Ford 6.0 powerstroke blue spring upgrade tips

[@supraman1335]

Even after passing, still one of the greatest teachers.

[@johnsajeth1018]

What a guy! Even after his passing he is still showing us how to keep our 6.0’s running

[@alipsco1]

RIP Ron. Your videos are still helping keep these on the road. 2004 F250 6.0

[@LynxStarAuto]

Bumbles did you notice his DC skater sneakers? Hahaha R.I.P. DTR.

[@davidfrank2824]

I absolutely love all the respect that other KZbinrs show to him. A lot of them who have their own repair channels come right out and sad that they followed his videos on learning how to work on diesel engines. He may be gone physically but he surely is living on on KZbin. Still able to help people to work on their own vehicles.

[@Javelinfisher]

I could definitely use his help today. Tragic loss for sure.

[@bigdaddy4429]

Ron’s videos should all be put on DVD and or whatever the newest video media is, and sold as 6.0 collection and 7.3 collection! I would buy them! RIP Ron and thanks!!

[@kev4317]

same here would love to have them all on one DVD or thumb drive or whatever! they have helped me tremendously, Thanks Ron!

[@Bga1412]

I found your videos a few years ago. And they made the task of fixing this old lemon of a truck a bit less scary. Thank you, I know you have passed. But you wouldn't imagine the thousands of people your videos have helped.

[@moisessanchez9294]

Never skip the ads for the little hope his family still makes money off these videos

[@michaelfile6477]

RIP, Diesel Tech Ron, still helping us out while we stumble around our diesels and rely on your videos.

[@jamesweidenfeller2699]

2024 and the first place I go for advice on my 6.0 Thanks Ron. I know that heaven needed a world class diesel tech.

[@kevinknasty420]

What a great guy and a damn good mechanic. I have used his videos many times and never knew he wasn't with us anymore. I will still use his knowledge. Rip Ron

[@ahillbillyredneck2375]

I love being able to watch over the older videos you guys have up. Really missing this man's expertise in the diesel community. Hope you're all doing well!!

[@clevelandtundra]

There's a few blue spring upgrade vids floating around but this one is the best by far. Thanks Ron, keep em coming.

[@DieselTechRon]

They actually make or made improvements every year. They. Keep getting better. We don't work too much on 6.7

[@kennethwaltimyer8091]

watched your video on injector replacement withthe standpipe and dummy plug replacement did all of it in 8 hrs by myself complete with oil change and coolant change with all filters ran great for about 150 miles when another injector took a dump gonna do blue spring now this is an 2006 6.0 diesel its been to ford garage 4 times and private mechanic 4 times for a total cost of about 20,000 dollars and none of them put the upgraded 12 mm pipes and dummy plugs in. now i do my own work because of your videos above mentioned job cost me 700.00 including all tools and parts. keep up the great videos i will eventually have a great truck

[@wademccowen8253]

This man saved ALL of us tons of time and money. If you are a Tech and you do this for a living well then face it HE Saved you time and you made money because of that. Donate to his family! They have lost a father, husband and provider. We cant bring him back but we can help the family. Pay that Karma back, pay it forward. Someday your family might need help. You can find the donation tab in DieselTechRons last video.

[@chavarifa8559]

Rip Ron, you gave me the courage to undertake such monumental projects!! Every step I take, you take.. Every breath I breathe, you breathe...

[@endurotruckererniedesjardins]

really sorry to hear Ron has passed. my condolences to the family. Ron is a very helpful man and us superduty guys really appreciate his excellent videos. keep on keeping on Ron.

[@semtech30]

Got mine installed. OEM Ford part...USA> Wow, at 285,000 kms I guess mine was sure sacked out. What an improvement. Smoother start-up, Idle, and quicker acceleration. Thanks Ron ! Darn good advice.

[@nathandavis8925]

2020 and we are still grateful for Ron's content

[@edwardpoff575]

I have to say this was the most helpful video! I did my blue spring upgrade last night and wow you showed the most helpful tips and the best way to do it. keep up the great work!

[@richardmarler8637]

For the '05 and later (or at least with my '06) with the plastic CAC hose there is a little metal spring clamp *under* the hose clamps in a little groove in the plastic hose. This little spring clamp is very easy to remove, or just slide back, and makes the removal and reinstall of the plastic hose *much* easier. OBW, thanks for your videos, lots of info and easy to understand!

