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Re: 2000 F250 7.3 Diesel Stall problem [robbo74]
by okko1
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May 03, 2007 (2:53 pm)
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Replying to: robbo74 (Apr 15, 2007 6:16 pm)
when engine cranks but won't start turn key off and turn back on to see if wait to start light comes on if not truck will not start problem with wire harness
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- #859 of 1181
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Re: Transmission [okko1]
by fedupwthford
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May 03, 2007 (4:10 pm)
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Replying to: okko1 (May 03, 2007 2:43 pm)
It has the factoty one. It seems small to me. It has no additional fan. will a better one fix the problem? will it need to be resealed now that it has overheated? Are there better seals available? is it simply that the cooler is inadequate? where can I get a better one?
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Re: Transmission [fedupwthford]
by okko1
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May 04, 2007 (4:04 pm)
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Replying to: fedupwthford (May 03, 2007 4:10 pm)
if it's not leaking don't worry about it. www.jegs.com is a good place to start price a haden i have found them to be pretty dependable and the install is pretty simple. the 3.55 gear is a good all round gear choice for on/off road use. it's heat that kills the transmission hopefully you are running the c6
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Re: Transmission [okko1]
by fedupwthford
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May 04, 2007 (4:25 pm)
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Replying to: okko1 (May 04, 2007 4:04 pm)
I've been told it's aE4 OD. Is that the problem? I've never even approached the towing limit. Last time the dealer put a new transmission in it.
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- #863 of 1181
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Re: Transmission [fedupwthford]
by okko1
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May 04, 2007 (8:24 pm)
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Replying to: fedupwthford (May 04, 2007 4:25 pm)
NEVER TOW IN OVER DRIVE AGAIN HEAT IS THE ENEMY OVER DRIVE INCREASES THE NUMBER TIMES THE WHEELS TURN TO THE NUMBER OF RPMS THE ENGINE TURNS THIS DECREASES THE NUMBER OF TIMES THE TORQUE CONVERTER HAS TO PRODUCE TORQUE. KINDA LIKE TAKEING OF IN 2ND GEAR MORE STRESS MORE HEAT. BY THE GAS FOR EIGHT MILES AND BUY A GOOD TRANNY COOLER DON'T TOW IN OVERDRIVE.
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Re: Transmission [okko1]
by fedupwthford
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May 05, 2007 (6:39 am)
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Replying to: okko1 (May 04, 2007 8:24 pm)
I knew that. It's basic. I never even got up to speeds to activate OD even if it had beed on, which it was not. It just seems the gear is too high even at low speeds. With this gear, I dont think the truck has much towing capacity. The engine does not even strain. The electric shift mechanism does not seem to adjust for the increased load when towing. It shifts too early. If it were a manual, (or an older automatic), you would wind it up farther before shifting when towing. Would it hurt anything to use the shifter and shift it manually?
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Re: Transmission [fedupwthford]
by okko1
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May 05, 2007 (8:54 pm)
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Replying to: fedupwthford (May 05, 2007 6:39 am)
YOU CATCHEN ON IF IT WON'T MAKE IT. AGIAN 3.55 GEAR AT 60 MPH SHOULD BE 3200 PLUS RPM BUY THE GAS
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Re: Transmission [okko1]
by fedupwthford
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May 06, 2007 (6:09 am)
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Replying to: okko1 (May 05, 2007 8:54 pm)
No. my rpm at 60 is 2000 or less. I get excellent mpg,when I'm not towing, for a big block. (15/16 hwy) I went up 1 inch in tire size, but it didn't change more than 200 rpms. 3200 sounds more like a 4.10 gear.
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- #867 of 1181
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06 F250 milage
by birddawg
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May 06, 2007 (8:37 am)
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Replying to: okko1 (May 05, 2007 8:54 pm)
Hi, I'm kind of new here. I have had this account for about a year now, but I really haven't posted anything. I just thought I would give an update on my trucks milage.
My milage since I tuned my 6.0 liter. I have the SCT XCalibrator 2 tuner in my 06 F250. I drove round trip to Pensacola Fl from the Tampa area and I got just around 20 mpg. I set the cruise control right at 69-70 mph. My tach was right at 2000 RPM. When I left P'cola back to the south Tampa area I didn't fill up until I got to my exit. That is just over 470 miles. I filled up with just over 23 gallons of diesel. I had the usual rest stops on the way.
I also ordered an MBRP cat back exhaust, and I ordered the Cat delete pipe. I should receive it tomorrow. I'm sure my milage will go up to around the 22-24 mpg range after that install. Especially since this will be a totally free flowing exhaust.
I don't know if I will change the intake. I heard that Ford did a really good job with their intake system for their trucks.
With the price of my tuner and exhaust my milage increase will cost me less then $900. I will install the exhaust myself to save more money.
Well, I hope this info helps those debating to upgrading their Powerstrokes. I did a lot of research before buying my tuner. I'm extremely satisfied with my decision. I have taken my truck to the dealer a few times for maintenance, and I just return my computer to stock for that, and back to my street tune when I get it home.
Wow! I typed a lot. sorry.
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