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Old Sep 23, 2003 | 09:58 AM
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Unhappy Bug Shield F250 97

I have a Ford F250 7,3 Dsl SuberCab HD 3/4. There I am living
in the Netherlands I only can refer to internet to shop for parts.
I am looking for a Bug Shield:
Question: Why in all search results there is a Bug Shield avalilable
"But No Diesels"???
Can somebudy let me know??

Thanks.

q-foryou@wanadoo.nl
 
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Old Sep 23, 2003 | 10:04 AM
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Try JC Whitney. Search "hood deflector".

You did not state the year of the vehicle. If it looks like an Excursion front this fits:
2000 - 2002
Ford
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Realtree Hardwoods HD Camouflage Hood Deflector
Each
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Old Sep 23, 2003 | 11:02 AM
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Check out this link:
http://www.autoworldaccessories.com/...Hood+Deflector
 
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Old Sep 23, 2003 | 06:58 PM
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Because of the position of the intake being right under the hood on the left front side on a 94-97 Powerstroke, a bug deflector would either contact it, or block airflow. If you've got to an open air intake like many of us have, you can use one without a problem.
 
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Old Sep 23, 2003 | 07:04 PM
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Monja-

I have a factory Ford bug sheild off my '02. It's sitting in the garage collecting dust. Do you want it?
 
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Old Sep 23, 2003 | 07:57 PM
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That piece of plastic molding that blocks the air intake behind the grill? I used a hole saw and made 2 - two inch openings, on all the gas trucks and on my diesel.
 
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Old Sep 23, 2003 | 09:11 PM
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Originally posted by Phat02
Monja-

I have a factory Ford bug sheild off my '02. It's sitting in the garage collecting dust. Do you want it?
My bad. Ignore this. I thought your truck was a '99.
 
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Old Sep 24, 2003 | 06:09 AM
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Or just take the ducting off that covers the battery. Easier to get to the battery also.
 
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Old Sep 24, 2003 | 01:41 PM
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Originally posted by Michael013
Try JC Whitney. Search "hood deflector".

You did not state the year of the vehicle. If it looks like an Excursion front this fits:
2000 - 2002
Ford
Excursion

Realtree Hardwoods HD Camouflage Hood Deflector
Each
48ZX8806W
You'r right, It's a 97. As I see several notes, it probaly has
to do something with blocking the air inlet on the left front
side. With a little creative thinking/doing this should be
fixable.
 
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Old Sep 24, 2003 | 01:44 PM
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Originally posted by Phat02
Monja-

I have a factory Ford bug sheild off my '02. It's sitting in the garage collecting dust. Do you want it?
Thanks, but its a little bit hard to pick it up there I live in
europe (Netherlands) Allso forgot to mension it is a 97.
 
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Old Sep 24, 2003 | 01:45 PM
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Bug Shield F250 97

Originally posted by monja
I have a Ford F250 97 (Previous model)7,3 Dsl SuberCab HD 3/4. There I am living in the Netherlands I only can refer to internet to shop for parts.
I am looking for a Bug Shield:
Question: Why in all search results there is a Bug Shield avalilable
"But No Diesels"???
Can somebudy let me know??

Thanks.

q-foryou@wanadoo.nl
 
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Old Sep 24, 2003 | 10:39 PM
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If you remove the plastic intake and battery covers, you can drill a 2 - 3 inch hole through the plastic shield in the grill. It will let air through.

Also I use the Ford Severe Duty Air Intake, I used a hole saw to put 5 - 3" openings around the air box for added air. It also keeps it quieter inside the truck, than the open air intake types.

Motocraft part number is FA-1759 and the Ford Number 2U2Z9K635AA severe duty intake. About $180.00.
 
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