$400 motor goes 80k...

[Powerstroke Cowboy]

Just resealed me first 7.3 pan few weeks back. Ford says it need like a 6mm bead on front and back and 3.5 on the sides. It looked ridiculously thick to me but when you put a pan down dry you see the gaps that need to be filled. Also the ford 7.3 sealant is a must. Its a caulk Tube that specifically says for 7.3. Joe if it was a new pan, it should have came with a new o ring and dipstick tube adapter. I hope you did not install a dorman pan.

Where did you get that at?? The local Ford Dealer ship does not sell it. They acted like they did not know what it was.. And did not seem to have any interest in trying to get it..

 

[Arisley]

Never heard of a Ford shop that did not sell that stuff. It will seal anything. I did some roof repair that kept leaking no matter what I used. Ran a bead of Ford Grey Death around it, no leaks for going on two years now.

 

[ghohouston]

Guys, ford grey is amazing, we use it on everything at work, we use it on mack and cummins oil pans, and anything needing silicone, it holds up WELL!

 

[DEEZUZ]

If your ford dealer doesn't have it than walk away. That **** is the only thing that compensates for the gap in the pan. I have yet to confirm if its the same as the international grey that they give you with the rear main, but having the caulk gun makes doing beads a breeze.

 

[ghohouston]

If your ford dealer doesn't have it than walk away. That **** is the only thing that compensates for the gap in the pan. I have yet to confirm if its the same as the international grey that they give you with the rear main, but having the caulk gun makes doing beads a breeze.

I believe it is the same as the intenational grey

 

[Powerstroke Cowboy]

Do you have the part number?? maybe If I gave they the part number they could find it. or get it...

I ordered parts through them. And got the wrong ones. I ordered a 99-03 ZF6 Manual tranny dust cover for the clutch area.. Told the guy maybe four or five times it had to be for the ZF6 manual tranny. he got me the auto tranny one.......... i have not been back since..

 

[Arisley]

I also think it is the same as the Gray stuff you can buy in a tube from O'Reilly's now.

 

[DEEZUZ]

Thats a dressing for gaskets. Same color or not, I wouldnt use anything but the ford stuff. Isn't worth doing the job twice

 

[ParkerFly]

The ultra grey permatex I've used doesn't compare to the International Red. That stuff dries to concrete and has to be chiseled off. The ultra grey acts like most any other silicone I've used and doesn't seem to hold up as well.

 

[Lang]

I really love Dennis's part... I just cant stomach the price.

http://www.strictlydiesel.com/p-2690-strictly-diesel-dipstick-adapter-repair-kit.aspx

Not knocking it Dennis, I just cant afford it.

$300? Woah!

 

[BigAlsPSD]

Do you have the part number?? maybe If I gave they the part number they could find it. or get it...

TA-31 is the Ford RTV

 

[Powerstroke Cowboy]

TA-31 is the Ford RTV

Thanks you Sir!!!

 

[Arisley]

Take some Vasoline with you when you go to buy it, they don't supply it. I about crapped my pants when I bought the last time.

 

[TyCorr]

Its about 30 bucks isnt it Andy?

 

[ghohouston]

Take some Vasoline with you when you go to buy it, they don't supply it. I about crapped my pants when I bought the last time.

Damn, we stock it at work, and I can just snag a tube as needed lol

 

[lincolnlocker]

Damn, we stock it at work, and I can just snag a tube as needed lol

so snag a partially used tube and send it to a PSA brother in need... lol... im sure he would appreciate it..

 

[Arisley]

Its about 30 bucks isnt it Andy?

I think I paid 40 bucks for two tubes.

 

[dentexpowerstroke]

I know riff raff has it for $16

 

[ghohouston]

Hey if he wants to do that, ill be glad to help him, and I understand being tight on money, but seems like alot of hassle for some silicone, but if he wants it, he can p.m. me

 

[moose99psd]

Ive got a tube in my toolbox. Told joe I had it.. he said hed grt the black death...

from my butt