Re: Well.... Boot = 0, Excursion Transmission = 1
 

Hey Sydwayz (Boot :( )
That @#!@#!

Try giving Gene DeFilipo a call at Topaz Transport (outa Jersey i think) #856-461-7228. He just got me up from Jupiter to NJ last week w/a big rig diesel semi PeterBuilt and did a great job. I was going 'opposite traffic' for this time of year, so he worked a good deal for me and should be heading back to FL or can def. let you know when he is. Handling that boat should not be a prob.

Good luck Boot. Let me know how/if it works out ... L8R chris

Do you guys know how hard it is to find a place to store a 45' boat for a few days on a Saturday with 4 inches of snow on the ground?????? If we could get it here easily, I just may stick it in the front yard. Wonder what the neighbors will think?

Biggus, if things cool off for a week... are you available?

That really bites! Transmissions have always been the weak link for the Big 3 auto makers until you get into the industrial trucks. Wonder how a new X would have done with the 6 liter and the new trans?
There is a tranny builder (BTS?) that is discussed quite often on dieselstop.com - performing bulletproof rebuilds and torque converters for the Fords, even for those guys running at the track with propane. I know it's just a matter of time with mine, and that's where I'm going to put my money.
Hop you get it worked out Joe!

Jafo, it is a 6L and new(er) trans, that has pulled this boat plenty. Truck has about 30K miles on it.

When I spoke candidly with the Warranty Adminstrator at the Ford dealer, about the 6L/Powertrain and such, she just silently bowed and shook her head. She said it has been nothing but nightmares for them, and wishes they stuck with the 7.3L.

I have a guy going by there next week heading to FL empty. (has a Ford F-350 Dually)

Call me at my shop - 732-477-6157. Cell 732-674-2946

Dave

Is the boat named "Phantom"? If so, I saw him going across the Wilson Bridge at about 2:30 PM yesterday. I saw the boat and said to myself that must be Boot.

Sorry to here this, I wish I could help.

Dave M.

I used to tow my 40 Scarab, about 14000 w/trailer, with a Chevy 2500 6.0 gas pickup. Can you say way overloaded? I broke 2 transmissions in 2 years. When my lease was up I got a Duramax dually. Now I pull the Black Thunder at 70 on the freeway with the cruise and air and stereo on. No worries.

Nice to see so many people stepping up. A lot of helpful people around here.:)

I've heard that as well, and even though they seem to have the bulk of the problems worked out now for model year 2004, I'm REALLY glad mine is a Y2K 7.3. I haven't had a single problem with engine/drivetrain so far in 50K miles.
Not that I could afford a new one anyway..:rolleyes: :eek: Mine is just getting broken in, and it only pulls a 28' AT. I think :confused: I'll be OK.

Brian,
I'm going to give you a call. I need to make a phone call to the owner of the place where I have my boat stored. I'll ask her if we can keep it there (fenced-in lot w/ security);) The only problem is how can we get that beast to the lot. I really don't feel like blowing my trannie up today!!:eek: :eek: The lot is at Rt. 1 and Telegraph Rd.

Craig
202-224-5499

Thank you everyone. I am just gonna let Boot and Sandy get back home to NJ today in the rental, and let him read and work on this when he gets in. Nothing happening here in DC right now with all this snow anyhow.