http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums SPONSORED BY: en Thu, 17 May 2012 01:54:23 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1162548-help-with-some-wireing-in-tow-mirrors-new-post.html Thu, 17 May 2012 01:22:50 GMT hey guys i made some mounts... hey guys i made some mounts to go in place of my wing window, so i can run sd mirrors, i got a set that are signal and heated as well as power tilt and all...if you guys could i could use some help on witch wire dose what, if you guys have any wireing digram it would be a big big help... going to use a stock sd switch for the tilt and all and prob a toggal for the heat, they will be mounted on the door panele where i make my cover on the inside of the mirror ... thanks for any help you can give !!:-jammin ]]> 1999 - 2003 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel jg96powerstroker http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1162548-help-with-some-wireing-in-tow-mirrors.html http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1162499-extra-storage-what-do-you-think-new-post.html Wed, 16 May 2012 22:27:42 GMT Hey I was killing time and... Hey I was killing time and came across these. I think it is a good concept however not sure how it would hold up to water? Any thoughts?

Storboards Running Boards with Built In Storage Compartment ]]> 1999 - 2003 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel microdevil45 http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1162499-extra-storage-what-do-you-think.html http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1162464-any-way-to-tell-if-i-have-a-bts-tranny-new-post.html Wed, 16 May 2012 19:24:43 GMT Is there any way to tell from... Is there any way to tell from looking at the tranny if it is a BTS tranny?

When I bought my 2000 used in 2008, I was new to the Ford truck world The truck had 189k. The PO was telling me the history of the truck and said when they bought the truck with 80k the tranny was bad and he had it replaced. I think I remember him saying it was a special transmission and could swear he said Brian's Truck Stop. This of course meant nothing to me at the time, but Brian's Truck Stop was an odd name which is why I think I remember it.

Couple this with my truck now has 290k (210k miles since the tranny change) and it has been a daily driver and regularly tows my 34 foot, 11k lb toy hauler up and down the mountains of AZ. The tranny shifts strong and has never given me the slightest issue. I don't baby this thing at all.

Would be nice to know if there is some identifying mark or feature that would allow you to identify a BTS tranny by just looking underneath. ]]> 1999 - 2003 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel TucsonTripleB http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1162464-any-way-to-tell-if-i-have-a-bts-tranny.html http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1162452-steering-stabilizer-benefits-new-post.html Wed, 16 May 2012 18:10:18 GMT Okay I had read a few threads... Okay I had read a few threads on here about upgrading the stock steering stabilizer. I always assumed my truck had a factory one, however when changing the oil the other day I realized it doesn't have one at all!I thought they all came with one, but apparently not. Will I see any benefits adding a stabilizer to a relatively stock truck? It does have 285/75/16 tires, but the rest of the suspension is stock. It doesn't seem to drive terribly rough for a truck of this size. Any input or ideas? Will it drive better or will I be better off spending my money elsewhere?
Thanks ]]> 1999 - 2003 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel kjf-250 http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1162452-steering-stabilizer-benefits.html http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1162447-a-c-does-not-work-at-idle-new-post.html Wed, 16 May 2012 17:34:25 GMT I have a 99 f350 and my a/c... I have a 99 f350 and my a/c does not work at idle at highway rpm it blows cold. but once i let it sit and idle even on 1300rpm high idle it will now blow cold. it blows hot untill i rev it up aroung 2000rpm or drive down the road. I have charged the a/c system it has the proper about of refidgerant in it compressor gap is correct. Is it supposed to be like this? If not what are some things to check? Thanks Justin ]]> 1999 - 2003 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel bigbubba87 http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1162447-a-c-does-not-work-at-idle.html http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1162431-wich-green-coolant-new-post.html Wed, 16 May 2012 16:04:58 GMT Gona be changing my coolant... Gona be changing my coolant this weekend what Green coolant should I use I'm just gona go down to Autozone and get the coolant. I know alot of people use the ELC but I will do that at another time when money funds are better. ]]> 1999 - 2003 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel derek0525 http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1162431-wich-green-coolant.html http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1162420-v10-dash-harness-same-as-7-3-a-new-post.html Wed, 16 May 2012 14:51:45 GMT I finally got a cab for my... I finally got a cab for my rolled f250 but its off v10 triton. Is harness the same or do i have to swap dashboards??


