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Old 01-17-2011, 03:05 AM
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Hey guys. I thought I'd take a little time to gather up some write ups and save them to my laptop for future posting later on. While I was doing this I decided I'd just post them all up here and maybe we can get them stickied. They are in no particular order, just the order I found them in. If anyone has some links saved for something that isn't listed like the CCV mod, D60 swaps, or other write ups, post them up and I will add them to the original post. Thanks guys. Enjoy.

Steve Baz’s page: LOTS OF GOOD INFO HERE!!
Tips - Idea - Hints

PRE vs POST turbo EGT differences w/ pics:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/7...s-for-tim.html

Edge Evolution issues:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...rogrammer.html

6637 intake:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...iy-intake.html
Midnight Mods: 6637 Mod

3” Downpipe install:
How to: Downpipe Install - PowerStrokeNation

2wd to 4wd conversion:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...ng-d-50-a.html

Accelerator Pedal Fix:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-makomark.html

Clear headlight installs:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/98...s-install.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...s-of-pics.html

HID conversion:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...s-install.html

HID conversion w/ projectors:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...l#post10971175

Fixing common fuel system leak points:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...-write-up.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...eak-fixes.html

Rear disc brakes:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/6...-are-here.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...ion-2-0-a.html

HPOP replacement:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/5...-part-1-a.html
TikiWiki : HPOP R & R

Turbo removal:
TikiWiki : Turbo removal 1994.5-1997 PowerStrokes

Turbo Tech:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...urbo-tech.html

Glowplug, GPR, winter hard start and white smoke thread:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/4...ke-thread.html

GPR bypass:
Performance Injectors for 7.3L Ford Power Strokes

GPR LED indicator(LED illuminates when GPR is on):
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...p-led-mod.html

38 gallon rear tank:
Performance Injectors for 7.3L Ford Power Strokes

Fuel tank vent mod:
Performance Injectors for 7.3L Ford Power Strokes
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...-mod-redo.html

10k mod:
TikiWiki : 10 K Mod
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/6...on-my-10k.html
Midnight Mods: ICP Resistor Mod – Version 1

SD fuel heater upgrade:
TikiWiki : 94-97 PSD Fuel Heater Upgrade

Injector replacement:
TikiWiki : 94 through 97 Injector R&R
How To: 7.3L Powerstroke Injector Removal and Installation
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...r-install.html

Injector Cup Replacement:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...p-r-and-r.html


FPR shim:
TikiWiki : Shim Your Fuel Pressure Regulator 94-97

Traction bars:
Performance Injectors for 7.3L Ford Power Strokes

Multifunction switch replacement:
Performance Injectors for 7.3L Ford Power Strokes
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ml#post9952744

Intercooler installs:
1996 Ford F350 4x2 - Intercooler
Ford OBS (1994-1997) powerstroke intercooler instal - Great Lakes 4x4. The largest offroad forum in the Midwest
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...ll-pt-1-a.html
Tims I/C Page example

Oil Cooler R&R:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...-write-up.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/3...placement.html
Oil Cooler How To...since it's that time of year. - PowerStrokeNation

Transmission Cooler upgrade:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...ed-w-pics.html
Transmission Cooler Installation - PowerStrokeNation

Dipstick tube seal replacement: IN TRUCK
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/7...-be-fixed.html
Dipstick Tube Seal Replacement - PowerStrokeNation

Gauge install:
Gauge Install
Gauge Installation - 1994-1997 Power Stroke FAQ

Electric fuel:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...el-system.html
Performance Injectors for 7.3L Ford Power Strokes
Electric Fuel Conversion - PowerStrokeNation
Electric fuel system conversion - PowerStrokeNation

ZF5 short throw shift kit install:
Midnight Mods: MidWest Trans Short Throw Shifter Kit Install for ZF5

Chip installation:
http://www.totaldieselperformance.co...stall94-97.pdf

York onboard air:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...ally-here.html

Hydroboost conversion:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...onversion.html

Converting EBPV to an exhaust brake:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/6...-write-up.html

Converting gas truck to 7.3L PSD:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...p-started.html

Converting XL to power windows/locks:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-xlt-swap.html

Adding cruise control:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...e-control.html

Common no start issues:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...tart-list.html

Clutch rod end bushing repair using heim joint off Ebay:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...shing-fix.html

Replacing pedal box bushings:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...pic-heavy.html

Sterling 10.25" info:
Ford 10.25 & 10.50-Inch Axle Tips - Four Wheeler Magazine

Ford axle code chart:
Ford Axle Code Chart .: Articles

DIY Auxilary idle controller(AIC):
North Texas Power Stroke Association - DIY AIC Mod
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1020339-diy-aic.html

Upgraded headlight harness:
North Texas Power Stroke Association - APC Super Upgrade Harness and BrightBox Mod
Whiter Whites, Brighter Brights .: Articles

140v IDM:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...-140-volt.html


Link to 7point3.com archive--- Powerstroke Mods and Maintenance

Because we don't know how long the archives for 7point3.com and Steve Baz's page(first link here) will be available, I am adding all the links from 7point3.com to this post. It is a good idea to save those two archives to your computer before they are lost forever though. So, links from 7point3.com will start here..

