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Old Aug 11, 2005 | 09:24 PM
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I just picked up an 04 SC 4x4 LB 6.0L 5spd auto. I see people have an 04 truck with an 03 motor. How do I tell if I have one. Build date is 10/03

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Old Aug 11, 2005 | 09:29 PM
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Thread moved to 6.0L Power Stroke Diesel forum.
They would be able to help you a bit better here.
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Old Aug 11, 2005 | 10:38 PM
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Hmmm...If your truck gray, you and I are gonna have to talk.

Welcome to FTE.

You will find the engine build date label affixed to the FICM (Fuel Injection Control Module) which is located to the rear and just above the driver side valve cover. Hard to see 'cause you have to look around the degas coolant bottle etc....I have found that a flash light helps.

An example of how the white label will read: 03-10-03...3rd day - 10th month - year '03.

To verify also look at the passenger side valve cover for the IPC sensor attached to the forward area of the valve. This indicates that it is for sure an '04 engine build...by it's design.

Your engine build date is very useful info as you read thru the 6.0 forum.

Good luck and feel free to fire away with question, concerns, or just smooth out bragging.
 
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Old Aug 11, 2005 | 11:01 PM
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Truck Gray? I somewhat familiar with super duties but not the 6.0L. My last truck was a 91 F250 with the 7.3IDI diesel.

Ahhh yes, I am going to look at that tomorrow. It definitely helps out when deciphering the forums.

I understand the build date on the FICM, but I don't know what the IPC sensor is?
Thanks for the enlightenment !


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Old Aug 11, 2005 | 11:08 PM
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If you look at my signature you will see that we have, basically, the same truck and may even share similar build date. Mine is Dark Shadow Gray.

Mine has approx. 21,000+ really good, fun miles BTW.
 
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Old Aug 11, 2005 | 11:20 PM
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Duh! I am slow but I get there in the end. No, mine is Black/grey two-tone.

Just picked it up monday, rolled over 11k on the way home. Truck still smells new. Got one heck of a deal on it also.
 
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Originally Posted by Sader1234
I just picked up an 04 SC 4x4 LB 6.0L 5spd auto. I see people have an 04 truck with an 03 motor. How do I tell if I have one. Build date is 10/03

Thanks,

Chris

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Old Aug 13, 2005 | 08:38 PM
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My FICM shows 29 SEP 03. So does that calssify as an '03 or an '04 engine?



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Old Aug 13, 2005 | 10:18 PM
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Boy, you are right on the hump but, I think Sept 29 was the last '03 engine production day....now look at the passenger side valve cover for the ICP sensor toward the forward area, top of valve cover. If the cover in this area is w/o sensor it is an '03.
 
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Old Aug 13, 2005 | 11:13 PM
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Is the ICP sensor right under the Glow Plug control Module ??????
 
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