Recent content by Powerstrokeplumber

I checked the trans dip stick at normal operating temp 3 times. the fluid does look dark,like maybe it's burnt. no metal on the dip. and yes it appeared to be full. it has sat for 3 years I forgot to add that.

I got a 1995 f250 4x4. has an E40D 267xxx. I purchased it about a month ago 900 bucks cause the guy who owned it caught the transmission harness in the front drive shaft. so after long research and matching wires from a wiring diagram I was able to get every thing but the 3 pin connector under...

they are connected correctly when I rewired it but when I was under it the vss is not been reconnected so I think that could be my issue. it's putting the truck in limp mode which is 3rd gear all the time right? and 3rd gear would take some rpms to push a truck that size would it not?

update changed filter and diesel truck runs!!!!!! thank you for your help. now I have really weak reverse and no drive. the trans mission is brand new. so should I try using Dec electrical cleaner on the connectors on the transmission and harness. have to remove the harness anyways to heatshrink...

ok I will try that first thing in the morning. as far as draining the fuel. will I have to reprime the system because it has set so long will the injection system bleed the pressure off

I recently purchased a 95 7.3 f250 for 900 bucks had to rewire the transmission after the previous owner ripped the wiring out of the harness connectors with the front drive shaft. now that i got that all wired up. im pretty certain the truck has been sitting for 3 years with a half a tank of...

So when do I get my forum posting privileges. I need to know if there is anything to worry about when I straight pipe my 7.3. I know gas and diesel are different beast just wanna make sure when i cut my cat off its not gonna tear anything up or make it roll coal. Id tear my man card up the day I...