One thing that may help or be useful. When you remove the radiator hold downs, put one back on with the bolt that's farthest away from you and put it in the one closest to you. If that makes sense.. that way it keeps it pulled tord you to help remove the fan shroud and keeps the radiator from moving around.
BEAUTIFUL Truck Pete!! And you did an Amazing job Drew👍👍 I may just have to make that trip myself Andrew but I'm 9½ hours, 620 miles from you😄. I cant find any mechanics that are worth a darn where I'm located. I use to love working on my truck but now I'm partially disabled and its rough on this old guy, LoL!! I still watch your vids but it's hard for me to stay connected (subbed) the "powers that be" don't like it when I'm not so objective on certain issues in the news 🤣 so i got to be a little careful i guess, maybe or Maybe Not!😂 Y'all have a Blessed weekend my friend 🙏 Jay 🕊🕊🕊
Thats an extremely nice truck 38k wowzers. I just jumped the gun on an 03 with 138k on it that has the arp studs, blue spring kit, upgraded OC, egr 👋. Watching these videoes give me relief in knowing it wasnt a bad decision as i am more of a 7.3l guy, swore i would never touch a 6.0l.. Thanks for recording and sharing your videos, I find them extremely helpful....
I love my 6.0 I had a 7.3 as well and have fully deleted, studded , bullet proof air to oil, stc fitting, 68 mm turbo , 130 over injectors etc and it is just as dependable as my 7.3 was
I marked where the boots fit on my intercooler pipes and then took the pipes off and used 100 grit sandpaper to roughen up the ends stopping before my marks so the boots cover the sanded part. I did that to give the boots something to grip. Been about 8 months and hasn't blown apart yet. Good video and nice upgrades.
Great video...My uncle has an 07 F250 CC 4x4 KR auto with 26,000 miles, garage Queen, never pulled or been left outside in the sun or weather, he is 87 and says I can buy it when he dies...It'll be a great replacement for my 05 F250...
75000 miles ago I dropped off my truck to my mechanic with $15,000 worth of parts in it. I parked last time what was there and what else I wanted. I ended up buying another $800 worth of parts before my build was done.
I think I would have split the turbo case open and just checked the vanes and unison ring since you went this far. But like always you have produced another great video!
Yeah I doubt it had any end play but my low mileage F250 which wasn’t driven hard or driven often still had locked up vanes but also had vanes that would move. I guess my point is that I would’ve checked the vanes and unison ring.
Nice truck. I live 2 hours from BPD in AZ and had my 2005 level 2 plus new all aluminum radiator on my truck 8k miles ago. I would have rebuilt the Turbo or put in a new one . 129k on my truck new injectors at 99k other than that all is good.
Love the video, ultra clean truck, beautiful install. I'd love to ask if and how you find your parts. Do you use a site with breakdowns, to find parts and part numbers? I have troubles with the local shops around me not having a single clue. I have a big project ahead of me: Oil Cooler, EGR Delete, New Degas bottle, Degas Cap, Intake Gaskets, Blue Spring, Coolant Bypass Filter, etc. Going all Motorcraft, but I'm interested in trying to find or know what gaskets, o-rings, and seals I should be replacing while there. I am also looking at getting a monitor and have been looking at the EDGE Insight CTS3. Anyways thank you for sharing all of your knowledge in these videos, it's really given me a ton of information, as well as confidence in doing these repairs myself.
I have a very good relationship with my local ford dealer with a top notch parts guy, he’s been there 30 years. My contact info is on my website if you have any questions.
I used the tuner in mine to disable the egr valve and removed the tuner for inspection every 2 years. All that egr garbage ends up on top of the intake valves
@@robertgeorge4064 correct that’s why I didn’t and don’t do that. Why would you put that comment up here and draw attention to me for no reason like that? That’s messed up.
I just ran into the same issue with the BPD oil cooler bracket and the larger trans cooler. Where did you get the replacement trans cooler brackets to lower it? Doesn’t look like BPD sells them.
What’s the difference between the bulletproof oil cooler located at the vacuum bottle location behind the battery versus in the front grille above the a/c condenser.? Thanks Peter
If the owner want to do a bit more, a Fass fuel system with fuel filter delete is a good upgrade. I haven't done the external OC, it doesn't replace the cooler in the valley does it?
Yes it does replace it so no more worrying about oil and coolant mixing or the cooler stopping up plus if you ever did have a problem with it it’s all external and never have to get into the motor. FASS is ok but these factory HFCMs actually supply a fair amount of fuel for even bigger injectors. Just gotta clean the drain out on them regularly.
