What have you done to your powerstroke today?

smcox1 · Dec 13, 2014

7.3powerstroke00 said:
Most likely cracked a piston.......... Got in it hard passing a car and bout the time I let out blue smoke coming out tail pipe and missing bad.... pulled over took oil cap off an nearly popped it out of my hand..... it's a sad sad day!

That really sucks!

7.3powerstroke00 · Dec 13, 2014

smcox1 said:
That really sucks!

Tell me about it.......

skobiak · Dec 13, 2014

Picked up some factory 20" rims to replace the 18's. Now gotta decide if I want to do 35's or 295/60's. All part of the worlds slowest build.

drunk on diesel · Dec 13, 2014

7.3powerstroke00 said:
Most likely cracked a piston.......... Got in it hard passing a car and bout the time I let out blue smoke coming out tail pipe and missing bad.... pulled over took oil cap off an nearly popped it out of my hand..... it's a sad sad day!

if you shut it down quick enough, you can sometimes get away with a hone and a piston (check/measure/size the rods!!!!!!!)

it's not a cheap situation by any means, but it's part of that 6.4 life... it's like banging a crazy chick. You're always a little scared, but the fear adds to the fun!

7.3powerstroke00 · Dec 13, 2014

drunk on diesel said:
if you shut it down quick enough, you can sometimes get away with a hone and a piston (check/measure/size the rods!!!!!!!)

it's not a cheap situation by any means, but it's part of that 6.4 life... it's like banging a crazy chick. You're always a little scared, but the fear adds to the fun!

Lol ya I hear ya, especially on the crazy chick part had my share of them! If I can get the funds together I'm gonna go ahead and do all pistons delipped and few other things while I'm there that might as well do while it's apart....

drunk on diesel · Dec 13, 2014

keep the board updated on what you run into, but yeah, if you can afford it, some internal upgrades are a good idea

DEEZUZ · Dec 13, 2014

Replaced my grommet lights with these.

I'm not too happy on the look, I think they are a but ricer. What if I tint them just a bit? I also have to get better hardware since they are crooked

Djmck832 · Dec 13, 2014

New rear diff cover. OEM '08 painted with high temp black gloss, sanded fins and high temp clear coat.

01pwrstkr · Dec 13, 2014

Djmck832 said:
New rear diff cover

Ooooooh shiny!

"3 can keep a secret if 2 are dead"

7.3powerstroke00 · Dec 13, 2014

drunk on diesel said:
keep the board updated on what you run into, but yeah, if you can afford it, some internal upgrades are a good idea

I deff will keep y'all updated, if it's not raining I'm gonna start tearing it apart tomorrow! I really want to do all of the following...

Studs
6.0 mani's and up pipes
oil cooler
Rockers
Push rods
Intake elbow
De lipped pistons
Must likely go with new rod and main bearings
Coolant filtration kit

Would really like to do more performance wise but that's extremely out of budget....

Djmck832 · Dec 13, 2014

01pwrstkr said:
Ooooooh shiny!

Waiting on some daylight to take a pic of it bolted up with chrome bolts and washers. Nice little upgrade for under $100.

Did the front too. Under $25.

01pwrstkr · Dec 13, 2014

Djmck832 said:
Waiting on some daylight to take a pic of it bolted up with chrome bolts and washers. Nice little upgrade for under $100.

Did the front too.

Looks good! Definitely post pics of them installed!

"3 can keep a secret if 2 are dead"

Djmck832 · Dec 13, 2014

Put a sticker on. Lol

imp: LOL

7.3powerstroke00 · Dec 14, 2014

Quick video from yesterday...

https://vimeo.com/114476773

fine69 · Dec 14, 2014

I saw mine sitting nice and clean in my heated garage. I can't wait til spring to bring it back out.....

Zaairman · Dec 14, 2014

New fuel filter, new coolant filter, and finished POR 15'ing the front of the frame and under the cab.

durflinger92 · Dec 14, 2014

Changed oil and filter trying out 10w-30 and some archoil this time and changed out my block heater cord

durflinger92 · Dec 14, 2014

Can't believe it's actually made in the USA!

lincolnlocker · Dec 14, 2014

Djmck832 said:
New rear diff cover. OEM '08 painted with high temp black gloss, sanded fins and high temp clear coat.

that looks bad ass!

durflinger92 said:
Changed oil and filter trying out 10w-30 and some archoil this time and changed out my block heater cord

should be plenty thin oil....

live life full throttle

Djmck832 · Dec 14, 2014

lincolnlocker said:
that looks bad ass!

Thanks man! Bolted up with chrome bolts and washers. Going to spray the axle, shocks and calipers next chance I get. Got the idea from a 4 or 5 year old thread on another site. Thinking of writing one up, if only I knew how to post more than one pic at a time.