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    front hubs not releasing

    Hello Folks , Had to removed front shaft from axle ,because the lockers were not disengaging. Recently had right front ball joints done (left ones last year)on truck plus universal joint on axle (binding when turning ,not fun) Check the vacumn lines they are drawing air, check hubs with...
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    Question Replacing ICP?

    Has anyone ever replaced the ICP sensor on their trucks or can it only be done by the ford guys? For as now my warrenty has run out . The part is around 120..$ , but they say about 4 hours work at 85.00$ an hour. They say it is only accessible from underneath and behind a heat shield. I have...
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    Suggestions for programmers

    There are lot of you with SCT , some with edge , so suggestions " or will this open old wounds " Jim __________________ Built 09/03 ,( 2003 engine) 2nd edition 6.0L XLT FX4 2004 F-350 crewcab 4x4 automatic, 3.73 diff
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    Sluggish shifting & Turbo lag

    2004 F350 2nd edition , what possible solutions for turbo lag, and also tranny seems to shift rough I am assuming between 2nd to 3rd. I am asking these questions for I am nearing the end of the 160,000 km warrenty. I will be going soon for a final check on the truck. A not so sure question ? Are...
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    How good are the 5 speed trannies?

    At the moment I have a automatic tranny , but I find that where I live , lots of hills and curves to deal with , that maybe I should look into going back to a 5 speed . Any thoughts . Jim I have been corrected ,I was not sure if the diesel`s were 5 speed or 6 speeds!
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    delete cat

    Hey folks , I was just told that to remove the cat, the truck must be reflashed or something ! to stop it from burning extra fuel. I thought that only concerned the 2008 trucks . Also what can be done about the fl:rantipping turbo lag. Thanks Jim
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    are the 2004,2005 ,5 speed or 6

    Hey folks , I was wondering if anyone out there has information on how well the manual transmission on their diesel are? I have a F-350 automatic crewcab an I may want to change it for a F-250 King cab. For I find that the 350 drinks just a little to much fuel , I was wondering if I went to a...
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    Q on brakes and rotors

    Did the tire change thing yesterday. I was told that I would soon have to change both the front and rear rotors and pads ? Now at a 102,000 kms (60,000 miles) Does this seem possible ,the truck is a 2004 F-350 auto , I have always had manuals before, so do automatics use faster? Is there a...
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    idle jumps at stop light

    Hey folks, I know there is something about this in the old files, but I can't seem to find them. Anyway after rolling along in cruise on the highway, came to a stop, foot on the brake ( good idea ) the engine would rev up by itself. At first thought I had touched fuel peddle, but it happen the...
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    tire transmission question

    Hey Folks , I was wondering if I would move up to 18 " tires instead of the stock 265/16 would I be getting better fuel mileage ? Will I have to have the tranny reprogrammed ? Or if I order a SCT tuner can I do it myself ? Use my winter tires 245/16 in the winter , an switch back to the 18's...
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    is it worth changing oil brands?

    I have been using Ford's 10W30 oil for the winter, and there 15W40 for the summer. Now I have a price list for the Amsoil Series 3000 5W30 synthetic and filter.The prices are little steep, remember these are canadian dealer prices.But geez, almost $270.00 for an oil change? Is it worth! Is this...
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    Use of CJ-4 oil ?

    Amsoil has a new oil for diesel trucks , CJ-4 formulated for the 2007 trucks. I was wondering if this oil could be useful for avoiding clogging of EGR valves in our older trucks ie: 2003-04-05 , the 5W-40 synthetic is suppose to be capable of replacing the 15w-40 for summer time use. By the...
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    coolant disappearing?

    Hello folks , Happy New Year to everyone. I have a question concerning coolant loss, I have had this truck for about 5 months now , I've put 20,000 km (12,500 miles)on it . I have also had to add about a gallon of coolant (mix 50\50 with distilled water). Now to me this does not seem normal...
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    programming the transmission

    I have been wondering if it is possible to program the transmission , or shift points to allow the truck to drive at around 110 km, but stay at around 1750 rpms. Are there programmers for this sort of thing? Also wondering if it's normal for the truck to rev up to 1000rpms on cold mornings...
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    Transmission question

    Hey folks, The other day helping out changing bearings in a sawmill ?????????. I had to back up the truck thru some mud to unpack tools. 12 hours later go to leave let truck warm up a few minutes, having left in 4x4 mode go to advance and it sounds like the truck is forcing big time. I stop...
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    Rims from a dodge!!!!

    I know someone will yell at me for this!!!!!!!!!! :eek: But , I have to ask , I have 4 rims 16" from my dodge 2500 97' cummins with brand new 245's winters on them . Would these rims fit my 2004 F-350. It is purely a question of not having to buy new rims for winter tires ok! So please accept...
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    burp in exhaust! removed turbo????

    I went to ford to have them check out what was causing the Burp:dunno at around 1500 rpm ,or when accelerating up hill, I mentioned possible malfunctioning EBP( DaveBen commentary) , so they went an removed the turbo!!!.:confused: I noticed little chips on the vanes on the intake side . They...
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    Tire question

    I have 4 brand new 245/16 E load range tires and rims from my old truck a dodge 2500 diesel. The ford has 265's , can I use at least the 245s on my F-350. Or do I have to have the transmission reprogrammed or something to accept these tires?:thanks Jim
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    glow plugs and the winter

    I know it is a bit early for this type of question? But! My last diesel truck was a model not equipped with glow plugs. So I was wondering how well do these trucks start up during Cold ! temperatures? Let's say -15 c (5 F) will it start if I do not have a place to plug it in? Or am I in for...
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    Crankcase modification

    Hey there , Has anyone done the crankcase modifications on a 6 litre ,with the donaldson or mann-hummel provent set-up. If anyone has and you might have pictures they would be great too see. :thanks Jim
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    Noticeable droan at 1500

    A little bit of info needed, I've noticed a certain droan at around 1500-1800 rpm's, I have read about this , something to do with the turbo mount? I found a site with all sorts of technical service bulletins concerning the Ford PSD. I was wondering if this problems is covered by the engine...
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    Transmission slow to shift

    Is it normal or is it just me but I find that my truck sometimes takes it's sweet time to want to change gears from a full stop at say, a corner light. I feel a sort of drone underneath my seat. Am I accelerating too slowly and the transmission thinks it's under a load. The oil and filters were...
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    what use is the throttle plate?

    I may have asked this before, but what use is the throttle plate for? If I have one ! what happens if it is removed? I still have the choking problem going up hill if I step on it. Could the throttle plate be closing the air flow ,will be under the hood today. I have been to Ford they cleared...
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    electrical diagrams

    I am looking for the electrical diagrams for a f-350 2004 automatic 4x4. The backup lights do not work, fuse is not burnt out ,nor lights, nor relay ,by-passed relay with manual switch ,go into reverse ,hit switch voila lights and back up horn. Need to see if there is another contact on...
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    back up lights don't work

    Hi folks, My back ups lights have stopped working and the back up sounder ? Have checked the fuse box and verified both lights and both are not burned out:dunno . Is there a contact somewhere that may control this , steering column or on transmission ? Bought the truck used ,but they were...

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