All these years and you are still helping us powerstroke guys fix our trucks through the videos that you made. Rest In Peace Ron, you were and still are the best!
I about to buy my first 04 6.0 Powerstroke and I’m watching all his videos. What a great teacher for us mechanical minded humans. He’s got a way of passing details perfectly
Rest in peace Ron. His legacy lives on in all of us folks who watch the videos and follow his directions. I just changed out the water pump on my 2007 F350 6.0 liter. Without Ron's video, it would have been a lot more difficult than it was.
Thx Ron, this video helped me upgrade/mod my 2006 F250 XLT 6.0 to the 1997 Powerstroke mechanical fan clutch. Way better temps now under load. You are missed my friend, and you continue to help people even though you are gone from this world, but your legacy remains. To your family…….thank you for keeping Ron’s channel up, he continues to help me all the time with my truck, I refer to Ron’s videos all the time. RIP brother.
Yesterday I went to the junkyard and bought a used bullet proof clutch fan and radiator. The dude told me good luck. Had it taken apart and out in 30 minutes. Needless to say they were impressed. I told them I thank Diesel Tech Ron that he is awesome and God bless his family. Thank you Ron.
Sorry to hear we lost the internet's best Ford diesel tech RON on May 16, 2016, who was an ambassador for us wanna be diesel owners whoo wanted to work on our own motors and used Ron's videos to assist us! You will be missed! R.I.P
First and foremost, Thank You! Ron will forever be missed. I would like to say thank you to his wife, children and the rest of his family. He has provided countless hours of his own Master Technician Skills for the entire world to learn from, and to continue to spread Ron's joy of working on Diesel Trucks acrossed the globe!!! He is a brilliant man, and teacher for having the patience of spreading his knowledge to the rest of us who watch his videos in awe of his ability. He has saved millions of folks countless dollars with his videos that he provided while he was on this earth!!! I am very grateful to him and his wife who also has been on videos assisting him via video recording and just be a kind and thoughtful giving time to others. He was like a father, (I) feel to those of us that needed the extra guidance and help. To his wife who continues to allow the rest of us to watch and learn from his videos.... thank you and i wish your family all the peace in the world. 🙏🏾🙌🏾 thank you
Sad to find out Ron passed away last year. I have watched so many of Ron's videos! This video saved me some serious time and agony. I don't have shop air tools, and I could not get the correct size thin wrench for the fan clutch nut, I read online that some guys have used monkey/pipe wrenches, FYI, this method works great!!! If you don't have air tools use a monkey/pipe wrench! The nut I have read hundreds of people struggling with came right off! Don't forget to put threadlock on it when you put it back on. I hope Ron's family knows his videos and tips have helped literally thousands of people work on their trucks and save tons of money! Thanks so much Ron!
I just learned of this loss , what a shame , Ron was a class act extremely knowledgeable and willing to share is knowledge with any one in a very clear and informative manner you will surely be missed ,RIP Frank T
Thank you Diesel Ron. Finally upgraded to the Bulletproof waterpump today. Watched your step by step video while pausing at key points along the way. When I was done I had to ask myself why in the world did I wait so long to do this. I sincerely appreciate the content you add here. Thank you kindly. God Bless!
If I have a problem with my truck I always refer to his videos for help or just make sure I’m doing it right, if he was still alive I’d do what I could to get him to work on my truck so I know it was done correctly, rest in piece my friend, Powerstroke owners sure lost a good friend and mechanic, ur still alive with all your videos and still helping all of us with our trucks
As always I appreciate your time and effort towards us simple minded 6.0 owner's. ;-) I took a chance on this rig after watching 90% of your vids. Once again big thanks Ron!!! The world is rapidly losing people like you!
@@kevie88 I don't know about wsp000, but I have had my '06 for going on 10 years and I love it. As with any aging vehicle, it does require some maintenance from time to time and sometimes it is extensive and expensive, but it's paid for and runs stronger than most F250's on the road.
