before.jpg 2760 hits | 75.5 KB | Posted: 8/6/03 Before I increased the fuel filler neck diameter, I wasn't able to fit the "big rig" style diesel fuel pump fillers into the fuel neck on my Excursion. This was a major design oversight by the Ford engineers. It was an easy fix thanks to the use of... (Posted in: Increasing fuel filler neck diameter)
fuel filler neck removed.jpg 2517 hits | 82.3 KB | Posted: 8/6/03 This is what the fuel filler neck looks like when it's completely removed from the vehicle. (Posted in: Increasing fuel filler neck diameter)
DSCF0001.JPG 2489 hits | 76.68 KB | Posted: 8/6/03 Please see my full write-up and installation article on how to install new rotors on your Excursion. This article also applies to all SuperDuty Ford pickups. http://www.fordexcursions.com/installs/install_1/index.php (Posted in: Applied Rotor Technology (ART) Rotors)
DSCF0009.JPG 2454 hits | 66.66 KB | Posted: 8/6/03 7.3L Powerstrokes from the year 2000 came with faulty turbo bolts that would eventually come loose. Ford issued a Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) that replaces the bolts with new ones and locktight free-of-charge. Make sure to ask your dealer abou... (Posted in: Loose Turbo Bolts)
DSCF0001.JPG 4211 hits | 68.55 KB | Posted: 8/6/03 I have since sold the Alpine in-dash DVD player. I now use a portable DVD player or a laptop computer for DVD playback. The brain on the CVA-1005 miraculously fits in the dashboard of the Excursion. This makes for easy hooking up of other devices ... (Posted in: Removing Alpine DVD Player)
DSCF0031.JPG 2194 hits | 34.24 KB | Posted: 8/6/03 The lovely view out the windows. When the Powerstroke loses enough oil, it completely shuts down because the fuel injectors rely on oil pressure. It left us completely stranded in the middle of nowhere. Thankfully we were still covered under Ford'... (Posted in: Leaking turbo pedastal seal)
DSCF0014.JPG 2725 hits | 46.64 KB | Posted: 8/9/04 Removing dash panel (transmission shifter must be down in 1st gear to remove this panel completely). (Posted in: Alpine CDA-9827 Install)