Should I Flash?
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And in reponse to all of this, I have received calls today from people upset that I have provided this information, Just because the truck has an early build date does not mean that it WILL have problems, Just look at Tim larkins truck, it runs fine. If your truck has a driveability issue get it looked at! Not all the trucks run badly and if it does there are ways of dealing with it. I will not post any further help if this is not understood.....The late trucks with the "good" program and injectors will have problems also, I guarantee it. That is why every Ford dealer has and will keep a service department....
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Originally posted by emtabmm
No, it won't get that far....
No, it won't get that far....
As for the miss then I have no problem, this truck not burped wrong at all.
I am just hoping it will not.
Do you leave the injectors alone then?
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yep.... Tim, chances are that you will have years of trouble free service from this truck as long as you take care of it. Please dont worry when it's not needed. Life is stressful enough...
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Andy, Is it possible that the build date on my truck is 7/03 and the engine build date is 23 july 03, also I tried to find the white cap on the fuel injectors, the caps on mine are black with these numbers, 086-0068-000, 0322-062 are these the right #'s and is there problems with these injectors. Thanks for all your info.
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Originally posted by webmaster
I've asked more than once that a certain person's name not be used here. He lost his job as a result of his participation here and almost lost his retirement benefits (he was less than a year from retirement). His wife even asked you guys to stop it.
Please show this man a little respect for his privacy, and a little decency for what's happened to the him. If you can't you'll need to discuss his somewhere other than FTE.
I've asked more than once that a certain person's name not be used here. He lost his job as a result of his participation here and almost lost his retirement benefits (he was less than a year from retirement). His wife even asked you guys to stop it.
Please show this man a little respect for his privacy, and a little decency for what's happened to the him. If you can't you'll need to discuss his somewhere other than FTE.
Sorry. I was unaware that the SOB's fired him for helping. Knew they shut him up, but nothing else. I appologise for brining him up. Was frequenting another site for a while.
Tim,
As I stated. There is nothing to worry about unless you see a problem. As I said, I could have one, and I have the C95 injectors. I am sure there were those with the 7.3 that had similar problems. Perhaps not as high a rate, but none the less there.
Andy, just was pointing out something I found. Was not saying that he would have problems, just that it was a greater chance(meaning watch your oil more closely) I hope that you are not in trouble for helping.
IF ford and International were doing it right, there should have been someone from the corporate offices here, telling the truth and trying to help. Would have made better public relations, than us finding out that someone who was helping gets in trouble. REALLY MAKES PEOPLE THINK THERE IS SOMETHING TO HIDE. FORD I HOPE YOU ARE READING THIS!
Lariat
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Originally posted by Lariat
IF ford and International were doing it right, there should have been someone from the corporate offices here, telling the truth and trying to help. Would have made better public relations, than us finding out that someone who was helping gets in trouble. REALLY MAKES PEOPLE THINK THERE IS SOMETHING TO HIDE. FORD I HOPE YOU ARE READING THIS! Lariat
IF ford and International were doing it right, there should have been someone from the corporate offices here, telling the truth and trying to help. Would have made better public relations, than us finding out that someone who was helping gets in trouble. REALLY MAKES PEOPLE THINK THERE IS SOMETHING TO HIDE. FORD I HOPE YOU ARE READING THIS! Lariat
with this statement. I cannot speak for Ford, nor would I want to, but I can just about guarantee that if there was someone participating from “Corporate” there could be some culpability, and maybe just plain legal issues past culpability. It would be great for public relations and man could they learn allot………………….butwhat other sites do you go to?
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Hi Tim,
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You are probably right about the culpability, but legal issues? I think that the legal issues, if there are some, could be worked around. Definately would be worth the investment, in both better satisfied customers and return business.
Lariat
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You are probably right about the culpability, but legal issues? I think that the legal issues, if there are some, could be worked around. Definately would be worth the investment, in both better satisfied customers and return business.
Lariat
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Lariat,
Maybe we ought to try and figure out how to pose the question to Ford, there has to be a way!!
I’ll cruse the Dieselshop later and see what its about. Sure love this site!!!
Maybe we ought to try and figure out how to pose the question to Ford, there has to be a way!!
I’ll cruse the Dieselshop later and see what its about. Sure love this site!!!
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Originally posted by Lariat
IF ford and International were doing it right, there should have been someone from the corporate offices here, telling the truth and trying to help.
IF ford and International were doing it right, there should have been someone from the corporate offices here, telling the truth and trying to help.
Ditto!!!!
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Andy
I know this is off topic, but do you know if there is a difference in the wiring from a 2003 in dash radio system to the 04? I have been told that they changed, even though the radios look alike. I have a fella on the line for an 04 6 CD changer, cuz mine didn't have one(did a dealer earch, and it had everything else, so...) Hope that is not a problem to tell this.
Lariat
I know this is off topic, but do you know if there is a difference in the wiring from a 2003 in dash radio system to the 04? I have been told that they changed, even though the radios look alike. I have a fella on the line for an 04 6 CD changer, cuz mine didn't have one(did a dealer earch, and it had everything else, so...) Hope that is not a problem to tell this.
Lariat
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Andy,
No sir, I mean the in dash 6 cd changer with AM/FM radio. Mine came with the AM/FM Casette Single CD deck. Was told that the plugs on the back of this have changed. I could be wrong, but the wiring harness for the in dash shou be the same for them all. Just think there was a change to the 04.
Lariat
No sir, I mean the in dash 6 cd changer with AM/FM radio. Mine came with the AM/FM Casette Single CD deck. Was told that the plugs on the back of this have changed. I could be wrong, but the wiring harness for the in dash shou be the same for them all. Just think there was a change to the 04.
Lariat