The butterfly valve or whatever the rod connects to is completely rammed, how do i take it apart if i have to or is there any secret to move it back into position so i can put the damn rod on it.

 

the C-clip on the end of the rod is the biggest PITA. tie about 3 ft of dental floss to it so WHEN (not if) you drop it you can find it again.

Barney

 

Thanks i will do that, so do i need to do any adjustment to the wastegate or do i just install it the same way the stock one is?

 

Holy **** how do you do this?
What size is the bolts holding the old one to the turbo?
Anyone have any secrets on how to get the old one off? do i unbolt it first and then take the c-clip off, etc.
Need help ASAP cause i am doing it right now.

 

Maybe this will help:

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...djustment.html

 

This is turning out to be the worst BDAY ever. I am never going to do anything else to this truck again. The damn butterfly valve or whatever the damn rod slides down is jammed backwards and i can't get it to move back into position so i can put the rod on it. DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY SUGGESTIONS? Do i have to pull the turbo out now and fix the ****ing valve?!

 

Where are you located? Maybe we can find someone in your area to give you a hand. Judging by what your doing your on the other side of the country because its dark here in Michigan

 

I am in Grass Valley, CA.

 

Are you sure you are moving it in the right direction. The actuator pushes on it to open so you should pull it back toward the actuator to close it. You can't turn it all the way around.

Maybe this pic will help. Wastegate fully open.

 

You can apply regulated air pressure to the actuator no more than 10-15 psi. That will extend the arm out and allow you to hook it up. IIRC the instructions tell you to adjust the rod end to just go over the pin for the wastgate lever. Then thread it in a few turns, and you should be good.

It is nothing hard, just not in the best location. As mentioned tie floss onto the clip to retreive it when dropped.

 

Sent you a PM with my phone number. May be easier if I talk it to you in person. Give me a call if you want.

 

 

I am still in shock. I made this post after trying to get that damn valve to move for 20-30 minutes. I had tapped it with a screw driver, tried pushing it back with all my might and nothing would move that damn valve. I made this post went back out there touched it and it moved so easily the only explanation i have is something else helped me move it. My dad was just talking about pulling the entire thing apart to unjam it (which i imagine is taking the turbo off) Then everything went together so easily, the C-Clip got it on first try, the nuts all went on first try and were so easy to tighten up unlike taking them off. I can't believe it still.

 

Good Deal! At least it went on without losing the clip!

 

Yeah i am not sure how i did that. I still had the floss tied to it though, just in case.