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Yeh, Sad Day. Rare IDI E Gone.
Front corner seriously mashed by wall. Front door mount moved quite a bit. Windshield even cracked in corner. And body step rail under cargo door pushed in several inches. Frame may well be bent, as well. Yeh, foolishly didn't have collision coverage. Offending driver was driving for Doordash...- idi_econoline
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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Yeh, Sad Day. Rare IDI E Gone.
Off to the wrecking yard. Broadsided April 30th, then swerved into a sturdy concrete wall. She drove up onto the tow truck today. 12 good years, lots of work, but learned a lot. Many happy, clattery miles. Was going to give up on OB, but now I think my experience and knowledge may help...- idi_econoline
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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Not-Charging Frustration
Well, thanks for trying. It makes no sense. This started after sitting for 2 weeks, brake hydraulics. That green connector got pulled apart AFTER the initial problem. And the cluster volt gauge reads about 10v when it SHOULD be getting 12.8 or so. Was always accurate before.- idi_econoline
- Post #94
- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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Not-Charging Frustration
Stick witch, you appear to have two additional wires attached to the starter trigger terminal?- idi_econoline
- Post #92
- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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Not-Charging Frustration
And, yeah, the red wire to the battery is under 1 ohm.- idi_econoline
- Post #91
- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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Not-Charging Frustration
Whew! Had me scared for a minute. Big red wire is from the passenger side battery.- idi_econoline
- Post #90
- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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Not-Charging Frustration
And, yes. Wasn't watching battery light before, but it comes on during glowplug cycle, then goes out, as if there was a charge.- idi_econoline
- Post #86
- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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Not-Charging Frustration
Tried to make this somewhat vertical. Maybe only 3 inches between solenoid and the group 65! I could remove battery for a better shot, if that helps.- idi_econoline
- Post #85
- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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Not-Charging Frustration
Please convince me that I need to replace the wiring, Stick Witch. Green wire good continuity, from alternator connector to plug next to battery. White wire continuity good from connector to connector. Yellow wire continuity good to solenoid. Alternator connector new last weekend...- idi_econoline
- Post #83
- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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Stumped with soft brakes
I tried bleeding my old 89 F250, and never getting it firm. Towed it to a shop, maybe 12 years ago. Just replaced the ABS valve, master cylinder and booster a few weeks ago. Saw a guy on youtube, who swears by removing the spring from the RABS valve before bleeding. I did that this time, with...- idi_econoline
- Post #5
- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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Not-Charging Frustration
I've been using gauge on my load tester when engine is running. So, two different gauges.- idi_econoline
- Post #82
- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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Not-Charging Frustration
Didn't pay attention to the light before start The light wasn't on before; the light (pic of battery and the word "AMP") now comes on and GOES OUT once the engine is started, as if the alternator is charging. Think I'll recheck output at alternator terminal one more time before disassembling...- idi_econoline
- Post #80
- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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Not-Charging Frustration
Work's been rough this week, so, finally got it all back together, just now. NO CHARGE! Back to Stick Witch's advice: replace the wiring! Well, at least the small wiring -- the fat red output wire should be fine. Have already proven that no charge is coming out at the output terminal to the...- idi_econoline
- Post #79
- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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Not-Charging Frustration
Forgot to mention, Stick Witch, that, while running and not charging, the alternator warning light did NOT come on.- idi_econoline
- Post #75
- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
