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Thekid760 · 02-16-2015, 04:15 PM

Thanks, ill give ford a call.

I changed my oil and fuel filters today and thought this was strange:

Misspelling courtesy of my fat fingers...

Goose · 02-17-2015, 09:55 AM

That is not a Motorcraft filter. I would highly recommend using OEM parts, especially filters, on your truck.

Thekid760 · 02-17-2015, 11:34 AM

Yes I heard motorcraft filters are the way to go.

I bought what the forums said were motorcraft but actually racor filters. So I'm running all racor filters now, I'm not one to skimp on maintenance items, especially on a finicky truck like the 6.0.

Misspelling courtesy of my fat fingers...

matty169 · 02-17-2015, 10:38 PM

The earlier ford and some aftermarket lower fuel filters had a air bleed built in. RARELY did people install them with the bleed hole at the 12 o'clock position and that is how the fuel filter would look. New Ford filter has a locating stop on them so they only go one way......unless you crush it.

Thekid760 · 02-18-2015, 04:59 PM

Thanks matty & everyone else for the info and replies.

Misspelling courtesy of my fat fingers...

Thekid760 · 02-18-2015, 04:59 PM

Update:

Was just driving on freeway and it seemed like it was slow today like the brakes were still on so I turned on the banks PDA to monitor temps.

Coolant was around 195-200* max but oil temp got up to 244*! I pulled over and let it cool of for a bit and double checked oil level.

I guess this means I need a new oil cooler. Was on my to do list but it just made priority.

What is the best oil cooler for these 6.0 short of the $1,000 plus external from bulletproof? I hear oem ford? Best place to buy, or part number?

What about IPR high flow?

I also bought Zerex Heavy Duty ELC coolant from napa and will be running that.

http://www.valvoline.com/products/br.../antifreeze/43

Misspelling courtesy of my fat fingers...

Bad Moose · 02-18-2015, 08:21 PM

I would just get a Ford cooler. Might as well do the egr cooler delete while you're there. Get an intake install kit and turbo install kit when you do it.

Thekid760 · 02-18-2015, 10:19 PM

Thanks moose.

I'm going to weld egr closed on both ends so it passes visual.

So just the cooler from ford, intake and turbo install kits?

Thinking ill clean the vanes on turbo while at it, gotta find a good write up on it.

Misspelling courtesy of my fat fingers...

Thekid760 · 02-19-2015, 09:36 AM

Just ordered some parts from Trousley Ford last night, then also ordered Mishimoto 200* thermostat.

Figured might as well upgrade FP regulator to blue spring, & clean the turbo while I'm at it.

Anything else I should do while I have it torn down?

Misspelling courtesy of my fat fingers...

02-16-2015, 04:15 PM	#21
Thekid760 Name: Thekid760 Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Jun 2008 Member`s Gallery Posts: 475	Thanks, ill give ford a call. I changed my oil and fuel filters today and thought this was strange: Misspelling courtesy of my fat fingers... __________________ 95 3500 4x4 5spd 4.10

02-17-2015, 09:55 AM	#22
Goose Name: Goose Title: Alabama Pimpin' Status: Not Here Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Alabama Member`s Gallery Posts: 3,359	That is not a Motorcraft filter. I would highly recommend using OEM parts, especially filters, on your truck. __________________ Grayson 2005 F-350 6.0l CCSB SCT x3 Bulletproof Diesel COMPETITIONDIESEL.COM R.I.P. Dex

02-17-2015, 11:34 AM	#23
Thekid760 Name: Thekid760 Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Jun 2008 Member`s Gallery Posts: 475	Yes I heard motorcraft filters are the way to go. I bought what the forums said were motorcraft but actually racor filters. So I'm running all racor filters now, I'm not one to skimp on maintenance items, especially on a finicky truck like the 6.0. Misspelling courtesy of my fat fingers... __________________ 95 3500 4x4 5spd 4.10

02-17-2015, 10:38 PM	#24
matty169 Name: matty169 Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: May 2009 Location: Green Bay, Wi Member`s Gallery Posts: 1,542	The earlier ford and some aftermarket lower fuel filters had a air bleed built in. RARELY did people install them with the bleed hole at the 12 o'clock position and that is how the fuel filter would look. New Ford filter has a locating stop on them so they only go one way......unless you crush it. __________________ 2002 Dodge 2500 2WD Quad cab, Silver Bullet 64, Helix2 cam, springs, studs, water/meth, blah,blah,blah TRANSMISSION BY FIREPUNK CONVERTER BY DPC Edge drag comp

02-18-2015, 04:59 PM	#25
Thekid760 Name: Thekid760 Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Jun 2008 Member`s Gallery Posts: 475	Thanks matty & everyone else for the info and replies. Misspelling courtesy of my fat fingers... __________________ 95 3500 4x4 5spd 4.10

02-18-2015, 08:21 PM	#27
Bad Moose Name: Bad Moose Title: Just a pain in the arse Status: Not Here Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kansas Member`s Gallery Posts: 921	I would just get a Ford cooler. Might as well do the egr cooler delete while you're there. Get an intake install kit and turbo install kit when you do it. __________________ '03 F250 King Ranch Custom tuned SCT X3 by Eric at Innovative 3.5" DP into 4" AFE exhaust Airraid filter Edge Evolution for gauges EGR went bye bye

02-18-2015, 10:19 PM	#28
Thekid760 Name: Thekid760 Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Jun 2008 Member`s Gallery Posts: 475	Thanks moose. I'm going to weld egr closed on both ends so it passes visual. So just the cooler from ford, intake and turbo install kits? Thinking ill clean the vanes on turbo while at it, gotta find a good write up on it. Misspelling courtesy of my fat fingers... __________________ 95 3500 4x4 5spd 4.10

02-19-2015, 09:36 AM	#29
Thekid760 Name: Thekid760 Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Jun 2008 Member`s Gallery Posts: 475	Just ordered some parts from Trousley Ford last night, then also ordered Mishimoto 200* thermostat. Figured might as well upgrade FP regulator to blue spring, & clean the turbo while I'm at it. Anything else I should do while I have it torn down? Misspelling courtesy of my fat fingers... __________________ 95 3500 4x4 5spd 4.10