Hi all, although im not new to the forum or diesels, Im new to the 6.0.
Just snagged one up with 40k miles. It is a 2005 so it is low mileage anyway. the owner passed away 4 years ago and its been sitting since. It was fine and just fully serviced when parked. Ive done all the normal stuff, checked all fluids and such, looked for mice or squirrels nests and all checks out. Is there anything else or would you just go through normal fire up at this point and see what happens.
Thanks in advance.

 

It's possible that the turbo may need to be taken apart and cleaned up after sitting that long, I would not be surprised if there is some rust there.
Even though it was fully serviced, get it up to operating temp for 15 minutes and change the oil and filter, use only a Motorcraft oil filter. It might have taken on some condensation sitting that long.
Best thing to do is just make sure the batteries are charged and start it up. Don't be surprised if it burps and sputters a little bit after sitting that long.
Oh, and get something to monitor the vitals.

 

I would probably drain the fuel and replace the filters. The same for the oil. Also you probably want to check the batteries out and their charge level. I would imagine the turbo might not cycle all that well either. Might need to do a clean/rebuild on it.

EDIT: Navistarnut beat me to most of the same points.

 

First thing I'd do is try to spin it over by hand off the balancer bolts, then hit it with the starter bypass wire. Just to get it moving again, feed the bearings, lifters and jets, etc.

Pull the oil filter and make sure the housing fills while cranking it for a couple seconds using just the starter wire before you try to hit it with the key.

 

After 4 years the batteries are likely shot. You don't want to risk damaging
the FICM with tired batteries. If you want to try get them load tested. If they
need to be replaced do so FICM repair is one expense you can avoid.

 

Are the exhaust valves stainless or will they rust up after sitting for a long time?

 

They can rust. One thing in favor of the OP's truck is no one was starting it at all.
That way there were not any heat and cool cycles to pull moist air back into the system.

 

Have new batteries waiting. Good to know about the remote start wire. I will definitely utilize that. Hoping to run it enough initially to load on trailer then I will fully service it once home. Its in a tight area and cant really do much where its at.

 

How much did you pay for it?

 

LCR b4 I answer let me say its a very strange situation and I fell into it. The truck is a 05 f250 crew cab 4x4 lariat short bed. Super clean.
Present owner threw a stupid low number at me. I tried my best to get her to let me take it and sell it for her but she preferred to sell outright and be done.
She finally said It was mine for 5k. (yep, 5 thousand). She started out at 3k and I showed her ebay, craigslist, nada values. she just wanted it gone. I will put a pic or 2 up once its here. Just waiting on the state since she had to give them the death certificate.
And if any doubters out there I swear to the good lord this is a true story.

 

I'd like to run into a deal like that now and then!

 

No ****. Me too. Or about 10 of them

 

5k! Wow! You really got a deal no matter the condition!

 

If you want to save the batteries while you are doing the preliminary "engine spinning" disconnect the small red wire from the passenger battery + terminal. This prevents the glow plugs from sucking power out of the batteries. Also,when you spin the engine, do it for 15 seconds, then let the starter cool down and the batteries rest. Repeat for several more times, then reconnect the glow plug feed.

Next, turn on the ignition switch, and allow the fuel pump to build pressure, but don't immediately start. After the fuel pump turns off (you can hear it humming under the truck) start the engine and allow to idle.

 

I think he was already going to use the solenoid wire for the cranking.
That way he does not have to worry about the FICM getting low voltage.

I would cycle the fuel pump 3 times if you happen to hear what sounds like
air escaping through a small hole. The regulator has a small air bleed that
you can hear if there is a lot of air in the system.

Other than that your ready to go?