6637 Cross Reference:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/5...reference.html

Common Acronyms:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...finitions.html

Mod paths and effects:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/5...confusion.html

Truck buying info(Super Duty based, most can be used on OBS):
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/5...questions.html

Oil Filter Study:
http://people.msoe.edu/~yoderw/oilfilterstudy/oilfilterstudy.html

Roadside Help Network:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/5...p-network.html

A/C clutch cycling:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/5...ml#post4464164

Antifreeze in oil:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/5...in-my-oil.html

ATF change(E4OD and 4R100):
Changing ATF Fluid in a E4OD and 4R100 transmission .: Articles

Clutch fork replacement(ZF6, but appears very similar to ZF5):
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/4...omplished.html

CPS Change:
How to change the Camshaft Position Sensor on a 7.3 Power Stroke Diesel .: Articles

Dipstick oil leak:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/3...tick-leak.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/6...with-pics.html

Exhaust backpressure tube cleaning and operation:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/5...-no-power.html

Drain valve fuel leak(SD again, should be the similar for OBS):
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/3...king-fuel.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/5...in-o-rings.htm
http://home.centurytel.net/sabre/drainvalve.htm

Injector replacement:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/4...rs-are-in.html

IPR Cleaning:
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Oil Filter bypass valve replacement(NOTE: 94.5-95 bypass valve is STAKED in place, not c-clipped like in the link!!)
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/4...er-housing.htm

Oil Pan rust- POR-15:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/6...5-results.html

EGT readings PRE vs POST turbo:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/4...st3684558.html

6637- under hood temps:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/4...-readings.html

Pyrometer- drilling the manifold:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/5...tallation.html [/FONT]
 
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Old 01-17-2011, 03:19 AM
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Nice trav i think i have a few maybe i can help
Gauge install:
DieselManor - Installation Sheets
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Good idea Travis. I'm just gonna bookmark this thread..
 
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Stickied.

I hope to get some time to go through each of the stickies and clean them up.
Last year we had so much snow, I did not dig much dirt for a couple months.
So far this year, still digging.....mud.
 
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Nice work Travis! Thanks Dave!
 
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I lost the link to my no-start solutions thread.

if anyone has that, post that in here too.
 
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Old 01-17-2011, 11:58 PM
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I added about 10 more links today. I will search some more tomorrow for stuff I haven't found yet.

Blake, I added those links to the original post. Thank you for posting those for me. reps sent.

Dave, thank you for making this a sticky. Hopefully it will help some people having all these links here instead of having to search for them.
 
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Midnight Mods: Dual Mass Flywheels For Dummies
DMF Breakdown

Midnight Mods: 6637 Mod
6637 From RiffRaff

Midnight Mods: ICP Resistor Mod – Version 1
My ICP mod Version 17.8 or whatever the resistance was.


Midnight Mods: Carpet Install
Carpet install

I really wanna do the carpet install again, but its a bit expensive. haha
Learned a few things I coulda done better. I had mine slid a bit further back, I coulda moved it forward about 4 more inches. and I had it slightly crooked.
Its sooo big, its just to hard to tell wtf you have going on.
 
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Ford 10.25 & 10.50-Inch Axle Tips - Four Wheeler Magazine

Sterling 10.25 and 10.5 info/breakdown for all 3 generations.
 
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Awesome Thread! You must have read my mind as I was thinking about putting an "index" of threads and articles together just like this. It would have taken me forever to find all of these threads to add, though.

Here's another one:

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1020339-diy-aic.html

Keep 'em coming guys. There is a lifetime of knowledge here already! Thanks to all who are so willing to share their knowledge.
 
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I like it, great idea Travis. Now I won't have to save all these links!!!
 
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rep sent. Poor-mans HD headlight harness below (Talyn's link)

DIY HD headlight harness w/wiring schematic

Whiter Whites, Brighter Brights .: Articles
 


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