Ford Powerstroke 99-03 7.3L Discussion of 99-03 7.3 Liter Ford Powerstroke Turbo Diesels

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Old Aug 27, 2013 | 05:00 PM
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So I am new to these powerstrokes I have owned a cummins for years.the questions are do these have dual mas flywheels?are they the same flywheels the same as the old n/a 7.3 idi engines?what kind of oil do th zf 6 speeds take?what are the more commen problems?what is the most commen reason for the cruise control to quit? Any input will most likly help thanks
 
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Old Aug 28, 2013 | 10:11 PM
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Does anyone own these tucks here?
 
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Old Aug 28, 2013 | 10:44 PM
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Not where if the SD has a dual mass but the OBS do. They are not the same as the old ones. I use scheaffers ATF in my trans. Not sure about the cruise.
 
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Old Aug 28, 2013 | 10:46 PM
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Do the dual mass flywheels go bad like the early ones? Up to 99 that is
 
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Old Aug 29, 2013 | 12:15 AM
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All clutches go bad. Doesn't matter if its dual or single mass
 
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Old Aug 29, 2013 | 04:36 PM
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I'm not asking about the clutch I'm askin about the flywheel I know on the old ones the dual mass flywheels had a habit of letting go and breaking the bell housing
 
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Old Aug 30, 2013 | 07:30 PM
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The other thing is my ac works and then peters out if I shut it off for awhile then back on it works and also all my air comes out the defrost vents hot or cold advice?

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Does the cruise work off of vacume in any way?
 

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Old Sep 1, 2013 | 12:27 PM
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problem with the cruise could be a lot of things. Doubt its vacuum related though. Check clutch safety switch, brake switch on the brake resivoir that kills the cruise, fuses etc.

Your air vent issue is probably a vacuum problem though. Check your vacuum pump and your 4x4 hub locks and find the leak or whatever the issue is
 
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Old Sep 1, 2013 | 02:26 PM
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Old Sep 1, 2013 | 02:35 PM
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Congrats on the Truck!
 
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