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  1. BlueBreadTruck

    My new turbo intake

    Figured some of you would get a kick from it. I used a 4" U-bend and a 4" 45, and a summit cone filter. Seems to work pretty good, got rid of that horrible box and flat filter setup, and the turbo is much louder now!
  2. BlueBreadTruck

    Could the Fuel filter light signal a bad lift pump?

    I had the fuel filter light on my truck blinking at idle, when I rev the truck up it would shut off. I changed my filter, and it seems to be doing the same thing after a few days....I cant believe that the new fram I installed would be clogged allready, as ive been running pump diesel....would a...
  3. BlueBreadTruck

    Is it possible to hook up the fuel tank selector valve backwards?

    I installed a new 19g front tank today, and after filling it up half way, driving home it seemed to work for a while, then after a few miles ran out of fuel. Before the tank change the selector valve worked fine! I had disconnected the fuel lines at the valve to drop the tank, and I am wondering...
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    Brake pedal sank to the floor!!! then was fine?

    I got in my truck this morning, hit the brakes, and the pedal went to the floor! I thought I had blown another brake line.... I hit the brakes again and it was perfect, and has been perfect all day? What is going on here? Also, it seemed to be an issue with the rear brakes. So, Im thinking RABS...
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    Factory ATS downpipe vs stock 99' PSD

    I am swapping my oem ats crushed downpipe to a 99' powerstroke unit. I took off the heat shields and couldent believe how restrictive that is!!! Even though its a stock superduty downpipe, it is 3"....which is plenty for an old IDI
  6. BlueBreadTruck

    Cheap bulk fuel filters

    Since I have been running WMO, i hav ebeen going through fuel filters faster. I had my truck go from running fine to a clogged filter barely able to move within about 5 mins....so, I want to have plenty of extra spares with me. I was just wondering if anyone has found a cheap online source...
  7. BlueBreadTruck

    Made a new bumper and crossmember for the IDI

    Figured i would post some pics of what ive been up to lately, i know everyone loves pics. My stock bumper was rusted out, and the only thing holding it on was my plow frame. So, I made a new bumper. Mounted 2 lights and gives me a place to tow from. I wanted to make the stinger come out...
  8. BlueBreadTruck

    Factory ATS Filter setup restrictive?

    I am debating trying a new air filter setup. My plan was to get some 3" exhaust pipe and U-Bends and fab up myself a "cold" air intake placing a cone filter somewhere twords the front of the truck...possibly behind the headlight/radiator area etc. Or cowl area Right now im using the "stock"...
  9. BlueBreadTruck

    Front Fuel tank Info needed

    My front fuel tank leaks BADLY. I would like to replace it, and looking on rock auto, they list a 16 and a 19 gallon side mount tank. Of course I would love the larger tank, but i also want it to fit! How do I tell which tank I have? thanks!
  10. BlueBreadTruck

    What transfer case do I have?

    Anyone know what transfer case I would have? 94' F-350. Manual transmission, Manual transfer case
  11. BlueBreadTruck

    My transmission mount broke

    At the rear transmission mount, where the rubber mount bolts to the ZF, it broke the tabs in half where the bolts go through....on the actual transmission... If it isnt one thing..... Is this common at all with zf-5's? I was kinda wondering why it broke? I think this is why my truck...
  12. BlueBreadTruck

    How do you get to the bottom bolt on the IP?

    I tried to advance my timing recently. I was able to loosen the top 2 bolts, but just could not get a wrench on the bottom one. to me, it felt like an allen bolt of some sort? Its a stock 94' injection pump never been touched before. how do i loosen this? thanks
  13. BlueBreadTruck

    leaking oil pan. any tricks?

    I have a pretty good leak in my oil pan. seems to have rusted through in a few areas...and got worse since I added boost. I know I need to replace the pan, but is there any thing I can use to plug the holes for now?
  14. BlueBreadTruck

    Just painted my truck again, pics!

    My truck has allready been about 4 colors, but I wanted to paint it again. Here is what I did yesterday. bottom halfed it with Olive green duraback. I think it came out pretty good!
  15. BlueBreadTruck

    How hard is changing an oil pan?

    My oil pan is completely rusted out. I have another good one on my spare engine that ive been trying to sell, and I want to swap that one onto my truck. I have changed oil pans on 302/351 trucks and I had to jack the engine.....What do I have to do with the 7.3 IDI? btw, tried to...
  16. BlueBreadTruck

    I have some turbo Issues on my new Install

    I just got my ATS factory turbo installed. As far as I know, my truck was stock before. I turned up the fuel screw 3.5 flats, as 4 felt maxed out to me. I can only get around 5 psi max, and 950 on the pryo and I cant see any black smoke at all! anyone have any ideas? you turn the screw...
  17. BlueBreadTruck

    Factory ATS Turbo CDR relocation

    I am currently installing a factory ATS turbo system on my truck. I have everything I need except the pass. side valve cover for cdr relocation. Does anyone know if its possible to use a N/A valve cover, or put the CDR someplace else? Also, I went to the ATS website and the turbo install...
  18. BlueBreadTruck

    Factory ATS turbo: How much to turn up IP?

    Soon, I will be installing a wastegated factory ATS system, my truck is stock from ford, noone has messed with the injector pump at all. When I turn up the fuel, where is a good place to start?
  19. BlueBreadTruck

    Factory ATS turbo Filter and Cowl induction

    Does anyone know where to source a factory turbo style ats air filter? Do parts stores usually have them? Also, I was debating instead, getting a 3" peice of U-bend exhaust pipe and a clamp on style cone filter, and making a "cowl induction" by putting the filter in there, OR running a pipe...
  20. BlueBreadTruck

    WTB: Complete Turbo setup for an IDI

    Hello all. I finally have some money together and I am looking to get a complete turbo setup for my 94' IDI. Let me know what you have! thanks
  21. BlueBreadTruck

    Truck does not glow!

    Sometimes when cold, i go to start my truck. When I turn the key ON, i get no wait to start light, I have to turn it off, then back on again and it will glow normally. any ideas? something is on its way out....
  22. BlueBreadTruck

    DB electrical starter

    Just figured i would give a great review. My stock starter was spinning so slow, it took me 2 glow cycles to start the truck. This new DB will start the truck without even using glow plugs!! amazing! Its a totally different design, spins MUCH faster, is 1/2 the size and lighter...
  23. BlueBreadTruck

    Waste Home heating Oil

    I know someone who is having there house oil burner tank replaced. it has about 100 gal of waste home heating oil. What is the legality of running this in our trucks? Ive never seen anyone stopped for a fuel check here, but if it were to happen would I be ok? I also have some used motor...
  24. BlueBreadTruck

    Truck hops while taking off!

    I need some help here. First of all, I have a zf-5 manual, with as far as i know a stock clutch/flywheel setup. When the truck is cold, or its raining out, the first say 10 takeoffs from a dead stop make the truck hop, or buck badly!......Its definatly something with the flywheel/clutch...
  25. BlueBreadTruck

    Free manual

    Found this on another forum https://elibrary.mel.org/validate?url=http%3A%2F%2F0-infotrac.galegroup.com.elibrary.mel.org%3A80%2Fitweb%2Flom_accessmich%3Fdb%3DCHLL a123456789012 is the pass

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