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Old Dec 20, 2006 | 07:38 PM
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Hy Im a first time ford diesel owner well its my fist diesel out right. It is a 97 250 7.3 powerstork turbo and is in the best shape posable as in every thing is perfect mechanicly and as far as looks go too. Im looking for any and all advice for a newbee such as my self
In a way Im saying HELP BEFORE I SCREW UP




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Old Dec 20, 2006 | 10:40 PM
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Welcome, you will get lots of help from these guys. I don't have a diesel but they sure helped with my V-10.
 
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Old Dec 20, 2006 | 10:57 PM
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WELCOME!

What do you need advice on? Preventative maintenance? How to do smokey burnouts? Picking up the hottest chicks? The proper use of a beer funnel?
 
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Old Dec 20, 2006 | 11:09 PM
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Welcome to the forum and congratulatins on your new truck. You'll find lots of good information here.
 
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Old Dec 20, 2006 | 11:54 PM
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hey i am with you on that Tyler (thats my name too), i just got my first powerstroke about a mounth ago. jump over to the 7.3L Powerstroke fourm (for your year) and thos guys will have some great info, spend some time navigating through there old topics and search for questions before you ask, and welcome to FTE
 
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Old Dec 21, 2006 | 05:27 AM
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Welcome to FTE Tyler x 2!

It's always a party.


Advise on the PSD. Drive it like you stole it, keep it clean and have fun.
 
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Old Dec 22, 2006 | 08:24 PM
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I'd like advice on picking up the hottest chicks please...
 
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Old Dec 22, 2006 | 09:32 PM
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Fist thing V10man...get a diesel...



LOL...sorry i could not resist, and i understand the need for the V10 and i love everything eles about your truck so i do have great respect for you and it.
 
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