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So the rebuild is finished (new long block) but I'm still having some weird issues. First I can't just get on the throttle I have to baby is up to speed. 2nd cruise wont engage. I hear that could be a symptom of "Limp Mode" but it's not throwing a code for that. Check Engine light is on (no...

Perfect! Do I need a bleed tube on the back banjo bolt of the Fuel Cooler as well or just the valve?

New motor is in and I now need to prime the fuel system. Can someone send me the procedure? Thanks

Was just about to order motor and noticed that Barnette's Engine in VA has some Horrible reviews. Definitely don't want issues. Is there a more reputable reman co that you guys would suggest?

So we are going to drop a new long block in this thing. The company I'm buying the motor from will discount the motor if I send core first. The problem is I wont have the old motor to gauge what should be stripped off and put on new motor. Is there a list of parts that the new long block will...

Utah

Utah

Apparently the Acro for Diesel Particulate Filter is an unsavory word.lol

That's the problem with this thing. I have more ?'s than answers.lol. Was thinking of dropping a long block (reman) in it to do everything at once (shorter repair time). If I have the *** and ERG ******d, Can I trust this motor? I would rather keep OEM parts in it but would also like to...

Yeah it was a Ford Master mech

That's the weird part of all this. Only 52 psi in cyl 8 but doesn't run bad. Intermittent white smoke. Shop also said they found coolant and fuel in the intercooler

I appreciate everyone's feedback. Was planning doing injectors as well. I know oem injectors tend to stick open and over fuel. Is there an injector that shuts down? Wouldn't that be better than over fueling?

Had a piston melt in the number 8 cylinder and am going to tear down and redo the motor. Wanted to know if anybody had any Pistons suggestions. I would like to put something aftermarket in there that would hold up to Ford's overfueling issue. Would like to find a complete kit what gaskets and...