โDec-01-2020 12:18 PM
โDec-20-2020 08:22 AM
ShinerBock wrote:
Fake news. That is an aftermarket CP3 installed to make it look like it was factory. The line with all the paint would not be that type of fitting. The factory uses quick disconnect safety lock style fittings, not a flair style fittings. Although I will give them extra credit for the quality control style paint on the fitting.
Man, people just believe anything they see on the internet these days without verifying it first.
โDec-20-2020 08:19 AM
โDec-20-2020 07:37 AM
Flan wrote:
Ram back to CP3 injection pump for 2021
โDec-20-2020 06:58 AM
โDec-20-2020 06:23 AM
โDec-19-2020 05:24 PM
ShinerBock wrote:
Helped my old man install new injectors and sleeves on his 2003 7.3L today. And by help I mean I did 95% of the work. Man, the stuff I had to remove just to get to the valve covers. There was hardly any room on either side of the engine and the back two injectors were a pain in the arse getting the sleeves out. I can see why taking the cab off is standard practice on major repairs.
To be fair though, the back two injectors on the Cummins is a pain as well, however, I don't have to take a bunch of stuff off just to get the valve covers. It would suck if we messed up and had to take all that stuff back off again since we have to put it all back on just to turn it over to verify the job was done correctly. Luckily we(I) got his 7.3l back on the road without a hitch.
โDec-19-2020 04:53 PM
Cummins12V98 wrote:blofgren wrote:
I prefill mine and install it from the top with no problems.
OMG!!!
โDec-19-2020 03:00 PM
โDec-19-2020 02:56 PM
Cummins12V98 wrote:
"I have not pre-filled the filter on the couple of times I changed the oil but could use this plug to pre-fill and get it into place without a mess too."
Next time PLEASE attempt to unscrew the cap once the filter is dropped thru the hole. Then try to lift the filter into place and screw it on without spilling.
I am saying put one quart into the filter.
Report back.
The from the top method is free, simple and not a drop will be spilled.
โDec-19-2020 02:42 PM
Cummins12V98 wrote:
If I called my Dad "OLD MAN" I probably would not be able to type this.
โDec-19-2020 12:44 PM
โDec-19-2020 10:31 AM
โDec-19-2020 09:56 AM
blofgren wrote:4x4ord wrote:
^^^^ It comes down to risk. Any one of these trucks can have serious problems but I would say the likelyhood of any of them requiring major engine repair before 200k miles is slim. Those who are comfortable with those odds can choose amongst the three manufacturers based on whatever criteria suits their fancy. Those paranoid that sometime over the next 10 years they might have to pay 3 extra hours of labor to R&R the cab if they buy a Ford end up having to select from two manufacturers. Finally someone who feels he needs room between the fender and block to store his football is left with only one to choose.
Aw, come on, you're envious because you can't store your football under the hood and it is a pain rolling around in the cab. :B
I think it would be quite a bit more than 3 hours labour to R&R the cab. And it also requires taking the truck to a shop that is equipped to do so, whereas you can wrench on the Cummins at home with no problem. And the last time the cab was off of my Ford, I had to take it back to have it repositioned because it was installed too far forward which left a big, ugly gap between the cab and box. Overall, it was a real PITA.
โDec-19-2020 09:54 AM
blofgren wrote:
I prefill mine and install it from the top with no problems.
โDec-19-2020 08:35 AM
4x4ord wrote:
^^^^ It comes down to risk. Any one of these trucks can have serious problems but I would say the likelyhood of any of them requiring major engine repair before 200k miles is slim. Those who are comfortable with those odds can choose amongst the three manufacturers based on whatever criteria suits their fancy. Those paranoid that sometime over the next 10 years they might have to pay 3 extra hours of labor to R&R the cab if they buy a Ford end up having to select from two manufacturers. Finally someone who feels he needs room between the fender and block to store his football is left with only one to choose.