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So what did you do to your 6.0L today?

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Old 09-14-2014, 02:23 PM
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Ended up changing my oil yesterday...15-40 valvoline with 5k miles to 5-40 valvoline, runs the same which works for me lol

I drove it to a car show today to hang out with my aunt, uncle and cousin and my uncles chevelle

 
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Old 09-14-2014, 03:10 PM
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Changed the front diff, transfer case, and PS fluids. All that is left is flushing the coolant...
 
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Old 09-14-2014, 03:13 PM
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Originally Posted by Monster Moovers
Today, I removed my Cat, cut in half, took out the offending innards and shall weld it back together tomorrow.
This little chore can be done orally instead of instead of a scalpel and sutures. A 3 foot piece of 1/2" pipe cut at 45 degrees on one end and a 3# hammer do a pretty good job of breaking up the guts. You can reach it all by going in each end to get it all broken loose.
 
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Old 09-14-2014, 03:20 PM
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Originally Posted by jimmeste
This little chore can be done orally instead of instead of a scalpel and sutures. A 3 foot piece of 1/2" pipe cut at 45 degrees on one end and a 3# hammer do a pretty good job of breaking up the guts. You can reach it all by going in each end to get it all broken loose.
I thought about that but wasn't sure it would work. Too late anyway now

Took 2 minutes to cut it open and I reckon about 15 to weld it back. The hardest part was breaking the joint to get the Cat off the truck!
 
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Old 09-14-2014, 03:29 PM
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Just a heads up for anybody truck shopping. EODguyJake traded his 04 F350 singe axle Xcab 4x4 in for an '15 6.7 yesterday at Landers in Little Rock, Ar. Studded, lifted a small bit and excellently maintained. 115K miles. Airdog2 fuel pump, regulated return, powermax, and some overhead gauges. Runs like a dream. 5K oil changes, 15K transmission oil changes, and adult driven. I'm sure they'll have it posted online for sale.
 
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Old 09-14-2014, 05:07 PM
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Cut my teeth on injector#5 replacement! I now have an intimate knowledge of the inside of a 6.0L!
 
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Old 09-14-2014, 06:05 PM
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Filled mine up today, speaking of maintenance, I think my front diff is all I need to do on my truck. Thanks for the reminder!
 
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Old 09-14-2014, 06:53 PM
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Got the front seats cleaned and re dyed.
 
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Old 09-14-2014, 06:57 PM
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Got the front seats cleaned and re dyed.
How do you find such great deals on all these trucks?

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Old 09-14-2014, 07:30 PM
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Originally Posted by 9228.bobcat
Got the front seats cleaned and re dyed.
What products did you use?

I used Leather CPR which has helped tremendously, but they seem to dry back out after a week or so.... I may never get these things where they should be...
 
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Old 09-14-2014, 07:51 PM
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I used classic dye products. Turned out alot better than it was but not perfect. I need to order some of their conditioner and sealer as well. I think that might help with not drying out. Josh I buy from alot of auctions and drive all over to get them. But this KR was the best deal I ran across so far. Every one was scared because it didn't run and the right wheel, knuckle was ripped off. But really didn't scare me. Studs and egr delete,4 " turbo back exhaust and great interior was a huge bonus. That doesn't happen all the time.lol. hey Josh did you see your mirror painted and put on?
 
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Old 09-14-2014, 07:59 PM
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Put some led blue lights inside and out
 
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Old 09-15-2014, 03:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Restlesswildman
Yep had to do that last January! Get the seal kit for the HFCM. Pull it off the truck, bench strip it and clean it thoroughly! Put it back together with the new seal kit and reinstall! Make sure to get the updated drain plug so you do not need to carry a 6 mm allen wrench with you.
Yes sir! Good catch. I forgot bout tat seal thingey. Lol.

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Old 09-15-2014, 07:58 AM
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Originally Posted by 9228.bobcat
I wonder where those headlights and that grille came from....?
 
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Old 09-15-2014, 08:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Toreador_Diesel
I wonder where those headlights and that grille came from....?
Well you do know where the grill came from.lol
 


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