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Old Aug 23, 2012 | 07:40 AM
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Computer diff between 99 and 01 F350

We have a 99 F350 with 7.3 and we replaced the engine with a 7.3 from a 01 F350. The problem is fuel mileage. We are getting 5 to 8 mpg empty on a 3+ hour drive. Good power, No smoke and it runs fine.

Are there any differences in the 99 and 01 computers that may cause this?

Other ideas?

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Old Aug 23, 2012 | 08:28 AM
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Was the engine an early '99 or late '99?

Are you looking at the overhead or are you hand calculating the MPG?
 
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Old Aug 23, 2012 | 08:47 AM
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I will have to check if it is early or late.

Calculating based on several tanks of fuel at one time.
 
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Old Aug 23, 2012 | 08:56 AM
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What is the build date on the door pillar?

You must have a major problem with that kind of MPG.
 
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Old Aug 23, 2012 | 10:16 AM
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I agree. It should do a lot better than that.

I am not with the truck right now to look at the build date and I can't remember if it was early or late. Will post as soon as I get it.
 
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Old Aug 23, 2012 | 10:26 AM
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Does it have the V8 badge on the front fender by the head light?
 
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It is an early build before 12/98
 
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Old Aug 24, 2012 | 08:10 AM
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Originally Posted by mabrown58
It is an early build before 12/98
Get yourself a '01 PCM. There are lots of difference between the two.

If you know someone that has an '01 truck, you could switch them out and see if that helps.

Let us know what you do.
 
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Old Aug 27, 2012 | 02:23 PM
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I have tried 2 places for a 2001 pcm and they question if it will fit in a early 99 body. I would think it would be easy for them to look at the two but......

Can you confirm it will fit?

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Old Aug 31, 2012 | 08:51 AM
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Ok I need your help again. It seems that the places that sell the PCM can't locate the right one from the engine code. There are 4 possible units for this year / engine with manual trans.

Does anyone know where to find the PCM number by engine code or have a 2001 f350 with this engine code that could give me a serial number or PCM number to get the right unit?

2001 F350 7.3 diesel manual trans with engine code 1NVXH07.3ANA

Thank you.
 
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Old Aug 31, 2012 | 09:04 AM
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Here is something to look at. I'm sure you can find what you need in this link. I have the PMT-1 in my truck.

PCM Codes - 1994-1997 Power Stroke FAQ
 
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