May 2021 and STILL helping the diesel community. Thank you good Sir. It's because I know these videos are available that I'm confident in buying a 25 year old truck. R.I.P. Ron
Ron gave everyone the greatest gift he could give before he passed. he gave his family a long term RUclips revenue and gave the world his help for years to come.
2023 and this man is still helping people and teaching how this tucks used to work. I hope Ron’s family are still monitoring this Chanel. Great videos, great teaching and the best of all everything is made with love. I hope God has you on a special place Ron. Rest in peace man
Rest in peace Ron, I have learned a lot from you and your great videos. I hope that you and Rusty Bunn are spending some quality time together and talking about all the great things you both have done for us all!!
Bless you Ron. Rest in piece, your selflessness and help provided to the powerstroke community will never be forgotten. I only wish I could have shaken your had and said thank you in person.
I had been watching his videos for a while and unknown to me he had already passed ever since then I find it important to comment on his videos their clarity and instructions are great RIP Ron
Every time I watch Ron”s videos I’m always grateful for the knowledge he selflessly gave away fro free. I looked this video up for a job I have tomorrow and I wasn’t surprised it was a DieselTechRon video. God bless his family and may Ron be wrenching in the sky.
Such sad news. Thoughts and prayers to his family! Will be greatly missed by every 6.0l owner with a RUclips account, Helped me about a year ago on something I was stuck on and will be for ever grateful. Rip my friend.
Just found about Ron ' s death ...thank you for the knowledge you shared with us. ...God bless you and be in peace...my condolences to Ron ' s family and all his friends...you are going to be greatly missed.
Great video with many important details for not only the seal replacement, but also the transmission mounting bracket assembly order. Seal can be installed without special tool, just use a deadblow hammer to install wear ring first, then lube and slide seal on with RTV. Great job!
I'm watching this as I find out that you're no longer with us man you're videos turned my entire career around rest in paradise keep them angels trucks going
I was very sad to hear of Ron's passing. When I was looking for a Powerstroke to haul my 5'ver with, Ron's videos were one of the things I looked at to research what to look for problem wise when buying a 6.0. I found Ron's videos and information in them very helpful in my search for a good used Powerstroke. My condolences to Ron's family and friends, he seemed like a very genuine and down to earth guy and he will surely be missed by those who were close to them and to those of us in the Ford Powerstroke community. RIP Ron.
This man saved ALL of us tons of time and money. If you are a Tech and you do this for a living well then face it HE Saved you time and you made money because of that. Donate to his family! They have lost a father, husband and provider. We cant bring him back but we can help the family. Pay that Karma back, pay it forward. Someday your family might need help. You can find the donation tab in DieselTechRons last video.
My Lord, why are all the good ones taken. I miss this guy something awful 😢 I still refer back to your videos Ron, many thanks to your family for leaving us with your educational videos🙏God Bless your family, RIP my brother, til we meet again 🕊🕊🕊
I like that 3/8 battery gun. Doesn't have a silly sized battery like the 18v snap on one. Good to see a guy of older years using battery tools as even at 35 I thought I was too old to buy new/uprated tools lol.
I really would like to own a ford diesel truck one day but im looking videos of common problems and what not but im really sad for ron you will be missed thanks for all this content it will help mw with my future diesel truck when i have it
Do you advertise for Milwaukee or just really like their tools? They are top notch. ONLY thing they need is to match ingersol rands impact ratchet with ~150 ft/lbs that would be a game changer.
Este fue el mejor maestro de todos los tiempos y seguirá siendo el mejor. mientras siga en nuestra memoria y nuestros corazón.porque los que aprendí los ago con amor y paciencia como no enseñaste.que Dio te tenga en el mejor lugar amen
Hey Ron I just bought a 99 7.3 6 speed, the speedometer won't go above 40mph. Ever had this problem? No abs light on the dash are illuminated and runs and drives fine just no speedometer after 40. Any ideas?
hey ron, recently did this on my 01, dropped the transmission replace the seal, now the oil leak is fixed, however the transmission now tries to take off in drive not first, if I pull the stick down into first gear it takes off in 2nd. I replaced the tss on the top of the transmission (closest to the bellhousing) didn't fix anything..... speedo does work, checked the harness for cut wires, or corrosion can't find anything.... any ideas?