[@jhconstruction5632]

Rip Ron, currently working on my dad’s ‘03 6.0. Thank you for educating us

[@midnightsmoker3767]

Ty for all you've done helping me with my 6.0. RIP. 🙏

[@rockdrop74]

Thanks Ron, I followed every detail and was able to install the blue spring. I really appreciate you doing this video. Thank you

[@danieljohnson167]

THANK YOU for pointing out what o-rings went where, You would think that the blue spring kit instructions that came from FORD would say...but no, it's just " please refer to your owners manual" I watched over a dozen videos looking for this information. THANK YOU AGAIN!

[@mikeodell5915]

RIP..... I still watch your videos. Thank you for always answering my questions.

[@singlespeedman]

Your videos are great. I am a Diesel tech myself and I find your videos very informative.

[@chrisgro2653]

Thanks Ron. Excellent DYI post. By far the most complete explanation of the process plus pro tips!

[@turkeyhollowfarm1866]

Ron’s vids are such a blessing! FYI late 04’s also don’t use the black seat. At least mine didn’t!

[@JohnW1711stock]

Just completed mine. I was replacing the coolant reservoir, and hoses, so I removed the upper radiator hose. Everything worked liked shown here. No problems.

[@omaralbarran1404]

Really good mechanic guy am loving all his videos by far the best explained and detail information Rest In Peace we all appreciate your help

[@DieselTechRon]

The injectors are the main thing that suffers. The magic number I'm told is 40 PSI. if it fails to go under 40 for a long time then the injectors don't fill completely. This causes performance issues and over time major major wear concerns. The oil pressure on the other side of the injector is still there maybe over 20,000 PSI factoring the intensifier piston surface area of the injector and if the fuel is not there. Then the less resistance causes the piston in the injector to travel faster.

[@DesmoProfundis]

About to upgrade my 2004 in 2024 and who do I turn to for help? Yep... Diesel Tech Ron. Rest easy, brother. Thanks again for the content.

[@fordsix-oh]

It is bitter sweet having Ron teach you to do something 😪

[@CoteMotorcycles]

Very helpful video. I was able to do the update without pulling the airbox. Tie down for the inter cooler line and I was able to compress the other hose with my hand to remove the lower cover bolt.

[@clydesmith8285]

Best Blue Spring Video on KZbin!

[@scottalvarez8870]

Man I miss DTR! Still learning from him.

[@GSRJosh33]

Best Blue spring tutorial Ive seen. Very Helpful Thanks Ron

[@frankmuhammad9660]

Miss ya Ron! Great guy!!

[@rayjay8322]

Damn crying shame!

[@JstAbase_c6]

Great mechanic! He definitely knew his s***

[@walkerclinedinst2820]

I had watched this video quite a few times for different info and I just now noticed that whole toolbox over full of ficms setting over against the wall 🤣🤣 shows just how common of an issue they were back in the day lmao

[@guillermotorres6501]

You mean mr. Ron passed away already you know how many times I've been watching these videos and got guided to big problems

[@DieselTechRon]

To clean the turbo look up p0299 On google. The first two hits are my video showing a cleaning. I also have a few videos showing turbo removal.

[@johnjohnt1989]

Still sad that he passed, my thoughts out to his family and Ron may you Rest In Peace

[@jurlinquist]

Nov. 2022 and still helping the diesel community

[@SchererK]

Doing this on a 05 tomorrow a.m., thanks again.

[@greywolff9367]

great vid Ron, I learn a lot from you, plz keep the vids coming....

[@Tyler-qc9ur]

Thank you for posting this!

[@ProjectDailyy]

Just did this upgrade in the anytime fitness parking lot lol. 2005 E350

[@tkalmi09]

Where is parts info to order . And great video it's very helpful

[@istantch]

Ron, at the very end you say " .. we now have a higher fuel pressure which will save our injectors ..." is that the purpose of the blue spring? Running at 60 PSI and above? And how does that save the injectors ? Thank you in advance for you your comments!

[@wesleytejeda]

Ilian Stantchev From what I understand fuel in these Diesel engines also serves as a lubricant for the injectors and if you dont have the pressure the injectors will fail because of friction and be damaged.

[@charliekings1993]

What he meant by save the injectors is that you don't starve the injectors at high pressure

[@xsvhd]

Great Video. I wish I would have watched this first! When trying to undo the fuel line from the housing I didn't hit the wrench to create the quick break away like you did. I used pressure and it twisted the fuel line and put a kink in it. Does anyone have the part number to replace that fuel line?

[@andrewrojas5614]

2022. Still learning from you my friend!

[@nattybaby4268]

Thank you for all your wisdom...

