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  1. VinceJE

    Question HPOP Gear Lash - Too TIGHT??

    2004 6.0 F350 185k miles Does anyone here have experience with this? Am I being paranoid? I'm replacing the original HPOP with one of the Diesel Site pumps purchased directly from them. It mounts up perfect with no issue. The gears also seem to mesh perfect, but maybe too perfect -- meaning...
  2. VinceJE

    Question Fuel Return Line O-Ring @ Bowl

    Anyone happen to know if there is a part number or the specific size of the o-ring that goes on the end of the fuel return line inside the fitting at the filter bowl? Mine has started to leak and I really don't want to buy the whole kit just for the one o-ring. (I did the blue spring upgrade...
  3. VinceJE

    Question Edge CTS Insight Overhead Pod

    I'm adding the Edge Insight CTS and would really prefer the overhead mount, but... I have a sunroof and the stock overhead console appears to be mounted much closer to the windshield than the ones I see pictured on the web without a sunroof. Maybe I'm not seeing it right. My question is...
  4. VinceJE

    Help Needed New PCM, Now have surging accelleration

    Need some help here. I think my shop is clueless. It's a long story to how I got here, so let me cut to the chase with what's going on currently and then explain more if needed. It's got 150k on it and ALOT of work done on it in the past. Had a new PCM & instrument cluster installed to...
  5. VinceJE

    Tow/Haul Light

    Some time ago my tow/haul light stopped coming on when I hit the button. I figured it was just a burned out bulb since the mode seems to work as it always had. However, I put the dash in test mode the other day (holding the odo button while turning the key) and to my surprise the Tow/Haul light...
  6. VinceJE

    Question Help needed... Boiling battery!

    What would be the prime suspect causing this? Can it just be an internal short in the battery? Over charging? Short in the cables? The truck has a single alternator system. Here's what happened... I had driven it for about 300 miles today with several stops. Never had any issues cranking or...
  7. VinceJE

    Help Needed Dash went crazy & no power!!

    Need some help here... Have not have any issues in a long time... Truck has been running fine. Yesterday, without warning, while driving... All the dash gauges dropped to "zero" and then pegged out to the high end a few times. The indicator lights also flashed. Then every thing went back to...
  8. VinceJE

    A/C Orifice Mod?

    I'm referring to the mod on PowerStrokeHelp.com where he describes changinf the orifice tube to get better (colder) A/C performance. But... He doesn't really mention what models this will work on. Is this mod valid for my 2004 6.0L ?? It's HOT as heck here in Houston already and I've...
  9. VinceJE

    Cool Duals

    Well... I finally broke down and got a 4" exhaust. I went with Magnaflow SS Cool Duals 17977. I found them on Amazon for $570. This kit eliminates the cat converter (one of my goals). I thought I'd post a quick note because tackling it myself saved me about $300. It took me and a buddy about 5...
  10. VinceJE

    Question Tow/Haul Indicator Light

    OK... This is a simple question... My tow/haul mode is working, but the indicator light is not coming on anymore. Before I pull the dash apart... Is it lit with a simple bulb? Anyone happen to know the bulb# so I can have it in hand when I open it up this weekend?
  11. VinceJE

    Question She just dies??

    I've got what I think is a tough one for the 6.0 guys. I did some searching, but I didn't find anything that fit my issue... This happened for the first time yesterday while cruising at hwy speed. The engine just died and then fired back up about 3 seconds later before I could even react. It...
  12. VinceJE

    Question Differential temps

    Anyone know what the normal temperature range should be for the front & rear differentials? What would be considered too hot?
  13. VinceJE

    Question Would end link busings cause this?

    I've noticed a "bump" slowly getting worse over the past year. It happens after slowly pulling away from a stop, just after starting to roll. Like just when some power starts to get to the pavement. Fearing the worst (transmission issue) I took it to the tranny shop. Luckily for my wallet...
  14. VinceJE

    Question Drippy A/C mess

    Something that has bugged me for a while... The A/C on this truck seems to just drip undirected above the right fender well shroud. I know it's just condensation/water, but I don't like how it pours all over suspension parts all day. I'm in the Houston area where it's hot and nearly 100%...
  15. VinceJE

    Question Transfer case & diff fluid

    I'm sure this is a debated topic already, but I did some searching and couldn't find too many opinions... I'm doing a full drivetrain fluid & lube this weekend starting with MerconSP in the tranny. What about the transfer case and diffs? What are the opinions here on the fluids/lubes? Can...
  16. VinceJE

    Weak parking brake

    I've been doing some reading on this forum and others and I'm getting the impression that this truck's weak parking brake is a common problem. I would expect it could at least hold its own weight on a slight incline... much less be good enough to feel secure while launchingloading my bass boat...
  17. VinceJE

    ABS light

    Any typical issues around the ABS light comming on while the truck is running? I had the truck in at the dealer to get an oil leak fixed (oil pressure regulator was leaking). The ABS light has never come on before while running. I got about 5 miles away from the dealer & it came on. Seems...
  18. VinceJE

    Not completely down, but very close!

    Ok... It's not down now, but it was earlier today. I knew I was running low on fuel, but that's not anything new. My "You're running out of fuel you idiot!" light came on as I left the office. I usually have a good 50 miles left for sure. Never actually ran out before, but I could drive a good...
  19. VinceJE

    ESPs and big tires

    I am looking at getting 20" wheels and 35" tires, but I have concerns about being denied claims against my Extnded Service Plan if I happened to have one. Someone told me that oversized tires would invalidate my coverage for the drivetrain and susension. Anyone here have an expeience like that...
  20. VinceJE

    Planet Ford

    This is another chapter in my saga that started with a few minor service requests at my local stealership, Planet Ford. -mad They changed the EGR valve a couple weeks ago to remedy the surging I was experiencing. This was done at no cost to me.?? (Not clear why the engine deductible didn't...
  21. VinceJE

    Broken doohickey

    Did my first oil change on the 6.0L PSD. I must say that I really appreciate the way ford has this engine laid out -- I mean this is the easiest oil change I've done since I got rid of my '71 F100. Anyway, on the the broken doohickey... While doing the oil & filter change, I found this thing...
  22. VinceJE

    Beat a dead horse?

    I know how controversial this topic is and I'm actually feeling a bit guilty to ask questions along these lines, but I'm not getting specific answers in my searches. Keep in mind that I am new to diesel power (of course already addicted:thumbs ), but pretty comfortable on all aspects of gassers...
  23. VinceJE

    Fishin' for a chip

    How can I make sure my '04 PSD is not chipped before I take it in for service? Can someone confirm for me where these are installed? Pics would be great. (This seems like it would be a comon question for PSD newbies like me, but my searches did not yield any good results.) :dunno
  24. VinceJE

    Bull bar

    I'm thinking of adding a bull bar on the front of my '04 F-350 rig, but I don't want to cover up the existing fog/driving lamps. It looks like it might. Does anyone have one / know / have a pic? :dunno THANKS!!!
  25. VinceJE

    Rake's not for me

    My rig has a bit more rake than I like. Most of the other trucks I see stand nice and level, so I'm wondering why mine doesn't. I'm thinking of adding about a 2" body lift on the front. Looking for some comments here on the idea and what I might be looking at on the cost.

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