Just replaced my fan çlutch...getting the shroud ring up off the fan is the hardest part when trying to thread the fan assembly back on.. My AC is cool now...the engine runs cooler..happy days
Thank you for all of the videos you post for these 6.0s I've used them to get some insight or what to look forward to when working on my 2005 6.0, I've owned the truck for 4 yrs and it's just now asking for some TLC lol. right now my dang fan is starting to come on all the time when I'm stopped at a light and I hope my oil cooler isn't gumming up but I'm going to replace the pump and thermostat anyway for grins. not loosing any coolant so that's a good thing. Thanks for the videos Ron.
I show and explain a six inch extension, 15 shallow socket, 15 shallow socket on the bottom. Use a back up wrench, possible 4-5 bolts depending on the year. Disconnect the hose support and lift it as a whole. Don't use a bolt on the top stud, if it's broke start the boots first. What more could I have explained? Or are you kidding because I over did it
DieselTechRon no I wasn't trying to be an ass. I just couldn't see what you were getting at when you were under the truck is all. It was pretty dark. But I love your vids they are a big reason why I decide to tackle a lot of this stuff myself
I lost my dad in 1997. Even today I'll need an odd bolt or nut and find it an old organizer of his full of such things. He removed bolts, washers and nuts before discarding spent parts. It's kind of neat how even today he helps me. That's how I see Ron. He is not only helping those of us who are making our own truck repairs, but it's cool that he is still able to support his family through the ad revenue from these videos and the Go Fund Me account that is still active. You can help them at this link: www.gofundme.com/f/2464axqr
If you've done any repairs to the 6.0 that required removing the coolant you may just have air in the cooling system. Make sure you turn the heat on and take the cap off the degas bottle to purge any air in the system after you have fill it with coolant. Sometimes it takes several times of replacing and taking off the coolant cap to purge all the air out (you see it bubble in the degas bottle from the bottom where hose attaches). Try this before you spend thousands. Also make sure you don't have any small coolant leaks in the radiator or a leaking or bad water pump. Also make sure the fan clutch is operating properly before making any costly repairs. Replacing the radiator, water pump and fan clutched fixed my problem with the coolant leaking out of the degas cap. I was told I had blown head gasket even though I already have ARP head studs and replaced head gasket when studs were installed. Beware of BOGUS mechanics and repairs shops. ( The infamous Ford Stealer Ship) Coolant kit which includes the water pump and fan clutch are about $300.00 at Auto Zone. Life time warranty Radiator also about $300.00. Life time warranty Total for both was about $600.00 and only took about 6 hrs. Hope this will help someone... Over and out :-)
I have been using the air chisel method myself to remove the fan clutch on diesel and gas engines. Never had a problem until the last one. In a rush I got too close to the pulley with the chisel and damaged it enough that the clutch would not unscrew. I had no other choice but to replace it. So be careful guys.
What should my average water temp be on a hot summer day in Arizona thanks you Ron you're the man I thought I was a great tech before but ever since I've seen some of your videos goddamn keep up the wonderful work
Love your videos. I have a leak of coolant, I think, dripping on the power steering pump and then on the steering parts. Don't know if it is the water pump or the hose. This gives me confidence to go after it myself. And another leak of coolant by the starter and bell housing. I just replaced the blue hose with an OEM Ford one and it is not leaking. To many leaks!
Hey guys can anyone tell me what size 6.0 clutch fan wrench that is 36mm or 46.7 ( 1-7/8) . I’m sorry for your loss . Ron vid have help me so much. The world need more people like Ron . Just want to tell you there still not one better Person on TH-cam far as working on stuff not just trucks but no one is as good as he was in his videos on anything when it come to making u understand how to fix something .