[@fredmeyer8620]

Thank you Ron RIP brother,

[@SchererK]

Awesome, well edited video!

[@gpowerdragon9852]

what is this part anyway is that a fuel pressure regulator ?

[@luislow580]

Excelent video, I lear a lot with all your video.

[@2004yamahar6]

my 03 didn't have an o ring behind the old black collet. when I did the blue spring mod I used a new collet without an o ring. I'm hearing a lot of air noise in the regulator, is that cause by not having the o ring?

[@semtech30]

Nice demo, thanks Ron.!

[@yeahno1016]

Doing my '05 f250 6.0 this week.

[@BenitoGuerrero]

I've seen this done before and I have the same model year as this video but is there a difference in the housing that tells you the spring has been replaced? Does anyone know I if not I think I'll do this and replace my radiator hoses at the same time. Thanks

[@themostmlgjellybean607]

Rip Ron. But I could use some help. I kinked the fuel return line cause I didn’t watch this video. I want to replace it but I can’t slip it out. Any ideas?

[@TheArfarf41]

another good vid, thanks Ron. Question for you, how do you go about cleaning the turbo on a '05' 6.0?

[@DukesofoffroadHazzard]

I just bought this blue spring kit but am hesitant to install it!!! Any cons that folks have run into installing the blue spring kit. I purchased the spring kit from Ford it self. I just made a Video of my new truck. Any help would be greatly appreciated! RIP brother Ron!

[@psd6ohslow]

Thanks for another great one Ron!

[@Mebob2001]

awww just a couple FICM's?

[@mf8913]

If you still only have 41 psi after installing this would it be the fuel pump?

[@dash-4150]

Great video!

[@johnr5162]

can you tell me where the O-rings go on a 03 model I think I may have missed one

[@Samy_6point0]

Been looking into this upgrade on a 04 f250...sinister sells it with their blue cover which looks better but don't know if the OEM is better any suggestions??? Anyone? Thanks

[@hddm3]

yeap rons the finest if seen

[@nathanbrown3023]

Does anyone know the best place to get the OEM blue spring kit. I️ can find aftermarket stuff but I️ would like a ford part or at least one that ford recommends.

[@joshuatrent158]

Any one work well .

[@miketerrill3971]

i have seen a kit with banjo bolts. whats that and does a 05 have them?

[@richarddiaz1811]

Ron whats the benefit of more pressure ps I finally got me the mill

[@myusernameis654]

HELP! did blue spring kit in my truck, everything hooked up. bent the return fuel line. I got a new fuel line. got the old one out, but I can't get the new one in! do I have to remove something to get clearance? is there a certain way to put it on? I've tried getting it in there but the space between the hose to water pump and the block is so tight the line doesn't even fit through it. what am I supposed to do?

[@DieselTechRon]

You can feeding it up or down. If needed use a 6mm Allen and undo the bracket. Then feed it in and reinstall the bracket. They aren't all the same. One is even on the outside of the thermostat housing.

[@sallyszpak5422]

Is the Blue spring upgrade a recommended upgrade? Does Ford recommend this upgrade? I bought a 2004 F250SD w/6.0l, 137,000 and was able to get a 2year/24,000 Ford Warranty with it. The truck had a history since new with this Ford dealer. However, I'm not sure if this upgrade was ever made. Is it marked on the outside to indicate this upgrade. I want reliability not performance. No tuning just upgrades. I installed a Mishimoto coolant filter and the truck was Bullet Proofed with a new round EGR cooler and Ford Oil cooler as part of my pre delivery before I took the truck home at purchase time. What about a Mishimoto radiator or thermostat, what's your recommendation? Thanks, I really enjoy your great videos.Kent

[@Dieselpitstop]

the blue spring kit is a ford update. hints why its sold by ford. the factory regulator spring was not stiff enough to maintain oem fuel pressure for between 50-65psi. if you measure fuel psi at idle you may have 50-65 psi, but as soon as your under WOT your psi will drop down to about 20psi. this causes damage to the injectors intensifier piston and in the long run injector failure. its a great idea to do this upgrade no matter how many miles are on the truck.

[@ericksuarez1272]

Hi does the color matter i did the upgrade but the spring is white ?

[@brandonbosley1026]

Can anyone tell me what part it is that is broken that he says is like a Jet, cant find any part numbers for that so that i can have one in case mine is broken when i do this project this weekend Thank You

[@Dive-Bar-Casanova]

Ron: We're looking a the New Ford Powerstroke and the GMC Duramax trucks. Which would you prefer?

