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  1. Beachbumcook

    Changing Coolantq

    How to get a 100% coolant flush from the 6.0L motor. 1) Buy 4 gallons of Premium Gold coolant. 2) Buy 15 gallons of distileld water at grocery store 3) Drop lower radiator hose and let drain. 4) Reconnect hose and refill degas bottle with distilled water (start motor and fill to MIN...
  2. Beachbumcook

    Rotella Syn or Mobil 1?

    True... but the court case ruled in Castrol's favor because of the following: 1) Even if a dino oil is used... as long as the proces gets the oil to that of a synthetic spec, then it does not matter. 2) There are specific specs in how a synthetic oil should perform and purity... and if...
  3. Beachbumcook

    P/S Fluid Filter - Install

    ...and low cost at that... between $15.00 - $26.75/ea for once a year protection (plus fluid of course).
  4. Beachbumcook

    P/S Fluid Filter - Install

    They state once a year or 30-50,000 miles. I drained flushed my P/S system last year (bought 1 gallon of fluid) by sucking out 1 qt at a time over 3 days and refilling each time. Figured by then all was clean fresh fluid? This year, I just sucked out the P/S reservoir tank and drained it...
  5. Beachbumcook

    P/S Fluid Filter - Install

    Here are the installation pictures... quick and simple!! The hydraboost line is easy to get at and if I ever needed to return the system to stock, it would take me 10 minutes a section of hose to do so.
  6. Beachbumcook

    P/S Fluid Filter - Install

    Here is a worthwhile mod or filter install for your P/S fluid system. We filter the air, oil, tranny and some of us the coolant.... but what about the P/S fluid?:sweet Here is a great, low cost and easy to install filter set-up. i bought the 3/8" sized filter for my 2003. Not sure if all...
  7. Beachbumcook

    Coolant flush procedure

    I disagree.. Ford Premium Gold coolant is good stuff and when used at the 50/50% concentration ti provides all the protection your 6.0L needs... especially when changing it out around 55,000 miles (as I do to). What I do for a 100% flush.... 1) Buy 4 gallons of Ford Premium Gold Coolant...
  8. Beachbumcook

    Oil analysis

    I use Blackstone and feel that they are as good any any. Below is my latest oil analysis from last week. This is my first report since adding a Racor brand by-pass oil filter. All prior oil reports are before the by-pass (latest is with it). Guess you can comapre my prior results to...
  9. Beachbumcook

    TSB Link For Inductive Injector Heating - 6.0L PSD

    Here is the link to the actual TSB that now utilizes inductive heating of the injectors instead of the "buzzing of the injector" flash. This TSB aids in cold starting issues. http://www.motorcraftservice.com/pubs/content/~WT/~MCN~LEN/3594/tsb07-05-04.pdf
  10. Beachbumcook

    coolant filter????

    Try dieselsite.com Works great and easy to install.
  11. Beachbumcook

    Oil Filter Prices

    That's funny... no way for them to be better than Motorcraft!!!! Racor is the OEM maker of the oil filter for this motor and they make Int'ls, Fram and Motorcraft... so no difference at this time. Here is what to look for... and the biggest way to tell is the felt/cotton gasket on the...
  12. Beachbumcook

    fuel filter prices

    You want to buy them from your local Int'l truck dealer. Racor quality with Aqua-Bloc (The white media on the large HFCM filter. No white media... not OEM!!!! Int'l sells for around $33.00/kit (2-filter kit). This is less than NAPA and less than Ford.... so why buy non-OEM filters at...
  13. Beachbumcook

    transmission fluid change

    Check out the link below for a pretty detailed "how to" on changing the fulid in the torqueshift transmission. http://www.truckblog.com/story-582-howto_flush_fords_torqueshift_transmission Thanks, Jeff
  14. Beachbumcook

    Air filters

    That's about right.... these air filters are top notch and expensive. Donallson makes the 'Powercore" filter.... blue color media is synthetic and water resistent (OEM color and type) and they make a white (cellulose/paper) paper one... as good, not water resistent. Try this site... and...
  15. Beachbumcook

    Oil change interval question

    2003 Excursion LTD 4X4 6.0L motor March 1, 2003 build date Original C94 injectors Only reflashes done - 12/12/04 is latest on PCM Truck is stock except for coolant filter 67,700+ miles on truck 4,792 miles on oil that was changed out and sampled Use Rotella-Syn (5W-40) since 50,000...
  16. Beachbumcook

    Whats the best airfilter kit?

    The benefits do not out weigh the costs and with the "issues" going on with these motors and warranty issues... stay with stock.... it is one of the best set-ups and made filtration systems!!!
  17. Beachbumcook

    Latest recall results.. 06E17

    Was looking at the dieselman's site and found hs write-up about this recall. What is interesting is the extra procedure to clear codes(if any) and test drive.... makes me wonder if those with "bad experiences" with this recall did not have it done with the latest WDS computer update number or...
  18. Beachbumcook

    06E17 Flash Scheduled Tonight

    Was looking at the dieselman's site and found hs write-up about this recall. What is interesting is the extra procedure to clear codes(if any) and test drive.... makes me wonder if those with "bad experiences" with this recall did not have it done with the latest WDS computer update number or...
  19. Beachbumcook

    Fuel and Fuel Filter Info - MUST READ!!!!

    Here is a great link on fuel and fuel filters... http://www.forddoctorsdts.com/articles/article-06-03.php Should only use Racor, Motorcraft or Int'l fuel filters as they are Racor made and Racor quality!!! Do not use WIX fuel filters as they do NOT have the white filter media on the...
  20. Beachbumcook

    Filters

    Use only Racor, Motorcraft or IH fuel filters as they are all Racor quality. Here is a great link on fuel and fuel filters... http://www.forddoctorsdts.com/articles/article-06-03.php
  21. Beachbumcook

    Filters

    Do not use WIX filters for the the fuel filters. Originally they had the ehite media membrame on the HFCM filter (covers pleats) and is called "aquabloc" and was made by Racor. They have since changed suppliers and the larger of the two filters does NOT have the white filter media. It is...
  22. Beachbumcook

    Storage for the Ex?

    Bruce, How much to build me one? I have the tan leather interior. $100.00 or so huh???
  23. Beachbumcook

    Vin number

    In a recent article of Diesel Power magazine, they really spoke highly of the newest Duramax (LBZ I think)... and how well it performed and how quiet it was.... worth looking at that motor!!!! Good luck on whatever you decide.
  24. Beachbumcook

    New Diesel Oil Spec - Rotella Leading The Way (CJ4)

    Below is a cut & paste from the Rotella newsletter I receive each month. New diesel rated oil will be API-CJ4 (improved over CI4+) Here is link: http://www.imakenews.com/rotella/e_article000530494.cfm?x=b6Rk9cm,b3Vfdvcv ----------------------------------- February 13, 2006 New...
  25. Beachbumcook

    Mobil 1 Truck & SUV 5W40 or Royal Purple

    Mobil 1 Truck & SUV (now discontinued) was only CI4 rated Mobil Turbo Diesel (new oil formulation) is going to be CI4+ rated when available. Delvac 5W-40 is CI4+ rated, but expensive and hard to find. ___________________________ This is why I went with Rotella-Syn 5W-40 as it is CI4+...

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