6.0.4 revisited

TheReelMuhcoy · May 10, 2013

So I picked up the Eastwood TIG 200 & Plasma cutter combo deal, turns out the welder unit is bad and they will be picking up my unit and sending a new one next week. Obviously not on schedule, but at least not off track. Was attempting to practice some welds with the TIG machine, discovering the defective unit. Soon enough I'll have some progress photos's and info.

06-sixoh · May 12, 2013

Stay encouraged and keep us updated

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TheReelMuhcoy · Jun 2, 2013

Alright, wheels are in motion. I was planning on getting moving with the project this week anyhow, but now it seems I have a bad injector. I will probably throw in a whole set of injectors as we do the studs, gaskets etc. The welder came back and I've been practicing my TIG welds on my new smoker grill.

I won't have 6.0.4 updates for a good week and a half until the heads are back on, but keep your ears tuned!

Meniacal_Mark · Jun 2, 2013

Do you have the vgt setup yet?

TheReelMuhcoy · Jun 2, 2013

I have all of the components. I need to make a modification to the actuator, then it's all in the computer programming.

TheReelMuhcoy · Jun 13, 2013

just got these back from the machine shop, for the turbo oil drainage.

Truck is just sitting and waiting to get rolled into the shop for gaskets, studs and injectors, then its time to start the build.

TheReelMuhcoy · Jul 18, 2013

Long overdue...... parking the truck tomorrow and going under the knife starting this weekend. I will be back soon with updates.

TheReelMuhcoy · Jul 21, 2013

I have started to tear the truck down, and have run into some easily resolvable issues, except for one. I am trying to figure out how I will delete my EGR assuming that I will not be using the 6.0 Intake manifold.

Could I simply cap off both ends of the coolant run? If I completely stop the flow through the intake manifold will I be starving anything else for coolant?

MorganY · Jul 21, 2013

TheReelMuhcoy said:
I have started to tear the truck down, and have run into some easily resolvable issues, except for one. I am trying to figure out how I will delete my EGR assuming that I will not be using the 6.0 Intake manifold.

Could I simply cap off both ends of the coolant run? If I completely stop the flow through the intake manifold will I be starving anything else for coolant?

Contact Powerstroked162 for a coolant re route line. Will route coolant from oil cooler to degas bottle.

Put a freeze plug in the port off of the front cover. Or you can tap the port and put a threaded plug in.

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2wd-fire · Jul 21, 2013

Younger1993 said:
Contact Powerstroked162 for a coolant re route line. Will route coolant from oil cooler to degas bottle.

Put a freeze plug in the port off of the front cover. Or you can tap the port and put a threaded plug in.

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Could also hook in to heater hose on pass side

TheReelMuhcoy · Jul 21, 2013

The coolant re-route will work, where ever I return it to. Thanks for the suggestion Morgan. I have all the dis-assembly done minus the down pipe. I currently have the passenger side 6.4 exhaust manifold and up pipe in place, so far everything is mounting and clearing fine. The 6.4 intake manifold needs some trimming of accessory mounting points, other than that, it lines up perfectly.

It seems like the early '03 6.0's have a different oil feed setup than the later ones. My feed line threads into the top of the oil cooler housing, looks like a strait cut 0-ring fitting. Anyone happen to know the thread size and pitch of this?

hawgdoctor · Jul 21, 2013

TheReelMuhcoy said:
The coolant re-route will work, where ever I return it to. Thanks for the suggestion Morgan. I have all the dis-assembly done minus the down pipe. I currently have the passenger side 6.4 exhaust manifold and up pipe in place, so far everything is mounting and clearing fine. The 6.4 intake manifold needs some trimming of accessory mounting points, other than that, it lines up perfectly.

It seems like the early '03 6.0's have a different oil feed setup than the later ones. My feed line threads into the top of the oil cooler housing, looks like a strait cut 0-ring fitting. Anyone happen to know the thread size and pitch of this?

Its actually a snap to connect fitting. You should see a black plastic ring around it just below the line. When that ring is depressed it will release it.

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06-sixoh · Jul 23, 2013

Glad to see this project still moving forward. Cant wait to see some results!

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TheReelMuhcoy · Jul 26, 2013

Solved the oil supply line, parts for that are ready to go in. Both 6.4 exhaust manifolds and up pipes are mounted. The 6.4 intake manifold is trimmed and temporarily in place for dry fit. I have started fab'ing a pedestal and should have that ready to go tomorrow. I hope to have the FICM relocated and everything dry fitted by the end of this weekend. Then I will disassemble, and final install with gaskets. Next week will be fabricating the CAC piping.

Moving along nicely now, almost one year since I began this journey.

MorganY · Jul 26, 2013

TheReelMuhcoy said:
Solved the oil supply line, parts for that are ready to go in. Both 6.4 exhaust manifolds and up pipes are mounted. The 6.4 intake manifold is trimmed and temporarily in place for dry fit. I have started fab'ing a pedestal and should have that ready to go tomorrow. I hope to have the FICM relocated and everything dry fitted by the end of this weekend. Then I will disassemble, and final install with gaskets. Next week will be fabricating the CAC piping.

Moving along nicely now, almost one year since I began this journey.

Good feeling isnt it? Post up some pics! Best of luck with the ficm...it sucks lol 20 hours of wiring

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robertc68 · Jul 26, 2013

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06-sixoh · Jul 26, 2013

Yea! Post some pics. Would love to see the progress.

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Pizza pig · Jul 27, 2013

Let me know if you need this mockup motor bud

Hellen Keller sent this?

TheReelMuhcoy · Jul 27, 2013

Progress Report 7/27/13

pizza pig said:
Let me know if you need this mockup motor bud

Greg, i have a mock up motor. its in my truck! :cursing:

Here are just a few pics for now. I've got a lot more work to go, but I feel the hardest part is over now. The pedestal is made and I can stop chitting my pants over whether things will fit or not, which there were several very close calls/minor modifications necessary. I am aiming to have the truck running next weekend.

I will just say this, my fabrication skills may not be of the same quality as some of you fella's on this site but, I will get 'er done. Enjoy, the pics for now and give me some feed back!!

MorganY · Jul 27, 2013

TheReelMuhcoy said:
Greg, i have a mock up motor. its in my truck! :cursing:

Here are just a few pics for now. I've got a lot more work to go, but I feel the hardest part is over now. The pedestal is made and I can stop chitting my pants over whether things will fit or not, which there were several very close calls/minor modifications necessary. I am aiming to have the truck running next weekend.

I will just say this, my fabrication skills may not be of the same quality as some of you fella's on this site but, I will get 'er done. Enjoy, the pics for now and give me some feed back!!

:joy: :joy: Who cares about that stuff. If someone says something. Have them get their hands dirty, and attempt this. Been a long time coming for you

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