Engine Removal
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Ok thanks, sounds good.
I got one more question, the FICM isn't on the replacement engine. It was used by the owner on one of their other trucks.
Can I just use my FICM thats currently working on my truck or is it going to need to be brought into a dealer to reprogram?
I got one more question, the FICM isn't on the replacement engine. It was used by the owner on one of their other trucks.
Can I just use my FICM thats currently working on my truck or is it going to need to be brought into a dealer to reprogram?
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Hey guys. Got the replacement motor today. Its an 03 motor with the ICP in the back same as my original.
Got a few questions that i'm sure have been asked.
I'm going to do some work on the motor while its out, head studs and gaskets are near the top of the list. I was led to believe that once the heads are removed they will be warped and may be too warped to use.
Whats the procedure for checking for warpage or should I save time and just take them in anyways?
Whats the specs on checking to see if the warpage is too far gone and how much material can be removed safely?
Got a few questions that i'm sure have been asked.
I'm going to do some work on the motor while its out, head studs and gaskets are near the top of the list. I was led to believe that once the heads are removed they will be warped and may be too warped to use.
Whats the procedure for checking for warpage or should I save time and just take them in anyways?
Whats the specs on checking to see if the warpage is too far gone and how much material can be removed safely?
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I thought that Ford changed the warpage spec to something like .002, which IMHO is too much.
I've seen the spec's for the head somewhere, but may have been in one of the now nonaccessable Ford manuals. There is a total height for valve stem to deck height somewhere. I'm not familiar with all the correct terminology.
I've seen the spec's for the head somewhere, but may have been in one of the now nonaccessable Ford manuals. There is a total height for valve stem to deck height somewhere. I'm not familiar with all the correct terminology.
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I will save you some time though, Click Here When installing ARP head studs follow the torque sequence and specifications from ARP.
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Starting the list of things to buy.
I think i'm going to buy this MKM customs complete kit.
Complete 6.0 Ford Powerstroke Solution
Seems to be the most complete.
Three more things i'm going to do are: ICP sensor while the engine is out, new style turbo drain pipe, and maybe the newer oil feed line.
Is there anything else I should be doing while going this far into the replacement engine?
I think i'm going to buy this MKM customs complete kit.
Complete 6.0 Ford Powerstroke Solution
Seems to be the most complete.
Three more things i'm going to do are: ICP sensor while the engine is out, new style turbo drain pipe, and maybe the newer oil feed line.
Is there anything else I should be doing while going this far into the replacement engine?
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Work on the rear would include either a crossover line to help equalize fuel pressure between the heads, or a regulated return to help increase volume and pressure through the entire length of the heads. To install either type of system you have to remove the factory fuel passage plugs which are between the up pipes and back of the CH's, and install the aftermarket fittings and line(s). It would be a lot easier to do when the motor is out.
Here's a pic of the ITP RR DS rear fitting. The PS is just as bad to get to, if not worse.
