6.0L necessary diagnostic tools

[nunan]

Hey guys,

 

I'm looking at outfitting my shop with tools that are necessary for diagnostics on 6.0s. I have a laptop and am attempting to get my shop to purchase IDS (have all my other manufacturers software on this, so just a matter of forcing their hand).

 

What about fuel pressure testers, compression testers etc. any recommendations? I dont want to spend the shops money on useless tools that I dont need when I can buy stuff thats actually useful. Thanks in advance

[Matt Saunoras]

A good FICM is an excellent diagnostic tool as I've found out through the years. I can't tell you how many times I've installed my tester ficm as part of normal diag.

[Aaron]

Fuel pressure gauge

Some way to air up the hp oil system

Test FICM

IDS

[Matt Saunoras]

A known good IPR is a good tool too. 

[scott1984]

Star products makes good fuel pressure tester and great compression tester other than snappy or OTC. Keep lots of dummy plugs and egr valves in stock. 

[nunan]

Thanks guys. I'm gunna look into some of those. the IDS i'm trying to get put in the budget for next year, hopefully.

[DieselD]

Figure out a way to measure coolant pressure while driving for headgasket diag. There are several good methods

 

rocker arm tool, not used often but comes in handy when you need it.

 

Front and rear crank seal installers/wear sleeve removers

 

I like to keep a known good VGT, IPR, ficm etc around if possible for those shortcut diag methods

 

A big enough hoist to yank out a engine if need be