I have a 05 F250 6.0 and I am going to do a cab on head gasket replacement in a few weeks. I am looking for a step by step guide to doing this. If you know of any links, recommend a shop manual or have some helpful advice, I would much appreciate it before I take on this project.

 

You might want to talk with "got2befast". He is in the middle of this right now.

Here is the thread he is currently working.:

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...d-removal.html

 

Thanks for the reply. Checking out his post.

 

Are the factory shop manuals worth the cost? Are they well written and give good step by step instructions?

 

you can by a factor dvd (or copy) on ebay. yes the oem dvd is worth its weight in gold. Thats the only book woth it.

 

Thanks for chiming in cheezit...as I had no clue!

 

Cheezit, I use an apple computer and usually the DVDs are on PCs only. I was wondering about the Ford factory workshop books. Comes in volume 1 & 2 and a wiring diagram.

Thanks!

 

I have some links, give me a sec to post them

 

Some, but not all of these are with the cab off but there is allot of info all about this procedure
Diesel Technician Society

Head Stud Installation has begun - Ford Powerstroke Diesel Forum

Head gasket and stud install - Ford Powerstroke Diesel Forum

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/7...headstuds.html

This one has may helpful sites and some of them are for the head studs.
Some pdf hlep - Ford Powerstroke Diesel Forum

http://www.powerstroke.org/forum/6-0...dstud-job.html

DIY, In Cab HGs & ARPs - Ford Powerstroke Diesel Forum

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

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

DIY--Head Stud Install - Ford Powerstroke Diesel Forum

Cab is off......Now is the time! - Ford Powerstroke Diesel Forum

Heads off! In cab, in driveway, 28*...... - Ford Powerstroke Diesel Forum

Whats the dowel pin size difference on 6.0L heads - Ford Powerstroke Diesel Forum

ARP Head Studs Install - Blackcamaro.com

'05 6.0L head removal procedure - Diesel Bombers

 

dont know about the apple issue. I sure there is a workaround with an emulator maybe one of the it guys can help there.
so far as what one to get well I would get the set. We use the online books so we dont even need to deal with the dvd's

 

Smokersteve,

I will be going thru the links next week and I am sure they will be a lot of help.

Thanks!

 

Your welcome

 

After doing some research and my bed plate leaks a little oil, I decided I am going to do a cab-on engine removal so I can replace the head gaskets, front and rear main seals, and the bed plate.

Thanks for the responses I received!

 

I am in the process of replacing my head gaskets. I have removed my engine so far. If you want to follow the progress here is the link:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...d-gaskets.html