled with it since I had to have the truck that afternoon. I eventually plan on moving it to the frame rail with my Racor oil bypass filter.
iracemine
black and tan
hello. I have hopefully a easy question I had to buy a new W/P and I could not reinstall my coolant filter on my 7.3 because the outlet where the filter gets the water from has a square drive head to it. its smaller than a 3/8 but bigger than a 1/4????????? what is it, whats it called, and where can I get it....
Thanks
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dpantazis
#12
it should be a standard pipe plug. grab it with a crescent wrench. a 8 pt socket from sears will do it too. heck use vise grips! inless it is a female square. in that case, i might try a 3/8 wobble extension bit.
iracemine
black and tan
dpantazis
#12
you mean this one?
http://www.diesel-central.com/News/waterpump/images/Water Pump/plug.jpg
who cares. use a pair of vice grips and grab the threads that are sticking out to turn it.
http://www.diesel-central.com/News/waterpump/images/Water Pump/plug.jpg
who cares. use a pair of vice grips and grab the threads that are sticking out to turn it.
