Barely starts, sputters, nearly dies after fueling
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I haven't ordered the valve yet. I will get on it this weekend and return to update everyone. It was mentioned earlier "is this a common problem?". I haven't read too many threads on FTE about it, but there are plenty of other sites that have tons of information on this exact issue. I would say yes, it is a "common problem".
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I haven't ordered the valve yet. I will get on it this weekend and return to update everyone. It was mentioned earlier "is this a common problem?". I haven't read too many threads on FTE about it, but there are plenty of other sites that have tons of information on this exact issue. I would say yes, it is a "common problem".
that said, I picked mine up today and plan on putting it in tomorrow
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well, valve was definitely bad.
open when cold, unlike the new valve that is closed cold.
on a plus, i may just get better mileage too. after putting the new valve in, i went for a test ride. runs better, and mileage already went up from 8.0 to 8.1 in a 1 mile run. this was with 117 miles on this tank trip meter, and i even stepped on it a few times pulling out into traffic.
it was a biatch to get to though. all the way in back top of the engine, with a hose clamp rite there to slice the back of my hand up like i was playing slap the hand with a pissed off cat.
open when cold, unlike the new valve that is closed cold.
on a plus, i may just get better mileage too. after putting the new valve in, i went for a test ride. runs better, and mileage already went up from 8.0 to 8.1 in a 1 mile run. this was with 117 miles on this tank trip meter, and i even stepped on it a few times pulling out into traffic.
it was a biatch to get to though. all the way in back top of the engine, with a hose clamp rite there to slice the back of my hand up like i was playing slap the hand with a pissed off cat.
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well, valve was definitely bad.
open when cold, unlike the new valve that is closed cold.
on a plus, i may just get better mileage too. after putting the new valve in, i went for a test ride. runs better, and mileage already went up from 8.0 to 8.1 in a 1 mile run. this was with 117 miles on this tank trip meter, and i even stepped on it a few times pulling out into traffic.
it was a biatch to get to though. all the way in back top of the engine, with a hose clamp rite there to slice the back of my hand up like i was playing slap the hand with a pissed off cat.
open when cold, unlike the new valve that is closed cold.
on a plus, i may just get better mileage too. after putting the new valve in, i went for a test ride. runs better, and mileage already went up from 8.0 to 8.1 in a 1 mile run. this was with 117 miles on this tank trip meter, and i even stepped on it a few times pulling out into traffic.
it was a biatch to get to though. all the way in back top of the engine, with a hose clamp rite there to slice the back of my hand up like i was playing slap the hand with a pissed off cat.
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look in from drivers side. you will see it about under the cowl lip on top driver side of the intake.
be warned, the hose clamps are like razor blades to the back of your hand when you try to get the electrical connection, and the vapor hose off. when done replacing the valve, you hands will look like you got in a fight with a very large pissed off cat.
the electric plug is not that bad, but the vapor hose clamp is the tough one. you need to pinch both little tabs while pushing them in to release the clamp so the hose will come off the valve. then you will need to position it perfectly before clamping it shut on the valve.
a top side creeper will work if you have one. i did not here at the house and had to use a step ladder to access it. made it a bit harder to reach, but it was still doable.
be warned, the hose clamps are like razor blades to the back of your hand when you try to get the electrical connection, and the vapor hose off. when done replacing the valve, you hands will look like you got in a fight with a very large pissed off cat.
the electric plug is not that bad, but the vapor hose clamp is the tough one. you need to pinch both little tabs while pushing them in to release the clamp so the hose will come off the valve. then you will need to position it perfectly before clamping it shut on the valve.
a top side creeper will work if you have one. i did not here at the house and had to use a step ladder to access it. made it a bit harder to reach, but it was still doable.
#23
look in from drivers side. you will see it about under the cowl lip on top driver side of the intake.
be warned, the hose clamps are like razor blades to the back of your hand when you try to get the electrical connection, and the vapor hose off. when done replacing the valve, you hands will look like you got in a fight with a very large pissed off cat.
the electric plug is not that bad, but the vapor hose clamp is the tough one. you need to pinch both little tabs while pushing them in to release the clamp so the hose will come off the valve. then you will need to position it perfectly before clamping it shut on the valve.
a top side creeper will work if you have one. i did not here at the house and had to use a step ladder to access it. made it a bit harder to reach, but it was still doable.
be warned, the hose clamps are like razor blades to the back of your hand when you try to get the electrical connection, and the vapor hose off. when done replacing the valve, you hands will look like you got in a fight with a very large pissed off cat.
the electric plug is not that bad, but the vapor hose clamp is the tough one. you need to pinch both little tabs while pushing them in to release the clamp so the hose will come off the valve. then you will need to position it perfectly before clamping it shut on the valve.
a top side creeper will work if you have one. i did not here at the house and had to use a step ladder to access it. made it a bit harder to reach, but it was still doable.
I have not filled it up yet but my P0456 code that has been on for months is gone!
and yes, the life as a 6.0 powerstroke owner has made a topside creeper an absolute must. 😂😥
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