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RE: My 6.0 actually has a little problem (Rollingrock)
Coolant cap??
i have the new 16psi on there already, no puking no coolant loss.
Strange could have just been me running 70 up a big hill when it was stupid hot outside. Just never seen the alarm before.
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RollingRockTX
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06/19/13 03:33pm |
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RE: My 6.0 actually has a little problem (Rollingrock)
Well just got back from the shop. Hooked it up to the ford software, commanded the fan and it was 100% normal, so was the everything else.
Could have just been a fluke. Said to monitor the temps and we could try popping a new stat in there. As of now it was all normal.
Today its 97 degrees out side and the truck is running at 196-198 ECT and EOT are within 5 degrees of each other.
Scratching my head on this one.
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RollingRockTX
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06/19/13 02:36pm |
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RE: My 6.0 actually has a little problem (Rollingrock)
I'd be pissed if mine didn't spin that long after shutting off. They are electronically controlled and if the computer doesn't command it, it isn't going to lock up. The on/off test doesn't prove anything other than it isn't locked up.
Best way to test these is to run the engine and command the fan speed to increase with a scanner. If it doesn't, then you know it isn't working correctly.
Easiest way to check without the scanner is to turn on the A/C. After a few minutes it should pick up speed.
I agree with you but I can also free spin it when off with zero resistance.
BTW I did the AC test and ran it for 10 min, fan speed never spun up.
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RollingRockTX
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06/18/13 08:59pm |
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RE: My 6.0 actually has a little problem (Rollingrock)
Replace the fan clutch and get on with life.
did a quick test, turned the truck on and then turned off, the fan kept spinning for about 10 seconds. New Fan Clutch on Wed.
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RollingRockTX
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06/18/13 03:47pm |
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RE: My 6.0 actually has a little problem (Rollingrock)
first I would say to pull codes from the insight. See if the ECU thinks anything is wrong with the fan clutch. The next step is find a shop that has the proper scanner to monitor and test your fan clutch operation.
Not throwing any codes.
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RollingRockTX
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06/18/13 10:38am |
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RE: My 6.0 actually has a little problem (Rollingrock)
Replace the fan clutch and get on with life.
"Like"
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RollingRockTX
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06/18/13 09:16am |
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RE: My 6.0 actually has a little problem (Rollingrock)
What is your oil temp in relation to water temp. Ford spec is 15 deg difference but other suggest a lot less
I do usually have a 10-13 split on the too.
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RollingRockTX
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06/18/13 08:53am |
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RE: My 6.0 actually has a little problem (Rollingrock)
A second thought - I noticed in your list of modifications that you don't have the upgraded fuel pressure regulator spring listed. The upgraded spring is critical to keep the correct fuel pressure, so I would look into that immediately. fuel pressure should be around 60 psi at idle with the spring installed. About $45 at the Ford dealer, it's the only one they stock since around 2009, and easy to change.
Brian
I do have the blue spring upgrade just not enough room in signature to put it there. Thanks for the posts, gonna play around with the CTS and see if there is a fan speed on there.
I do have an EGR valve plugged in to complete the circuit, its just zip-tied up on the top of the engine. According to the tech, anything above 215, the fan is commanded 100%. So he thinks maybe a week fan clutch or and stuck stat. Just yesterday going to the store and back, it was sitting at 200 degrees.
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RollingRockTX
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06/18/13 08:22am |
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My 6.0 actually has a little problem (Rollingrock)
I made it this far without a hicup.....LOL
While pulling the 5er home this past camping trip, my Edge Insight alarm went off and it was flashing coolant temp (ECT) 228 degrees.
I obviously got off the throttle, was only doing 65 at the time anyway, no sound of the fan on either. Got the camper put away in storage and let the truck idle while I did so, temps went down and stayed around 186 degrees (Same for EOT) they were dead even. I got it home and looked around, no puking, coolant level is normal, no loss (Thank the Lord)...so I called my buddy Matt who did all the work in my signature, he runs a Diesel shop here in Tarrant County and he said prob a bad stat or weak fan clutch.
He gets the truck on Wed for testing. Hope it's a simple fix. Proud of my ol girl despite her being a 6.0.
Funny thing today, I ran the truck for quick trip to the shop to pick up a few things...when I got home the temp was solid 200 degrees. The dash needles haven't moved...the show all as "normal"
We'll get her worked out but that alarm going off about make me jump out of the seat, never heard it before. Little sucker is loud. LOL
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RollingRockTX
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06/17/13 10:11pm |
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RE: Broke Truck
I'm no expert, but I'll say ficm is bad.
