Ive read some already and have been starting to set up gauges on torque. So far ive got EOT, ECT, fuel pressure and fuel rail pressure. Is there anymore i need? And what are some number i can have written down to refrence to for each one? Like i know the ECT and EOT shouldnt be more then 15 apart. Ive heard a bunch of horror stories with a 6.0 but i think all that mainly came from how they wete used and maintained. I wanna get a good 6.0 thats gonna last with the proper maintenance. I do all my own mechanic work and have changed engines and rebuilt them before so im not worried about putting studs in just dont wanna have to do it a week after buying the truck.

 

Bismic put this together, he may have added more. Hopefully he'll chime in if he did.


Also have this "normal readings" saved.

 

Well, I have been really busy at work, or I would have chimed in earlier. But knowing this awesome group, they have steered you in the right direction.


The highlighted is awesome that you already have a live data scanner. You are so much further ahead than other 6oh potential purchasers on this site.

It has gotten to the point that until someone gets a live data scanner, like you have, I won't even comment on a thread.

Good for you!

This is something that should be done, and the total setup may set you back $20. Be sure to get a simple gauge that will read 0-30psi. This way you get a very accurate number when the needle moves.

I sell these for gas and water. They work great for checking HG's too.

Jones Stephens | G60030



This is soooo important to get cold starting numbers. FICM health can be inaccurate if this truck is not cold when trying to start.


Look at the pinion seals and diff seals to see if you are losing oil there too.


I don't like getting other people's modded trucks either. I just don't trust other people's work that i don't know how they did the work.

Another reason I don't like pre-"bulletproofed" trucks, when I found mine i wanted it to be stock.


Even if there are some minor things to be done, seems like you will be able to do the fixes yourself. That's good. You will end up being one happy 6oh owner, if you get a decent one, and since you can do your own work.

Thanks - Preston

 

Torque has a pre-defined set for the 6.0, you just need to load them and then pick the gauges you want to see.

 

Where do you find the set for the 6.0 ij torque? Ive used it for gauges but always set up my own.

Is there a write up on the pressure gauge setup? Like where to hook it in to? Just wanna make sure i get it right.

Probably gonna try to look it at first of next week. Ive got the contact of the shop who has done all the work to it and hes a well known powestroke guy so im going to chat with him about the truck

 

bumping this because the thread shows that the OP posted something, but it won't show up until someone posts something after him ??? wish they would figure out this glitch!