There are many reasons why i subscribed to your channel but one in particular is the fact that i see you use the Milwaukee ratchets. So i thought to myself if it's good enough for Master Ron and good enough to use on diesels, so I bought the 1/4" and I love it, I loved it so much I bought the 3/8". Nice and light, not to mention after 35 years the joints and muscles and after using IR for a couple years these are a long awaited relief. Thanks for the subliminal suggestion. I was wondering your opinion of the ratchets? I've only had mine a few weeks. Great Videos, Thanks for making them.
have to replace my radiator on my 2004 superduty is there a better aftermarket radiator (one you would use ) and not knowing the history of the truck should i change water pump also ? 175,000 miles 6.0 auto trans. videos are awesome have helped me alot thank you . might add from las vegas today temp 107 06/05/2016
Very helpful video! I'll be swapping my thermostat before summer and will likely swap the water pump. Where do you get the bulletproof one shown in the video? Thanks!
I see 1-2 a year broke. That's not bad considering I work on 3-5 a day and I'm in the desert where it's 110-120 for 2-3 months straight and we are on the highway where the average speed is over 70mph. We get the ambulances with over 300,000 all the time on the oe waterpump and thermostat.
Do you guys custom make Bulletproof water pumps per application? I have a 1987 Mercedes diesel and the oem water pump lasted me 300k miles, however there are no genuine replacements available just aftermarket crap. If I were to send you an aftermarket water pump would you be able to upgrade the components to bulletproof it? Please and thank you.
All these years and you are still helping us powerstroke guys fix our trucks through the videos that you made. Rest In Peace Ron, you were and still are the best!
🙏 amen
I about to buy my first 04 6.0 Powerstroke and I’m watching all his videos. What a great teacher for us mechanical minded humans. He’s got a way of passing details perfectly
Ron is keeping all the Diesels running good in Heaven, Thank you so much Ron, You are really missed here on Earth
rest in peace ron one of the best ford mechanics
Rest in peace Ron. His legacy lives on in all of us folks who watch the videos and follow his directions. I just changed out the water pump on my 2007 F350 6.0 liter. Without Ron's video, it would have been a lot more difficult than it was.
Thx Ron, this video helped me upgrade/mod my 2006 F250 XLT 6.0 to the 1997 Powerstroke mechanical fan clutch. Way better temps now under load. You are missed my friend, and you continue to help people even though you are gone from this world, but your legacy remains. To your family…….thank you for keeping Ron’s channel up, he continues to help me all the time with my truck, I refer to Ron’s videos all the time. RIP brother.
Yesterday I went to the junkyard and bought a used bullet proof clutch fan and radiator. The dude told me good luck. Had it taken apart and out in 30 minutes. Needless to say they were impressed. I told them I thank Diesel Tech Ron that he is awesome and God bless his family. Thank you Ron.
Sorry to hear we lost the internet's best Ford diesel tech RON on May 16, 2016, who was an ambassador for us wanna be diesel owners whoo wanted to work on our own motors and used Ron's videos to assist us! You will be missed! R.I.P
First and foremost, Thank You!
Ron will forever be missed. I would like to say thank you to his wife, children and the rest of his family. He has provided countless hours of his own Master Technician Skills for the entire world to learn from, and to continue to spread Ron's joy of working on Diesel Trucks acrossed the globe!!! He is a brilliant man, and teacher for having the patience of spreading his knowledge to the rest of us who watch his videos in awe of his ability. He has saved millions of folks countless dollars with his videos that he provided while he was on this earth!!! I am very grateful to him and his wife who also has been on videos assisting him via video recording and just be a kind and thoughtful giving time to others. He was like a father, (I) feel to those of us that needed the extra guidance and help. To his wife who continues to allow the rest of us to watch and learn from his videos.... thank you and i wish your family all the peace in the world. 🙏🏾🙌🏾 thank you
I watch Ron's videos and they have helped me so much ..it's hard to think this great mechanic that helped thousands with videos is gone.
Just used this video to replace my Excursion waterpump.
It's been three years and this man can STILL help brutha' out.
Rest easy Ron. All this time on and still helping the community. Just finished the WP install on my 2006 and this video was instrumental!
