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Fluid was clean and didn't smell burned. But that event prompted the replacement with the Tru-Cool 4739 unit and the reduction in temp is impressive ~30F at normal operating temp. It's hard to find definitive information on how hot is too hot. Just lots of opinions. Ford does not publish a...

Cool. Just my preference, I'm sure Dorman makes some nice stuff but I try to stick to OEM on most engine parts. I didn't consider the 26 or 31 row tranny cooler from the F series with a 6.0 psd as it won't fit in the E series. You suggest it does, at least on an older, pre-2003 van with the...

Dorman? Personally, I'm not a big fan of putting anything made by Dorman on my van. Seems to be hit or miss wrt quality. Anyhow, I put a 40K Tru-Cool Max in my van with a 6.0. It was intended as an upgrade for the 7.3. It's a fin and plate design. So far, 190F has been the high and that...

All seems normal. And IdaSHO is correct, the thermostat doesn't even start to open until 190F and fully open at 219°F which is about when my fan kicks in. Tranny fluid can get quite hot as well but approaching 250F is not good. More importantly, your deltas between ECT and EOT are good...

There's no magic sauce for getting the 6.0 crammed into a van to run cool. These are all mods I've done that directly or indirectly help: -hood louvers (not sure it makes any difference at 70 mph but definitely helps heat escape once stopped) -ceramic coating and wrapping the Y-pipe and...

Beaver Step for stepping on to get to stuff on the roof or roof rack as well as for use with a tow strap. $40 paypal plus shipping.

This^^^! Sums it up in three words.

I'm not sure if that was a response to my query or not but I'm after the bigger brakes that the vans got from 2009 to 2014. I have a 2005 with a dynatrac front axle. That would up the rotor size to ~14" from 13" give or take and the bigger calipers require a 17 or 18" wheel. I have 16" now...

That's too bad, sorry to hear that. I too experienced lame CS from Brakeman (now TBM brakes). Basically no response to phone calls or emails. All I wanted was some 13" rotors. geez. As for bigger brakes, I'm not sure about the D60 F series axle you probably(?) have but mine is a Dynatrac...

Really nice work on the bumper! How are the SSBC brakes treating you and what size rotors are you running with them?

Really? I'm not expert but most 6.0 owners consider the stock alternator woefully inadequate. Some interesting reading here: source: http://www.ficmrepair.com/index.cfm/page/ptype=results/category_id=39/mode=cat/cat39.htm With all the accessories that we put on and in our camper vans it...

OP, here's a link dump for ya. Good price on ARP headstuds. http://www.thoroughbreddiesel.com/arp/250-4202.htm Go OEM on the injectors unless you want to upgrade to bigger nozzles: https://6.0injectors.com/product/oem-ford-6-0-l-powerstroke-injector-single/...

Beside being a blatant advertisement for Bulletproof Diesel that article is a good overview of the issues. What it fails to mention is that the problem is the Ford Gold coolant. A coolant that Ford puts in all their vehicles, contains silicates, and was never designed for the torture a diesel...

Even if they mated up the PCM on the 7.3 wouldn't know what to do with it.

Maybe I missed it but I'm interested in knowing the source of the gutter mount setup for the lightbar on this rig?

There are not many options in a 35" or 315 tire on a 16" rim. But before you go to 35 or 37" the most important question is the gearing. 4.10s are a good match with 35" tires and a diesel.

I believe Ujoint has done it but cab off on the van isn't happening unless it's an empty panel van. For headstuds the engine needs to come out. From the front. Injectors you just have to do the engine mount dealio. When you did the STC fitting did you replace the screen and/or check the...

Standpipes and dummy plugs are a PIA. You might consider replacing all your injectors at the same time if your rig is high mileage. It's not a cab off deal like the trucks. These are redesigned OEM parts so good to do if you are in there. At the same time do the updated turbo oil drain and...

What wheels are on the white 7.3 build?

That is so trick it's not even funny! Next on the list. I just got my hood louvers and new turbo is going in this week.