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  1. FastColts

    Loose oil filter?

    Same experience with my first PSD years ago and assumed the vibration loosened the filter. Since then, and dozens of oil changes, I hand tighten and then put a little extra crank with the filter wrench... not too much to ruin the seal. No leaks since.
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    hello

    Here's a link to an excellent "how to." Hope it helps.
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    POWER STEERING / POWER BREAK LOSS help me

    I recall when the vacuum pump was going out on my '97 PSD that I had virtually no brakes at idle and had to rev the motor (6 speed) to get enough vacuum for the brakes to work. New vacuum pump solved the problem. I know it is a different setup from the later model vacuum pump but the same...
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    Is AIC still available?

    I understand the apprehension about buying electronics, or anything else for that matter, from an unknown source but $500 is a bit much. I bought a new one complete from a guy on the "other" forum for $200 and have seen quite a few with PTO, bracket and harness for around that price. Either way...
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    ???wicked wheel???

    Attached are three files with instructions posted by other members. Two are .pdf files with pics and one is text only. You will need Adobe Reader to view the .pdf files. Hope these help.
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    Carpet

    I used to install automotive carpet and you will need to cut and sew to get roll goods to lay in there neatly. Pretty good job if it is something new to you; otherwise, I would order the molded carpet as suggested.
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    where to get gauges

    I bought an ISSPRO, three-gauge pillar and a two-gauge overhead from dieselmanor.com and have been impressed with their customer service. Any questions or problems and you can get in touch with them quickly via email or telephone. Additionally, they have an after hours technical support line if...
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    how to prep a gauge pod fpr paint?

    This is what dieselmanor recommends: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gauge Mount Painting Tips 1) Prep the Gauge Mount. The first thing you need to do is remove any mold release that is left on the plastic gauge mount. This is best accomplished with an autobody wax and grease...
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    no more mercon?

    Dennis, Excellent analysis and response. You make a lot of sense and I, for one, hope that you are correct. Good old capitalism and self interest are powerful forces driving our markets to provide what the consumer wants and is willing to pay for. Thanks!
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    no more mercon?

    Any lawyers who think there may be some recourse and how to get it done? :dunno
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    no more mercon?

    I just saw this and am a bit surprised to say the least. If this is accurate this will be a real problem for our transmissions which do not like mercon 5. Do I recall correctly that there is federal legislation requiring automakers to make replacement parts available for ten years after a...
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    How much play in steering?

    You should have very little if any at all. What year is your truck and how many miles? You may be due for a replacement steering box. :(
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    Truck won't start

    I have replaced many starters with the same symptoms on a variety of vehicles over the past 40 years. The internals can swell and bind when they get hot and won't turn until cool again. Hope it is as simple as that.
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    4" Down Pipe HELP

    We installed an MBRP 4" stainless on my '02 and all fit fine. We did need to do a bit of twisting and adjusting the downpipe for clearance underneath. Get someone on the top to help while you are underneath. Leave the clamp loose enough to move the pipe and it should fit fine... assuming the...
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    Steering box adjustment

    Just adjusted mine the same as on other trucks in the past... mark the edge of the screw with a piece of chalk and remember its position before you loosen the lock nut since the screw will rotate counter clockwise with the lock nut when you loosen it. Turn the adjustment screw 1/4 turn clockwise...
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    Dualmass Flywheel

    My 2 cents... I went through the original dual-mass setup and two complete replacements in less than 100k on my '97 and finally believed what I had read from members' posts and installed a Luk singlemass. Drove another 100k, sold it and it is still doing fine. A little more noise but a thick...
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    Sonic Blue Super Duties

    Dave... that is good to hear and I see that you have one after the first year. I "covered" ;) myself since I really know only hearsay and what I have read about the 6.0. I have friends who have had 7.3's and now have the 6.0 and would not give them up for a 7.3 again. I'm glad you have a good...
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    Sonic Blue Super Duties

    Mike... I'm out of my league on the 6.0 (and a lot of other things too :sorry ) but there are a lot of folks who really know their stuff on this site. You can find a lot in the 6.0 section and on the "other" site as well. I've just heard and read enough on the two sites to be a bit "gun shy" of...
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    Sonic Blue Super Duties

    Mike... $25-27+ would be a pretty good buy IF it is in good shape and a 7.3. This is being very conservative based on Edmunds.com and KBB. A super nice truck, well maintained, is always worth more in my book... fewer things to spend $$$ on after you buy it. I always figure on extra $$$ needing...
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    power steering problem??

    Shaggy... DaveBen is correct about the stock steering. Do some homework on Red-Head Steering Gears (link below) here and the "other" sites. Many have bought their boxes to reduce steering wander (Ford box worn out at 50K+) and discovered that it makes the steering easier when not moving. One guy...
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    coolant filter rubs top radiator hose

    I just learned from Bob at the dieselsite.com that this is normal and will not rub a hole in the top radiator hose since the filter will not move independently of the hose.
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    coolant filter rubs top radiator hose

    I just installed a coolant filter kit from dieselsite.com on my '02. I'm a bit leery of how the filter is against the top radiator hose and wondered if anyone had a solution to keep it from wearing a hole in the hose. There is not any adjustment or "wiggle room" to get any clearance. Thanks!
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    overdrive shut off not working

    May not be your problem since the od light is out rather than flashing but.... it may be worth checking the vehicle speed sensor located on top of the rear axle housing - easy enough to get to (10mm) and relatively $cheap$ if bad.
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    will factory alarm work with motor running?

    Bart, I think I recall a post indicating that 2002 was the first year that the factory remote would lock/unlock doors with the engine running. It would not work with my '97.
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    will factory alarm work with motor running?

    Occasionally, I will go into a store briefly, leave the motor running and lock the doors with my extra remote. When I press the lock button on the remote the second time to set the alarm, the horn does not blow or the lights flash like they do when the motor is off. Is there a way to set the...

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