Failure Prevention Thread
More Turbo
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: La Mesa, Ca.
Considering the multiple threads we have on "Start Issues" these truck have. One of the maintenance items I do on a annual basis, is to completely remove both batteries from my van, do a good cleaning of the battery trays, the battery cases, terminal posts, cable terminals, check batteries for capacity, re- install batteries then re-coat all contact surfaces and re-assemble battery cables. Since my second battery is under the frame rail on the passenger side, it's the only time I can actually see that battery. I do a good visual on the starter cable, checking for tightness of all starter bolts.
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Post Fiend
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From: Mesa AZ
Considering the multiple threads we have on "Start Issues" these truck have. One of the maintenance items I do on a annual basis, is to completely remove both batteries from my van, do a good cleaning of the battery trays, the battery cases, terminal posts, cable terminals, check batteries for capacity, re- install batteries then re-coat all contact surfaces and re-assemble battery cables. Since my second battery is under the frame rail on the passenger side, it's the only time I can actually see that battery. I do a good visual on the starter cable, checking for tightness of all starter bolts.
Thanks for the suggestion, this is a good item to add. Especially true for me since my truck eats batteries every two years since the day it rolled off the assembly line. I've never been able to figure out a fix. Maybe your preventive maintenance idea will extend the life of my batteries.
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Post Fiend
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From: Mesa AZ
What does the coolant filter mod do exactly? I've always wondered about that one. I think some of our larger fleet trucks have a filter but I've never known why. Do you have a link to a write up?
Here's the coolant flush and heavy duty Extended Life Coolant information thread I put together.
Gooch's coolant flush and HD ELC information thread for late '99 trucks and up
Stewart
Gooch's coolant flush and HD ELC information thread for late '99 trucks and up
Stewart
What about Pops AC clutch shimming....
I also remeber someone posting a way to remove the AC Blower motor to clean junk behind it (which i did and it worked great). I took pics of it when i did it but then the computer crashed before i could do a write up.
with summer coming these will be popular topics
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This is the link to the Evaporator Core Cleaning
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...lows-cold.html
I also remeber someone posting a way to remove the AC Blower motor to clean junk behind it (which i did and it worked great). I took pics of it when i did it but then the computer crashed before i could do a write up.
with summer coming these will be popular topics
Edit:
This is the link to the Evaporator Core Cleaning
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...lows-cold.html
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From: Mesa AZ
A/C compressor Clutch Air Gap write up by SpringerPop.
Issue: Over time the clutch plates wear enough to increase the air gap and make it difficult for the electromagnets to pull in the clutch plates. This results in no cold air or intermittent cold air.
Here is a link to SpringerPop's write up with more details and step by step instructions.
SpringerPop's Compressor Clutch Air Gap
Issue: Over time the clutch plates wear enough to increase the air gap and make it difficult for the electromagnets to pull in the clutch plates. This results in no cold air or intermittent cold air.
Here is a link to SpringerPop's write up with more details and step by step instructions.
SpringerPop's Compressor Clutch Air Gap
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From: Phoenix Az
[quote=gchavez;10073667]Excellent idea! I can't believe we missed that up to this point. Thanks for reminding us. I updated the list in the original post.
Thanks for the phantom reps, always appreciated.
What does the coolant filter mod do exactly? I've always wondered about that one. I think some of our larger fleet trucks have a filter but I've never known why. Do you have a link to a write up?
I don't have a link or a write up, but there's been some discussion, and Big Poppa posted some pictures of the sand or whatever that came out of his filter. Apparantly, the castings have residual sand left in them that circulates and contributes to the premature wear of the water pumps. There's also some mention of silica from the green coolant that is removed as well. I don't know if that harms anything or not. The sand issure was enough for me to put one on. I'm just getting ready to change mine out on the first 3 month changeout.
Thanks for the phantom reps, always appreciated.