[@Brandon_Nelson92]

tpcrb I am not nearly as experienced as Ron, but the conclusion I came to is this: If you are able to and don't mind monitoring certain things, like oil vs. coolant temps, then go for the 6.0, but keep in mind, little things like this can and will come up. with the duramax, your up-front cost will be higher, but will will have less small, tedious things to address. a watched and cared for 6.0 will be the better buy, especially if you like raw power but either platform will still be able to set you back in repairs if you don't keep an eye on things. each engine has its strengths and weaknesses. I personally just bought a 6.0 recently and so far, i love it. I have seen and driven a few duramax trucks from those years and wasn't impressed. if you go duramax, go for one with the allison tranny. the ford transmission with the 6.0 is pretty solid, so long as you keep on the maintenance.

[@Brandon_Nelson92]

tpcrb as far as new trucks, the ford makes much more power and has the better powertrain IMO . the chevy has a nicer interior. both trucks are great upon initial testing, but only time will tell in the long run.

[@Dive-Bar-Casanova]

The Allison Trans has it all over the Ford. The 2015 Powerjoke has issues already Ford is aware of and not notifying customers. Customers are getting stranded. To say the Ford is better is ridiculous.

[@dannymac7852]

Dive Bar Casanova Allison has NOTHING over TorqShift when it comes to performing. People just associate the name "Allison" w/class 8 transmissions and buses etc,,, but the trans backing up the dmax is a much smaller, gentler, designed for smoothness over brute strength.. crank up the power more than a few notches and the Allison will start slipping and wasting any chance of using all that extra torque , and it was DESIGNED to do this. It's barely better than the 48RE. STOCK VS. STOCK the TorqShift will handle MUCH more torque. My 5R110 behind my 04 6.0 handled numerous 1/4mile blasts and 4WD launches in ~8K lb lifted C/C making over 1150 ft-lbs and ~~900HP

[@rickyglen0227]

Thanks Ron, Peace

[@SBwildtv]

Sheesh at all the FICM in your toolbox 😂

[@4567trust]

What socket in reverse did you use to remove the fuel filter cap?

[@idriwzrd]

It's a Snap-on reversible Powerstroke filter socket. Good for the oil and fuel filter caps.

[@grantquinones]

is that kilos of weed in the green snap on box?

[@DieselTechRon]

+grant quinones Ficms. I rebuild and sell them daily.

[@grantquinones]

+DieselTechRon you saved me on the save your 7.3 for a quarter thanks ron but my harnesses where melted is that a cilonoid or idm i thinki was gona look for the 220 volt and got my truck back together now my boost gets to 10 pounds and sounds really bad like a howl or whine bad turbo?

[@DieselTechRon]

+grant quinones post a video. could be turbo, air or exhaust leak.

[@grantquinones]

+DieselTechRon ok i didnt see ur reply i will tomorrow i will check cac tubes first thank you

[@motox766]

could i use dexron VI in my f250 transmission?

[@jasondudley362]

motox766 dextron is for gm Mercon is for ford

[@grasscutter88]

if someone knew what cac meant then they probably don't need to watch this video.

[@MrBedens]

Ive done 10+ of these and not once have I removes any intercooler tubes or radiator hoses. in Fact If you don't replace the cover plate( which theres no need to) you don't have to remove the Fuel Line Takes 5 minutes to Swap a Blue Spring

[@jdgarwood66]

Barney Edens How do you get to it to remove the old spring and put the new one in?

[@richarddiaz1811]

Never mine it saves are injectors I should of listen to the whole video first what if I got 50 lbs with normal spring should I replace it

[@LuisRuiz-sv2mz]

Ron did you just throw that dipstick on the floor?

[@stevewhitaker44]

Luis Ruiz he's probably not going to answer. He died in a car wreck a couple years ago.

[@tallerhernandezsarst]

amigos tengo una ford 6.0 y esta contaminando el diesel con el agua q puede ser

[@johnsongrounds6734]

Thank you!

[@redline9k831]

Ha look at all those FICM's.

[@hanratty450]

In 2010 did they get most of the problems squared away

[@rickconnock7578]

🙏🙏🙏

[@carlthornton3076]

Very Good!...

[@TD-uo4se]

Thx R.I.P.

[@LuisRuiz-sv2mz]

Dam you the man.

[@isrcardiel2761]

that difference has the original

[@yeahno1016]

Damn nut was on so tight I bent the fucking fuel line.

[@gregtrent807]

Where's dodge truck video