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Old May 11, 2017 | 10:28 PM
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Do NOT Buy (parts) Thread

I wanted to start a thread for us all that would show us of parts and/or manufactures or both to stay away from.



I will start off with this one:


DO NOT buy this Bostech Blue Spring





After installing this part from Bostech, my fuel pressure only went up to 57 psi (max on a good day). But it would drop down to 44-46 psi at WOT.

I bought the International part number from Clay at RiffRaff, now I stay around 74 psi, and 60psi @WOT.

Thanks - P
 
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Old May 12, 2017 | 07:37 AM
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Dorman oil cooler

Any flea bay oil cooler that is not a Ford OEM

Disclaimer.......if you are a glutton for punishment and enjoy doing things twice, thrice or are selling your 6.0 and really hate the next buyer, than by all means purchase either of the aforementioned.
 
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Old May 12, 2017 | 07:40 AM
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Well I guess a list like this wouldn't be complete without Dorman making an appearance.

Stay away from this: Dorman 904-228 Oil Cooler Kit
 
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Old May 12, 2017 | 07:41 AM
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^^^
navistar nut beat me to the punch!!
 
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Old May 12, 2017 | 08:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Carolina Rig
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navistar nut beat me to the punch!!
That's one kit worth mentioning more than once
 
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Old May 12, 2017 | 09:16 AM
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I am glad to see some traction here. I really think this will help out with some new owners.
 
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Old May 12, 2017 | 10:00 AM
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I'll also add to this, any injector that is not a FORD REMAN.

This forum is littered with countless threads of off brand remans being used, only to come back out after some weeping and gnashing of teeth, possibly a failed marriage or two as a result.
 
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Old May 12, 2017 | 10:04 AM
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Use only Ford power steering pumps!!!

No cardone
 
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Old May 12, 2017 | 10:18 AM
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Originally Posted by navistarnut
Dorman oil cooler

Any flea bay oil cooler that is not a Ford OEM

Disclaimer.......if you are a glutton for punishment and enjoy doing things twice, thrice or are selling your 6.0 and really hate the next buyer, than by all means purchase either of the aforementioned.
If you ask the guys at BPD, they dont even think too highly of Ford OEM oil coolers...with that said, what about XDPs oil cooler? Are ALL non OEM oil cooler minus BPD really a no no? I know they have the updated SS screen now in OEM
 
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Old May 12, 2017 | 10:45 AM
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Add these to the list;
Dorman Fan Clutch
Cardone Hydro-Boost
 
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Old May 12, 2017 | 11:28 AM
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Any air and fuel filters but OEM. Ford or Donaldson/Racor.
 
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Old May 12, 2017 | 11:53 AM
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thaemcee2, if you have any doubts or questions go back and read Mikes post. Too many people have tried and failed to get by. It's post #2
 
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I tried to find an EDAS from powerstrokehelp.com, but they seem to have mysteriously disappeared from the internet.

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Old May 16, 2017 | 09:13 PM
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Dorman Degas/Coolant reservoir, ask me how I know...
 
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Shell/Rotella oil filter
Part# RTO 170.
It's a good 1/8" shorter than the real thing.
I was in a pinch the other day and grabbed one since the real thing was out of stock. I figured "hey, it's not one with the cap built in......"
Compared the two today and discovered the difference, not to mention the Rotella has a little check ball up top, not sure what the purpose of that is unless it's there to somehow compensate for the shorter height.

Lesson learned, it's getting swapped out post haste.
 
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