X3,
Following.
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RollingRockTX
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05/30/13 04:21pm |
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RE: RollingRock's new TV
Does it use DEF? :B
it might...just trying to have some fum
We actually are thinking of going with a 70 and putting over our fireplace now. LOL
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RollingRockTX
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04/04/13 01:00pm |
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RollingRock's new TV
All this talk about new TV's I had to see what I was missing. ;)
check it out
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RollingRockTX
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04/04/13 08:54am |
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RE: Ford F250 Diesel Advice
To the OP regardless of which one you choose (6.0-6.4) just doing an Oasis report isn't enough. Have a reputable diesel shop, whether the brand dealer or independent run a test on it. You could have codes or other issue that don't show up in an Oasis report.
Well I am looking at a friends 2004 6.0 with a no start issue, the engine was just rebuilt a little over a year ago. I gave them issues on the road, Start die, wait 20 minutes, start run OK. No power on hills no codes, no CEL. Going to test the FICM that would be the cheap fix about $400.
Find another person to repair the FICM....I took mine off, drove it across town, waited 45 min and mine was fixed. Didn't have a No start but was showing low voltage. (I posted a thread about it here) Cost me 100 bucks and 3.5 hours of my time.
Showing 48 volts...easiest 100 bucks I have spent in a long time.
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RollingRockTX
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03/19/13 06:26pm |
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RE: Ford F250 Diesel Advice
I love how dodge and GM guys act like they have never even heard of a EGR, turbo, or headstuds being done on any cummins or duramax.
Fact is bullet proofed or bullet proofings mods are terms associated with the 6.0 PSD. You do not hear that phrase being used with any other diesel engine.
yeah those duramax injectors are pretty reliable pre 06 too right?
neighbor just dropped 2500 on his 5th set of new ones.
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RollingRockTX
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03/18/13 05:47pm |
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RE: sway bar bushings
I was just wondering if anybody knew of a heavy duty version, and if I need them?
yes they make HD versions but they are prob as good as what you have.
Do you need them? Doubt it unless you feel you are getting pushed around when towing.
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RollingRockTX
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03/18/13 08:35am |
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RE: sway bar bushings
I was under my 2006 F150 with about 70,000 miles this weekend, and notices my sway bar bushings are cracked, and one is split. Does anybody have a good place to get them, and do I need something heavy duty for towing a 21', or just OEM?
Pretty easy to replace yourself, Moog makes them...
RR
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RollingRockTX
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03/18/13 08:21am |
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RE: Ford F250 Diesel Advice
Frankie says Relax......
Watching.
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RollingRockTX
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03/18/13 08:13am |
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RE: buying a Ford 6.0???
Nothing new here. Rock has been feeding the trolls. Kind of funny.
Kinda funny, and sad that so many have to take it so personal.
I filled out the Hurt feelings report and submitted it to Marty.
Haven't heard back yet.
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RollingRockTX
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03/07/13 08:22pm |
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RE: buying a Ford 6.0???
Nothing new here. Rock has been feeding the trolls. Kind of funny.
+1
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RollingRockTX
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03/07/13 07:36pm |
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RE: buying a Ford 6.0???
RollingRockTX -- I'm glad you like the modifications to your truck, and I'm glad it has worked very well for you.
But your deletion of the EGR is almost certainly illegal under federal law.
yeah so what......
Well, for starters, your statement from earlier was untruthful:
"I have some news for ya....we don't emissions test diesels in Texas and it's not on the agenda for anytime soon...therefor it is not illegal."
Secondly, you can modify your truck to your heart's content for all I care. You can disregard Federal emissions laws as well. But someone may be relying on what you say here. They might even buy a 6.0 on that advice, believing it can be "bulletproofed," and come to find out that the modification is illegal. So don't say that what you've done is legal, especially if you know darn well that it is not.
That's what ... ;)
Ok, how about this, We don't have emissions diesels requirements in Texas so if you want to remove it, go for it. My risk to make the engine more reliable. Disagree with it all you want, nunyabidness.
And furthermore, with the amount of 6.0s in Texas, do you really honestly think that the lobbyists would sit quietly? No way this would pass in Texas. To put a start date on older engines maybe but not back to 2004. EVEN if they did, it wouldn't take 10 min for the custom tuners to create a tune that would pass.
You done yet? I have work to do.
**EDIT** BTW, I do have an EGR valve physically on my motor. Plugged in and everything.
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RollingRockTX
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03/07/13 02:12pm |
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