Bad Viberation
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 10
Likes: 0
Bad Viberation
Looking for some help, 2000 F350 7.3L Powerstroke, bad vibration coming from all over truck, no check engine light, no fluids leaking, no smoke from exhaust, just the vibration when truck is revved over 1500 rpm. In neutral, in park and when in gear. Motor mounts and tranny mounts appear to be fine, weights on drive shaft are still there?????Any suggestions?
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 10
Likes: 0
thanks, will look into it...it started as a light vibration, like driving over the wake-up strips on the side of the highway and got worst withing seconds afterwards, didn;t see anything fly from under the truck.
Senior User
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 382
Likes: 0
From: Central FL
Have someone get in it and rev the truck while you look. You should be able to see if there is a wobble. If that is not it i would ask in the 7.3 forum. I'm not that knowledgeable on diesels. Ohh btw welcome to FTE
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 10
Likes: 0
Just got a call from mechanic, 12"+ crack in bell housing. Does anyone
know if this can be welded.....truck was never worked, plowed, or towed
anything....thanks
know if this can be welded.....truck was never worked, plowed, or towed
anything....thanks
Trending Topics
Senior User
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 382
Likes: 0
From: Central FL
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026
Brett Foote
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time
Joe Kucinski
Post Fiend
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 5,470
Likes: 3
From: Pea Ridge, AR
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 10
Likes: 0
The welder selected, told me no problem with the welding. The tranny has to come off so that it my be prepped correctly. He's welded a couple before that were still in place and it had to be re-done. Every one that had been pulled is still on the road, as far as he knows. This appears to be the best option. There is 148,000 miles on the truck, no smoke out the pipe, no fluids leaking, tried the oil cap and it didn't stay in place. Thanks for all your replies. The other option was a re-man'd trans for $2600, plus the cost of the core ($1200), because the bell housing was cracked.
Post Fiend
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 5,470
Likes: 3
From: Pea Ridge, AR
The welder selected, told me no problem with the welding. The tranny has to come off so that it my be prepped correctly. He's welded a couple before that were still in place and it had to be re-done. Every one that had been pulled is still on the road, as far as he knows. This appears to be the best option. There is 148,000 miles on the truck, no smoke out the pipe, no fluids leaking, tried the oil cap and it didn't stay in place. Thanks for all your replies. The other option was a re-man'd trans for $2600, plus the cost of the core ($1200), because the bell housing was cracked.
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 10
Likes: 0
Finally got the truck back last friday, bell housing welded and re-installed tranny. It then went off to overland driveshaft, the back driveshaft on the forward flanged coupling was bad, the spring inside the cup of coupling was gone, driveshaft was about 3/4-1" off center. Wore thru the cup wall, darnest thing i've ever seen. It actually reseated itself and was wearing a new race on the face. They also added almost a 1/2 ounce of weight to driveshaft, will try to post a picture of it soon, It now runs better than ever. Thanks for all the help on this matter. Steve