Another easy job for me thanks to Diesel Tech Ron RIP brother
Looks like God has a 6.0 as well!!! He needed the 6.0 god up there to help him fix his 6.0 hahaha Rest In Peace brother and thanks for all the videos
Gone but not forgotten! Your videos are so helpful and will live on forever! Rest In Peace Ron
Brother Ron youre still helping me out even after all these years youve been gone!!!
Sad to find out Ron passed away last year. I have watched so many of Ron's videos! This video saved me some serious time and agony. I don't have shop air tools, and I could not get the correct size thin wrench for the fan clutch nut, I read online that some guys have used monkey/pipe wrenches, FYI, this method works great!!! If you don't have air tools use a monkey/pipe wrench! The nut I have read hundreds of people struggling with came right off! Don't forget to put threadlock on it when you put it back on. I hope Ron's family knows his videos and tips have helped literally thousands of people work on their trucks and save tons of money! Thanks so much Ron!
Miss you brother. Still watch your videos again and again. RIP
I just learned of this loss , what a shame , Ron was a class act extremely knowledgeable and willing to share is knowledge with any one in a very clear and informative manner you will surely be missed ,RIP Frank T
Holy crap. Just saw top post that he has passed. I just bought a 6.0 and I've been using Ron's genius regularly. Thanks for the legacy.
You have been my guide. Thank you so much for your contributions to the diesel automotive industry. RIP 🕊️
I'm getting ready to change my water pump & fan clutch on my 06 6.0. Ron still helping out from above, makes it look easy!
Thank you Diesel Ron. Finally upgraded to the Bulletproof waterpump today. Watched your step by step video while pausing at key points along the way. When I was done I had to ask myself why in the world did I wait so long to do this. I sincerely appreciate the content you add here. Thank you kindly. God Bless!
7 years and I still miss DT Ron. RIP friend
Still using these videos to help me all these years later! Thanks Ron we miss ya!
If I have a problem with my truck I always refer to his videos for help or just make sure I’m doing it right, if he was still alive I’d do what I could to get him to work on my truck so I know it was done correctly, rest in piece my friend, Powerstroke owners sure lost a good friend and mechanic, ur still alive with all your videos and still helping all of us with our trucks
Ron passed away about the time I bought my 6.0. It made me sad. However, his work lives on.
As always I appreciate your time and effort towards us simple minded 6.0 owner's. ;-) I took a chance on this rig after watching 90% of your vids. Once again big thanks Ron!!! The world is rapidly losing people like you!
How are you liking your truck after 2 years? still going strong?
@@kevie88 I don't know about wsp000, but I have had my '06 for going on 10 years and I love it. As with any aging vehicle, it does require some maintenance from time to time and sometimes it is extensive and expensive, but it's paid for and runs stronger than most F250's on the road.
Prophetic.
Oh wow bless his soul. Guess he send me this video from heaven since my powerstroke just broke the water pump. Now he help me on easy way to do it
BrotherMan Ron, you have been missed.
Rip, thank you for your tips, you live on through the wisdom that you ve passed on. Thank you, and God bless your family.
R.I.P Ron. Thanks for the videos.
Three is no way to say thanks enough for Ron's videos on the powerstroke. But Thank you very much. Couldn't work on mine without them
DieselTechRon I brag about him all the time. He’s my hero.
My water pump just went out. Thanks for another great how to video Ron! Keep them coming!
You have my respect.
Just replaced my fan çlutch...getting the shroud ring up off the fan is the hardest part when trying to thread the fan assembly back on.. My AC is cool now...the engine runs cooler..happy days
Best diesel tech ever, we'll all miss you:(
Thank you once again Ron. Rip brother. Thank you also to your family for keeping these videos up
I miss this man! Hero to everyone with a 6.0
Thanks to Ron I did my cooling system --Heavens got another good person in the angel chorus.
