Contractor Talk - Professional Construction and Remodeling Forum - Vehicles http://www.contractortalk.com en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:40:42 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.contractortalk.com/images/misc/rss.jpg Contractor Talk - Professional Construction and Remodeling Forum - Vehicles http://www.contractortalk.com Ford Work Solutions Ad http://www.contractortalk.com/f41/ford-work-solutions-ad-68487/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:26:45 GMT I just watched all the videos - If Ford has this in the F250 or higher vehicles......I need to start looking at a new truck. I like where they are going. I just watched all the videos - If Ford has this in the F250 or higher vehicles......I need to start looking at a new truck. I like where they are going.
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]]> Vehicles wallmaxx http://www.contractortalk.com/f41/ford-work-solutions-ad-68487/ Replacing fuel injectors http://www.contractortalk.com/f41/replacing-fuel-injectors-68290/ Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:23:03 GMT While I'm talking about my truck, let me ask some of you guys who know about engines and such.

This 2003 2500HD I have has 100k on it. I bought it pretty cheap, so I'm not surprised it has some issues.

I've already had a mechanic replace all the spark plugs, wires and some manifold gasket or something he thought would make this check engine light I keep getting come on. This cost about $750.

Turns out, the engine misfires THOUSANDS of times on most of the cylinders now. I have programmer, so I can now see and read the codes and do some diagnostics. The engine seems to run fine though. No rough running or anything.

From the research I've gleaned on the internet, these 6.0L gas engines have "known issues" with the injectors and rails. Actually, the whole engine and fuel system is a "known issue" when you look on the web. :laughing:

Anyway...

I'm thinking about replacing all 8 injectors. I found an injector kit of 8 for $350, which isn't too bad for the parts I don't think.

Is this something a guy like me can do or should I take it to the shop? I would prefer NOT to take it back in since I think the guy I took it to previously doesn't particularly know what he's doing with regard to this engine even though he was recommended to me. I'm afraid to go to a dealer just because I think I'll get hosed and I'm not sure they'll give a crap either.

Again, many people have this issue with the gas and diesel engine injectors and I've read some real horror stories about no one being able to fix the problem despite spending lots of money at a dealer. ]]> Vehicles Greg Di http://www.contractortalk.com/f41/replacing-fuel-injectors-68290/ Back Racks or similar? http://www.contractortalk.com/f41/back-racks-similar-68281/ Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:06:19 GMT I'm thinking about getting one of these on my 2500HD for the very occasional hauling of an extension ladder or longer trim boards, etc...

I absolutely DO NOT want a traditional ladder rack on the truck all the time--I don't need one.

The only thing I can think of that will bridge the gap is a Back Rack...I think.

You guys think that's the best way to go, or is there something I'm not thinking of?

For those of you that have them, I assume all I'd need to do is ratchet strap the material to the anchor points on the inside sidewalls of the truck bed, right? ]]> Vehicles Greg Di http://www.contractortalk.com/f41/back-racks-similar-68281/