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From: Spanaway
getting tools out than doing the swap. Only down side it the engine
was hot so I had to be quick in picking up the old alternator.
I installed a new 140 amp 6G in place of the 110 AMP 6G. I tool the
so called dead one in to be checked and it passed when it was cold.
Oh well. The 140 does a much better job pushing the voltage back
up where it needs to be.
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Just an FYI, if your truck had a previous owner and they installed an aftermarket belt tensioner and not an OEM. There is a possibility that you will NOT have the locking tab to hold the tensioner secure. You will need a 1/2" drive breaker bar or serpentine belt tool.
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That's where mine is going during this overhaul. There was a big discussion on the .Org about trashing it and the possible side affects. I didn't see anyone with overheating issues of any kind. Almost all positives. The ONLY negative was taking care to route the fan wiring to a safe place.
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That's where mine is going during this overhaul. There was a big discussion on the .Org about trashing it and the possible side affects. I didn't see anyone with overheating issues of any kind. Almost all positives. The ONLY negative was taking care to route the fan wiring to a safe place.
Most of my customers at the shop too. Never a single problem.
I extend the fan harness, zip tie it to the radiator and run it in between the radiator and shroud. It will never go anywhere near the fan then.
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Hers a good site to check out for removing the belt. Made my own tool too and it works great.
Ford PowerStroke 6.0 Serpentine Belt Alternator Tensioner Tool
Ford PowerStroke 6.0 Serpentine Belt Alternator Tensioner Tool
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Funny story... I bought all the parts/figured out how to do a DIY set-up, but waited until warranty was up and lost interest in fabbing a bracket for the filter. I was buying other stuff from Xtreme Diesel and theirs looked to be the same as others but with even more that came with it, for less money, plus it was on sale. So I put an XDP filter kit on. I understand the discount code DIESEL10 is working for 10% off their already cheap price and it's a very nice unit. Just drain a couple of gallons of coolant 1st into a clean container and it's a super clean install. I trimmed a couple of the XDP lines but you don't do anything but attach to or remove stock lines...
Or you could buy my DIY parts....
Or you could buy my DIY parts....
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Sinister Diesel makes a real good quality kit. I put one on my 6.0 took maybe 20 minutes to install.
http://www.mkmcustoms.com/fordcoolan...werstroke.aspx
http://www.mkmcustoms.com/fordcoolan...werstroke.aspx
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Sinister is right down the road from me. Have nothing against them, but you need to look at the two kits side-by-side -- they are the same, other than the XDP kit is more complete and is cheaper, and they support FTE. But it's that the product itself is a better value for the SAME thing (well actually you get more for less with the XDP one).
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That's where mine is going during this overhaul. There was a big discussion on the .Org about trashing it and the possible side affects. I didn't see anyone with overheating issues of any kind. Almost all positives. The ONLY negative was taking care to route the fan wiring to a safe place.
Every 6.0 I've had is that way. All the 6.0 owners in MN FTE are that way too. LOL
Most of my customers at the shop too. Never a single problem.
I extend the fan harness, zip tie it to the radiator and run it in between the radiator and shroud. It will never go anywhere near the fan then.
Most of my customers at the shop too. Never a single problem.
I extend the fan harness, zip tie it to the radiator and run it in between the radiator and shroud. It will never go anywhere near the fan then.
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