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    97 F Superduty stops running

    Having a problem and I can't find the solution. My 97 DRW 7.3 Turbo, 5 spd. manual, starts fine, runs well for 30 minutes or so on highway and the stops when dropping to idle for a stop. Will crank very quickly, tach is responding but will not fire. Have fuel in the filter bowl, filter is new...
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    97 Superduty Fuel Consumption

    We have about 3,000 miles pulling a 16,000+# boat and trailer and the last trip I was able to get a decent estimate of 7 MPG. This truck has the 5.13 rear end and a 5 speed manual tranny and the RPMS are close to 2500 at 57 MPH which I chose as a normal cruising speed. My question is ...
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    How to pull the side fuel tank

    This has to fall under the 'Dumb a**' category. I was drilling a hole in the frame on the drivers side and popped a hole in one of the fuel lines. Needless to say there is fuel going everywhere and I can't get the lines loose from the sidriver's side tankl where the lines are hidden behind...
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    97 7.3 will not start

    97 Superduty cranks but won't start. No WTS or other warning lights. I was trying to find a 12v key on source and possibly pulled something loose but I can't seem to find anything. Both batteries unhooked and 12.55 - 12 65 v with clean connections. All fuses look good. Anyone have an idea where...
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    50 Gallon Fuel Tank

    Next question concerns a 50 Gallon Auxilary tank monuted on the bed. It has a ball valve with a line connected to the Fill housing. I don't know if it is blocked or if both tanks have to be vented, but it will not fill the side tank. The last picture is on top of of the tank and may be a...
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    Differential questions with pics.

    My 1997 Superduty has a switch or senser mounted on top of the (5.13) rear end when viewed from the front of the truck. Can anyone tell me what this device does? Also on the driver side of the rear end there is some type of linkage and I have no idea what this does or how it is used. What is...
  7. J

    Newbie from central Florida

    I've been lurking in the background trying to learn about diesels and my 1997 Superduty Power Stroke Turbo in particular. We use this truck to pull our 300 Sundancer and I would like to make some improvements in performance as well as try to improve mileage. Truck has the 7.3 with a 5...

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