lmorris

Not that it pertains much to us but there is a broadcast message saying NOT to reprogram the new focus if you have 75.01. It will cause a no start. Makes you wonder whats going on over there with all the website issues they are having plus IDS concerns.

Here's a couple of mine: Dropped both heads back on a 6L, snugged everything up and started to put the pushrods back in, only to realize I had left the rags on top of the lifters. Installed the first updated STC fitting, put everything back together, only to find no ICP pressure, I had installed the fitting with the hole facing up by mistake. Rebuilt a ZF5 in an F550, got the front and rear seals mixed up. Thankfully it was 2WD so it didn't take much to get it back out to redo the seals. My personal favorite was when I had a U-Haul truck come in with a rebuilt 390 in it that threw a rod. It was installed by a small shop, but came to us because it was thought to be warrenty. They left a rag on the oil pick-up.

Just installed 75. Patched to 75.01 already.....

75 is available, downloads are so slow though. Trying tomorrow.

My biggest set of Channel locks does the trick for me. I think the biggest issue with using extensions is most people will use an impact extension which won't get deep enough into the cap. I use a regular 1/2 inch extension with no issues.

Now they want pics and maintenence records. The pics are no problem, the failure is obvious. The records are going to be this claims down fall. They have them but are not so regular. Sadly the failure was caused by the HPP leaking into the crankcase and you know the rest.

Before seeing this thread that discussion went on a lot about dipping. It really looks like they do. My bad for being so gullible I guess. Although that is one of the reasons my wife married me, I am one of the few nice guys left, sometimes too nice, It gets me into some funny predicaments, but that is a story for another time.

Not a bad idea. Out of habit I save the downloads instead of just installing from the website. I also keep the earlier version on file just in case. Will try it when I get a chance and post results. Just did an update on a 6L FICM with 74.00 with no problems. Next up are headgaskets so I may be a couple of days. Our tune-up tech is at 74.05 and couldn't reprogram an 06 Escape yesterday, he will keep me posted with progress on his end. Our Ford provided VCM/IDS is only at 74.04 and it seems to be OK so far.

74.05 locks up on us before reprogram begins. I used IDScleanup off INFORD and went back to 73.08, but I get an issue with Turbo boost test not running because it won't pick up EGRVP. Updated to 74 but didn't update to 74.05 yet. Waiting to see if 74.06 fixes the issue.

I don't think they dip them. I put in an FQR 7.3L the other week and the side of the oil filter that faces the oil pan was not painted, just had a bit of over spray. They must have one those fancy new robots painting them real good. ALl the valve cover bolts that required nuts on them to hold stuff in place I just swapped from the old engine, it's faster that trying to clean them.

Now we play the "Will Ford pay for this?" game. Hopefully they don't want pictures.

Didn't save this one, no-one bothered to update it though.

Guess what that came out of.....

If I absolutely have to leave the key in the run position, I will disconnect the starter wire under the hood.

With the cab off and the rest of the truck on the ground, I had to kneal to do the drilling. My legs are still sore.

Let me guess, his kid is "TATER TOT".... You guys are funny right there, don't care who you are.... To get back on the topic, I like to keep mine short, then add some "Product" as the nice lady that cuts my hair calls it, when I'm not at work, to get the messy look. Funny thing is the advisor here always comments, nicely, "nice hair cut", when I don't have it all "messed up". I come in one day with it done up once because I had to go out right after work, I get the snooty, "nice bed head buddy".

Use the MAP pid and subtract what the BARO pid reads to give you boost pressure. Or record MAP KOEO and use that as your base, anything above that is boost. Ignore EBP, it has no bearing on boost for this engine.

Give it back and tell him to tow it there when it stalls. Can't diagnose something that is not currently happening. That ranks up there with the guys that bring in the truck on the friday before a long weekend and "NEED TO GET TO THE LAKE TONIGHT".

I have the cab off because it originally came in for high fuel pressure codes and did the HPP. We noticed the exhaust leak during diagnosis. We don't have a good enough welder for the nut thing unfortunatly. After wrecking 3 drill bits we finally drilled enough of the bolt out that another try with the easy out worked with very little damage to the threads.

Have enough of the bolt drilled to get an easy out in there but it feels too tight and I am worried the easy out will break before the bolt turns out. Anyone ever put heat to these heads to loosen up the bolt, and if so how much heat is safe? Put some heat to it, unfortunately it is close to the exposed part of the headgasket with the rivet, and the gasket gets bright red. I don't want to wreck the gasket. Any suggestions? What is the general consensus on helicoiling this hole? I don't want to have to pull the head, only as a last resort.

IIRC the BOO switch has 2 positions, one for the lights and one for the BCM/PCM. I have seen a few that have lights working, but have other issues pertaining to the BOO switch.

The new regulator fixed it. Next time these guys send me another 7.3L in this condition, it gets the works, new engine, new fuel system, new batteries.

With the smallish jar of diesel running to the pump I was able to get 50 psi cranking and bled out the air from the heads. Put the turbo back on and hooked up the lines to the tank and she runs, but fuel pressure hits 80-90 psi then drops to 30. Since the entire fuel filter assembly is $100 cheaper than a new regulator, it gets an all new filter housing to compliment the new pump. Tommorrow I roadtest....cross fingers.

After taking out the tank, which is clean inside BTW, i realized I didn't shorten the pick up enough, thinking that was my issue, I knocked another 1/2 inch off the tube and it fits nicely in the tank, so back up she goes. Pressured up the tank with the line off before tighten up straps and lots of fuel spews out the line...I am happy. Connected everything up and left the tank loose. Crank the engine and nothing. Blew out all the lines, didn't think to do this first because the tank was clean. Now I can get fuel up to the engine, but it doesn't seem to flow very fast. Got a smallish container of diesel and connected it directly to the pump, It emptied that sucker fast, so charging up batteries once more and going to see if this thing will run off a gerrycan of diesel. Will update later. BTW...found out by shear luck that the 6.4L EGR cooler tester block off plate is a perfect fit to block off oil feed to the turbo, so I could crank with the turbo off, gives me full access to the entire fuel system.

Early build 98 E350, mechanical fuel system. No start, no fuel pressure at regulator block. Fuel bowl is filling. Has new pick-up in tank for fuel gauge issue. Along with new engine it got a new fuel pump and the fuel bowl was inspected and cleaned. Regulator has not been replaced...yet. Engine ran for about 45 seconds on initial start-up then stalled. Checked for fuel in filter housing and was full. Checked fuel pressure cranking-none. Though air lock, so I removed the schrader valve and was getting no fuel. Placed a clear looped hose at the inlet of the pump and it pulls fuel but will not fill the loop with a continuous flow. Not sure if this is normal when cranking, only performed this test when running. The engine did run on occassion when it came to us with the request for a new engine to be installed. Edit: Starting to think I caused this.... .... During my repair of thre fuel gauge issue, I noticed the tank had been dented where the pick-up sits. The tank has been shortened to make room for the transfer case, it's been converted to a 4X4 ambulance, so a new tank was considered but not installed because it would have to be sent out and shorted also. I didn't attempt to bang out the dent because of the plastic slosh plate, and didn't want to chance damaging that. So I shortened the pick-up tube on the new sending unit, with my SM's blessing. I think now I didn't shorten it enough and actually caused a restriction. Out comes the tank once more.....