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    I/C tubes

    I am gonna pull the tubes off (from the intake to the I/C) this weekend. The aluminum foil insulation is getting shabby looking, so want to peel it off. Anyone done that?? Any hassles with the stuff? Then going to have them powdercoated. Thinking either black or black :sly but wondering...
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    stuck thermostat?

    In Oct I put in a Dieselsite 203 stat and filter system. Worked great, felt stronger on the freeway and towing. Temp gauge showed appropriate numbers for the stat. Couple weeks ago put in new waterpump, belt, pullys and hoses. No issues tho havent driven it much since, but still gauges were...
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    Question F550 bed??

    Can always find used pickup beds around here from guys that put a flatbed on their rigs. Will the dually bed from an F-350 fit the appropiated sized F-550?? Mounting bolt holes match up n all? Anyone done this??? We (wife) is looking for a better way to travel to horse shows etc...
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    LATCH system

    Hi All Has anyone retrofitted lower anchors for the LATCH securing system, used with kids carseats. Both our 03 and 08 have the upper anchors but not lowers, meaning it's a big PITA using the seatbelts to secure the seat..:dunno Thanks Mike
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    R&R water pump

    So I guess it's time to replace the water pump...225K and I dont want to go down out in the boonies.:eek::cool: What are you guys doing for replacements. Summit and Ebay have GMB pumps for around 115 all the way up to dealer at 200+!! Also going to replace the belt, idler pulley and what I...
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    Warn hub wont stay engaged...

    So I'm driving home from work, stop at the chain ckpoint n lock in the hubs (Warn HvyDuty w/Dynatrac kit) and head off up the summit. 40miles later of 4wd (CalTrans wasnt doing much plowing..) I turned off to the county road towards home. Soon I hear and feel what seems like I'm driving on...
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    Pilot holes??

    So I'm building some gym type equipment, and have to drill a number of 5/8" holes in 11gauge mild steel rectangular tubing. I don't remember from shop class if I should drill pilot holes to save wear n tear on drill bits and drill press, or just go to it with the 5/8 drill...:dunno :dunno Does...
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    OD Light

    Hello- hope everyone had a safe Halloween! Is it possible to replace the OD "off" light in the shift lever, 03 7.3?? Switch works(repaired the wire a couple months ago) but now the dang lite dont work!! Thanks Mike
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    New Downpipe

    I've got a Magnaflow exhaust on my 03 7.3 CC. Now contemplating putting a 4" downpipe to finish the exhause upgrade. Has anyone else done one? How difficult? Was it worth it?? Truck is a semi-daily driver, often hauls 6-12K worth of livestock...Definitely not a hot-rod, but a work...
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    Hi pitched squeal....not my wife

    This is starting to occur a little more often... Going up hill, at any DP chip setting, loaded or empty, warm ambient temps (live @ 6000'..) and downshifting to "passing gear" which brings the RPMs up I get a loud high pitched metallic squeal that ends as soon as I get off the throttle even a...
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    non serviceable plug on HPOP

    Is this thing really non serviceable?? I replaced the o-rings with the Ford kit, but now leaks from this plug...... Can I just take it out and get a correct o-ring to fit??? I dont really want to spend a grand getting a new HPOP installed if I can fix this stupid part! :dunno Thanks Mike
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    03 w/CCV?

    What year did they stop putting the CCV on the 7.3? I just put an AFE Stage 2 system on it and there was no connection tween the intake tube and the driver side valve cover. Yet there is a sheen of oil on the valve cover and at all the turbo tubing joints... Still trying to track down a new...
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    dash gauge mount

    Does anyone know of a mount made for gauges that would attach either up on the headliner or preferably on the dash, forward of the steering wheel. I dont want to put them on the A piller, I need the grab handle... Thanks Mike
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    Fuel filter 7.3

    Crap!! Once again this site makes me feel like an idiot! I didnt know the little yellow thingy on the rear of the fuel filter housing was a drain valve. I just always made a mess changing the filter every other oil change. Which one of those little smilie things means dumbass????????:dunno...
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    Tire weight ratings?

    Hello I have an 03 F350 7.3 SRW. A buddy just put a set of snowplow springs under the front end...Now I need to fill up the wheelwells. Nothing in life is free...... So while looking at different tires, 33-35" tall, I see similar weight ratings for some 10ply as well as 8ply tires. There...
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    unused wires??

    HI I have a 2003 F-350, 7.3SD. It is pretty much bone stock. I was beginning to install a set of factory fog lights. I looked at the wiring loom on the driver side firewall, and noted 4 deadend wires coming out of it. They are red, blue, white and black. I bought the truck used but these...
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    1 of each

    Hi New to this site, was sent here by the Duramax sister site as we own an 04 Chevy Duramax. It is now, for various reasons, the wife's rig. We just bought an 03 7.3 F-350cc/lb. Obviously no brand loyalty, just to the ol wallet. Both are great trucks, haul livestock, quads and assorted...

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