thanks ]]> 1999 - 2003 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel thedieselkid http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1162420-v10-dash-harness-same-as-7-3-a.html http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1162415-boost-egts-new-post.html Wed, 16 May 2012 13:52:17 GMT Curious about what happened,... Curious about what happened, but after two days of towing, everything going great, start off in southern Colorado and boost is down(<5) and egts higher. From Houston 'till then, boost was normally 7-8 at 65, would go up to 12-15 when slight accel or hill. Would know for sure because Wicked wheel does whistle! This is a 12k 5vr and 60t tunes. Noticed fuel psi down to 50-55, usually around 60. EGT's get 1100-1300 pretty easily, really had to watch throttle on hills. I looked at the boots when we stopped, nothing obvious, but we are settled now so I will have time to check further.
Thoughts?
We are an hour out of Fort Collins, and if an AE would help maybe a selling point with wife.
Thanks. ]]> 1999 - 2003 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel trekbasso http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1162415-boost-egts.html http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1162370-looking-for-a-new-truck-new-post.html Wed, 16 May 2012 04:08:43 GMT Well guys I sold the truck in... Well guys I sold the truck in my sig thinking I would get something smaller but needless to say I dont think that's happening. I love the conveinence of owning a truck and it fits me well (6'4") I definitely wanted something a bit better on gas so I was thinking about a 7.3. I've done some research about mpg and oil changes but are there other regular costs I'm missing. What I've figured is that by running a diesel il save 5$ on every 100 miles if the difference between fuels is .50$ and a gas gets 12mpg and a diesel gets 16. Please correct me if I'm wrong all im really trying to do is understand the cost of ownership compared to a gas. If its better or close il be buying one. We only run 7.3s at work so I know what a great engine it is and really enjoy driving them. Thanks guys I appreciate it ]]> 1999 - 2003 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel bigblue61 http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1162370-looking-for-a-new-truck.html http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1162365-help-motor-wont-turn-over-new-post.html Wed, 16 May 2012 03:55:59 GMT I went to start my 2000 F350... I went to start my 2000 F350 with 287k miles this morning after it had been sitting for a couple days. I may have gotten 1 revolution before I heard a thunk and then nothing. The starter engages but wont turn over the motor. I thought the batteries might be dead so I put a charger on them and they are fully charged. I can feel the starter trying to turn the motor but it just can't. Any suggestions on where to start looking? ]]> 1999 - 2003 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel NewOldFord http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1162365-help-motor-wont-turn-over.html http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1162361-resealing-the-ebp-actuator-new-post.html Wed, 16 May 2012 03:45:29 GMT I have my turbo out (again)... I have my turbo out (again) and this time I thought I would throw the pedestal O ring kit in for the EBPV actuator while waiting on the new turbo to arrive. Mine is not leaking but I thought it'd be a good idea anyway.

Is there a write up on it anywhere? ]]> 1999 - 2003 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel bigb56 http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1162361-resealing-the-ebp-actuator.html http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1162352-water-in-cylinder-after-pulling-injector-new-post.html Wed, 16 May 2012 03:11:50 GMT i have an early 99 7.3. a... i have an early 99 7.3. a couple times after work I have noticed truck smokes when started looks blue and smelled more of fuel and not coolant.cleaned up after getting warm, but rough idle and code p1247(low boost). took to a shop ,buzz test found #7 weak injector. it has 345k on it so I ordered a set of new injectors. while I am waiting for new swamps injectors two days go by and three cylinders filled with coolant all to the rear of the engine. it filled from the top down not cylinder first so I rule out head gasket.I suspected cups and purchased the tool so I can replace them as some here and elswhere suggest doing so when doing injectors. question is can coolant flow into a cylinder from another source in the injector area? ]]> 1999 - 2003 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel goodtyms1432 http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1162352-water-in-cylinder-after-pulling-injector.html http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1162339-transmission-new-post.html Wed, 16 May 2012 02:15:26 GMT Can you put a new 6r140 in a... Can you put a new 6r140 in a 2001 f350 powerstroke ]]> 1999 - 2003 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel csm quickshot http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1162339-transmission.html http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1162325-1999-7-3-injection-new-post.html Wed, 16 May 2012 01:47:54 GMT Can anyone plese explain the... Can anyone plese explain the difference in the 1999 injection and the 2000 and newer injection? I was told that the '99 will not get good fuel economy due to this injection thing.

Any truth to that? Anyone have a stock 1999 Powerstroke Turbo Diesel (manual tranny) that can fill me in on what to expect fuel economy wise? Anyone know the difference in these injectors from that year to the next or from whenever it was changed?

I really appreciate any and all help. I'm buying my first F250 and coincidentally my first diesel, would like to know what I'm getting into.

Also, there is a 2001 7.3 with an automatic tranny for $5400. Supposedly nothing is wrong with it but that cost is near half of the KBB value. I haven't gotten a chance to test either of these out but I will within a day or two. Any insight on the automatic would be appreciated as well, such as how long the tranny might last if it was not abused.

Thanks. ]]> 1999 - 2003 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel Texas Chain Ring http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1162325-1999-7-3-injection.html http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1162318-new-ex-owner-needing-some-help-new-post.html Wed, 16 May 2012 01:37:10 GMT After driving 2 V-8 Explorers... After driving 2 V-8 Explorers over 200,000 each, I finally bought an Excursion. Should have bought one to begin with!!!! I have a 2000 7.3 with just over 200k. I have owned several months and it has ran great, till recently. This may sound odd I don't know. Since the weather has gotten warmer it is intermittently bucking, cutting out, and even dieing at times. I have changed filters and all the things I could think of by reading the forums here. It is not consistent. It does not do it everyday. It only bucks/surges under acceleration. I have had a friend who owns a shop code it, but no codes appear. Could this be electrical? Several Injector Control pieces were replaced by the dealership before I bought the Ex. I am looking for any advice as to where to track this random gremlin down. If you push the Accelerator to the floor when it is acting up it immediately clears it's throat and goes, if that helps.

THANKS :-banghead ]]> 1999 - 2003 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel ScedRanger http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1162318-new-ex-owner-needing-some-help.html