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Old Apr 14, 2010 | 06:05 AM
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First mod

Just installed biggboost...
YouTube - 7.3 HIGH PERFORMANCE MODS 1 OF 3

I been meaning to ask you guys what you think of bill and all his information on the powerstroke ?????

My truck below,all standard,lots of things to do


Oh and i installed a BD larger transmission sump and a trans temp gauge...
 
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Old Apr 14, 2010 | 08:10 AM
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You have opened yourself up for some interesting feedback! Bill has a less than favorable reputation around here. There are a few guys on here that have used him, and they are quite happy with his work. You can learn some stuff from him for sure, but there are people on here that would embarrass Bill with their knowledge of these trucks, and how things work.

If/when I have a question or problem, I consult the good people on here for advice on fixing it.

BTW, I like that bumper!!!
 
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Old Apr 14, 2010 | 08:14 AM
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All you are doing with this is actually loosing boost. You don't need to bleed off boost to make the wast-gate not open. You can do that by tightening down to the rod.

The inline thing is just a little regulator so the map sensor will not defuel the engine if boost gets over 23#.

Use his vids for intertainment only, ask here before you do mods to your truck.

What did you pay for this?
 
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Old Apr 14, 2010 | 08:20 AM
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Fine looking truck Kelly - Imo get all your gauges installed b4 too many HP mods especially if going to tow. Enjoy!
 
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Old Apr 14, 2010 | 08:27 AM
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Old Apr 14, 2010 | 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by CampSpringsJohn
You have opened yourself up for some interesting feedback! Bill has a less than favorable reputation around here. There are a few guys on here that have used him, and they are quite happy with his work. You can learn some stuff from him for sure, but there are people on here that would embarrass Bill with their knowledge of these trucks, and how things work.

If/when I have a question or problem, I consult the good people on here for advice on fixing it.

BTW, I like that bumper!!!
Well that sounds about normal,not everbody likes everybody,in this world,never seen bill hewitt until recently,thought i just ask the question..
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BTW, I like that bumper!!!
thanks..
 
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Old Apr 14, 2010 | 02:12 PM
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Originally Posted by miller_feed
All you are doing with this is actually loosing boost. You don't need to bleed off boost to make the wast-gate not open. You can do that by tightening down to the rod.
Which rod and how
Originally Posted by miller_feed

The inline thing is just a little regulator so the map sensor will not defuel the engine if boost gets over 23#.
OK
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Use his vids for intertainment only, ask here before you do mods to your truck.
Ok i take it you dont like bill hewitt at all LOL,as i said, i ask the question because i dont know the guy...
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What did you pay for this?
$74 US $90 here delivered
 
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Old Apr 14, 2010 | 02:16 PM
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Originally Posted by guitarpicr
Fine looking truck Kelly - Imo get all your gauges installed b4 too many HP mods especially if going to tow. Enjoy!
Thanks mate,its a bugger of a color to keep clean,and im in earthworks aswell LOL you should see it when ive 20 truck and trailers carting dirt away from me , goes from black to browny grey...

Yer im doing things atm,ive got the tranny gauge in,got a get the egt next..

I'll get there
 
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Old Apr 14, 2010 | 03:15 PM
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Which rod and how
The rod on the top/back of the turbo that goes to the exhaust housing. Take the little clip off the end and take the rod off the wastgate arm, screw the rod in, then put it back on the arm. You may have to use compressed air to get the rod to go out far enough to put the rod on.
 
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Old Apr 14, 2010 | 04:31 PM
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Nice truck bruva, luuuuv the black.
 
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Old Apr 14, 2010 | 04:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Nkelly
Just installed biggboost...
YouTube - 7.3 HIGH PERFORMANCE MODS 1 OF 3

I been meaning to ask you guys what you think of bill and all his information on the powerstroke ?????

My truck below,all standard,lots of things to do


Oh and i installed a BD larger transmission sump and a trans temp gauge...
Why did you knock down the trees in the back ground?
 
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Old Apr 14, 2010 | 04:38 PM
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Me two... I will say I like listening to him talk on his Video's.He talks like a redneck like me. I will say some of the stuff he does is questionable but asfar as his matience such as dropping the diff and tranny pans and doing the oil change I think that is very informable. Just my .$02...Nice truck btw. I do like that black and yes the black is hell to keep clean!!!
 
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Old Apr 14, 2010 | 06:10 PM
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LOL... Be sure to do your top end oil change, ford really messed up when they didnt tell people to do that... Poor oil never gets changed out.
 
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Old Apr 14, 2010 | 07:11 PM
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Oh great... haha. Yeah, I don't really listen to that guy. Anyway, FINALLY another person with the Bocar/Ute ltd Aluminum front bumper! They are really rare around these parts! How has it held up so far?
 
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Old Apr 14, 2010 | 07:59 PM
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"Why did you knock down the trees in the back ground?"
Looks like fire. Hey NK were you affected by Black Saturday????
 
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