What does the coolant filter mod do exactly? I've always wondered about that one. I think some of our larger fleet trucks have a filter but I've never known why. Do you have a link to a write up?
I don't have a link or a write up, but there's been some discussion, and Big Poppa posted some pictures of the sand or whatever that came out of his filter. Apparantly, the castings have residual sand left in them that circulates and contributes to the premature wear of the water pumps. There's also some mention of silica from the green coolant that is removed as well. I don't know if that harms anything or not. The sand issure was enough for me to put one on. I'm just getting ready to change mine out on the first 3 month changeout.
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From: Long Island,NY
This thread is one of the golden nuggets of this forum which was on page one yesterday and page three today. Easy for me & I'm sure others to miss. Thank you Gregg for this great idea. I'm hopeful that we can get contributions from our most experienced members; You know who you are.
While not my idea, I didn't see it mentioned to put some split loom around the hose going from the water pump to the filter. This would prevent a shredding belt from taking out this hose too.
Include it or not, I am grateful to all of you men & women who share their experiences helping me to avoid that trouble. Thank you again for being a great bunch of teachers & mentors taking me where I have not been before.
Thanks again!
Francis B
While not my idea, I didn't see it mentioned to put some split loom around the hose going from the water pump to the filter. This would prevent a shredding belt from taking out this hose too.
Include it or not, I am grateful to all of you men & women who share their experiences helping me to avoid that trouble. Thank you again for being a great bunch of teachers & mentors taking me where I have not been before.
Thanks again!
Francis B
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From: Phoenix Az
This thread is one of the golden nuggets of this forum which was on page one yesterday and page three today. Easy for me & I'm sure others to miss. Thank you Gregg for this great idea. I'm hopeful that we can get contributions from our most experienced members; You know who you are.
While not my idea, I didn't see it mentioned to put some split loom around the hose going from the water pump to the filter. This would prevent a shredding belt from taking out this hose too.
Include it or not, I am grateful to all of you men & women who share their experiences helping me to avoid that trouble. Thank you again for being a great bunch of teachers & mentors taking me where I have not been before.
Thanks again!
Francis B
While not my idea, I didn't see it mentioned to put some split loom around the hose going from the water pump to the filter. This would prevent a shredding belt from taking out this hose too.
Include it or not, I am grateful to all of you men & women who share their experiences helping me to avoid that trouble. Thank you again for being a great bunch of teachers & mentors taking me where I have not been before.
Thanks again!
Francis B
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From: Central Coast of CA
....because Andy texted me earlier this evening about his IPR nut coming off...
Riffraff Diesel: IPR Re-Seal kit
Description:
New o-rings (3), spacer and nut for the IPR valve that is installed in the High Pressure Oil Pump. Internal o-rings can get worn and have high pressure oil leak by causing rough idle and poor performance. You may not need a new IPR valve, just replace the worn out o-rings.
Manufactured in the USA
I figured this would be perfect for the preventive maintenance thread.
Stewart
Riffraff Diesel: IPR Re-Seal kit
Description:
New o-rings (3), spacer and nut for the IPR valve that is installed in the High Pressure Oil Pump. Internal o-rings can get worn and have high pressure oil leak by causing rough idle and poor performance. You may not need a new IPR valve, just replace the worn out o-rings.
Manufactured in the USA
I figured this would be perfect for the preventive maintenance thread.
Stewart
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Post Fiend
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From: Mesa AZ
....because Andy texted me earlier this evening about his IPR nut coming off...
Riffraff Diesel: IPR Re-Seal kit
Description:
New o-rings (3), spacer and nut for the IPR valve that is installed in the High Pressure Oil Pump. Internal o-rings can get worn and have high pressure oil leak by causing rough idle and poor performance. You may not need a new IPR valve, just replace the worn out o-rings.
Manufactured in the USA
I figured this would be perfect for the preventive maintenance thread.