Great video, is the seal something that should be replaced if the trans is removed for other work? With most 7.3s getting up there in mileage is it worth changing the seal out as preventative maintenance when doing up pipes or torque converters?
Hey Ron , off topic question if you don't mind. 2012 F250 6.7 diesel. It's has been at the dealer twice for the same problem , reduced speed. Now it has been towed into the dealer because of idle only came on the dash. First time in they couldn't find the problem , second time they replaced Nox sensor , now third time towed in for idle only , in shop now. Maintenance package so dealer maintenaned and low mileage. Any ideas?
I would need codes. it has some. Reduce power is usually oil temp, exhaust temp or diesel exhaust fluid. I've only seen idle only on Def and exhaust temp. I miss about 80% of the emails on RUclips. if you write again so it through my website please. If I don't answer.
+DieselTechRon Sure , no problem. soon as I learn more. It shows the def symbol and idle mode. I will certainly let you know what the dealer said. thanks.
+Shackles so apparently as of this morning they are replacing the catalyst. This would be part or the entire exhaust. $5000 job. It does have warranty.
hello i come to see your video because i have a 2004 f350 transmission leak, i am about to bring a friend of mine to lowered the transmission what do you recommend?
Hey Ron great video, I'm on a 7.3 build right now and soon will be needing to do the rear main. I've been looking for the tool and can't seem to find that part number on freedom racing. There's many rear main tools listed but none with the part number you stated. Any idea if the number changed. Thanks
Vincent I had the same problem about a month ago when I was searching for a rear main seal press for my 7.3. A friend of mine had offered up some advice to use the flywheel spacer and four flywheel bolt to press down the new wear ring on the crank. This worked perfectly for my needs because if I were to buy the tool I would only use it once.
Hey Ron, Quick question. I am in the process of changing the 4r100 in my 2001 7.3 and I also changed the rear main seal when I was under there because of a leak. Right now I have the transmission out of the truck, can I start the truck without the transmission or will it cause damage? -Sean
+Sean Mooney I do. that rear adapter is held on by dowels. Maybe I should say put a few bolts on it. use the Trans bolt with a socket as a spacer? I show running them on my 6.o vibration video. if somebody touches or walks into the moving ring gear let me know so I can delete this post. or wait. I suggest not doing this. its all hypothetical right?
+DieselTechRon hey Ron, all went well with the test start. Still got all my fingers and no leaks at the new rear main seal. Thanks for the advice on the test start, it was a big help I appreciate it.
I recently got my 6.0 back from the shop where they replaced a fuel injector I noticed that when I filled the coolant up after I starting the truck it would quickly disappear and the little that was left was a light brown color and today as I was turning the truck over it was blowing a lot of white smoke but after a while when it started it cleared, any thoughts
Hi. sounds like the egr cooler. that may, may explain the misfire too. be careful it may hydrolock on you. if possible flush it first. You probably need an oil cooler too. Don't DO NOT USE THE CHINESE JUNK.
Have you ever had to change that seal a second time? Say if someone installed it incorrectly? How hard is it to get that wear ring back off once it had been glued on with loc tite? Any tips?
Not the 7.3 but the 6.0 many times until it was redesigned. The correct pullers on the 6.0 make it easy. On these or one without a tool I cut it almost through then split it. Loctite let's go with heat.
I bought a 3/8 drive Milwaukee cordless impact in 2007 , new it would bust the lug nuts loose on a small pickup , I've left it out in the rain , once ran the thing over with a Bobcat T320 (weighs about 9000lbs with the forestry cutter package) and the cordless impact still works , the battery that was crushed doesn't fit any more .... Go Milwaukee hahah
May 2021 and STILL helping the diesel community. Thank you good Sir. It's because I know these videos are available that I'm confident in buying a 25 year old truck. R.I.P. Ron
Its December 2019 and you're still helping us out here. I'm so saddened by your passing, you're sorely missed. RIP Ron.
I agree with you!!
YES SIR VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE MAN
How did he pass?
@@dannyboy7299 car accident. If you go to his channel his son explains everything. Still helping people today in 2022
Ron gave everyone the greatest gift he could give before he passed. he gave his family a long term RUclips revenue and gave the world his help for years to come.
