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    a few questions for you folk

    umm not advisable
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    a few questions for you folk

    Finally
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    a few questions for you folk

    on mine the line with the red hose is going to the can on the wastegate, the oil return should be on the back of turbo where CDR used to go in valley pan. and yes it is a IDI. ill try to edit one of my pics to show you
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    85 6.9 PDF manual

    Im not sure if this is already here somewhere or where I got this from but it helped me greatly when I was rebuilding my 6.9. PM me and Ill get it to you somehow
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    Timing an engine...

    what I did when trying to time my new motor, I thought it was 1 tooth off after trying to time and closest I could get was 18 degrees, ran like crap no power and smoked bad. I tries using a fiber optic camera to see the marks at TDC and even with the 1/4" end I could not see the timing marks. I...
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    Building cutom up pipes, material selection?

    what are you going to use for your bends ? Do you have a mandrel bender to keep the tube size consistent? might be overkill but if/when I go that direction on my next build, sch 40 black iron is easily available and fairly cheap, will prolly out last the rest of the system also
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    Another "Thanks Mel" post

    I agree, I started this to thank Mel for helping me and show my current DD
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    TIMING SERVICE REGISTRY

    Eastern WA. Ellensburg Ferret pulse, timing light only various custom wrenches built to get the job done Best contact phone 509 201 0485 alt email [email protected] free unless you drink beer AFTER COMPLETION
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    Another "Thanks Mel" post

    d-celorator us gear
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    Another "Thanks Mel" post

    Dont shoot me, It came without seats but the rest of the interior is perfect, I installed Z-71 electric seats, has red interior but grey seats. I just got the truck running and havent figured the exhaust brake out yet, not sure if it is triggered by the brakes? truck has a pressure switch on...
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    Another "Thanks Mel" post

    Im guessing you meant time it? I have a ferret, it is at 8 and runs great...thought I had it 1 tooth off so ive pulled the ip 3 times, came to find out I was advancing it :oops: I think the PO either used ether or it sucked a valve, both rear pistons were in the bottom of the oil pan and crank...
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    Another "Thanks Mel" post

    I just finished getting my latest project running. Paid $800 for the 85 with 2 fist sized holes in the block where #7 and 8 pistons used to be. Luckily I had a good core motor to rebuild, so after 4 months of part time work on it (rebuilt the motor myself including heads) she is up and running...
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    STOP THIEF!!! What you would do to make your IDI harder to steal...

    2 chocolate labs, 4 great danes, 1 pomeranian to wake the others, a long dark driveway and a arsenal of weapons. I dare someone to try
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    The Official "Show Us Your Ride" pictures of member's trucks thread.

    The unveiling of my newest project I picked this truck up for $800, It had 2 fist sized holes in the block from the disintegration of pistons 7&8. I had a spare motor from my last replacement so I rebuilt it in a friends machine shop. Truck came with the ATS turbo, GV under/overdrive, exhaust...
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    Throttle Cable

    I bought the ATP, well see if it lasts... it fit perfect ??
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