I just changed my water pump on my 2006 Ford F250 powerstroke after watching your video..you made it super easy Thank You
Just read the comments below. Rest in peace brother
camera guy. you're killing me. lol. installer was spot on. you guys all rock. thanks.
Great video Ron (RIP), just did the water pump on my 6.0 Powerstroke, you explained what to look for and it came out perfectly. Thank you
ron saved me again, today!!
RIP!!
Seems like he was a very knowledgeable, and decent man. RIP
Still helping people like me work on the trucks they love :). vid helped a lot. dont think i couldve done it without this vid. Thanks & R.I.P
Rest in piece will miss you..god bless 🙏😊
Still helping a brother out, thanks Ron RIP
Sweet tip with the air hammer.
Sorry to see he passed away, good guy, great video
Thank you for all of the videos you post for these 6.0s I've used them to get some insight or what to look forward to when working on my 2005 6.0, I've owned the truck for 4 yrs and it's just now asking for some TLC lol. right now my dang fan is starting to come on all the time when I'm stopped at a light and I hope my oil cooler isn't gumming up but I'm going to replace the pump and thermostat anyway for grins. not loosing any coolant so that's a good thing. Thanks for the videos Ron.
Great instructional video! Very well explained. Thank You and RIP Brother.
Miss you Ron. R.I.P!
Ron you are the man !!
Thank you for your video, you made my water pump change much easier. Thanks again.
Another great video! I would've liked to see how to remove the diffuser bolts a little better. But still such a great and informative video!
I show and explain a six inch extension, 15 shallow socket, 15 shallow socket on the bottom. Use a back up wrench, possible 4-5 bolts depending on the year. Disconnect the hose support and lift it as a whole. Don't use a bolt on the top stud, if it's broke start the boots first. What more could I have explained? Or are you kidding because I over did it
DieselTechRon no I wasn't trying to be an ass. I just couldn't see what you were getting at when you were under the truck is all. It was pretty dark. But I love your vids they are a big reason why I decide to tackle a lot of this stuff myself
RIP Ron, know that your legacy will live on.
You sir.. Are the man!
I lost my dad in 1997. Even today I'll need an odd bolt or nut and find it an old organizer of his full of such things. He removed bolts, washers and nuts before discarding spent parts. It's kind of neat how even today he helps me. That's how I see Ron. He is not only helping those of us who are making our own truck repairs, but it's cool that he is still able to support his family through the ad revenue from these videos and the Go Fund Me account that is still active. You can help them at this link: www.gofundme.com/f/2464axqr
Ron your videos and the knowledge you put out are awesome keep up the good work! These videos have helped me a hole lot!
rip ron thanks for all the help
If you've done any repairs to the 6.0 that required removing the coolant you may just have air in the cooling system. Make sure you turn the heat on and take the cap off the degas bottle to purge any air in the system after you have fill it with coolant. Sometimes it takes several times of replacing and taking off the coolant cap to purge all the air out (you see it bubble in the degas bottle from the bottom where hose attaches). Try this before you spend thousands. Also make sure you don't have any small coolant leaks in the radiator or a leaking or bad water pump. Also make sure the fan clutch is operating properly before making any costly repairs. Replacing the radiator, water pump and fan clutched fixed my problem with the coolant leaking out of the degas cap. I was told I had blown head gasket even though I already have ARP head studs and replaced head gasket when studs were installed. Beware of BOGUS mechanics and repairs shops. ( The infamous Ford Stealer Ship)
Coolant kit which includes the water pump and fan clutch are about $300.00 at Auto Zone. Life time warranty
Radiator also about $300.00. Life time warranty
Total for both was about $600.00 and only took about 6 hrs. Hope this will help someone... Over and out :-)
Thanks for the tip bro, I think this is my exact problem
I have been using the air chisel method myself to remove the fan clutch on diesel and gas engines. Never had a problem until the last one. In a rush I got too close to the pulley with the chisel and damaged it enough that the clutch would not unscrew. I had no other choice but to replace it. So be careful guys.
