HELP Ford on Road Dead
Cargo Master
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From: LA and CO
Originally Posted by F350-6
Right here.
I'll be honest I just skimmed the 11 pages and got here and saw the problem....
Glad it was fixed for ya. BUT!!! In picture #1 Isn't that plastic "plug" supposed to snap into the bracket the wires are running under???
Look at the new electrical tape. There is a hole in the metal bracket above the tape. Isn't the plastic harness plug supposed to snap into that hole. I seem to remember mine did when I pulled the VCs to change the UVCs.....
Maybe that contributed to the problem? Looks as though it came loose from the bracket and has gotten pulled towards the fender causing the wires to rub the bracket....
Just my .02
Last edited by John7894; Aug 12, 2007 at 12:03 PM.
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Post Fiend
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From: Texas
Originally Posted by John7894
Glad it was fixed for ya. BUT!!! In picture #1 Isn't that plastic "plug" supposed to snap into the bracket the wires are running under???
Look at the new electrical tape. There is a hole in the metal bracket above the tape. Isn't the plastic harness plug supposed to snap into that hole. I seem to remember mine did when I pulled the VCs to change the UVCs.....
Maybe that contributed to the problem? Looks as though it came loose from the bracket and has gotten pulled towards the fender causing the wires to rub the bracket....
Just my .02
Look at the new electrical tape. There is a hole in the metal bracket above the tape. Isn't the plastic harness plug supposed to snap into that hole. I seem to remember mine did when I pulled the VCs to change the UVCs.....
Maybe that contributed to the problem? Looks as though it came loose from the bracket and has gotten pulled towards the fender causing the wires to rub the bracket....
Just my .02
At least I was smart enough to snap some photos the second I got the truck home so the evidence was not disturbed.
I guess I have something to go outside and check out.
Postmaster
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From: Fulltime RVer
Originally Posted by F350-6
Thanks John. I guess I was just so happy to have it running again I forgot to really inspect his work. Now that you mention it, from the dust pattern it looks like there was some type of clip there supporting the wires.
At least I was smart enough to snap some photos the second I got the truck home so the evidence was not disturbed.
I guess I have something to go outside and check out.
At least I was smart enough to snap some photos the second I got the truck home so the evidence was not disturbed.
I guess I have something to go outside and check out.
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Post Fiend
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From: Texas
OK. So everything ya'll have said makes sense, so I went out to snap the wiring harness back into place and the clip that goes into the square hole is broken off. If I slide it on there and tie it into place the lower wires are rubbing against the valve cover. Here's what I've done for now but I'm looking for a more permanent solution. I've got it zip tied a little loose to provide clearance from the valve cover. Suggestions would be helpful. If I secure the clip onto the bracket could I secure the lower wiring harness off to something else to provide proper clearance from the valve cover? I didn't remove the turbo inlet when I first got it home, and there is no evidence of a fresh break on the clip so I can't blame the dealer. I don't think electrical tape would hold up, and don't want to put any pressure on the wires so I'm open to any ideas.
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From: Fulltime RVer
Originally Posted by F350-6
... so I went out to snap the wiring harness back into place and the clip that goes into the square hole is broken off. If I slide it on there and tie it into place the lower wires are rubbing against the valve cover. Here's what I've done for now but I'm looking for a more permanent solution. I've got it zip tied a little loose to provide clearance from the valve cover. Suggestions would be helpful. If I secure the clip onto the bracket could I secure the lower wiring harness off to something else to provide proper clearance from the valve cover? I didn't remove the turbo inlet when I first got it home, and there is no evidence of a fresh break on the clip so I can't blame the dealer. I don't think electrical tape would hold up, and don't want to put any pressure on the wires so I'm open to any ideas.
Based on what I think I remember mine looking like, I'd try to fashion a wooden tapered wedge to replace the plastic one, and force this into place so that the metal edge of the hole that normally snaps into the plastic detent, bites into the wood some, and then apply a dab for crazy glue to make sure the wooden wedge doesn't wiggle loose, and then inspect it on a regular basis.
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From: Millbrook Alabama
Good God man, whatever you do DO NOT CLEAN THAT ENGINE. If you were to break the adhesive properties of the fine collection of dust then who knows what may go wrong next. (poke, poke, nudge, nudge)
Dang, I've planted tomato seeds in less dirt than is on your Valve cover.
Just trying to add some humor to what I know has been a frustrating situation.
Dang, I've planted tomato seeds in less dirt than is on your Valve cover.
Just trying to add some humor to what I know has been a frustrating situation.
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From: Texas
Originally Posted by ernesteugene
As I've already posted, you need to bend the metal CCV bracket to obtain a fingers width clearance between the VC and the wire bundle, of course, this assumes the connector is snapped into its proper place. Is it just one of the tapered plastic fingers that's broken? If that's the case, the connector should still center itself in the hole, and you just need to figure out how to keep it there.
Based on what I think I remember mine looking like, I'd try to fashion a wooden tapered wedge to replace the plastic one, and force this into place so that the metal edge of the hole that normally snaps into the plastic detent, bites into the wood some, and then apply a dab for crazy glue to make sure the wooden wedge doesn't wiggle loose, and then inspect it on a regular basis.
Based on what I think I remember mine looking like, I'd try to fashion a wooden tapered wedge to replace the plastic one, and force this into place so that the metal edge of the hole that normally snaps into the plastic detent, bites into the wood some, and then apply a dab for crazy glue to make sure the wooden wedge doesn't wiggle loose, and then inspect it on a regular basis.
Why is it that the simple fixes are the ones I don't seem to think about?
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From: Texas
Originally Posted by bdrummonds
Good God man, whatever you do DO NOT CLEAN THAT ENGINE. If you were to break the adhesive properties of the fine collection of dust then who knows what may go wrong next. (poke, poke, nudge, nudge)
Dang, I've planted tomato seeds in less dirt than is on your Valve cover.
Dang, I've planted tomato seeds in less dirt than is on your Valve cover.
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From: Millbrook Alabama
Originally Posted by F350-6
I'm due for the 300,000 mile engine clean in about 14 months so I'll wait until then. I live off of a gravel road so cleaning it is kind of just a waste of time. The good news is that after only 226,000 miles it's not any dirtier than that. I guess these old 7.3's can only hold so much dirt.
Cargo Master
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From: LA and CO
I'd do what ernesteugene said and try to bend the bracket to allow the wires to not contact the valve cover.
Also, since the bracket did have a clean spot on it I would suspect the dealer did break it. You said you never cleaned the engine. I don't think it can break itself.
regardless, you are headed in the right direction to keep another problem from happening. I inspected all of my wires around there when the VCs wer eoff and all was well. I guess some harnesses are a little shorter than others or taped a little tighter???
Good luck! Glad it's back up and running.
Also, since the bracket did have a clean spot on it I would suspect the dealer did break it. You said you never cleaned the engine. I don't think it can break itself.
regardless, you are headed in the right direction to keep another problem from happening. I inspected all of my wires around there when the VCs wer eoff and all was well. I guess some harnesses are a little shorter than others or taped a little tighter???
Good luck! Glad it's back up and running.
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From: Texas
Originally Posted by sflem849
350 - Searching the threads and I wondered what ever ended up being the problem.
Thanks,
Scott
Thanks,
Scott
I hope my money and frustration saves you all from being stranded.