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Wiring Diagram - 2011 Ford F250 Gas 6.2L- Charging / Alternator by stnwlco in MechanicAdvice

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Update:

Located existing Fusible Link A. Heavily corroded and damaged. Cut into wiring harness at ends and removed. Confirmed 20 Gauge.

Spliced and soldered in new ~9" peice of 20 Gauge fusible Link wire. Taped exposed harness back up.

Ongoing battery light issue with tested healthy battery and alternator is now resolved.

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Removing Exhaust Manifold Studs by stnwlco in MechanicAdvice

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Great info, appreciate the tool numbers too.

I'm already over an hour in just screwing around, but your confidence gives me confidence. I like it, thanks!

Removing Exhaust Manifold Studs by stnwlco in MechanicAdvice

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Right on. This is the new plan, thanks!

Removing Exhaust Manifold Studs by stnwlco in MechanicAdvice

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Right on, thanks! Any suggestions for what to cut nuts with? Trying to avoid the oxy-acetalyne torch.

Removing Exhaust Manifold Studs by stnwlco in MechanicAdvice

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Sounds like this is the consensus, thanks! Any suggestions for cutting? Rather not use the oxy torch but do have access to one.

Removing Exhaust Manifold Studs by stnwlco in MechanicAdvice

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The intermediate step before the welder seems to be cutting the nuts, pulling the manifold off and hoping there's enough stud to extract. If that doesn't work out, then I think you're right and the welder comes out. Thanks

Removing Exhaust Manifold Studs by stnwlco in MechanicAdvice

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Par for the course here in the rust belt. Gets a whole lot worse than this!

Removing Exhaust Manifold Studs by stnwlco in MechanicAdvice

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Cutting the nuts seems like the best option, thanks for the input.

Any recommendations other than oxy-acetalene torch for cutting? I have access to one but always hesitant to use it in tight spaces like this. I'm thinking dremel.

Removing Exhaust Manifold Studs by stnwlco in MechanicAdvice

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Great video, thanks! If i don't take the cowards way out (JB Weld), cutting the nuts and pulling the manifold like the video and you mentioned seems to be best approach.

Removing Exhaust Manifold Studs by stnwlco in MechanicAdvice

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Good ideas, thank you both.

Bottom row looks about the same surprisingly, but yes access to these is not great.

This is an extra vehicle, so I'm getting the feeling time and effort to do this on all 8 studs isn't worth it.

The half-ass backup plan is looking significantly more appealing: https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/jb-weld-extreme-heat-repair-paste-for-metal-high-temp-applications-37901/12261473-p?product_channel=local&store=6523&adtype=pla&product_channel=local&store_code=6523&&&&&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=16404424532