Recent content by tuckerd1
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Still in the IDI World for a Short While Longer
Finally pulled a 12K 5th wheel up long steep grades. The factory gauge temp would stay on N and O on level and rolling hills. On long steep grades would shoot up to about the A and would immediately drop to the N when you topped the grade. The less you stayed in the fuel the lower the temp would...- tuckerd1
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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Saw this on Craigslist
My father in law had an F250 Centurion conversion that was a dually.- tuckerd1
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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E250 Camper Floor Plan
12V has a fairly large amp draw. Full time use at 12V can be very ******* your batteries. My 3-way frig has a 30A fuse protecting the 12V circuit. I use 12V only while I am towing my trailer and that is only because I have the frig intake vent mounted in the front of the trailer and I am worried...- tuckerd1
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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E250 Camper Floor Plan
Looks interesting. I have always thought a couch with a back that folds up into bunks is a good alternative to a large bed. Saves a lot of space when you are alone an provides a good place to relax when not used as bed. It will be similiar in size to submarine bunks which I am very familiar...- tuckerd1
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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Still in the IDI World for a Short While Longer
Got it all installed finally yesterday. Did the first test run and all seems good so far. Did a couple of really hard acceleration runs and the temp never got above the "N" on the factory gauge. Still need to pull a horse trailer up the hill leaving my house. That will tell the true story about...- tuckerd1
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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Still in the IDI World for a Short While Longer
Water pump will have to come later. It is a motorcraft pump that has maybe 20K on it. Hopefully it will last quite a while longer.- tuckerd1
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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Still in the IDI World for a Short While Longer
Got the thread adapter. Radiator and new fan clutch are installed. It went very smoothly. Only thing I had to do was modify one of the mounting brackets to clear my intercooler pipes. The radiator is nice looking and straight. I was very pleased with the quality after inspection. There was no...- tuckerd1
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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Still in the IDI World for a Short While Longer
Hung up on finishing the install until I get the thread adapter for the heater hose fitting. Ordered it today from http://www.threadtoolsupply.com/alum...m16-38npt.html.- tuckerd1
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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Heater Hose Fitting for Champion Radiator
After further checking, I think it is M16 x 1.5 (male) to 3/8" NPT (female) Thread Adapter. Can anyone confirm this? If so you can get them at http://www.threadtoolsupply.com/aluminum-thread-adapter-m16-38npt.html- tuckerd1
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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Heater Hose Fitting for Champion Radiator
I know I read this somewhere but I can't find it now. Where have yall found the heater hose fitting for the Champion radiator? Is it a 5/8x 18 thread? I sure could use the help.- tuckerd1
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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Still in the IDI World for a Short While Longer
Icanfixall, I had actually shorted that spring 1/8" at one time but did not see any improvemnet with the aftermarket thermostat and 3 row radiator. I am going all out this to fix it for good.- tuckerd1
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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Still in the IDI World for a Short While Longer
Hello guys! It's been a long time since I posted here. Some may remember I went to Dodge about 3 years ago for hauling of my 4 horse trailers. Several reasons why I made the swap and it has made the difference I wanted. I still have my IDI for now, but it will go to my youngest son in a few...- tuckerd1
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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HE351VE Remote Mount Turbo
Will you have the exhaust brake functional? My 2010 Ram 3500 has an excellent exhaust brake with that turbo. Very effective.- tuckerd1
- Post #78
- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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New Hand Fabbed Aluminum Dash
Great looking job! Love it!- tuckerd1
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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New E fan assembly FINALLY finished
Nice! Interested to see how it performs.- tuckerd1
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
