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  1. Can30Diesel

    Got me some new tires!

    Well I finally managed to get the money to get some new tires for the PSD. Went from endless years of running used tires to finally something with some tread. Here is what I was running.. BFG All Terrains. 265/75r16 Load Range E Yeah there wasn't much left of them at all. I...
  2. Can30Diesel

    IDI Bronco Project

    Well I have talked about it for a long time now, looked for just as long for a bronco I wanted to do this with and fit my budget of as close to free as possible. Well, I have finally got to that point. Allow me to introduce the newest member of the fleet, a 1986 Full size Bronco. It...
  3. Can30Diesel

    The AMSOIL mobile!

    Well as I have been playing maintenance catch up on this PSD of mine, I figured since I plan on owning this truck until it is consumed by the earth I may as well dump some extra $ into it. After all a reliable and rock solid DD that also hauls and pulls anything I can put in it or hook to it...
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    Gonna throw a couple days permit on my IDI

    Well the black beast has been on vacation for 7 months, yet it feels like years. Time to give the old beast a run for a weekend just for the sake of it. Should be a blast! I will have to post some pics just for fun.
  5. Can30Diesel

    Considering Headache rack and rails on my 2001 F350

    Hey All, I had this on my IDI, but it was meant for a shortbox ford. I can adjust it to properly bolt down, but from an aesthetic perspective.. I am undecided. I like having the rack and rails, they were super useful on the IDI, but at the same time, I am not going to do it if it looks...
  6. Can30Diesel

    Joining the Powerstroke world

    Hey all, So this coming friday I will be heading off to pick up my new to me truck. Its a 2001 F350 XLT with the good old 7.3 Powerstroke, the 4R100 Auto trans and the offroad package. It is an ext cab shortbox. This is going to be a large upgrade in many ways from my good old 85 6.9IDI...
  7. Can30Diesel

    My ext cab on reg cab longbox frame swap

    Hey All, I've been bugging Al to progress on his so I can get ideas for mine. Sadly he is locked up in winter so he can't do much. I have done a bunch of research and taken measurements on my own thanks to pick a part here and Al's current thread on it. I am going to do this to my truck...
  8. Can30Diesel

    Rockauto Main Battery Cable vs making your own

    Hey Guys, My main battery cable has seen better days.. so its time to replace it. After going to Lordco here and seeing a price of 250$ for the factory cable I looked at pricing out making my own, but other than going the questionable welding cable, most auto parts stores around me don't...
  9. Can30Diesel

    Big power drain in electrical system when headlights or heater fan is turned on

    Hey guys, I have been living with an intermittent yet slowly getting more constant issue with my truck. Here are the symptoms.. - Almost always after starting my truck for the first time in a given day and randomly on subsequent starts when I turn the lights on or turn the heater fan on...
  10. Can30Diesel

    A chance to pull a 87 6.9 for rebuild

    Hey all, There is an 87 6.9 at pick a part I could pull minus the IP otherwise complete for a rebuild. I was always wanting to rebuild a 6.9 and this one I think is the last year of the 6.9. My truck has an 85 which has served me well, but this one has all the 7.3 goodies on it. There is...
  11. Can30Diesel

    Turning up IP a bit to compensate for age

    Hey All, I'm running an unknown age rebuilt injector pump and new injectors. I don't have any smoke at all no matter how hard I run the truck or at high elevations. It also feels a little lethargic from what I remember it being with the previous pump before it died. I have a new fuel filter...
  12. Can30Diesel

    Got a rebuilt stanadyne pump at picky today

    So I was checking pick a part's website and I happened to find a 1 ton with a 7.3 listed. So I went on down there to take a look. Spare parts are always nice after all. Turns out it was an old U Haul truck and the top of the engine was gone except the driver side head. "Crap" I figured, it...
  13. Can30Diesel

