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Offline Too Stroked

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Re: Project Super Duty
« Reply #45 on: April 25, 2013, 05:34:48 AM »
Don't you just love the way some folks "install" stuff? I can't tell you how many times I've had to fix stuff that was "professionally installed" - apparently by someone with nothing more than a pocket knife. Hope you're having more fun than I did!

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Re: Project Super Duty
« Reply #46 on: April 25, 2013, 03:58:30 PM »
I actually am having some fun. Not happy about all the little problems, but there is satisfaction when you know you've fixed something.

Of course I came across other things that I fixed, but at least here is an updated List


- Fix tranny temp gauge, it doesn't work
- Install Fuel Pressure gauge - Halfway there...
- Install "Blue Spring update"
- Drivers door handle needs to be replaced (it was damaged during attempted break-in)
- Gauge wiring needs to be cleaned up
- Fix heat in drivers seat
- Set up one of the Aux switched for high-idle. If anyone knows where the aux switch wires go, let me know. I haven't found them yet.
- Wiring for running board LED's needs to be pulled (the strips are damaged and no longer work)
- Mount front plate
- Oil Change
- Fuel filter
- Running boards (only has one) :redneck:
- Figure out how the factory command start works, I think I need a different remote  - I just yanked it
- Figure out a stereo
- Touch up paint and give it a serious Polish
- Detail interior
- Use my "Port a Power" and try to straighten out box
- Fix rear bumper sensors
- Polish or replace headlights
- Replace Grill (I may end up painting it with rhino liner it white???)
- Check out the whole front end
- put in new brakes

(Edit was to update List)
« Last Edit: June 09, 2013, 10:21:58 PM by Blown F-150 »
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Re: Project Super Duty
« Reply #47 on: April 25, 2013, 11:01:41 PM »
Thanks to RR for his brilliant problem solving skills.

I have added the two spreadsheets to my box account.

These are filled with links and great info on the 6.0

Don't read if your faint of heart. They list EVERY problem... :whisp:

https://www.box.com/s/ni304gt3dpvrzi22sjr7

https://www.box.com/s/cz4whjp1l6pvlswy3y4h

Enjoy!
« Last Edit: April 25, 2013, 11:26:32 PM by Blown F-150 »
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Re: Project Super Duty
« Reply #48 on: April 28, 2013, 11:22:45 PM »
Slowly making some progress. I was able to get the blue spring update done and get the running boards mounted. I really wanted to go for a bike ride today, so the truck was used and I noticed a considerable improvement with toe-in and starting after the spring install. Definitely a must do for 6.0 owners.

I also cleaned up the aftermarket gauge wiring and got the wiring in for the fuel pressure gauge. The 4 gauge pod is meant to be in tomorrow, so I hope to get it in some night this week.

I think I found a stereo for it, a mint used Pioneer AVIC-930BT with the map upgrade to be like the 940. I will have a look at it tomorrow as it's a high-dollar item in this project, I may have to hold off for a bit. I don't want to pick it up and then have to do a bunch of front end work and kill my budget.

The plan is to get it washed this week sometime to have a good idea of what I'm up against. I will probably spend some time on the interior before really hitting the paint.
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Re: Project Super Duty
« Reply #49 on: April 29, 2013, 05:47:31 AM »
Just reading this thread stresses me out and makes my head hurt.  I don't have the know-how or the patience for such a project.  Kudos to you. 
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Re: Project Super Duty
« Reply #50 on: April 29, 2013, 03:11:20 PM »
Just reading this thread stresses me out and makes my head hurt.  I don't have the know-how or the patience for such a project.  Kudos to you.

true dat

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Re: Project Super Duty
« Reply #51 on: April 30, 2013, 11:28:44 AM »
Thanks Guys, it has been a challenge. I come from a long line of hands on/ tech guys, so it is something I enjoy.

The 4 gauge pod showed up, so I hope to get that in tonight with the fuel pressure gauge!

On a side note, my Mac Mini crashed last night. so nw i have to figure that out too... :dope:

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Re: Project Super Duty
« Reply #52 on: April 30, 2013, 11:56:56 AM »
Just reading this thread stresses me out and makes my head hurt.  I don't have the know-how or the patience for such a project.  Kudos to you.

What are you talking about, you dove head 1st into welding your new system on the truck !!

It is not that bad with the internet, you can usually find at least 5 videos that give you a few angles on working on something, that nothing is a surprise when you get into.

If you had the patience to weld that system I think you are not giving yourself enough credit.
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Re: Project Super Duty
« Reply #53 on: April 30, 2013, 12:47:56 PM »
Just reading this thread stresses me out and makes my head hurt.  I don't have the know-how or the patience for such a project.  Kudos to you.

What are you talking about, you dove head 1st into welding your new system on the truck !!

It is not that bad with the internet, you can usually find at least 5 videos that give you a few angles on working on something, that nothing is a surprise when you get into.

If you had the patience to weld that system I think you are not giving yourself enough credit.

Agreed!^^^
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Re: Project Super Duty
« Reply #54 on: April 30, 2013, 10:02:30 PM »
Haha.  I look at wires and I want to shoot myself.  You tell me what wires to splice together and I can do it.  You tell me to figure wiring out on my own and you better hope its not on something of yours.  I want no part of it.
« Last Edit: April 30, 2013, 10:04:09 PM by Kitzy »
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Re: Project Super Duty
« Reply #55 on: May 01, 2013, 03:32:42 AM »
Haha.  I look at wires and I want to shoot myself.  You tell me what wires to splice together and I can do it.  You tell me to figure wiring out on my own and you better hope its not on something of yours.  I want no part of it.

OK, I can understand where you are coming from.

I've had to explain stuff to Brad before  :redneck:
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Re: Project Super Duty
« Reply #56 on: May 01, 2013, 05:39:10 AM »
I've had to explain stuff to Brad before  :redneck:

You mean like Positive and Negative?   :redneck:

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Re: Project Super Duty
« Reply #57 on: May 01, 2013, 08:54:24 PM »

You mean like Positive and Negative?   :redneck:

so you have helped him with electrical before ??
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Re: Project Super Duty
« Reply #58 on: May 02, 2013, 05:36:16 AM »

You mean like Positive and Negative?   :redneck:

so you have helped him with electrical before ??
 :redneck:

Yes. It was, um, interesting.

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Re: Project Super Duty
« Reply #59 on: May 02, 2013, 06:22:47 AM »
so you have helped him with electrical before ??
 :redneck:

Yes. It was, um, interesting.

In the electrical Subform over at the F150 site, aside from the stickies at the top, his 2 threads have the highest post count to them and they are from 2003 & 2004  :wow:
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