New Guy Needs some help please!?
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New Guy Needs some help please!?
Hi,
I just bought an early model 2003 F350 with a blown 6.0 motor. I also have found a good running wrecked late built 2004 Ford F250. I keep getting conflicting opionions. Can I put the 2004 6.0 in my early 2003? If so what will I have to change around to make it work. I have everything from the 2004 if I get it so I should be able to do this right? Help! Thanks in advance!
I just bought an early model 2003 F350 with a blown 6.0 motor. I also have found a good running wrecked late built 2004 Ford F250. I keep getting conflicting opionions. Can I put the 2004 6.0 in my early 2003? If so what will I have to change around to make it work. I have everything from the 2004 if I get it so I should be able to do this right? Help! Thanks in advance!
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Welcome to FTE.
I read about it being done. One of the issues encountered was with the electrical system (wiring harnesses IIRC). Can't recall if there was anything else.
At least this will be a quick "bump" for you.
I read about it being done. One of the issues encountered was with the electrical system (wiring harnesses IIRC). Can't recall if there was anything else.
At least this will be a quick "bump" for you.
Fleet Owner
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Great post, good memory Rick - reps will have to wait though.
Post Fiend
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From: N. Fort Worth, tx
remember this " make one look like the other it will work."
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From: Stuttgart, Ar
That should be a fairly easy swap--almost plug and play, especially having the all the harnesses at hand.
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if it's an early 03 with the square egr put that on rather than the round one,or delete.the early square ones rareley had problems.like mine
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Sandman,
You have that reversed. The 03 has the round cooler, the 04 has the square cooler. I would say that the square cooler works quite well when combined with a coolant filter and properly managed coolant maintenance. It does not like to be starved for coolant
You have that reversed. The 03 has the round cooler, the 04 has the square cooler. I would say that the square cooler works quite well when combined with a coolant filter and properly managed coolant maintenance. It does not like to be starved for coolant
