don't forget the fuel filter!!!!Since you just bought the truck who knows how long since it's been changed.
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From: Carlos, MN
Many guys around here use the 6637 filter as well it's cheaper than an AIS and arguably as good, unless in a really dusty climate. The 6637 filters very well better than stock and allows more air flow, but it's noiser than the AIS. As far as the rear end it should be a 3.73 gear ratio. I agree with you I don't change my fluids when it's cold out I don't have a garage I can get it into in winter, so I take to the local shop, owned by my cousin, and he is also a powerstroke owner and services about 50 local powerstrokes. But otherwise in the spring through fall I do all the changes myself in the driveway on a piece of cardboard. The are a couple of good sites that can help you with the maintenance and upgrades including this site.
http://guzzle.rbmicro.com/index.html
http://7point3.com/
http://guzzle.rbmicro.com/index.html
http://7point3.com/
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Changed the Oil and did a look over
Well,
I changed the oil successfully. No fun getting under the truck with the factory running boards and 265/65/16s. Found some rust spots on the oil pan and wiped the pan down with the dirty oil to leave a film.
Also looked at the factory air box. It is not rounded like the AIS picture posted but breathes from the front of truck, not the fender. My truck was built 6/00 so is this a normal filter box or something better?
Thanks..
Neil
I changed the oil successfully. No fun getting under the truck with the factory running boards and 265/65/16s. Found some rust spots on the oil pan and wiped the pan down with the dirty oil to leave a film.
Also looked at the factory air box. It is not rounded like the AIS picture posted but breathes from the front of truck, not the fender. My truck was built 6/00 so is this a normal filter box or something better?
Thanks..
Neil
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I called the last servicing dealer and they stated that the fuel filter had been changed 4 months and 6K ago.
If the later than 1999s breath from the front and not the fender, it would appear I have the stock air box. I guess I'll keep my eye out for a used AIS.
Thanks..
Neil
If the later than 1999s breath from the front and not the fender, it would appear I have the stock air box. I guess I'll keep my eye out for a used AIS.
Thanks..
Neil
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Cleaning engine
Are there any concerns when cleaning the engine with Gunk Engine Degreaser? I know the owners manual states that the engine should be cool and the air filter housing in place.....
Any thing in particular to cover to prevent water and crud getting on it?
Everyone's pictures have clean engines. I guess I got to keep with with everyone.
Thanks..
Neil
Any thing in particular to cover to prevent water and crud getting on it?
Everyone's pictures have clean engines. I guess I got to keep with with everyone.
Thanks..
Neil
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From: Payson, AZ
Neil-
I always cover the Alternator. I have never had a problem using one of the coin op car washes that have a pressure wash. Just don't get the nozzle to close to anything. Avoid directly spraying the fuse box and the firewall near the PCM connector. And like the book says let the engine cool down. You're getting a good start with things. Take care of it and it will take care of you.
I always cover the Alternator. I have never had a problem using one of the coin op car washes that have a pressure wash. Just don't get the nozzle to close to anything. Avoid directly spraying the fuse box and the firewall near the PCM connector. And like the book says let the engine cool down. You're getting a good start with things. Take care of it and it will take care of you.
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From: Dallas-Ft. Worth
Originally Posted by Neil64
A new filter for the AIS costs $80.00? What is made of?
Thanks..
Neil
Thanks..
Neil
http://www.superdutydiesel.com/pdf/0...elling_AIS.pdf
Hook it, I'll pull it.
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From: Grand Lake, La.
Neil,
Simple green works well on engine grease. Spray everything down real good then get the garden hose and spray off the grime. Then start the engine and let it idle for a few mins to dry everything out. Some places I use a rag or brush to get the worst off. I wipe mine down every couple days or so. I have a new shop so I pull in every afternoon and open the hood and look at the engine and drink a beer. lol
Good luck.
Simple green works well on engine grease. Spray everything down real good then get the garden hose and spray off the grime. Then start the engine and let it idle for a few mins to dry everything out. Some places I use a rag or brush to get the worst off. I wipe mine down every couple days or so. I have a new shop so I pull in every afternoon and open the hood and look at the engine and drink a beer. lol
Good luck.
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