Search results

  1. XOC

    9th Gen Superduty Windshield Size?

    Hi - My truck has always been something of a mystery. The VIN decode either comes back unknown or as an F-250, but the actual vehicle is a single-cab 4x4 F350 Superduty, 1996-1997 (supposedly non existent). My question is - I'm getting the windshield replaced. I told the guy it's a...
  2. XOC

    Normal boost level?

    That's seriously amazing. That means that this truck is officially the first vehicle I've ever owned that was FBW (newest vehicle I've owned to date being a '99 sports car). That looks in fact exactly where mine is coming off of ... ok apparently I don't understand the layout of the engine...
  3. XOC

    Normal boost level?

    Thanks guys. I have a feeling I may have mistook the anatomy of the plumbing on the passenger side. I'm going to take a much more careful look and also try plugging the meter straight onto the T if I can open the throttle manually. ... Is there an easy way to access the throttle cable so I...
  4. XOC

    Question pc bassed scanner

    any scanner "on" a computer is either a) just a broadcast of a real scanner piped over the internet, or b) software that comes with a real scanner that reads it's output and shows it on the screen + plays the audio ... which imo the only benefit is being able to program in custom channels and...
  5. XOC

    Ambulance

    Btw if you haven't already found it, check out this link to the "6.0 bible" http://www.superdutydiesel.com/forums/6-0l-powerstroke-engine-drivetrain/16347-6-0l-bible.html ... I don't know anything about diesels, but I am putting my money on it being the IPR. ... good luck!
  6. XOC

    Normal boost level?

    I'm not sure what you mean by boots but I'm guessing you mean where the turbo connects to the intake / exhaust. I don't know if it's my lack of familiarity with diesels, or just general craziness of how it is done, but I took a quick look the other day and I was really surprised to see some of...
  7. XOC

    Normal boost level?

    So my boost gauge that wasn't working was due to the other end of the tube coming off the T connection they had put into a hose coming off the exhaust side of the turbo. The connector was just a rubber nipple that pushed back on to the T. So ... the gauge is working now .. a little. If I...
  8. XOC

    better factory injectors?

    what i do not understand though, is how they can claim 100s+ more horsepower AND better mileage. As far as I know there is no way to get more horsepower without burning more fuel, unless you magically remove all power lost to heat and friction, which I kind of doubt injectors could accomplish...
  9. XOC

    better factory injectors?

    I was checking these out the other day but man they are $$$$$$$ Diesel Performance
  10. XOC

    How to track source of inop analog turbo gauge

    man ... well, thanks guys. maybe i should see if i could replace it with some kind of electrical sender --- the loss of power thing, I think that might be my problem that I thought was the transmission :rant
  11. XOC

    How to track source of inop analog turbo gauge

    I had the typical TD gauge trio installed while I was having some more tricky work done at a local shop. Autometers - all typical except for some reason the first boost gauge I got was 0-60 psi which I did not want. Anyway, one guy at the shop said they had trouble with the boost gauge and...
  12. XOC

    Gauges and tranny questions

    Is there any way you can link me to the specific gauges you installed? I am seeing all kinds of variations. Like mechanical vs electronic, and for speedo there is a 3rd type "pilot tube". On fuel there are different ohm ranges (0-30, 0-90, 73-10), and so on. :dunno
  13. XOC

    Gauges and tranny questions

    Hmm interesting. Well, when I said my car would coast I did mean in gear, but what you explained helps a lot in understanding this as a possibly normal thing. The car is 5-speed, gas engine, and a 7k redline. The truck as you say has quite a few differences -- and the whole thing about it...
  14. XOC

    Gauges and tranny questions

    Unknown. I bought it used a couple years ago, haven't put many miles on it since, and 0 towing miles. It shifts fine and accelerates fairly well if I floor it, but I have been suspicious also about how much friction there is in the drivetrain. I've noticed on a fairly steep downhill, one...
  15. XOC

    Gauges and tranny questions

    On the gauges I was wondering if there is a reference for the voltage range, polarity etc for the stock senders. Are they all just 1 standard spec? Yea I am worried about the tranny. I didn't know if I could tell if it was a diff problem vs tranny vs ??? Thanks.
  16. XOC

    Gauges and tranny questions

    Hey gals and guys ... OBS 96-97 4x4 superduty reporting for questions: 1) how can i find out the electrical requirements of the various cabin gauges ... ( i iwant to replace them all with VDOs or something ) ... and yea, I'm talking about speedo and tach and oil and fuel and temp and...
  17. XOC

    Air horns...finally done.

    I dont even see red x's :(
  18. XOC

    Outboard Recessed Toolbox?

    Does anyone here have a custom toolbox or storage bin recessed into an outside rear panel? If so, I'd really appreciate seeing what it looks like and/or hearing how it was done. I have an F350 longbed that was a dually until I took off the rear fenders and put on a new set of rims. Behind...
  19. XOC

    Largest tire on a stock wheel

    hmm, not sure i could go that wide - especially with the drws
  20. XOC

    got a new laptop!!a question as well

    Don't use endust or any of that stuff. Most computer stores sell screen cleaner. Laptop screens are LCD screens, so also anything sold at tv stores to clean LCD screens is also good. Get a microfiber cloth, and when you wash it dont use anything but detergent (no softener etc).
  21. XOC

    Largest tire on a stock wheel

    I hope this isn't topic hijacking, but what about "largest" in terms of overall diameter? I also have 16x7 wheels and with stock tires they are currently 30". I would like to go 40" if possible without having to buy new rims. Is it possible?
  22. XOC

    ZZZzzzZZzZz

    Man you guy got me thinking - after driving in the ashy air out here (san diego fires) I probably should change the air filter, oil, and oil filter huh?
  23. XOC

    Is this where I ask about tires?

    colo- No worries. If you've done wrecker service for 10 years I'd say that makes you more of an expert than most. And no I didn't get overworried. Just that a lot of this stuff is new territory so ... you know it's like ... I don't know what I don't know. ;) But yea I hear you about running...
  24. XOC

    Is this where I ask about tires?

    Hmm good points. Btw, if I have no load and no trailer, would it be ok to limp home with 1 rear tire out? I've never even thought about that before.
  25. XOC

    Replace bench with dual buckets?

    I think '01s have different sheet metal than 97s do -- I'm worried about if the mounting holes would accommodate both. Junkyard's a good idea tho.

Members online

Total: 216 (members: 1, guests: 215)

Forum statistics

Threads
30,517
Messages
266,070
Members
14,629
Latest member
Colvinecoboost14

Latest posts

Top