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  1. troutwest66

    1993 IDI Diesel questions

    Great set up. I had a stock '94 IDI Turbo. I would consider looking at adding some heat shield to your intake pipe where it crosses the top of the motor to keep the incoming air cooler. Maybe it won't make enough difference but cooler air giving a better fuel burn is always better. I second...
  2. troutwest66

    Recharging AC

    My experience with cracking the system for any length of time is it needs to be flushed then run the vacuum pump. I changed the condenser on my '94 after seeing it had a hole in it and did not flush it. Several months later my compressor seized up so bad it smoked the serpentine belt. New...
  3. troutwest66

    2003 7.3 power stroke shuts off after 15 minutes

    Sorry didn't see the CPS was changed right away. But it could have been a bad one. Wasn't uncommon back in the day. Sent from my Moto G (5) Plus using Tapatalk
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    2003 7.3 power stroke shuts off after 15 minutes

    Don't forget the CPS. My dad's '02 did this and it was the cam position sensor.
  5. troutwest66

    would you buy?

    Have it scanned and checked by a good diesel mechanic that knows the 6.0. Sent from my Moto G (5) Plus using Tapatalk
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    7.3 serpantine belt swap

    My '94 never had a belt issue. Doing the belt wasn't hard either. 15MM socket and a breaker bar is all you need plus the routing diagram if your memory isn't so good.
  7. troutwest66

    More 7.3 OBS troubles.

    The awesome part is you found it and you can sleep at night again! Always a good feeling after fighting something so long and all the frustration.
  8. troutwest66

    Anybody familiar with the IH version of this engine?

    I had a leak from the O ring in the drain valve on my 7.3 fuel filter. O ring from FORD took care of that.
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    Is there a preffered engine oil for a 94 IDIT?

    Another vote for the Delo 400 15w-40. I had a '94 for 14 years. Started out with Rotella for a bit with no problems but switched to Delo after a year or so and never had an internal engine issue.
  10. troutwest66

    Throttle loss when engine is warm

    Okay, gotcha. My '94 was the ZF5 so I've never messed with or seen the TPS for that matter.
  11. troutwest66

    Throttle loss when engine is warm

    Steven has the ZF5 and the Throttle Position Sensor was only for the E4OD Automatic if I remember right.
  12. troutwest66

    Throttle Cable Woes

    Sorry to hear that. Hope all is well. Keep us informed.
  13. troutwest66

    Throttle Cable Woes

    So, did you get this all figured out? Hopefully the cable was just not securely in the bracket.
  14. troutwest66

    Possible 05 6.0 purchase need advice

    I'm late to this party... first I hope your dad is alright. Addressing the monitor i just got an Edge CTS2 MONITOR and the rest of June is you buy a CTS or CTS2 you can get a free EGT probe among other options. Plugs into the OBDII port, suction cup mount for the windshield and fully...
  15. troutwest66

    2003 6.0 Rough Idle, Low Power/Over Power

    Get scanned. If you still have the EGR the valve could be carboned up. Pull it and clean it. Replace with new seals from Ford. About $10. I was having rough idle problems last November especially on a cold start and it was 3-4 of the injectors going south. Had all eight done with the upgraded...
  16. troutwest66

    Bad 2 weeks with a good end.....and new truck

    Besides Motorcraft oil filter and cap be sure to change the fuel filters with Motorcraft only as well. The water seperator filter on the frame is really critical for the injectors. Every 10K miles on those. What motor oil you using? I'm using Dello 5W-40 full synthetic. Rotella T6 is another...
  17. troutwest66

    How long do you leave your block heater plugged in?

    Try it. Makes morning starts and drives much nicer.
  18. troutwest66

    How long do you leave your block heater plugged in?

    If it gets really cold I may leave it plugged in all night. I'm usually gone pretty early so don't worry much about it.
  19. troutwest66

    Something For The Turnpike Tollroad Drivers

    I think it was to pay for the bridge. Spokane is over the WA line from us so I'm not 100% sure.
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    Something For The Turnpike Tollroad Drivers

    That is pretty cool. Although here in Idaho, I've never been on a toll road or bridge. Spokane, WA had the Maple Street bridge toll booth for a long time but we had never gone through it. It's gone now (the toll booth).
  21. troutwest66

    Auto or Manual? which is faster

    But when it comes right down to it, do we really care which one is faster? Smith & Wesson Model 25 or 1911? Whatever trips your trigger!;Sweet
  22. troutwest66

    Auto or Manual? which is faster

    It all depends if your drag racing or towing. Drag racing, yes the auto would out perform the stick for all the reasons stated. Since I don't care about drag racing I'll stick with the manual since mines a daily driver, towing rig and spend a lot of time in the woods hunting and fishing.
  23. troutwest66

    Operating an IDI in cold weather

    The 4 wheel drive helps on slick roads but is not foolproof. Since you have the ZF5 then use the tranny to help you slow down on ice and snow. I always slow down early and I down shift reasonably. Hit too low a gear and you'll lock them up. The front axle locked in and in 4HI can help keep all...
  24. troutwest66

    Operating an IDI in cold weather

    I agree that our trucks will start but they will start easier when plugged in with less strain on the starting system. I know this from experience. When my truck sits in the cold all day at work or hunting it always starts but I like it plugged in while sitting in the garage for a couple of...
  25. troutwest66

    Operating an IDI in cold weather

    The usual good maintenance along with the plugs and batteries will be enough. I use Power Service in my fuel up here in north Idaho in the winter and we get below zero so that will be fine. My dad drives an '02 dually and he doesn't have any problems with snow other than the outside duals have...

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