2023 and this man is still helping people and teaching how this tucks used to work. I hope Ron’s family are still monitoring this Chanel. Great videos, great teaching and the best of all everything is made with love. I hope God has you on a special place Ron. Rest in peace man
Rest In Peace Ron!!!!
Heard of your tragic accident.
Many prayers for your family.
How did he die? This is news to me.
RnaGenetics That sucks
R.I.P. Ron, one of the most helpful people ever. A HUGE help in the powerstroke community.
RIP Ron. You will absolutely be missed. Condolences to your family and friends
The world needs many more people like him. I hope his son(s) follow in his footsteps. What a great man!!!!!!
Rest in peace Ron, I have learned a lot from you and your great videos. I hope that you and Rusty Bunn are spending some quality time together and talking about all the great things you both have done for us all!!
I still got refered to you in september 2020, shows how much you influenced the diesel world ! RIP
Rest in Peace Ron, you will be greatly Missed.
Bless you Ron. Rest in piece, your selflessness and help provided to the powerstroke community will never be forgotten. I only wish I could have shaken your had and said thank you in person.
RIP Diesel Tech Ron
You helped many people save lots of money and keep their fords on the road.
one of the cleanest under sides of a 7.3 i have ever seen. awesome to see some still like that. in wisconsin thats almost unheard of.
I had been watching his videos for a while and unknown to me he had already passed ever since then I find it important to comment on his videos their clarity and instructions are great RIP Ron
Every time I watch Ron”s videos I’m always grateful for the knowledge he selflessly gave away fro free. I looked this video up for a job I have tomorrow and I wasn’t surprised it was a DieselTechRon video. God bless his family and may Ron be wrenching in the sky.
Such sad news. Thoughts and prayers to his family! Will be greatly missed by every 6.0l owner with a RUclips account, Helped me about a year ago on something I was stuck on and will be for ever grateful. Rip my friend.
Rest in peace my friend. You have helped me so much and I appreciate it. I wish the family the absolute best
Just found about Ron ' s death ...thank you for the knowledge you shared with us. ...God bless you and be in peace...my condolences to Ron ' s family and all his friends...you are going to be greatly missed.
Great video with many important details for not only the seal replacement, but also the transmission mounting bracket assembly order. Seal can be installed without special tool, just use a deadblow hammer to install wear ring first, then lube and slide seal on with RTV. Great job!
Heartbreaking to see a family man who wanted nothing but to help people and share his knowledge be gone. RIP thanks for the knowledge
Oh No....! I was unaware of what happened to Ron. I really enjoyed his 7.3 videos. My heart goes out to his family... RIP Ron.
Wow! He will surely be missed. Definitely the best RUclips diesel mechanic there is. You will be missed. RIP and condolences to the family.
He was a good mechanic, warren from western truck and tractor repair IS also a goooood Diesel mechanic.
still a legend Ron! your videos and helping hand will always live on RIP
I miss this guy! Best videos on the web!
I'm watching this as I find out that you're no longer with us man you're videos turned my entire career around rest in paradise keep them angels trucks going
Rip Ron I still rmr the morning I woke up and heard the news. Your always with me at heart bubba hope ur family is found some peace.
much respect to anyone in the mechanic field... Res in peace ron one mechanic to another ... god speed
Rons Last video RIP Ron have a 7.3 and a 6.0 I can only imagine all your great videos on the 6.7 you would have made lol you'd been so busy
rest in peace brother.. I just found out.. I was watching his relearn video for 6.0 turbo..
I was very sad to hear of Ron's passing. When I was looking for a Powerstroke to haul my 5'ver with, Ron's videos were one of the things I looked at to research what to look for problem wise when buying a 6.0. I found Ron's videos and information in them very helpful in my search for a good used Powerstroke.
My condolences to Ron's family and friends, he seemed like a very genuine and down to earth guy and he will surely be missed by those who were close to them and to those of us in the Ford Powerstroke community. RIP Ron.
R.I.P Ron Thanks for all the help, your videos helped countless people and will help carry on your memory
Looks like almost impossible job for a shade tree mechanic ,but you make it look so easy!! Thanks for the video
Very sad to hear of the passing of Ron. A major attribute to the 6.0 community.
