Short Bed to Long Bed
I have a F-250 and Lance 845 at this time. Due to rust issues I need a New truck. It looks as if I am going to get a F-350 long bed with a 7.3 diesel. It is an older truck but I could not find a V10 I...
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Good looking truck. Not a big fan of the heavy steel bumper other than it gives some protection to the coolers. The stock bumper is flimsy. If you have a laptop get the AutoEnginuity software with the enhanced Ford module. Great for troubleshooting. Definitely install a good gauge set. http://www.dieselmanor.com/gauges/ford_kits/dm-gkf-rxx39903.asp
You really need to watch the trans temp as the stock cooler is undersize and you can cook the 4R100. By the time the dash gauge reacts your done. Depending on load I'd also suggest installing the trans cooler from a 6.0. It is amazing how fast your EGT will climb pulling a big hill and there again temperature can kill a turbo. Turn your spare tire winch tube 90° so it point into the wheel well. If you want to get rid of the nose down look replace the front spring with the ones used in the plow package. Carry an extra CPS (Crank Position Sensor) as they are known to die at inopportune moments. You need to know about Bob Bergman at Diesel O'rings. Same for a fuel filter. Bob has them at a great price and you can't change them too often on a 7.3.
You really need to watch the trans temp as the stock cooler is undersize and you can cook the 4R100. By the time the dash gauge reacts your done. Depending on load I'd also suggest installing the trans cooler from a 6.0. It is amazing how fast your EGT will climb pulling a big hill and there again temperature can kill a turbo. Turn your spare tire winch tube 90° so it point into the wheel well. If you want to get rid of the nose down look replace the front spring with the ones used in the plow package. Carry an extra CPS (Crank Position Sensor) as they are known to die at inopportune moments. You need to know about Bob Bergman at Diesel O'rings. Same for a fuel filter. Bob has them at a great price and you can't change them too often on a 7.3.
