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    1989 no start, glow plug controller

    I posted in "911 Diesel Down" section, but thought I put it here depending who's online. (really in the interest in getting help to make it home tonight) HELP! (Broomfield Colorado) Made it to work this morning in Colorado, but won't re-start to go to lunch (and hopefully home in 3 more...
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    1989 no start, glow plug controller

    HELP! (Broomfield Colorado) Made it to work this morning in Colorado, but won't re-start to go to lunch (and hopefully home in 3 more hours). When I turn ignition to the "Wait to Start" position, the glow plug relay just does it's "hard" clicking noise immediately. This is the noise I...
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    Timing in Denve

    Anyone know of a place in Denver who can properly time a pump? Or anyone in Denver have the tool and willing to give a hand? I've searched where I can so far. It was funny when I even went to International (off hwy 85). They were nice but even said "That truck's too old for us."...
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    Mechanical fuel pump spring?

    Looking for assistance. I'm putting my mechanical fuel pump back on the engine and I'm wondering if I'm missing a spring. Reason is I pulled a spare pump from an old engine and it has a little yellow spring between the body and the lever arm. My pump does not have this spring. Or did I...
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    7.3 Cylinder Heads the same?

    Hello Oilbuners! I've done my searching and cannot find a driect answer, so any help is appreciated. So let's say a "friend" yesterday put the original cleaned-up heads back on his 7.3. New Victor Reinz gaskets and ARP head studs. Torqued the studs 170 times (17 per side, 5 iterations for the...
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    U-joint & Ball joint tools

    I'm looking for recommendations on a set of tools for removing/replacing the u-joints and ball joints. I have seen the sets you can buy that are inclusive of doing both although I don't want to get a set that's not going to be the right size for the truck. I would appreciate it if anyone knows...
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    IP swap, different hard connections

    I've been reading and searching all the forums, although there is WAY too much info on this site.... so I figure I'll just ask. I apologize if this is a common question I've just missed, but better to ask then make a BIG mistake on the truck. Background: So I just replaced the injection...
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    C6 to ZF5 swap

    I'm looking into swapping my C6 for a ZF5 out of a 460. I've been reading and searching the forums for days and trying to figure all the details out... sometimes there's too much info on this site to sort through. :confused: Please bear with me if I missed a simple thread or tech section...
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    Rodney Red Radiator & Maintenance

    I should be getting my new Rodney Red Radiator in within the next week or two. Not soon enough either.... Last weekend I towed the race car with an open trailer and overheated on the way to and from the track. Heading up hills the truck would lose power, start smoking real good, and I could see...
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    Radiator Size?

    I've been reading a TON of the forums here and thanks to all the experts for their knowledge. :thumbsup: Per the recommendations, I'm going to get a Rodney Red radiator for my '89 F-250 7.3L. I measured my radiator the other night to confirm size, and mine was approximately 31" wide and...

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