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Old 12-17-2013, 06:18 PM
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My leak was so bad i could see it drip off the sensor, plugged it with 1/8" npt, went out the next morning and no puddle haha
 
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Old 12-17-2013, 06:37 PM
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Easy fixes are nice
 
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Old 12-17-2013, 06:53 PM
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Originally Posted by joebob3093
Easy fixes are nice
Haha yes they are, but i have noticed a skip in the engine around 45mph, but only once in a while, almost like a choke for a quick second, also has stalled on me twice while idling. I did some research and i guess the cps does not have a good reputation on these trucks.
 
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Old 12-17-2013, 07:09 PM
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I know the newer cps had some issues
 
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Old 12-17-2013, 07:16 PM
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I know the newer cps had some issues
Yeah, and then the only other problem i have to figure out is what i think is the bearings in the column, it makes some weird noises when turning.
 
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Old 12-17-2013, 07:20 PM
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Could be, they get worn out from pulling yourself in
 
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Old 12-17-2013, 07:31 PM
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Originally Posted by joebob3093
Could be, they get worn out from pulling yourself in
The funny thing is the steering has 0 play in it.
 
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Old 12-20-2013, 05:47 PM
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Like the smoked headlights, I got a 97 F350 dually...it has the Mark 6 conversion kit and I love the old school style. Strange that I have a much different grill on mine? Get rid ot the air box and filter you have and give it the bigger 3366 as Joebob says....this truck needs to breathe....as for the exhaust, I went with the DB 4" straight pipe, it is not too loud and does wonders...Budget is not too bad as long as you put the money where it counts. Nice truck....funny though how before too long, we are all needing code readers of our own...if you are near Orlando, there is a great diesel place....Accurate Diesel is the business name. If you need parts or injector related items, Mylexinternational has them ...they are in Mississippi and are very nice folks to deal with.
 

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