It’s a coolant system cleaner from motorcraft for cleaning the cast iron in the block and heads. I only use it when flushing before replacing a oil cooler in the 6.0s you could use it in the 7.3s also if you wanted to throughly flush the system. I do it before oil cooler replacement because I always fear breaking stuff loose with it and it ending up in the cooler. However it isn’t always possible when you have a ruptured oil cooler.
Did you use original fan clutch? I did same mod , used original clutch, and oil really heats up in slow traffic. Not enough air flow. Great at cruise speed. Thinking I should use 7.3 clutch, but turns on engine light and uses more HP. Any ideas?
7.3 fan clutch does not set a CEL. Your original electric fan clutch probably just needed replacing because I’ve never had a bullet proof diesel external cooler get the oil much if any over the coolant temp even if the fan wasnt working properly
The worst thing about these trucks r the people who work on them. Bad machanics r a big problem. Leave it stock. I got a 04 i would rather buy a 6.0 fpr 12 grand and put another 12 and have amazing truck. Never buy a trucl for 90 grand or even 50 grand . My next truck will be a obs 7.3 with less than 200 thousand miles and completely revamp her. Dnt let just ne body wrench on ur truck. Also if u egr delete and cat delete. Half the battle is won my truck runs so good now crazy.
He had bought that one himself and I don’t remember what brand it was but the one I usually buy is made by atlas and full force sells it. About $16 my price.
I didn’t take the cover off the hpop. I wanted to do everything including head studs but the customer didn’t want to. I can’t do work for free so that’s why it wasn’t done.
Powerstroke engines produced from 2004.5 and newer (those with the cast iron oil pump), originally used an STC (Snap-to-connect) fitting. This truck has a round early style HPOP.
Not necessarily, I’ve got a lot of customers rolling on factory bolts still and I’ve worked on them for years. Key is factory tuning and staying on top of your maintenance.
It's absolutely flawless... except for the head studs.... lol. I'd be proud to run that machine! Great vid. Cool runnings!
@@lemmehalone7625 yea I tried to get him to let me do the studs but it was a no go
One thing that may help or be useful. When you remove the radiator hold downs, put one back on with the bolt that's farthest away from you and put it in the one closest to you. If that makes sense.. that way it keeps it pulled tord you to help remove the fan shroud and keeps the radiator from moving around.
As many times as I do this I’m ashamed of myself for not thinking of that already. Thanks
BEAUTIFUL Truck Pete!!
And you did an Amazing job Drew👍👍
I may just have to make that trip myself Andrew but I'm 9½ hours, 620 miles from you😄. I cant find any mechanics that are worth a darn where I'm located. I use to love working on my truck but now I'm partially disabled and its rough on this old guy, LoL!! I still watch your vids but it's hard for me to stay connected (subbed) the "powers that be" don't like it when I'm not so objective on certain issues in the news 🤣 so i got to be a little careful i guess, maybe or Maybe Not!😂
Y'all have a Blessed weekend my friend 🙏
Jay 🕊🕊🕊
Pete's a real one, he's got an absolutely gorgeous truck & sounds like a good dude!
Couldn't agree more!
Thats an extremely nice truck 38k wowzers. I just jumped the gun on an 03 with 138k on it that has the arp studs, blue spring kit, upgraded OC, egr 👋. Watching these videoes give me relief in knowing it wasnt a bad decision as i am more of a 7.3l guy, swore i would never touch a 6.0l..
Thanks for recording and sharing your videos, I find them extremely helpful....
I’m diehard 7.3 but I love the 6.0s also and I’m very happy with fords build on the 6.7s except for the cp4.
I love my 6.0 I had a 7.3 as well and have fully deleted, studded , bullet proof air to oil, stc fitting, 68 mm turbo , 130 over injectors etc and it is just as dependable as my 7.3 was
@@scottp1111what year?
Great video. I have a 2000 f350. Original owner..163,000 miles. I work it like a dog. Still in great condition.
One Seabee to another, your truck is beautiful, Pete. Awesome video automedic!
Tried calling you today, your truck is done
Tried calling you today, your truck is done
I marked where the boots fit on my intercooler pipes and then took the pipes off and used 100 grit sandpaper to roughen up the ends stopping before my marks so the boots cover the sanded part. I did that to give the boots something to grip. Been about 8 months and hasn't blown apart yet. Good video and nice upgrades.
Sounds like a pretty good idea. Thanks for watching.
Great video, loved it! Beautiful pickup Pete!
