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    blew a return line now will only start for 3 seconds or less

    changed the fuel filter and filled the front tank, then switched from back to front. Problem solved, think that the valve was stuck halfway due to crud sucked into the valve when the front tank ran nearly dry due to the diesel pouring out of the return line or maybe it was the filter who knows...
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    blew a return line now will only start for 3 seconds or less

    also the longer it sets the longer it will stay started for.
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    blew a return line now will only start for 3 seconds or less

    1993 f-250 na 7.3, on way to lake to meet family I havent seen in years, they can only be there today of course. Pulling out of driveway and smell diesel. open hood, there is diesel pouring out of a return line that had popped off nipple, there was no clamp on it which is weird because I know I...
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    white smoke and knocking on startup

    I bought some rebuilt IH injectors from type 4 a couple years ago and they run like a champ, don't buy from a unknown source, they need to be pop tested and matched. You need to get rid of those GP's asap before they swell and you have to take a head off because the tip of the GP broke off and...
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    what size brake line is the LR axle?

    Got her done, just got the closest size to the original and bent it over a large socket. Had to use adapters since the line had 3/8 nuts and the original had 7/16". brakes work awesome now, thanks for all the help.
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    what size brake line is the LR axle?

    Ok, I'll try that 1st.
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    what size brake line is the LR axle?

    Great, thanks! Wish I could just buy the thing pre-done. I know I used a 7/16" wrench on both line nuts, I didn't have a clue about the line size. This will be the first time I've made a brake line, so I have to buy all the tools. This all started when I tried to bleed my brakes and broke of the...
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    what size brake line is the LR axle?

    I'm replacing the drivers side rear brake cylinder and it looks like I'm going to break the line under the nut at the cylinder. What size fitting and line should I buy to replace this should my overnight soaking in PB not work?
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    Glow plug fun!

    Yeah you want it to click, the clicking is what is preventing your plugs from overheating/ burning out in theory. The way it was explained to me is that a properly operating controller measures the resistance of the plugs while it's timer is on and when they heat up to the specific temp (proper...
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    Looking at a 90 F250 7.3 IDI, have 2 hours to make decision, please help!

    I had to replace the return lines on mine a couple times, a common issue, easy to fix and not worth taking to a mechanic. These trucks are not very economical if you don't do much of the work yourself. I've had to learn all sorts of stuff since buying mine. I'd suggest going on ebay and buying...
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    my in truck middle u-joint job

    and here's what the middle u-joint looked like after removal, no bearings in one cap plus broke cap.
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    my in truck middle u-joint job

    So, I did successfully replace the middle u-joint in truck. It really wasn't that hard once I got the right set up. The special u-joint tool I bought didn't fit, the yokes were just slightly too big. The lysle pneumatic u-joint tool did nothing but mar the yokes. and my trusty ball joint press...
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    spindle nut nub broke off

    I found one in grand forks thankfully from a supply house and only $16 to boot. Hope I have the right socket size :drunk:, just kidding, lol.
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    spindle nut nub broke off

    This axle has taken me almost a week to r&r seems everything I touch broke, lol, moved 5he caliper and the brake hose cracked, dropped a u-joint bearing had to buy a new u-joint, messed up a seal and since I live in the boonies it sets me back a day or 2 every time.
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    spindle nut nub broke off

    Stinks, that there aren't any locally. I will hit up all the auto stores in Grand forks while I'm there, otherwise I guess I'll have to wait on a,mail order job. Thanks for the link by the way, that's the best deal I've found on a spicer set.
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