    10.25 Sterling diff locker or no?

    Hey All, I figured since my truck is down for a few days I finally have a chance to pick away at the "to do" list. As a result the rear diff cover came off for the first time since I put it under the truck about 2 years ago. Here is what I have.. it seems to act like a locker but I am...
  14. Can30Diesel

    Rear area leak in Borg Warner T18/T19 transmission

    Hey All, So I developed a leak between the transfer case and the back of my transmission recently. It started slow then kinda grew, so I figured it was time to see what was up. After I got the transfer case off, I found that the aluminum part between the transmission and transfer case...
  15. Can30Diesel

    Went to PG in my car, and now that I am here, I shoulda brought my truck!

    Well I ended up going to Prince George for work road trip and now that I am here I shoulda just brought my truck, it would have towered over most of the trucks here. Good to see old Fords doing most of the heavy work around here so far though!
  16. Can30Diesel

    Place in BC Canada to get a Motorcraft thermostat

    Hey all, I recently replaced my thermostat because it was stuck open. Its replacement was a stant branded one which has a pretty good track record overall with apparently the exception of my truck. It decided to stick 1/2 open while I was pulling the trailer up the coke then up the Kelowna...
  17. Can30Diesel

    Hooray for a 105amp internally regulated alternator!

    Well I finally got time to try and figure out what was up with my battery and charging system. Seems my alternator packed it in. 11.5v at idle and no change regardless of RPM. So now I have this nice 105 amp alternator I picked up brand new. I did the same test.. 14.5v at idle with no electrical...
  18. Can30Diesel

    I get to take the coq unloaded!

    Well tomorrow I am meeting my Dad and brother in Merritt so I get to take the coquihalla unloaded for the first time ever. This truck has always had a trailer on its whole life with me when taking this hill. So lets see how my 4 spd with 410's work in this case. I am pretty excited about the...
  19. Can30Diesel

    Stock 6.9 water seperater servicing

    Hey all I'm hoping this hasn't been talked about yet. I'm looking at my old stock 6.9 water seperater and wondering if these things come apart at all to be rebuilt. I'd go with an aftermarket one if I were richer but if I can revive this one at a fraction of the cost I may as well check to...
  20. Can30Diesel

    Enjoying the results of the work..

    After all the work we find ourselves doing at times to these older trucks, its nice to just spend a weekend or so enjoying them. Here are some pics of a couple of recent camping trips and an afternoon wood run. A nice pic my buddy took of my truck one night.. My sister in law's 4 Runner...
  21. Can30Diesel

    Looking for a higher volume and pressure lift pump

    Hey all, So because I am spending so much of my time at 2000-2500rpm due to my gearing and I pull/haul so often (and I can't afford a ZF5 swap yet), I am looking to replace my current solenoid type lift pump with the same thing of a higher flow and pressure in hopes of making sure the IP...
  22. Can30Diesel

    Moving from Roll bar and lights to headache rack, side rails and eventual lights

    Well guys I have taken the plunge and decided to grow up a little and replace my roll bar. My original set up is in my avatar. I have included a couple pics for reference. thoughts? I want to haul a boat up on the rack eventually and have plans to make a rear piece that is the same...
  23. Can30Diesel

    Thinking about putting a rear tank in my truck with a transfer pump to the front tank

    Hey All, So I am thinking of this idea where I run a transfer pump to a switch on the dash area so I can basically refill my front tank with the rear one on the fly. Its just an idea at this point. I have completely replaced the stock fuel system so I don't really want to modify that too...
  24. Can30Diesel

    Looking at another diesel

    Hey All, I have had my good olde 6.9 truck for quite some time. It does everything I want it to, but with the 410 gearing and a reg cab, it has distance and capacity limitations. I have therefore been using weenie cars as commuter vehicles and I am honestly getting tired of running...
  25. Can30Diesel

    My truck idling as of tonight.

    Gotta say it sounds pretty smooth. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=GcfZF3lIebc

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