New guy 2000 7.3l
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New guy 2000 7.3l
Well,here's the new ride. Has 280k on the odometer,has been very well taken care of. The lift and tires are new. Mods include a k&n drop in,diablo sport chip,and gauges.
Anything i should be looking for with a high mileage truck??
Anything i should be looking for with a high mileage truck??
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Welcome to FTE. Nice looking truck.
Maintenance is key with these things. Regular oil changes, fuel filter, transmission and coolant service regularly.
Beyond that, just keepin ontop of the things it might need. Lifted trucks (mostly the big, heavy tires) put more stress on things like balljoints and U joints.
Most here are going to tell you to get rid of that K&N filter and go with some custom tuning.
Maintenance is key with these things. Regular oil changes, fuel filter, transmission and coolant service regularly.
Beyond that, just keepin ontop of the things it might need. Lifted trucks (mostly the big, heavy tires) put more stress on things like balljoints and U joints.
Most here are going to tell you to get rid of that K&N filter and go with some custom tuning.
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From: Van Alstyne, TX
Welcome to the forum. There are certainly a bunch of friendly, knowledgeable people around here.
Just to elaborate on what Lisa said, the K&N filters have been reported to allow small particles of dust through them that will kill a diesel engine. Has something to do with the turbo pulling more air through them.
"Coolant service" consists of draining and replacing the coolant to keep it fresh. I have not seen anyone recommend changing the coolant more than once each year.
There are several good exhaust systems. Riffraff Diesel has several that will fit your truck. Most will recommend at least a 4 inch turbo back exhaust. It will allow your truck to get rid of burnt fuel efficiently and lower your exhaust gas temperatures (EGTs). Because of limitations in the turbo, the 5 inch exhaust is only slightly more efficient, but a whole lot harder to install. Some like the sound of the 5 inch.
Enjoy your truck, and again, welcome to the family.
Just to elaborate on what Lisa said, the K&N filters have been reported to allow small particles of dust through them that will kill a diesel engine. Has something to do with the turbo pulling more air through them.
"Coolant service" consists of draining and replacing the coolant to keep it fresh. I have not seen anyone recommend changing the coolant more than once each year.
There are several good exhaust systems. Riffraff Diesel has several that will fit your truck. Most will recommend at least a 4 inch turbo back exhaust. It will allow your truck to get rid of burnt fuel efficiently and lower your exhaust gas temperatures (EGTs). Because of limitations in the turbo, the 5 inch exhaust is only slightly more efficient, but a whole lot harder to install. Some like the sound of the 5 inch.
Enjoy your truck, and again, welcome to the family.
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From: Lexington,Ky / Owensboro
most people around here have jody tune their trucks (dp-tuner) they are really good folks... do not get any canned tuners they have some adverse side effects occasionally, also get rid of the k&n and get a 6637 it will be a good idea and its cheap if you are close to tn Riff raff is having an event near Knoxville and he has the 6637 kits.... Both Jody and Clay (RRDP) are really good guys and will hook you up
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Welcome. Someone has spent some $$ on that truck. Little exterior mods to make it look a little newer. Looks really nice and clean. Not gonna jump in on anything else at this time. There are a bunch of knowledgeable people on here and everyone is willing to assist.
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very good looking truck and welcome to fte. ask lots of questions, read up and you will learn more about your truck than you could ever imagine.
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From: Lexington,Ky / Owensboro
its an intake mod that uses a napa 6637 filter that is massive, it filters out alot better than a k&n along with that Clay at riff raff diesels comes with a filter cover and all of the other stuff needed to put it together.... Check it out it is similiar to a tymar kit and Clay is a stand up guy that will help you if help is needed
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I wil look into it. Also,the truck has a bit of white smoke at start up. I've briefly searched into it but i don't get all the acronyms yall are using,so what could it be and how can i fix it?? (I'm in florida,so it's not exactly a cold start)
I was also told the truck has dana 60's under it.
I was also told the truck has dana 60's under it.
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This should help with some of the acronyms https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/4...re-on-fte.html
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I've been doing some searching on the site,the 6637 mod and ccv mod look relatively easy and will be my next steps!
How does one figure out if it's the glow plugs,or gpr,or o-ring? Would a rookie like myself to diesel be better off taking it to someone?
How does one figure out if it's the glow plugs,or gpr,or o-ring? Would a rookie like myself to diesel be better off taking it to someone?
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From: Rochdale MA
The easiest way to begin testing the GPR is to 1: install a 12V LED to it to see if and when it is energizing. 2: Jump out the 2 large terminals , for 30 seconds or so, before you start it in the am to see it if that helps.