Another newbie....
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Another newbie....
Hello people... just purchased a 2001 4x4 F-250 7.3L... found this place through some google searching, and looks like there is much to learn.
I am completely new to diesels, hell... to trucks. I have been toggling to the acronym definition page to try to figure out what in the world you guys are talking about most of the time.
I am completely new to diesels, hell... to trucks. I have been toggling to the acronym definition page to try to figure out what in the world you guys are talking about most of the time.
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thanks guys...
I was reading through guzzle's 2002 Ford Powerstroke Diesel maintenance site, and read the directions on replacing the fuel filter in the engine.... there is also another one in the rear of the truck right? I assume it's something similar to a gas car? in line type fuel filter?
Anyone have instructions/guide/pictures? the truck has some high miles (169,000) and I am performing some maintenance on me so it continues to run strong. Ahh... and the engine is pretty dirty.. any tips on what not do do when spraying it off/degreasing it?
I was reading through guzzle's 2002 Ford Powerstroke Diesel maintenance site, and read the directions on replacing the fuel filter in the engine.... there is also another one in the rear of the truck right? I assume it's something similar to a gas car? in line type fuel filter?
Anyone have instructions/guide/pictures? the truck has some high miles (169,000) and I am performing some maintenance on me so it continues to run strong. Ahh... and the engine is pretty dirty.. any tips on what not do do when spraying it off/degreasing it?
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Simple green, gentle hosing, watch what you get water into. I tend to do a lot of wiping and sopping up to avoid problems.
One filter, in the engine bay unless it has been modded. Other than that, a screen in the pump and one in the fuel pickup assembly.
One filter, in the engine bay unless it has been modded. Other than that, a screen in the pump and one in the fuel pickup assembly.
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Welcome Cyclical, Also look here www.7point3.com click on the common mods/ maintenence link and it will take you to an archive of posts from here with all kinds of good things
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Welcome to FTE and congrats on the truck. Don't be afraid to ask us about anything you see that you don't know what it means. Heck, I don't know of anybody (well maybe Strokin_it7.3) knew everything right from the start. I will be the first to admit that there is still a bunch I don't.
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cyclical,, Welcome aboard.
Man, get ready to have fun. Ask questions before you do anything with your truck, like mods ect. These guys can save you lots of pain. Believe you me they know what they are talking about. You are off to a good start by changing all the fluids and filters. Keep a good log of all maintance and mods you do.
Have fun and keep reading and asking questions. Good luck young man.
Man, get ready to have fun. Ask questions before you do anything with your truck, like mods ect. These guys can save you lots of pain. Believe you me they know what they are talking about. You are off to a good start by changing all the fluids and filters. Keep a good log of all maintance and mods you do.
Have fun and keep reading and asking questions. Good luck young man.
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I was going to ask what filter, but through searches have seen much debate between the general population and Gene.. lol..
I went and picked up a cheap *** fram filter to get by for a few weeks. The one that was in there was tore up, bent, and looked like it was trying to suck itself into the intake. It was filthy....
I plan on getting a spray in bedliner from LineX, new shocks, new rear brakes, fuel filter, and tint the front drivers/passenger side glass.
I went and picked up a cheap *** fram filter to get by for a few weeks. The one that was in there was tore up, bent, and looked like it was trying to suck itself into the intake. It was filthy....
I plan on getting a spray in bedliner from LineX, new shocks, new rear brakes, fuel filter, and tint the front drivers/passenger side glass.
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Originally Posted by cyclical
I was going to ask what filter, but through searches have seen much debate between the general population and Gene.. lol..
I went and picked up a cheap *** fram filter to get by for a few weeks. The one that was in there was tore up, bent, and looked like it was trying to suck itself into the intake. It was filthy....
I plan on getting a spray in bedliner from LineX, new shocks, new rear brakes, fuel filter, and tint the front drivers/passenger side glass.
I went and picked up a cheap *** fram filter to get by for a few weeks. The one that was in there was tore up, bent, and looked like it was trying to suck itself into the intake. It was filthy....
I plan on getting a spray in bedliner from LineX, new shocks, new rear brakes, fuel filter, and tint the front drivers/passenger side glass.
As bdrummonds pointed out, 7point3 has good info easy to find on the homepage for some reading to get you up to speed on your truck. A lot links right back to here, but it is much easier to find than searching on here.
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Originally Posted by Tenn01PSD350
Ouch, have you looked at your turbo impellar blades to make sure it is not damaged from that pitterful filter? Sounds like it may have run for a while with that filter. Hopefully your CCV (crankcase ventilalation) is still stock and the oily residue captured the bulk of any dust in the CAC (charge air cooler) most likely in the intercooler (IC). There, a few defined for you.
As bdrummonds pointed out, 7point3 has good info easy to find on the homepage for some reading to get you up to speed on your truck. A lot links right back to here, but it is much easier to find than searching on here.
As bdrummonds pointed out, 7point3 has good info easy to find on the homepage for some reading to get you up to speed on your truck. A lot links right back to here, but it is much easier to find than searching on here.
Is the screen in the pump and the fuel pick up assembly something that I should clean out? or is it something that should be alright?
Truck has 169K miles...