Stewart
Riffraff Diesel: IPR Re-Seal kit
Description:
New o-rings (3), spacer and nut for the IPR valve that is installed in the High Pressure Oil Pump. Internal o-rings can get worn and have high pressure oil leak by causing rough idle and poor performance. You may not need a new IPR valve, just replace the worn out o-rings.
Manufactured in the USA
I figured this would be perfect for the preventive maintenance thread.
Stewart
Since we are talking about spare parts....
I think ALL 7.3 owners should carry a spare CPS as well. (I am actually surprised that nobody had mentioned this yet...)
They are relatively inexpensive so it's worth it in my opinion. If you haven't done the recall yet, then go the Ford and they may give you one over the counter. If you have the recall CPS installed then try and find a new black CPS and use that one instead. (Sure makes my truck run better as well.) Then put the recall CPS back in the bag/box and keep it handy just in case.Here is a link where you can get a black CPS.
Riffraff Diesel: International "Black" CPS - Original
Here is a link to the procedure.
http://www.guzzle7pt3.com/cps.php
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From: Gary,Indiana
Thank you Greg and all of you for sharing on this tread. I am going to use this as a check list of things to do since in about a week my truck is going back in the garage for a few weeks and having the trans(front seal, bushing and pump valve and gears) and fuel tank (hutch) ripped out and worked on. I have no real problems but I plan on keeping it that way.
You guys are what make FTE a great place. Honestly you 7.3 guys are the best. I would be lost without you. Thank you.
You guys are what make FTE a great place. Honestly you 7.3 guys are the best. I would be lost without you. Thank you.
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From: BoCoMo
This weekend I said that it was time to rotate my tires. I put the rear axle on 'trucks stands' and took the lug nuts off.... The Rear Wheels were 'rusted' to the hub and I could not pull them off by hand. This is the second time that this has happen. Both times I had to use a Scissor Jack to 'pop' the tire off. Both time I cleaned the tires and hubs off and put anti-stick (copper) lube on the tires/hubs. I was lucky that I did not have a flat on the road and had the tools (scissor jack and sledge hammer) to get the wheels off.
Rotate your tires and keep the 'rust' off of the wheels/hubs.
Rotate your tires and keep the 'rust' off of the wheels/hubs.
More Turbo
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: La Mesa, Ca.
There are a couple of products that us boat trailers users use. One of them is called Fluid film, a lanolin based product that "creeps" into all the nooks and crannies and seals the metal against moisture. leaves a film on the hub and lugs. My trailer has no brakes, so I am not sure how that might make a differance. The other product is call "Corrosion X HD" it works in the same way, but is a little thicker. Not sure of what it is made of. Still works well for trailer wheels to stop rust in salt water. Both products are in aerosol cans.
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From: Lancaster, Pa.
[quote=Waynenap;10074050]
Hey Greg and Ken, a preventitive mod I'd call this. After seeing Izzy351 Joe's silica dropout thread and hearing about muiltible waterpump failures, I decided to install a filter setup. Here's the thread with pics of my install https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...with-pics.html
What does the coolant filter mod do exactly? I've always wondered about that one. I think some of our larger fleet trucks have a filter but I've never known why. Do you have a link to a write up?
I don't have a link or a write up, but there's been some discussion, and Big Poppa posted some pictures of the sand or whatever that came out of his filter. Apparantly, the castings have residual sand left in them that circulates and contributes to the premature wear of the water pumps. There's also some mention of silica from the green coolant that is removed as well. I don't know if that harms anything or not. The sand issure was enough for me to put one on. I'm just getting ready to change mine out on the first 3 month changeout.
I don't have a link or a write up, but there's been some discussion, and Big Poppa posted some pictures of the sand or whatever that came out of his filter. Apparantly, the castings have residual sand left in them that circulates and contributes to the premature wear of the water pumps. There's also some mention of silica from the green coolant that is removed as well. I don't know if that harms anything or not. The sand issure was enough for me to put one on. I'm just getting ready to change mine out on the first 3 month changeout.