Army Infantryman here, Seabees are the best. They come in and make everyone’s lives much better
Great video...My uncle has an 07 F250 CC 4x4 KR auto with 26,000 miles, garage Queen, never pulled or been left outside in the sun or weather, he is 87 and says I can buy it when he dies...It'll be a great replacement for my 05 F250...
75000 miles ago I dropped off my truck to my mechanic with $15,000 worth of parts in it. I parked last time what was there and what else I wanted. I ended up buying another $800 worth of parts before my build was done.
Looks exactly like mine but I'm 2002 7.3 also 2wd and MISSISSIPPI! Same color and all.
Excellent video! Fantastic job upgrading this truck.
I think I would have split the turbo case open and just checked the vanes and unison ring since you went this far. But like always you have produced another great video!
Had no symptoms of any Vgt problems and I checked shaft play.
Yeah I doubt it had any end play but my low mileage F250 which wasn’t driven hard or driven often still had locked up vanes but also had vanes that would move. I guess my point is that I would’ve checked the vanes and unison ring.
@@davidwilliamson2181 I get it, I just had no symptoms or any bane problems.
Keep up the good work
You are a beast bro!
Nice truck. I live 2 hours from BPD in AZ and had my 2005 level 2 plus new all aluminum radiator on my truck 8k miles ago. I would have rebuilt the Turbo or put in a new one . 129k on my truck new injectors at 99k other than that all is good.
Love the video, ultra clean truck, beautiful install.
I'd love to ask if and how you find your parts. Do you use a site with breakdowns, to find parts and part numbers? I have troubles with the local shops around me not having a single clue. I have a big project ahead of me: Oil Cooler, EGR Delete, New Degas bottle, Degas Cap, Intake Gaskets, Blue Spring, Coolant Bypass Filter, etc. Going all Motorcraft, but I'm interested in trying to find or know what gaskets, o-rings, and seals I should be replacing while there.
I am also looking at getting a monitor and have been looking at the EDGE Insight CTS3.
Anyways thank you for sharing all of your knowledge in these videos, it's really given me a ton of information, as well as confidence in doing these repairs myself.
I have a very good relationship with my local ford dealer with a top notch parts guy, he’s been there 30 years. My contact info is on my website if you have any questions.
I put a stage 2 turbo on and had a hard time keeping clamps on! They’ve gotta be on the verge of stripping out!
Great job bud
Very good ! Great work ! Awesome truck
Nice job
I used the tuner in mine to disable the egr valve and removed the tuner for inspection every 2 years. All that egr garbage ends up on top of the intake valves
Yes it does
I need to find a mechanic in my area who takes pride in his work like you. I'm in California.....Let me know if you have any recommendations. Thanks
Tell him to check out that Hammer Head bumper from Bay Springs, MS. I got one ordered. Should get it in next few days
He’s all about keeping it as factory as possible except for improving the needed mechanical items
Nice truck but huge mistake by not eliminating the EGR cooler.
Not mine, I can only do what the customer wants. He wanted the bpd cooler so he got it. Thanks
Delete egr is illegal. I know of shops that were prosecuted and closed by the EPA for doing that.
@@robertgeorge4064 correct that’s why I didn’t and don’t do that. Why would you put that comment up here and draw attention to me for no reason like that? That’s messed up.
@@AutomedicGarage just advice. I see comments saying you made a mistake by not doing it. Keep doing what you’re doing.
I have an 07' with 54,000 that needs the same work done...someday..
@@DavidPipkin-u4p get with me
38,000 miles only but his oil/coolant temperature delta is 25 degrees! What clogged that oil cooler with such low mileage?
Gold coolant. Truck is only used to tow also so elevated temps cook the additives and silicates out of the coolant and they stop up the oil cooler
This guy is a good machanic. I only go to one machanic. Hes 4 months out and charges 60 bucks more an hr. Fyi u get wat u pay for
Should get yourself a topside creeper
Hoping I get sponsored at some point. Maybe I’ll get sent one. 🤔 thanks for watching
I just ran into the same issue with the BPD oil cooler bracket and the larger trans cooler. Where did you get the replacement trans cooler brackets to lower it? Doesn’t look like BPD sells them.
@@MountaineerMontero he bought everything from bpd including the brackets.
Clean truck im with you if you only gonna run 48 volts on the ficm i would have kept my stock ficm and put that money on studs looks great though 😅
Is there any advantage of the 3 different voltages provided by the FICM?
@@rnuss8304 I honestly don’t think upping the voltage makes a difference. It’s not a priority upgrade for the 6.0 to me.
