Engine removal pics
Lead Driver
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I'm not so sure I agree with that. The stator is there for a reason. As far as what reason it is, I can't tell you. What I can tell you though, is that if it has something to do with how it affects the flow of air to cool the engine, I would definitely leave it in place. To leave it out, just for the sake of making it easier to change out a drive belt is not a good enough reason in my opinion. For one, the drive belt tensioners and belts on these engines seem to last much longer than they do on 7.3L and 6.4L engines, so the likelihood of ever needing to change one on the side of the road are very slim.
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Postmaster
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From: Kansas City MO
I'm gonna double check the clearance when it goes back in. It was close mounted in the center.
You can see how much lower the hoist is mounted in the center
You can see how much lower the hoist is mounted in the center
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I'm not so sure I agree with that. The stator is there for a reason. As far as what reason it is, I can't tell you. What I can tell you though, is that if it has something to do with how it affects the flow of air to cool the engine, I would definitely leave it in place. To leave it out, just for the sake of making it easier to change out a drive belt is not a good enough reason in my opinion. For one, the drive belt tensioners and belts on these engines seem to last much longer than they do on 7.3L and 6.4L engines, so the likelihood of ever needing to change one on the side of the road are very slim.
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From: Kansas City MO
That's actually my son. He's "sick" today.
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From: Spanaway
Gloves are always good. You don't know where that dino
that you burned had been before you pumped it into you tank.
Also the less time you spend cleaning fingernails the more
you can spend on a good dinner.
Sean
P.S. In aircraft they still use leaded fuel
that you burned had been before you pumped it into you tank.
Also the less time you spend cleaning fingernails the more
you can spend on a good dinner.
Sean
P.S. In aircraft they still use leaded fuel
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From: Kansas City MO
Got another stc fitting
There was an oring already on the branch tube. It didn't come off easily. It looks like its used and smashed
I changed and soaked them in oil
Torqued down
Got me a new oring
What is this for???? It was in the stc kit
There was an oring already on the branch tube. It didn't come off easily. It looks like its used and smashed
I changed and soaked them in oil
Torqued down
Got me a new oring
What is this for???? It was in the stc kit
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From: Spanaway
I just googled and was looking at the full kit and had the same thought.
If someone was only doing the STC update for a problem then you
would also need the turbo seals to do the job.
You may be able to save and reuse the intake set. In that case.
Not that I would. But that is me.
Sean
If someone was only doing the STC update for a problem then you
would also need the turbo seals to do the job.
You may be able to save and reuse the intake set. In that case.
Not that I would. But that is me.
Sean
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From: Kansas City MO
Got the hpop cover torqued
New screen and orings for the ipr
This socket works great.
On to the oil cooler
I bet I'm happy with this. It's here.
Ok. Here's my issue. I actually brought up that the gasket provided isn't light blue. I was told its an exact replica, made by the same company, just a different color. Um, you guys can decide
Here's my old one
Some things are acceptable aftermarket, some are even better, others,,,,,, well they just suck
New screen and orings for the ipr
This socket works great.
On to the oil cooler
I bet I'm happy with this. It's here.
Ok. Here's my issue. I actually brought up that the gasket provided isn't light blue. I was told its an exact replica, made by the same company, just a different color. Um, you guys can decide
Here's my old one
Some things are acceptable aftermarket, some are even better, others,,,,,, well they just suck