I just replace my water pump on my 06 6.0 thanks Ron rip.😥
Best video i found thanks man
Awesome! This is excellent... even the notations and editing.
I miss you Ron
You make it so easy. Thank you!
I am trying to figure out where to get the tool that DTR shows at 3:21. Thanks Ron for all you've done...
What should my average water temp be on a hot summer day in Arizona thanks you Ron you're the man I thought I was a great tech before but ever since I've seen some of your videos goddamn keep up the wonderful work
Love your videos. I have a leak of coolant, I think, dripping on the power steering pump and then on the steering parts. Don't know if it is the water pump or the hose. This gives me confidence to go after it myself. And another leak of coolant by the starter and bell housing. I just replaced the blue hose with an OEM Ford one and it is not leaking. To many leaks!
airpilikia I have a feeling it might be head gaskets. :(
great video sir
Big Ron, we need some more 6.4 videos!
thank you guys... this video help me a lot...
Tks grr video it help me change my water pump
Hey guys can anyone tell me what size 6.0 clutch fan wrench that is 36mm or 46.7 ( 1-7/8) . I’m sorry for your loss . Ron vid have help me so much. The world need more people like Ron . Just want to tell you there still not one better Person on TH-cam far as working on stuff not just trucks but no one is as good as he was in his videos on anything when it come to making u understand how to fix something .
True professional gone too soon. Thank you.
Your a badass Ron good video.
very helpful thanks ron!!
Ron was a good man
Great video Ron
EXCELLENT VIDEO!!!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!
Rest in Peace Ron
There are many reasons why i subscribed to your channel but one in particular is the fact that i see you use the Milwaukee ratchets. So i thought to myself if it's good enough for Master Ron and good enough to use on diesels, so I bought the 1/4" and I love it, I loved it so much I bought the 3/8". Nice and light, not to mention after 35 years the joints and muscles and after using IR for a couple years these are a long awaited relief. Thanks for the subliminal suggestion. I was wondering your opinion of the ratchets? I've only had mine a few weeks. Great Videos, Thanks for making them.
Love your video what's the part number on that water pump?
You was good man.. thanks Ron
bless his soul.
Rest in peace
have to replace my radiator on my 2004 superduty is there a better aftermarket radiator (one you would use ) and not knowing the history of the truck should i change water pump also ? 175,000 miles 6.0 auto trans. videos are awesome have helped me alot thank you . might add from las vegas today temp 107 06/05/2016
that was great idea thank you
Maybe it’s a good thing to check radiator when replacing water pump?
Rest In Peace buddy; forgot you sounded like Tommy Chong 😂
Great Video. May I ask how this nice man died? /what happened to him? R.I.P. Master Mechanic
Drunk driver killed him while he was on his way to work
@@007.3l What a shame.
Thanks for the answer.
Gracias
What is the difference in the water pump. Bulet proff vs normal
Very helpful video! I'll be swapping my thermostat before summer and will likely swap the water pump. Where do you get the bulletproof one shown in the video? Thanks!
Steve Ramsey Bullet Proof Diesel .com
anyone know the air chisel bits name he used? the ones I've seen so far online don't look like he same coupler as on the impact hammer bits.
Thank you thank you thank you
What's the life expectancy on the OEM plastic water pump? Have you seen instances of the plastic impeller breaking?
I see 1-2 a year broke. That's not bad considering I work on 3-5 a day and I'm in the desert where it's 110-120 for 2-3 months straight and we are on the highway where the average speed is over 70mph. We get the ambulances with over 300,000 all the time on the oe waterpump and thermostat.
thank you
Do you guys custom make Bulletproof water pumps per application? I have a 1987 Mercedes diesel and the oem water pump lasted me 300k miles, however there are no genuine replacements available just aftermarket crap. If I were to send you an aftermarket water pump would you be able to upgrade the components to bulletproof it? Please and thank you.