Recent content by Duke57
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Burning up fuel shut off solenoids.
amazon has these solenoids but may not be dependable. It says Stanadyne but I don't know. https://www.amazon.com/Solenoid-Stanadyne-Injection-RE62240-WARRANTY/dp/B073WPPXZT- Duke57
- Post #24
- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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f350 cab and chassis Ujoints
Very well put. When I crawl under my truck, for whatever reason, I do a visual scan of everything. I noticed things that needed attention the last time I threw a piece of cardboard under the truck and slid under it. A lot of those were items I made a mental note of, that would need attention in...- Duke57
- Post #30
- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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f350 cab and chassis Ujoints
When I replaced my driveshaft support bearing it was 100 times easier and faster that the u-joint replacement. I was surprised. And pleased.- Duke57
- Post #28
- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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f350 cab and chassis Ujoints
If it was me, I would not re-grease. I have to go through the process of lowering the shaft support and removing my u-joints to replace my bad ones. Now the next ones will have a normal grease fitting so I can grease them every so many months. Maybe every 6 months or whatever. I drive everyday...- Duke57
- Post #21
- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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Doomsday Dually Project
What engine is in that 6X?- Duke57
- Post #82
- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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f350 cab and chassis Ujoints
Do you have 3 u-joints and a driveshaft support bearing?- Duke57
- Post #19
- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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f350 cab and chassis Ujoints
Do you have an automatic or a manual transmission?- Duke57
- Post #17
- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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Strange finds in valve cover and glow plug hole
I would inspect every square inch under that valve cover, rocker arms, etc. It came from in that area so concentrate in that area with a bright light and a mirror. Don't be in a hurry. And that piece around the glow plug may have been a glow plug connector that came off of the top of the glow...- Duke57
- Post #4
- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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f350 cab and chassis Ujoints
If you're going to the time to remove those u-joints you may consider just putting new ones in. That is a lot of work, at least for my truck as I also have a driveshaft support bearing. My transmission is a manual and have 3 of those u-joints.- Duke57
- Post #16
- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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f350 cab and chassis Ujoints
Well, I don't have a needle grease fitting and as IHC1470 mentioned, that may be a hardened cross, I don't know, I thought they were cast. The problem is they were not greased at regular intervals. The next 3 I buy will have the regular grease fitting and not the smaller one. I was surprised to...- Duke57
- Post #14
- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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f350 cab and chassis Ujoints
Thanks Mike. I have Torque King bookmarked from awhile back. They sell differential parts also I believe. Pretty intensive website if I remember. I just got home from work. think I will take a look again at their website.- Duke57
- Post #12
- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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f350 cab and chassis Ujoints
No, I didn't leave the hole open. And yes, I did pack them with Shell grease. The same grease I use in aviation applications. It's called Aeroshell 7.- Duke57
- Post #11
- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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f350 cab and chassis Ujoints
No, it didn't have a slot, and yes, it takes a needle to grease them. It was hexagonal like a regular grease fitting.- Duke57
- Post #10
- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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f350 cab and chassis Ujoints
I am leaning on spicer though. I may check out GMB's, never heard of them.- Duke57
- Post #5
- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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f350 cab and chassis Ujoints
I did buy these moogs, they had a threaded opening for a grease fittings but the threaded opening was too small for a standard grease fitting and they came with this weird fitting. But I agree, regular greasing makes them last longer. I had an idea of pulling off all the caps, washing the yoke...- Duke57
- Post #4
- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
