what year 6 spd?
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what year 6 spd?
hey guys, looking at jumping back into the diesel world after selling my 97 psd. i have been looking at the 99-02's because i had so much fun in my 97 i figured i would stick with the 7.3l. but this time i am thinking about getting a 6 spd. my question is what years were these available in? also how do you manual guys like driving the truck? have only driven my auto psd. thanks.
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They're available with the 7.3L from 99 all the way to 03 (and available w/ the 6.0, also).
The two PSDs w/ 6-speed manuals I've driven, I liked quite a bit.
I've got an auto, but I'm sure some of the fellas here w/ 6-speeds will chime in with their opinions. 
The two PSDs w/ 6-speed manuals I've driven, I liked quite a bit.
I've got an auto, but I'm sure some of the fellas here w/ 6-speeds will chime in with their opinions.
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I think it's great. Most of the time I don't use low and first, but I'm a flatlander here in Ohio, so I'm not shifting that much. There's some day's I 'd like an auto, but few and far. All around, I think it's a great tranny.
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There is no substitute for gear jammin' !!! 
It would be a good idea to remove the transmission the day after you buy the truck and install one of those kevlar pilot bushings.
Lose the pilot bearing=rebuild the transmission=$$$$$$$$$$$
It would be a good idea to remove the transmission the day after you buy the truck and install one of those kevlar pilot bushings.
Lose the pilot bearing=rebuild the transmission=$$$$$$$$$$$
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Originally Posted by hambonz
Hey Kwik,
Where can you get a kevlar pilot bushing? Who makes it and the cost?
Thanks
Where can you get a kevlar pilot bushing? Who makes it and the cost?
Thanks
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I got mine from Southbend as well.
Another thing that I would like to add is stick to a late 1999 to early 2000 model year production. They still had the forged connecting rods. They are rated at a little less HP than the later ones, but DP tuner could quickly remedy that situation!
Another thing that I would like to add is stick to a late 1999 to early 2000 model year production. They still had the forged connecting rods. They are rated at a little less HP than the later ones, but DP tuner could quickly remedy that situation!
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I have a 2000 F350 with the 6 speed and I love it. Rowing gears is great fun 99 percent of the time. The only time I don't like it is when I'm crawling in traffic in New York City & New Jersey. I don't tow a lot but the few times that I have it was really great to be able to keep the engine in just the right RPM range.
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Depending on the year of truck you buy (dont know the exact year anymore) While your in there replacing that pilot bushing, also buy the upgraded clutch fork or "lever" from ford. Ford part # is F81Z7B602AA (stud) $7.50 and YC3Z7515BB (Lever ASY) $35.00 with tax it came out to $44.84 from Ford. You might be able to reuse the old stud but ya never know. There were some trucks where the clutch fork or "lever" would fold or bend making it impossible to opperate the transmission with the motor running.
My $.02 on the 6spd: Love it.
My $.02 on the 6spd: Love it.