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UUMM /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/scratchhead.gif What hose Ford gave us ?? when did you get this alleged free hose /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/shrug.gifMy early days were in a tire shop so I got a book full of BLOWOUT stories, a few funny ones and a bunch of scary stories

I just checked my first "OFFICAL" diesel training was 12/05/97, a fordstar FIRTFT class 7.3L DIT Diesel drivabilty diagnosis.

Other than the aforementioned valve retainer I found what we believe is 1/2 of a wrist pin snap ring.

fortunately it was the oil cooler that took a shit LOL. I want to flush the cooling system again before I give it back but it's all fixed, looked a lot worse than it was.

cough cough I think I want to be sick tomorow /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/puke.gif Not only is it just a freeking mess it's a porta potty truck, double /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/puke.gif

I had a 1997 F350 7.3L once I found one valve keeper stuck to the drain plug. I told the customer then pulled the valve covers to inspect the valve keepers / retainers to see if one was missing, none were and the customer was happy to pay the hour to find out it was ok.

DING WE HAVE A WINNER!!!!!You just answered your own question. My personal rule on Steering boxes is if it leaks but has no play I'll reseal it,other than that it gets a box .PERIOD. I don't want to open the shop or my self to the liability of a box that may fail. /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/2cents.gif FWIW I'm a Sr. Master tech and in all the count less hours of classroom training I took, I never disassembled a box or rack in class...how about any of you guys?? /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/shrug.gif

funny that you would bring this up I was thinking about the exact same post.. I recently had three boxes that would intermittently loose power assist and one box that had so much assist it was like the pitman arm wasn't hooked up. My parts manager asked me "whats up with these steering boxes" since we hadn't done a steering box in close to a year then three in about a month??

anybody....anybody ??? /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/scratchhead.gif

So you work on PLYCON Transport trucks to huh???? I've got at least one of every type mentioned here the worst is the guy that shops every dealership for warranty work till one fixes it and brings all his retail work to "His Mechanic" but when said "mechanic" screws it up he comes in with all his alldata and internet sourced TSB's to try to make it Fords problem. I didn't want to fix it but my worthless spineless Ford rep wants to spoon with this asshole and give him a hand job so I gotta fix his screw ups for warranty time /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/smhair.gif /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/smhair.gif /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/smhair.gif /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/banghead.gif

2 yrs unlimited miles same as a 650-750 see you just asked that the Ford TSB for the 650-750 STC fitting says to use actual time the tsb for a 250-550 is 8.0 hr I'd like to know what navi's is

I got a customer that also has a Int 4200 with a VT365 I need to know what Int pays for a STC fitting I believe he will be submitting the bill to int so I want to keep it in line with warranty time. The nearest Int dealer is about 70 miles from here so I fixed it for him if he gets something back from Int good for him but we will be charging him for the repair. BTW you INT guys got it good I'd rather work on them than a 650-750 what a dream that thing is to work on.... /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/thumbup.gif

EEEEEEEEEEWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/whattodo.gif Great now I got an image of an old guy in ass-less chaps stuck in my head THANKS JIM!!!!!!!!!!!!!! /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/puke.gif I swear someones gonna pay for my therapy now

Look I found a picture of Jim in his new Smart car going to the land fill. Funny how much he looks like his avatar huh? Seriously though I watched ICE ROAD TRUCKERS on the History Chanel that area looks a bit rough I think you'd get your ass kicked for driving a car like that in your area Jim... /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/rofl.gif

Mitchell on demand lists the following Note that no diag times are listed FUEL INJECTOR - Remove & Replace - One,Left Side 3.7 FUEL INJECTOR - Remove & Replace - One,Right Side 5.6 FUEL INJECTOR - Remove & Replace - Each Additional .2 FUEL INJECTOR - Remove & Replace - One Each Side 7.7 OIL INJECTION PUMP - Remove & Replace - 6.0L Eng - [includes: R&I Intake Manifold.] 8.4

Quote: Put the repair order in the printer and print the photo right on it. now theres a damn fine idea but I'm sure my little bitch of a SA would reprint the RO /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/smhair.gif

In case you don't know, if you have any pressure or the converter isn't striped if you unplug the bulkhead connector at the top of the trans it will usually be able to drive into the bay under it's own power.. and save your backs from pushing. /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/readthis.gif CHECK AND RECORD CODES FIRST!!!!!!!! /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/readthis.gif unplugging it will set many codes.

I didn't order a 5X I'm a bit "chubby" but not 5X chubby. /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/shocked.gif I ordered a 2X tall

I got this e-mail the other day Quote: Diesel Certified Technicians, Congratulations on qualifying for this fantastic jacket. We are extremely proud of the initiative you took to keep yourself trained and up-to-date on the latest product. The Tall sizes, Small and 5X were way more popular than we ever anticipated. For each size, we ordered 20% of them as Tall, and technicians ordered many more than that! So, we are currently back-ordered on Talls, Small and 5X sizes. We are quickly having our jacket manufacturer make additional jackets, and we will keep you updated as to when we expect your jacket to ship. At least it's still August, and you shouldn't need a jacket for a few more months. Thanks for your patience…and stay tuned. Shawn Alexander Technician Recognition and Communications Manager Ford Motor Company

I heard about that CP diesel work once but I've never seen it with my own eyes /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/surprise.gif

I've racked my brain and the only "techs" I've seen retire worked for municipality's not indy shops or dealers.other than that..... A few changed careers Two dead from cancers One in a race car wreck (former boss) One in a murdercycle wreck

Sorry Jim I didn't see this post sooner I might have saved you a few minutes /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/frown.gif as I started to read it I immediately thought of the pump shaft/striped out converter that ALMOST ate my lunch once....... pretty much the same diag you had "won't move I unplugged it but it still won't move" got plunked on my bench I took it apart and found nuttin!! I don't know what made me stick the shaft into the converter but I did and it was striped but the shaft looked perfect.

YEP! I set the smoke alarm off in the shop with a E450 when I started it (with a hose on it) after the repair the fog out of the exhaust was so thick it was coming out of the roof of the shop (where the exhaust system exits) and settling in the lot the wind blew it into the shop and set the fire alarm off.... /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/rofl.gif

Assuming 1 is lowest 10 is highest 8 7 10 3 6 parts guy 10 parts manager

Ya know it took about one minute after I read that to think about DI = two and MONO= one and the the "DUH" hit me LOL /forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/scratchhead.gif that DHMO is nasty stuff huh ??