It’s April 2021 and you’re still helping Ron god bless you
This man saved ALL of us tons of time and money. If you are a Tech and you do this for a living well then face it HE Saved you time and you made money because of that. Donate to his family! They have lost a father, husband and provider. We cant bring him back but we can help the family. Pay that Karma back, pay it forward. Someday your family might need help. You can find the donation tab in DieselTechRons last video.
April 2021 always appreciate the 7.3 lessons Rest In Peace
My Lord, why are all the good ones taken. I miss this guy something awful 😢 I still refer back to your videos Ron, many thanks to your family for leaving us with your educational videos🙏God Bless your family, RIP my brother, til we meet again 🕊🕊🕊
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I like that 3/8 battery gun. Doesn't have a silly sized battery like the 18v snap on one. Good to see a guy of older years using battery tools as even at 35 I thought I was too old to buy new/uprated tools lol.
RIP Ron.. may God bless you!!
THE BEST DISEL TECH THANKS FOR ALL REST IN PEACEGOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY.
Thank you Ron
For everything
Rest in peace brother
Great vid as always Ron!! Thanks for taking the time to show this.
I really would like to own a ford diesel truck one day but im looking videos of common problems and what not but im really sad for ron you will be missed thanks for all this content it will help mw with my future diesel truck when i have it
it's November 2021 and still helping . RIP Ron
Hope your continuing to work on these trucks up there. RIP buddy
Thank you very much for all your videos , you have helped us so much.
I sure miss Ron! He sure was great.
very knowledgeable man!!! Iv watched lots of his videos, you will be missed
Just found this video (and therefore his channel) today only to find out he died a month after this video was was uploaded. Sad 🙁 RIP Ron.
I am amazed...
Finely some one is doing the proper way ...
Like a surgeon...
Love it .....
🌴👍
That is a really clean oil pan
1 year ago today already. Rest In Peace Ron.
Best rear main seal vid on RUclips.
Rest in Peace Ron....
This is very sad news my heart goes out two his family he is going to be missed rip Ron and thank you
rip ron u will be miss
I still can't believe Diesel Tech Ron is gone. Rip.
Do you advertise for Milwaukee or just really like their tools? They are top notch. ONLY thing they need is to match ingersol rands impact ratchet with ~150 ft/lbs that would be a game changer.
Este fue el mejor maestro de todos los tiempos y seguirá siendo el mejor. mientras siga en nuestra memoria y nuestros corazón.porque los que aprendí los ago con amor y paciencia como no enseñaste.que Dio te tenga en el mejor lugar amen
Thank you for all the videos, Ron.
You will always live in my world my friend rip
thanks Ron for the oil pan pointers
Hey Ron I just bought a 99 7.3 6 speed, the speedometer won't go above 40mph. Ever had this problem? No abs light on the dash are illuminated and runs and drives fine just no speedometer after 40. Any ideas?
hey ron, recently did this on my 01, dropped the transmission replace the seal, now the oil leak is fixed, however the transmission now tries to take off in drive not first, if I pull the stick down into first gear it takes off in 2nd. I replaced the tss on the top of the transmission (closest to the bellhousing) didn't fix anything..... speedo does work, checked the harness for cut wires, or corrosion can't find anything.... any ideas?
Great video, is the seal something that should be replaced if the trans is removed for other work? With most 7.3s getting up there in mileage is it worth changing the seal out as preventative maintenance when doing up pipes or torque converters?
I would not unless it had signs of leaking.
Hey Ron , off topic question if you don't mind. 2012 F250 6.7 diesel.
It's has been at the dealer twice for the same problem , reduced speed. Now it has been towed into the dealer because of idle only came on the dash.
First time in they couldn't find the problem , second time they replaced Nox sensor , now third time towed in for idle only , in shop now. Maintenance package so dealer maintenaned and low mileage. Any ideas?
I would need codes. it has some. Reduce power is usually oil temp, exhaust temp or diesel exhaust fluid. I've only seen idle only on Def and exhaust temp. I miss about 80% of the emails on RUclips. if you write again so it through my website please. If I don't answer.
+DieselTechRon
Sure , no problem. soon as I learn more. It shows the def symbol and idle mode. I will certainly let you know what the dealer said. thanks.