What’s the difference between the bulletproof oil cooler located at the vacuum bottle location behind the battery versus in the front grille above the a/c condenser.? Thanks Peter
The type of cooler and the fact that this one gets direct air flow
If the owner want to do a bit more, a Fass fuel system with fuel filter delete is a good upgrade. I haven't done the external OC, it doesn't replace the cooler in the valley does it?
Yes it does replace it so no more worrying about oil and coolant mixing or the cooler stopping up plus if you ever did have a problem with it it’s all external and never have to get into the motor. FASS is ok but these factory HFCMs actually supply a fair amount of fuel for even bigger injectors. Just gotta clean the drain out on them regularly.
What exactly is the VC9? I’ve heard you mention it before in other videos….what does it do and how often do you use it? Thanks!
It’s a coolant system cleaner from motorcraft for cleaning the cast iron in the block and heads. I only use it when flushing before replacing a oil cooler in the 6.0s you could use it in the 7.3s also if you wanted to throughly flush the system. I do it before oil cooler replacement because I always fear breaking stuff loose with it and it ending up in the cooler. However it isn’t always possible when you have a ruptured oil cooler.
Did you use original fan clutch? I did same mod , used original clutch, and oil really heats up in slow traffic. Not enough air flow. Great at cruise speed. Thinking I should use 7.3 clutch, but turns on engine light and uses more HP. Any ideas?
7.3 fan clutch does not set a CEL. Your original electric fan clutch probably just needed replacing because I’ve never had a bullet proof diesel external cooler get the oil much if any over the coolant temp even if the fan wasnt working properly
What size vacuum pump are you using for the 6.0 A/C system??
And like everyone else always great videos and very knowledgeable!!!!
I use a 4.2 cfm 90psi pneumatic vacuum pump. Works great and pulls the system down to 30.
Did the 90 degree elbow tighten up on the oil cooler? Mine isn’t tight if I have it pointed up like it’s supposed to. I don’t want it to leak.
I’m going by memory but doesn’t it have a stop but on it so you can orient it right.
The worst thing about these trucks r the people who work on them. Bad machanics r a big problem. Leave it stock. I got a 04 i would rather buy a 6.0 fpr 12 grand and put another 12 and have amazing truck. Never buy a trucl for 90 grand or even 50 grand . My next truck will be a obs 7.3 with less than 200 thousand miles and completely revamp her. Dnt let just ne body wrench on ur truck. Also if u egr delete and cat delete. Half the battle is won my truck runs so good now crazy.
Where would you suggest getting a new oil cooler these days and what seals?
I was just getting ready to make a video on that
What scanner tool program is that on your computer and where can I get it?
Autoenginuity with enhanced ford package. Riffraff sells it
Is it doable to use this kit with an EGR deleted? Mine has been deleted for like 5 years and I don’t want to buy one lol😅
Yea that’s not a problem. He wanted to retain the egr for some reason.
No water pump change?
Yea it was in the video, I put a BPD water pump on.
What part number was the blue spring kit
He had bought that one himself and I don’t remember what brand it was but the one I usually buy is made by atlas and full force sells it. About $16 my price.
@@AutomedicGarage okay thanks
My FICM stays at 46.5v. Is that bad?
@@brandoncollins3334 it’s not optimal but it shouldnt cause any issues yet
@@AutomedicGarage is it typically just the ficm or do other things effect ficm voltage
@@brandoncollins3334 it’s within the FICM itself unless your running weak batteries. Bad batteries will kill a FICM quick.
Why you did not do the STC fitting while you had it torn all the way down to the high pressure oil pump
I didn’t take the cover off the hpop. I wanted to do everything including head studs but the customer didn’t want to. I can’t do work for free so that’s why it wasn’t done.
Powerstroke engines produced from 2004.5 and newer (those with the cast iron oil pump), originally used an STC (Snap-to-connect) fitting. This truck has a round early style HPOP.
@@pj9731 I wasn’t even thinking about that but that’s a very good point and that’s why I didn’t do it.
Read the comments, you might learn something.
I would have been minus all EGR crap and never had to worry again
Hey I get it, his truck his money.
@@AutomedicGarage absolutely! Customer has the final say. Great video still watching
@@AutomedicGarage where r u in MS?
@@scottp1111 Arlington, Tn
Nice low mileage truck
No head studs means he will be back
Not necessarily, I’ve got a lot of customers rolling on factory bolts still and I’ve worked on them for years. Key is factory tuning and staying on top of your maintenance.