Cab Off Repair

Nipperdog · #1 (**permalink**) 05-11-2008, 08:50 PM

Ever wonder what a cab off job looks like. No it ain't my truck thank goodness

Cass · #2 (**permalink**) 05-11-2008, 09:53 PM

Any idea what they were trying to fix?

sbaset · #3 (**permalink**) 05-11-2008, 10:09 PM

What is book time for the removal of the cab?
Did Ford put in some quick release harnesses, and easy access fasteners?

Curious if its a 3 hour job...or 30.

66stang351 · #4 (**permalink**) 05-12-2008, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by sbaset

What is book time for the removal of the cab?
Did Ford put in some quick release harnesses, and easy access fasteners?

Curious if its a 3 hour job...or 30.

Not sure on the time requirements. Yes, they did put quick release harnesses on the 08 trucks to expedite the process. Yes, they have easy to access bolts that go from the bottom up. The designed this cab to come off as easy as possible.

rollerstud98 · #5 (**permalink**) 05-12-2008, 01:40 AM

I'm sure its only a few hours once you know the process down pat, but the first time there is probably a pretty good learning curve for it.

Maxium4x4 · #6 (**permalink**) 05-12-2008, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Cass

Any idea what they were trying to fix?

Look to the left, I think that crate holds the answer.

Sure is easier to work on an engine than crawling over the fender like we used to.

Nipperdog · #7 (**permalink**) 05-12-2008, 01:57 PM

Sorry, don't have any of the specifics on the job other than it's an engine replacement. My son is a Ford diesel tech up in NY, and sent me the pic.

builtfordtough13 · #8 (**permalink**) 05-12-2008, 10:40 PM

I think my dad said something like 6 hours off and back on.

bryyce62 · #9 (**permalink**) 05-12-2008, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Maxium4x4

Look to the left, I think that crate holds the answer.

There's always someone pointing out things around the edges of posted photos...nice spot M4X. I never noticed the engine until you pointed it out. All I saw was a SD hanging from the roof.

bpounds · #10 (**permalink**) 05-13-2008, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by bryyce62

There's always someone pointing out things around the edges of posted photos...nice spot M4X. I never noticed the engine until you pointed it out. All I saw was a SD hanging from the roof.

Funny. I was cringing over the plumbers crack to notice much else in the photo.

Bill

RDJ184 · #11 (**permalink**) 05-13-2008, 02:17 PM

I will bet the techs cringe every time they see a 08 on a flatbed

BigF350 · #12 (**permalink**) 05-13-2008, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by RDJ184

I will bet the techs cringe every time they see a 08 on a flatbed

LOl no not really.. We have only had to change 2 engines so far.. Cabs come off really easy, so i am glad cause it saves my back..

BowTieHatr · #13 (**permalink**) 05-14-2008, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by RDJ184

I will bet the techs cringe every time they see a 08 on a flatbed

not me either. i like the idea of the cab off and have done 4 or 5 pulls but no engines.

builtfordtough13 · #14 (**permalink**) 05-14-2008, 06:17 PM

My dad has done 3 cab off repairs and no engine changes to this point. He has 2 more cab offs waiting for him with the same problem. High pressure fuel pump (I think thats what he said)

BigF350 · #15 (**permalink**) 05-14-2008, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by builtfordtough13

My dad has done 3 cab off repairs and no engine changes to this point. He has 2 more cab offs waiting for him with the same problem. High pressure fuel pump (I think thats what he said)

Let me guess??? Re sealing the high pressure fuel pump cover.. lol