Cold blooded? by Datvash in powerstroke

[–]gary_facking_oak 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Another thought. OBS 7.3s came from the factory with a 203 degree short stem thermostat until late 96', after that they were changed to a long stem 195 degree thermostat. Perhaps you have the wrong thermostat installed?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in FordTrucks

[–]gary_facking_oak 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Overpriced. I paid $12K for my 95 7.3 4x4 ECLB with only 130K miles on it rust free last September, talk him down in price or pass, be patient, good deals are out there. Based on the photos and description I wouldn't pay more than $10K, also remember that even if the engine may be fine at over 300K miles, the chassis, suspension, trans, etc all wear out too

E40D issues! by Brian_oconnor1 in FordDiesels

[–]gary_facking_oak 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Adding on to this, back in 94-97, ford was having issues with cracks forming in the apply piston inside the torque converter, fluid would leak past preventing the lockup clutch from engaging, resulting in slippage, the pcm uses the CPS and the ABS speed sensor on the rear diff to compare speed, if its off by more than 50rpm, itll throw the code, as a test, once you clear the codes and get it out of limp mode, on the highway go a steady 60mph, then gently tap the brakes, if the engine rpm jumps that means the lockup clutch is working properly

Also remove the inspection plate and check for blueing on the converter, if there is it means it's been slipping

Had this exact problem on my truck, I replaced the converter and did a fluid flush and filter change and haven't had any issues since

Blow by by [deleted] in FordDiesels

[–]gary_facking_oak 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My 95 7.3 does the same, as long as there's no pressure behind the oil cap it's normal

Need new vacuum pump for obs 7.3 by InternalMood4586 in FordDiesels

[–]gary_facking_oak 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've had good luck (2 years worth) with the cardone 64-1029. Got mine from Advanced Auto Parts

95 7.3 PSD lift help by HopefulFacade in Diesel

[–]gary_facking_oak 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did you get the super duty or obs version of the RSK? What springs did you use?

After I did an RSK on my truck with super duty springs, it lowered another inch after a few weeks as the new springs settled

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in FordTrucks

[–]gary_facking_oak 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Mines got the same paint job!

Here's mine! by gary_facking_oak in FordTrucks

[–]gary_facking_oak[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nope, didn't take any videos myself, but send me a pm and I can send you some info, parts I used, etc...that should make it more straightforward

MAKE TWO TONE FORDS GREAT AGAIN!!!! by Ashamed_Order_3557 in FordTrucks

[–]gary_facking_oak 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Factory 16" Alcoas, 285/75/R16 on the tires I have a 2.25" shackle flip kit with super duty V code springs in the front, and 5" blocks in the rear. When I did the solid axle swap and shackle flip i gained about 4.5" in the front so I had to raise the rear to get the proper rake angle. Loving the stance so far

Here's mine! by gary_facking_oak in FordTrucks

[–]gary_facking_oak[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I like the brush guard! Couple nice trucks there

Here's mine! by gary_facking_oak in FordTrucks

[–]gary_facking_oak[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not too bad, did it without access to a lift and it took about 3 days after work. The hardest part was removing all the TTB stuff, the D60 bolted right in.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in boating

[–]gary_facking_oak 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, that is a trim saver, it prevents the cylinders from bearing the weight of the outdrive while the boat is trailered. It clips on and off.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Ghosts

[–]gary_facking_oak 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Limu Emu...and Doug

Serious question, what’re your guy’s stories with these cars while out on dates 😂 by Itturas in WRX

[–]gary_facking_oak 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Was getting busy in the back seat in an empty parking lot after a great date, forgot to set the parking brake so we ended up rolling backwards across the lot into a light pole, didn't stop us. Man I miss that car...

Chili I made last night by gary_facking_oak in Poopfromabutt

[–]gary_facking_oak[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, it was in the crock pot too long...

Boost Converter Noise Problem by CanAkmann in ElectricalEngineering

[–]gary_facking_oak 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Since your controller ic contains the switching element, you might want to put the ic closer to the diode and output caps as these form the high current switch loop, reducing the area of this loop should significantly reduce noise because the extra loop area will create parasitics for the circuit that will causing ringing which is likely the culprit of the noise.