lesmore49
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drphelps wrote:It happened. Got rid of the 04 gas Chev 2500HD and purchased 08 F350 long bed crew cab diesel dually w/4.3.
W/ 4.3 ?????
Do you mean with 6.4 the turbo diesel engine ?
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ib516
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chadsalt wrote:720Deere wrote:Actually for the money the Edge Insight is about the most comprehensive gauge system for a Powerstroke. The in-dash temperature gauges are basically useless. I can tell you from experience that the coolant temp gauge will not top out until 235* at which point the idiot light will come on also. At temperatures of over 225* it never reads more than 3/4.
The trans temp gauge is just as bad. At 200* it still hasn't moved beyond it's normal position. There are quite a few plug and play gauge options out there that will simply plug into the OBD II port on your Ford. With the 6.4 diesel you don't even have to tap the manifold for a pyro to read EGT. It can be read from the OBD.
IMPOSSIBLE! The only factory damped gauges came on the LLY Duramax.
I think he was talking about Ford's gauges, not GMs. And I have read over and over that Ford's gauges are nothing more than idiot lights with pointers. The Crown Vics I drive often are the same, as is the Expedition I also drive.
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Sir Buffalo
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congrats
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ib516 wrote:chadsalt wrote:720Deere wrote:Actually for the money the Edge Insight is about the most comprehensive gauge system for a Powerstroke. The in-dash temperature gauges are basically useless. I can tell you from experience that the coolant temp gauge will not top out until 235* at which point the idiot light will come on also. At temperatures of over 225* it never reads more than 3/4.
The trans temp gauge is just as bad. At 200* it still hasn't moved beyond it's normal position. There are quite a few plug and play gauge options out there that will simply plug into the OBD II port on your Ford. With the 6.4 diesel you don't even have to tap the manifold for a pyro to read EGT. It can be read from the OBD.
IMPOSSIBLE! The only factory damped gauges came on the LLY Duramax.
I think he was talking about Ford's gauges, not GMs. And I have read over and over that Ford's gauges are nothing more than idiot lights with pointers. The Crown Vics I drive often are the same, as is the Expedition I also drive.
Yes, he was talking about Ford gauges. I was making a reference to how few people actually knew that most (if not all) factory gauges, no matter the manufacturer, are really just "idiot lights with pointers".
I watched with amusement when this fact was "discovered" on another website refering to the LLY Duramax several years ago.
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ib516
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I know the coolant temp and voltage on my truck are accurate as can be. The oil pressure I have read otherwise. On my 2002 Dodge truck, they were all very accurate.
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LimogesMan
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Congrats! It's one serious piece of machinery.
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ib516 wrote:I know the coolant temp and voltage on my truck are accurate as can be. The oil pressure I have read otherwise. On my 2002 Dodge truck, they were all very accurate.
You can thank Cummins for that. I remember reading years ago Dodge wasnt even going to put numbers on their gauges........Cummins said they wanted an accurate gauge.
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ChucknKay
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I have the 08 F350 6.4L, c/c, long bed, dually w/4.30 rear. Pulling a 15,000 lb f/w Jayco Eagle. Have been through the PA Pocono Mtns, NY's Catskills and Adirondacks, and VA's Shenandoahs. Guages for eng and trans temp don't even move, but you sure do know it when that big fan comes to life. Current guage set is more than adequate.
Enjoy and happy trailering.
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drphelps
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Yes to all - 6.4 diesel and 4.30 rear end.
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drphelps
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If I have done this correctly you should see a picture.
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