+Shackles
so apparently as of this morning they are replacing the catalyst. This would be part or the entire exhaust. $5000 job. It does have warranty.
hello i come to see your video because i have a 2004 f350 transmission leak, i am about to bring a friend of mine to lowered the transmission what do you recommend?
The owner, Ron, Passed away last march.
Hey Ron great video, I'm on a 7.3 build right now and soon will be needing to do the rear main. I've been looking for the tool and can't seem to find that part number on freedom racing. There's many rear main tools listed but none with the part number you stated. Any idea if the number changed. Thanks
Vincent I had the same problem about a month ago when I was searching for a rear main seal press for my 7.3. A friend of mine had offered up some advice to use the flywheel spacer and four flywheel bolt to press down the new wear ring on the crank. This worked perfectly for my needs because if I were to buy the tool I would only use it once.
will miss you ron rip
RIP Ron. Thank you.
Hey this is a great video my thoughts to Ron’s FAIMLY blessings to you
thanks Ron miss u big guy
RIP Bud. Sorry this happened
Rip to a legend
That's a clean truck
Hey Ron,
Quick question.
I am in the process of changing the 4r100 in my 2001 7.3 and I also changed the rear main seal when I was under there because of a leak. Right now I have the transmission out of the truck, can I start the truck without the transmission or will it cause damage?
-Sean
sorry for the late reply. yes
+DieselTechRon hi Ron thank you for getting back to me, so just to clarify, I can start the truck without the transmission?
+Sean Mooney I do. that rear adapter is held on by dowels. Maybe I should say put a few bolts on it. use the Trans bolt with a socket as a spacer? I show running them on my 6.o vibration video. if somebody touches or walks into the moving ring gear let me know so I can delete this post. or wait. I suggest not doing this. its all hypothetical right?
+DieselTechRon Got it, I just watched your 6.0 vibration video and that cleared things up for me. Thank you.
+DieselTechRon hey Ron, all went well with the test start. Still got all my fingers and no leaks at the new rear main seal. Thanks for the advice on the test start, it was a big help I appreciate it.
Hey Ron, what's the tool number for that 24" pry bar you got from Harbor freight?
r.i.p.dude.. love to the fam.xx
Rest in peace Ron ✌
I recently got my 6.0 back from the shop where they replaced a fuel injector I noticed that when I filled the coolant up after I starting the truck it would quickly disappear and the little that was left was a light brown color and today as I was turning the truck over it was blowing a lot of white smoke but after a while when it started it cleared, any thoughts
Hi. sounds like the egr cooler. that may, may explain the misfire too. be careful it may hydrolock on you. if possible flush it first. You probably need an oil cooler too. Don't DO NOT USE THE CHINESE JUNK.
oh snap look at mr rios helping out
How do you pull the wear from ring on one rhat has it already
Have you ever had to change that seal a second time? Say if someone installed it incorrectly? How hard is it to get that wear ring back off once it had been glued on with loc tite? Any tips?
Not the 7.3 but the 6.0 many times until it was redesigned. The correct pullers on the 6.0 make it easy. On these or one without a tool I cut it almost through then split it. Loctite let's go with heat.
+DieselTechRon Could you please tell me what you like to use for sealant on the 7.3 oil pans?
Nice video. Where is your shop I have ane 7.3 I need to fix many thins
Thank you mr. God bless you
haha !!I see I wish you are on t.x ....thanks man you are good On your work!!
Godspeed Sir!
Will this oil pan trick work with a 7.3L E350 van?
where are you from ??? i hardly see any rust under that truck i guess you are down south ????
nice, rust free vehicule looks like a real joy to work on hahahah i a tech in a dealership and see 3 years old vehicule full of rust underneath hahah
What causes valley upper leak?
Rip ron
Awesome as usuall.
I'll miss you Ron
this guy is like a surgeon up in there. wow. RIP.
RIP Ron
I bought a 3/8 drive Milwaukee cordless impact in 2007 , new it would bust the lug nuts loose on a small pickup , I've left it out in the rain , once ran the thing over with a Bobcat T320 (weighs about 9000lbs with the forestry cutter package) and the cordless impact still works , the battery that was crushed doesn't fit any more .... Go Milwaukee hahah
You should try the brushless series. They will make a believer out of you with the cordless. My air tool drawer is now M-12 M-18 drawer.
R. I. P. Ron