7.3 need help in eastern NC please
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7.3 need help in eastern NC please
ok so my truck is a 03 7.3l f250
i installed a whicked wheel today and installing the turbo i just cant get the y pipe to connect back to the turbo
anyone around east nc im in new port and really need some help
anyone not around me but have done this b4 tips are always welcome
i installed a whicked wheel today and installing the turbo i just cant get the y pipe to connect back to the turbo
anyone around east nc im in new port and really need some help
anyone not around me but have done this b4 tips are always welcome
Mountain Pass
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From: Rock Hill,SC
I feel your pain, just did my donut gaskets got it all togather and found I pinched the oring on the turbo, so back out it came. I took the up's loose at the manifold and connected the y but it was still a pita to hook back to the manifold. Hope this helps
Hook it, I'll pull it.
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From: Grand Lake, La.
It is easier to do with 2 people. Loosen the bolts at the manifold on your up-pipes. I know it's a pain, but if you take your time, you can get it done. Many people have been where you are at now.
Lead Driver
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From: Damon (South East Texas)
Don't get frustrated. It will be alright.
Post Fiend
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Yes, loosen the up-pipe bolts at each exhaust manifold and use a bungee to hold the baby's butt in place. Here's what I did. When you put the clamp back on make sure the bungee is not going through it. Ask me how I know. Once you have the bungee holding it in place you can check for fit with a mirror and then install clamp.
Bungees make a nice second set of hands.
Bungees make a nice second set of hands.
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I'm in the Raleigh area, a ways from New Port but these guys have you on the right track. Let us know how it turns out.
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It will go back in, I promise. I fought with mine one day for hours, walked away for a little while, and then it just kind of fell into place when I got back to it. Loosen Marmon clamp that holds turbo to up-pipe collector, seat turbo at the same time you line the pin on the collector up with the hole in the turbo flange. Resume cussing whoever in the hell designed a Marmon clamp. Take 4 advil for the aches and pains that you will surely feel tonight after laying on top of the engine all day.
Fleet Owner
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From: Rio Rico, AZ.
I work on cars for a living and when I did my up-pipes it took me a full day to get it done with a couple of breaks for lunch and take a breather.
The next day I was SORE.
Post Fiend
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From: Payson, AZ
As for the clamp you can try NAPA. This Ebay seller has T-bolt clamps. You can use a T-bolt type as long as it fits properly and don't over tighten it. Ebay Link
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From: Millbrook Alabama
I know ford or International would have one, you may also be able to find it at NAPA.