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Nov 24, 2012 | 08:56 AM

Jamie Arceneaux

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Dead in Clear Lake

Last night my truck died in Clear Lake. I am going to get there to have roadside assistance pick me up but I was wondering if anyone knew of a decent shop that could take a look at it on a Saturday? It's a 1999 F350 with the 7.3 diesel.

Nov 25, 2012 | 07:55 AM

fellro86

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Unfortunately my experience with that area is to advise a shop NOT to go to... They couldn't figure out a simple trans swap on our F350. Sure, it has a Cummins in it, but the operation is the same as any other time.

Nov 25, 2012 | 08:50 AM

Jamie Arceneaux

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Well my only real option was the ford place in Mason City. I think I am going to get an AE soon and start to figure things out myself.

Nov 25, 2012 | 09:02 AM

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The shop I dealt with was an independent, which dealt more with medium and heavies.Hope they get you straightened out and on the road soon! I did a search of members of several forums or any recommendations of shops in that area, but wasn't having a lot of luck.

Dec 19, 2012 | 09:11 PM

GHeTTo JOe

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sorry i never check in here, how ya turn out. from what i have hear the best diesel shop is in Northwood Inject Tech. ~30 miles north or clear lake. hope you dont your long on your way by now!