Blog: Posts in PowerStroke 6.0 https://www.garrettauto.com/132.html Blog: Posts in PowerStroke 6.0 en Sat, 22 Aug 2026 17:41:07 +0000 1988 Ford F250 7.3 International https://www.garrettauto.com/132.html?m32:post=1988-ford-f250-7-3-international https://www.garrettauto.com/132.html?m32:post=1988-ford-f250-7-3-international I just cant get this started! Parked it a year ago after barely making it home. Saw fuel under it and thought the fuel pump let go and it ran like out of fuel. Replace mechanical fuel pump and realized t he cam looked worn so added a electric fuel pump Nada!! Change all the glow pugs and controller! It back fired one time but wont start. Always been a paint t ostart after sitting a week.

Owned the truck since 1993 and has 150k miles. Yes it has always taken starting fluid to start and wondering if this has take a toll. Problyly have not put 10k miles on it since 1997. Thoughts are appreciated.

]]> I just cant get this started! Parked it a year ago after barely making it home. Saw fuel under it and thought the fuel pump let go and it ran like out of fuel. Replace mechanical fuel pump and realized t he cam looked worn so added a electric fuel pump Nada!! Change all the glow pugs and controller! It back fired one time but wont start. Always been a paint t ostart after sitting a week.

Owned the truck since 1993 and has 150k miles. Yes it has always taken starting fluid to start and wondering if this has take a toll. Problyly have not put 10k miles on it since 1997. Thoughts are appreciated.

]]> 1965chevywagon@gmail.com (Samuel Culbert) PowerStroke 7.3/PowerStroke 6.0/Liftgate Questions /Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Information https://www.garrettauto.com/132.html?m32:post=1988-ford-f250-7-3-international#comments https://www.garrettauto.com/132.html?m32:feed=rss2;post=1988-ford-f250-7-3-international Sat, 22 Aug 2026 17:41:06 +0000 6.0 Fuel Filter Drain https://www.garrettauto.com/132.html?m32:post=60-fuel-filter-drain https://www.garrettauto.com/132.html?m32:post=60-fuel-filter-drain Well if you have had the pleasure of changing a 6.0 Diesel fuel filter, you know that on the F series it can be a bit messy.  A quick tip to make life easier is to remove the fuel drain plug.  This is useful in draining the housing as well a removing any water or debris from the primary fuel filter assembly along the frame.  There is a hex plug located in the middle of the assembly towards the bottom.  It will be partially blocked if you own a 4x4, but an allen wrench will remove the plug.  Don't loose the sealing washer.  Pull the plug, catch the fuel and any debris that comes with it.  Less mess and your shirt won't smell like diesel fuel the rest of the day.

]]> Well if you have had the pleasure of changing a 6.0 Diesel fuel filter, you know that on the F series it can be a bit messy.  A quick tip to make life easier is to remove the fuel drain plug.  This is useful in draining the housing as well a removing any water or debris from the primary fuel filter assembly along the frame.  There is a hex plug located in the middle of the assembly towards the bottom.  It will be partially blocked if you own a 4x4, but an allen wrench will remove the plug.  Don't loose the sealing washer.  Pull the plug, catch the fuel and any debris that comes with it.  Less mess and your shirt won't smell like diesel fuel the rest of the day.

]]> michiganjim4@sbcglobal.net (Jim Heintz) PowerStroke 7.3/PowerStroke 6.0 https://www.garrettauto.com/132.html?m32:post=60-fuel-filter-drain#comments https://www.garrettauto.com/132.html?m32:feed=rss2;post=60-fuel-filter-drain Sun, 09 Mar 2008 19:04:16 +0000