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Two Questions
Hi guys, I've got two questions I hope you can help me with.
First, my truck has been sitting for several months due to some pesky unemployment issues. If it were a gas motor I would disconnect the coil wire and crank it for several cycles to push some oil through the system, then reconnect it and fire it up. How can I achieve this with a diesel?
Second, does anybody know of a good shop in the Bucks or Montgomery County areas of Pa that knows there way around a 6.0? Thanks in advance!!
First, my truck has been sitting for several months due to some pesky unemployment issues. If it were a gas motor I would disconnect the coil wire and crank it for several cycles to push some oil through the system, then reconnect it and fire it up. How can I achieve this with a diesel?
Second, does anybody know of a good shop in the Bucks or Montgomery County areas of Pa that knows there way around a 6.0? Thanks in advance!!
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Bump for ya. I have only taken mine to the local Ford dealer for the one HPOP issue I've had so far. They treated me right and I would go back to them, Kennedy Ford in Phoenixville. Can't help with the other question though.
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I wouldn't be too concerned about the oiling thing, as the truck won't even fire if the oiling system is dry. Otherwise, if you really want to oil it up, I think you should be able to pull the gray fuel injection relay in the small relay box on the driver's side inner wheel well (just under the master cylinder, near the firewall)to keep it from firing right up.
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I would just start it and let it idle for a minute or two and then drive it normal til up to temp. and then clean it out. I would be more worried about the fuel gelling or the turbo freezing up.
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ditto....you want to make sure it has winter fuel in it, summer fuel will gell up
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Another ditto on that one. In all honesty, I wouldn't trust the stuff that was left not doing anything for several months. Depending on how it was "stored" during that time might sway me one way or the other on that., but I would definately be a little concerned on what is going on with the fuel and the turbo as those don't like to sit and do nothing.
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Hi guys, I've got two questions I hope you can help me with.
First, my truck has been sitting for several months due to some pesky unemployment issues. If it were a gas motor I would disconnect the coil wire and crank it for several cycles to push some oil through the system, then reconnect it and fire it up. How can I achieve this with a diesel?
Second, does anybody know of a good shop in the Bucks or Montgomery County areas of Pa that knows there way around a 6.0? Thanks in advance!!
First, my truck has been sitting for several months due to some pesky unemployment issues. If it were a gas motor I would disconnect the coil wire and crank it for several cycles to push some oil through the system, then reconnect it and fire it up. How can I achieve this with a diesel?
Second, does anybody know of a good shop in the Bucks or Montgomery County areas of Pa that knows there way around a 6.0? Thanks in advance!!
Kennedy Ford in Feasterville is on Bustleton Pk. just before Street Rd. There is also a diesel shop in Sumneytown on Rt. 63 called Perkiomen performance which also does lifts and snow removal setup's. If your truck didn't have the turbo it would be no problem to let it sit for months on end. I have a 1989 7.3 IDI and a John Deere that sit for months at a time and fire right up. The JD battery goes in my basement in a few weeks until April. The Ford I only use for plowing snow anymore and both of those diesels have a good amount of PS antigel in the tanks which are filled. I am more concerned about mice chewing on wires and building there food supply and nests in the air intake and air box.
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Thanks, everybody. In the end I just fired it up (after two days of charging the batteries). Added some diesel fuel treatment on the next fill, and it seems to be running as well as it did before. I know I need to replace the EGR valve, but that has to wait for another day.
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Holy crap, you're right around hte corner. If you want a good 6.0 mechanic, I have the best. He's right here in collegeville not far from my house, he's a freaking all-star at what he does. I went to school with him and grew up with him, so I trust him at least. He pulled my alternator in 2 minutes after I spent 30 minutes failing to accomlish just that. Stupid spring loaded belt... We did my front driver wheel hub replacement in 45min, book time 2.5 hours, and that included the test ride around. Hit me up if you're in need still.
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I took the EGR out previously and cleaned the hell out of it. The removal is a whole story by itself!! Anyway, there was no improvement, so I know it needs replacing. EGR for a 5.4 approx $99.00, EGR for a 6.0 about $300!!
JaySVX, yeah man, I know where Collegeville is!! About two years ago I was installing conduit for the FIOS project. Made lots of freinds up there!!(not!!) I'll definitely get hold of you once I get some fundage together!
JaySVX, yeah man, I know where Collegeville is!! About two years ago I was installing conduit for the FIOS project. Made lots of freinds up there!!(not!!) I'll definitely get hold of you once I get some fundage together!