F-250 issues (newbie)
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F-250 issues (newbie)
Hi, I'm a 64 yo bush mechanic in Australia, worked on machinery all my life and now having problems with my imported 1995 F250 that confound me! Can't get hold of a workshop manual, local ford mechanics/electricians no help. First was temp gauge not working, told i'd have to change the whole facia. Second I have diesel slowly overfilling the radiator header tank, something to do with heating fuel in cold conditions I'm guessing. Third the dual mass fly wheel packs it in -whoever thought that could work?- finally got onto solid one to fix this, around this time also lost cruise control. And now the brakes. Before being told about this forum and others I'd been trying to find out about what now appears to be a common problem of sinking brakes. I've tried nearly everything I've read on line, bands well adjusted, well bled, new booster, new master cylinder, no leaks/ ballooning lines etc. Some say this sinking is normal, but try pulling up with a heavy load towed behind! I have come to the conclusion there may be a design fault in the master cylinder? I feel like selling it but I've got a conscience!
I would love to hear from anyone who has overcome any of these problems. Thankyou
I would love to hear from anyone who has overcome any of these problems. Thankyou
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I had the same brake issues with my 97. Replaced EVERYTHING and still sinking brakes. Finally one day out of desperation I jacked up the rears, got out my brake spoon and tightened the rear shoes till I could barely turn the wheels. BINGO! Now it stops on a dime. You may think they're too tight but after a few stops they tend to seat in. All the Fords I have had since '73 have had really poor self adjusting rear brakes, actually nearly non -existant.
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I'm assuming you have a 7.3l Power Stroke diesel. The diesel in your coolant bottle is most likely your injector cups are leaking. The injectors are cooled by the coolant system and the injector cups seal the two systems. You will need basic hand tools as well as a injector cup removal tool and installer. Rosewood Diesel is a forum sponsor and he sells a nice kit which I have. Here is the website www.rosewooddieselshop.com.
The dual mass flywheels on these trucks are ticking time bombs. The springs wear out and gives them a lot of slop and leads to them falling apart which can take out your transmission. Southbend clutch and Valair both make excellent single mass flywheel conversion kits.
For your cruise control issue, check your third brake light bulb. When they burn out on these trucks they cause all sorts of wiring issues. You might check out the 7.3l PSD forum here with your diesel questions, you will get a lot of help. www.ford-trucks.com/forums/forum170/
The temp gauge could be as simple as needing a new sending unit or a wiring issue.
Don't give up on your truck, they are fairly easy to work on and there is lots of help here.
The dual mass flywheels on these trucks are ticking time bombs. The springs wear out and gives them a lot of slop and leads to them falling apart which can take out your transmission. Southbend clutch and Valair both make excellent single mass flywheel conversion kits.
For your cruise control issue, check your third brake light bulb. When they burn out on these trucks they cause all sorts of wiring issues. You might check out the 7.3l PSD forum here with your diesel questions, you will get a lot of help. www.ford-trucks.com/forums/forum170/
The temp gauge could be as simple as needing a new sending unit or a wiring issue.
Don't give up on your truck, they are fairly easy to work on and there is lots of help here.
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Thank you Sawzall,
I have new bands and adjusted them til they were dragging, then ran the engine and applied plenty of pedal then readjusted, now tighter than I normally would adjust them but unfortunately it still has the problem. Generally loose adjustment will only give you more free play in the pedal.
I have new bands and adjusted them til they were dragging, then ran the engine and applied plenty of pedal then readjusted, now tighter than I normally would adjust them but unfortunately it still has the problem. Generally loose adjustment will only give you more free play in the pedal.
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Thanks Chris, it is a 7.3L I have been told this may be the problem with the injectors.Thanks for the link, specialised tools will make life easier, I will look into it.
The temp gauge sender unit was tested and apparently is ok so will need further investigation of the gauge itself. Problems might be arising from right hand drive conversion.
Thank you for cruise control hint, I will follow that up too. Great truck to drive so I'll keep at it!
The temp gauge sender unit was tested and apparently is ok so will need further investigation of the gauge itself. Problems might be arising from right hand drive conversion.
Thank you for cruise control hint, I will follow that up too. Great truck to drive so I'll keep at it!
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