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  1. DaveBen

    Hello diesel family

    Maintenance is the key to any diesel engine. Change the filters and oil and you should not have many problems. Post if you think you are having a problem. The only stupid question is the one that is not asked! What kind of oil and filter are you running Matt? Dave
  2. DaveBen

    Unusual Front End (Axle) Noise

    I think I have found this for you; http://www.fordparts.com/Commerce/CatalogResults.aspx?y=2003&m=Ford&mo=Excursion&initSearch=1&partNo=7A784%20# Click on the second link for the diesel. Have fun... Dave ;tu
  3. DaveBen

    Announcement Happy Birthday RoyBoy!

    :HB2 :happy :Birthday 5 RoyBoy :Birthday 3 Dave ;tu
  4. DaveBen

    A Few Electrical issues

    No there should not be power to the abs sensor. It is a pick-up coil and it will generate a sine wave as the wheel inside the dif spins. The PCM will 'count' the number of wave cycles to determine the axle speed. Dave
  5. DaveBen

    New from MS

    That is too bad about the rod bearings. :welcome to SDD Hauler. Dave ;tu
  6. DaveBen

    First post

    If you have the chrome stripped off, by the re-chrome shop it works good. Dave
  7. DaveBen

    First post

    :welcome brad m! What color is your truck? In 2004 Ford would paint the grill housing and bumpers the color of the cab. Looked great! :thumbs Dave
  8. DaveBen

    Question What did you do to your truck today?

    NICE 5th wheel trailer Dogman!!! ;tu ;tu Dave
  9. DaveBen

    aFe Dry Filters

    In general, I completely agree with you. Stock if almost the best for everyday driving. You can get more power out of a filter that flows more air, but that is with the cost of less filtration. Dave ;tu
  10. DaveBen

    Question does my truck have a lift kit

    :thumbs Dave
  11. DaveBen

    Question good batteries good starer good altenator low voltage wont turnover

    The alternator is internally regulated, so no separate regulator. Clean all of the corrosion off the wires/connectors. This just adds resistance to the circuit and that is not good. Diesel engines need a LOT OF POWER to get started when it is cold. So everything you can do to help the...
  12. DaveBen

    Question does my truck have a lift kit

    The entire truck looks lifted to me. I can't see the spacer, but I will take your word it is there. Dave
  13. DaveBen

    Question does my truck have a lift kit

    Select the avatar that says 'Insert Photo' and then choose the photo on your computer and upload. Dave ;tu
  14. DaveBen

    Question Towing capacity

    Joe is right. The stock tranny cooler will NOT keep your tranny cool enough while pulling your trailer. Change it to at least a 6.0 tranny cooler. Easy change and it works! Dave
  15. DaveBen

    Unusual Front End (Axle) Noise

    No, Probably not. Dave
  16. DaveBen

    Unusual Front End (Axle) Noise

    You say it feels rotary in nature. This leads me to think the right hand wheel bearing is shot or going. I know these are not cheap, as I bought a spare just for this sort of thing. I am at a total loss to explain the on/off sounds you get when you hit a bump. You have enough miles on your...
  17. DaveBen

    A Few Electrical issues

    That or a fused link, near the right hand battery. The links tie into the positive battery connector. These can be a bitch to find. Dave
  18. DaveBen

    Hello

    :welcome to SDD! As Joe said, ask if you have any questions or comments. Dave ;tu
  19. DaveBen

    Tie rod ends and Drag link end

    Moog used to be the go to guys, but I am hearing they are now made in China. I have not looked. Dave :dunno
  20. DaveBen

    New Member Hello from South Jersey!

    :welcome Hoagie! Very nice lookin rig you got there. Dave ;tu
  21. DaveBen

    FYI Canine nosework training..

    I am amazed he could find anything in all of that food. My dog would have been eating all she could. Nice looking dog, John! Dave
  22. DaveBen

    Question 2003 F 350 hard start / runs 2 to 3 min shuts off

    I think Dogman has hit the nail on the head. You have a clogged fuel filter in the frame rail fuel pump (HFCM). Dave ;tu
  23. DaveBen

    Question Looking at an 05 with 73000 miles......

    Everyone freaks about the 6.0 engines. I have one that has a bit over 130,000 miles and the only thing it has needed is the FICM. It needed to be replaced about 35,000 miles ago. Other than regular maintenance, nothing needed to be replaced. I do not have a tuner and that is the difference...
  24. DaveBen

    Merry Christmas

    :thumbs Joe! I would bet it is nice to be off line. Dave
  25. DaveBen

    Should I Buy a 6.0?

    Cracked heads are not on the list of frequent problems. I am sure it happens but it is not a common problem. Dave

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