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Hello all!
I just wanted to say hello 
to everyone in the 6.7L family. I traded in my 2001 F-250 7.3L last night and drove home in a 2012 6.7L DRW.
The 7.3L has been the best engine in these trucks for a very long time, but from what I have been reading the 6.7L has been doing an amazing job at taking over that title.
Any and all information about things to do to my truck asap are welcome, but I plan to keep this truck as stock as possible for as long as possible.
Joe
to everyone in the 6.7L family. I traded in my 2001 F-250 7.3L last night and drove home in a 2012 6.7L DRW.The 7.3L has been the best engine in these trucks for a very long time, but from what I have been reading the 6.7L has been doing an amazing job at taking over that title.
Any and all information about things to do to my truck asap are welcome, but I plan to keep this truck as stock as possible for as long as possible.
Joe
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Jdadamsjr it is only a bit longer than my 7.3 was, that was a extended cab long bed, but with the better turning radius it feels shorter!
I will be towing a lot, I need to get the gooseneck hitch in it asap.
It will be RobFlag! I am smiling ever time I think about it, I cant wait to get home from work today and drive it!
I will be towing a lot, I need to get the gooseneck hitch in it asap.
It will be RobFlag! I am smiling ever time I think about it, I cant wait to get home from work today and drive it!
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Yea I cant wait to hook up 15k to it next week, and 20k once a month.
I have read about draining that dfcm once a month, I'll have to do a bit more research now and find out exactly what it is and where it is.
I have read about draining that dfcm once a month, I'll have to do a bit more research now and find out exactly what it is and where it is.
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It's easy.
On the left side slightly behind the drivers seat on the frame rail you'll see a yellow valve on the DFCM bowl.
Just make sure it's nice and tight when you're done draining and that's all there is to it.
It gives you a chance while you're under there to check on other components.
On the left side slightly behind the drivers seat on the frame rail you'll see a yellow valve on the DFCM bowl.
Just make sure it's nice and tight when you're done draining and that's all there is to it.
It gives you a chance while you're under there to check on other components.
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OK great thanks.
What is JOB-1 in your signature? I have seen that before also, but have not looked into it yet.
Just fyi, I am good at using the search, I wont be a thorn in the 6.7 forum asking all these questions that have already been answered, just thought I would ask since I see it in your sig.
What is JOB-1 in your signature? I have seen that before also, but have not looked into it yet.
Just fyi, I am good at using the search, I wont be a thorn in the 6.7 forum asking all these questions that have already been answered, just thought I would ask since I see it in your sig.
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Ford ran two jobs for the 2011.
Job 1 production started in Feb. 2010 and my truck was built in May 2010.
They shut down the plant sometime in July 2010, retooled for new features for the 2011 models and then that starts Job 2.
One example is the 3 vs 5 blink with/without a trailer.
Job 1 it's always 3 blinks.
With job 2, the computer changes to 5 blinks with a 7 pin trailer.
That's just one example.
Oh yeah, and welcome to the 6.7L!
Job 1 production started in Feb. 2010 and my truck was built in May 2010.
They shut down the plant sometime in July 2010, retooled for new features for the 2011 models and then that starts Job 2.
One example is the 3 vs 5 blink with/without a trailer.
Job 1 it's always 3 blinks.
With job 2, the computer changes to 5 blinks with a 7 pin trailer.
That's just one example.
Oh yeah, and welcome to the 6.7L!
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welcome to the 6.7.. you will love it.. (I miss my dually..)
only thing for sure to do is lock your tailgate on.. hose clamp, or one of the keylock versions
Truck Tailgate Lock Truck Tailgate Padlock
I added JimmiJammers, and an actual tailgate lock
Sam
only thing for sure to do is lock your tailgate on.. hose clamp, or one of the keylock versions
Truck Tailgate Lock Truck Tailgate Padlock
I added JimmiJammers, and an actual tailgate lock
Sam
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Nice truck joe. Our tech folder has shaped up nicely. There's a great engine book and lots of tips, like which wire to cut so the truck doesn't ding at you when the key is in it and you open the door.
I have only had mine for a little over a month and I smile in my sleep! I hope that you enjoy your new SD.
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I like that color Randy! I am still smiling!
Thanks Kper, that makes mine a JOB-2, but I guess everyone would know that since it is a 2012, right?
Great idea Sam, I did not even think about that, and for $20 that is totally worth it. Do we all have a step in our tailgate? I bet that makes it more expensive, and stolen more often. I think my truck has a actual tailgate lock already though. Not positive but I know there is a place for my key back there.
Thanks Kper, that makes mine a JOB-2, but I guess everyone would know that since it is a 2012, right?
Great idea Sam, I did not even think about that, and for $20 that is totally worth it. Do we all have a step in our tailgate? I bet that makes it more expensive, and stolen more often. I think my truck has a actual tailgate lock already though. Not positive but I know there is a place for my key back there.