That's the beauty of this forum. Since we all drive what is basically the same truck, if one of us ever sees and solves a problem, it's just a matter of time before we each are going to see the same one, and we'll have a fix waiting for us when it happens.
Thanks for the follow-up report.
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__________________ -Marv- one of the Brotherhood
"Some of us pride ourselves on the money we've spent on our trucks,
and some of us on what we have NOT"
2000 F350 Lariat 7.3,A/T,CC,LB,4X4,SRW, CCV, Sonnax/springs, Dahl, spin-on trans filter, coolant filter, 6637 & cover, bypass oil, HPX. Email SpringerPop
I think this is my first post here. I've been a lurking member for awhile. I have to tell you that I just fixed one of our F 250s by removing the clutch shim after reading this thread. Great Info!!! Thank You!
Be SURE that simply removing the shim still leaves at least SOME air gap.
The clutch MUST be able to disengage, too! Very important!
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__________________ -Marv- one of the Brotherhood
"Some of us pride ourselves on the money we've spent on our trucks,
and some of us on what we have NOT"
2000 F350 Lariat 7.3,A/T,CC,LB,4X4,SRW, CCV, Sonnax/springs, Dahl, spin-on trans filter, coolant filter, 6637 & cover, bypass oil, HPX. Email SpringerPop
I was having the same issue; A/C would work great and then stop. Sometimes if I was driving long enough, I could shut off the A/C and turn it back on about 15-20 minutes later and it would work great again but for a short time. I was thinking electrical but not the clutch. I changed both pressure switches, being a lazy parts changer, and it didn't help things.
I figured the pressure was fine (Bad to assume... but I don't own gauges yet) because I didn't have an issue with the compressor cycling on and off and the system hasn't been opened up. As well, I had plenty of condensation on the hose and line going to/from the accumulator/dryer. Didn't seem like other leaky system symptoms I saw before. After a quick tap this afternoon my compressor worked again! Outstanding info!
I'll be pulling the bolt out tomorrow. Hopefully It won't rain!
FTE ROCKS!!!
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2002 F250, 5.4, Auto, CC, 3.73, XLT Trim and the big ol mirrors. Pretty much bone stock...
See? One of us sees it, and eventually we all probably will.
Congratulations on the fix!
What did we do before the internet???
WE PAID THE DEALERSHIP TO MIS-DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM AND THROW HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS OF PARTS AT IT!!!
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__________________ -Marv- one of the Brotherhood
"Some of us pride ourselves on the money we've spent on our trucks,
and some of us on what we have NOT"
2000 F350 Lariat 7.3,A/T,CC,LB,4X4,SRW, CCV, Sonnax/springs, Dahl, spin-on trans filter, coolant filter, 6637 & cover, bypass oil, HPX. Email SpringerPop
See? One of us sees it, and eventually we all probably will.
Congratulations on the fix!
What did we do before the internet???
WE PAID THE DEALERSHIP TO MIS-DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM AND THROW HUNDREDS OF DOLLARS OF PARTS AT IT!!!
Pop
I love this site!
Today I had to explain to my 5 year old daughter that we didn't have computers when I was a kid; her jaw dropped then she asked if there were restaurants back then... Jeez, I haven't looked at book in a library in quite some time. I've used the computers though.
Ya know what, if I had a lift, a tire machine and a tranny guy in my garage I'd never pay anyone to touch my vehicles!!! BTW, I guess we all know why it's far more accurate to call those places "stealerships"!
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2002 F250, 5.4, Auto, CC, 3.73, XLT Trim and the big ol mirrors. Pretty much bone stock...
Thanks for the great info. I have had my for about 45min. before I realized that I had an a/c problem. Came home and had it fixed the same day. Thanks again, you guys make this a great site full of good reading.
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