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  1. Olb Blue Beast

    Glow Plug Question... Need help ASAP

    What's the shunt? Is that the steel ribbon lookin thing?
  2. Olb Blue Beast

    Glow Plug Question... Need help ASAP

    Got a picture if where you put it?
  3. Olb Blue Beast

    Glow Plug Question... Need help ASAP

    Do you have a write up on the Stancor glow plug relay?
  4. Olb Blue Beast

    Glow Plug Question... Need help ASAP

    Hey guys, so something weird happened to me on my way up to the cottage. I noticed the "wait to start" light was dimly lit, not full like a cold morning start, but half. I ignored this as it has been doing this for about 2 weeks. But then the light just went out, came back on, and went out...
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    Fuel Filling Problems

    Hey yall, I got a situation. When I go to fill up my truck, I put the nozzle in and squeeze, (like everyone everywhere does) it flows for about 2 seconds, then it shuts off like its full. It does this everytime I go to put fuel in the tanks. Even when the tanks are empty. And when I slowly...
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    Official 1977 Ford F-350 Ranger XLT Camper Special Supercab build

    Best part of the Engine??? Banks Power Pack Intake lid!!! Straight from the 90's! Has a Banks Exhaust on it to... but its got like 5 holes in it and moves in 3 different places cause its rotten. But anyways, that was before... and here's after... Did all the work myself in Auto class...
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    Official 1977 Ford F-350 Ranger XLT Camper Special Supercab build

    UPDATE! 19/02/2014 HOLY $#!%!!! I'm sorry for everyone everyone whos been following this thread, I totally forgot about it OK, So everyone remember the Tow truck? Scrap. the rear axle was too narrow as I didn't realize that the regular trucks had a frame width of 37in... Cab & Chassis...
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    Looking for Input on boring 6.9 to 7.3

    Hey man, just read about the rockers. Awesome build!! Congrats and thankyou for making rockers for the IDI! I pln on doing a build for my idi as soon as I have the $$$.... which may be awhile as im 16, lol. Defenetly subscribed to this build.
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    Plans for my Future IDI Build....

    Can you guide me to the forum about the custom rockers and what not?
  10. Olb Blue Beast

    Plans for my Future IDI Build....

    Hey ya'll. Ok, I've had these plans drawn up on paper since I started gr9 (im in gr11 now) and I finally decided ill share em with ya'll to get a few pointers, opinions and advice. I understand it sounds like a lot of money, but I DONT want a PSD, or a Cummins in my 77' considering this engine...
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    Fuel question and Heads question

    what do I plan to do with this engine? Well, when I get it, try.... Try to be somewhere in the 350-400hp ballpark, and in the 600-700lb-ft of torque ballpark. Ive thought about it for over a year, making and remakin a list of parts and plans to achieve this. But right now, I have 2 BIG...
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    Fuel question and Heads question

    Hey guys, ive got 2 quick questions. 1. What would be the benefits of installing a Electric Fuel pump? I mean, would I go with a fuel pump or a lift pump. Could an Airdog System work? 2. Is it possible to get the heads of an IDI Ported and Polished?
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    7.3 idi in a 1970's ford truck any one does this?

    I plan on doing this swap with my 77' F-350. the IDI will fit, if you plan on doing a turbo on it though, u either need a body lift or some work on the firewall to clear the downpipe. Custom motor mounts need to be made. The stock radiator from the 73'-79' can be used, as long as its the super...
  14. Olb Blue Beast

    1987 6.9l Questions.

    ok, I thought it had to do with a few things like that. Thanks Guys :) :)
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    1987 6.9l Questions.

    Hey guys. I heard awhile back that the 87' model year of the 6.9l was better then pre 86' model. I cant exactly recall why, but it was something like it had the 7.3l gp something r other,stronger head studs? If anyone can help me out, thatd be great. Im lookin at a 87' F-350 and cant remember...

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