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    Yet another 7.3 cold start issue

    94 7.3 NA. Swapped into a 95 CC Body with a ZF-5 behind it. 256XXX Miles on the engine, though it was regasketed (no rings or bearings though) about 60K ago. For reference, in the last month I have replaced glow plugs (Beru/Motocraft ZD-9), return line kit (Thanks Mel!), steering box (Redhead...
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    Mitsubishi turbo center section?

    Where would I find one of these? I'd like to replace the center section in my Banks turbo. It's a Mitsubishi turbo, (don't have the model number handy). Where should I shop for this piece?:confused:
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    Rodney Red Review!

    Got my RR radiator on Thursday AM. Started the swap that afternoon, and finished up last night. I had to do a LOT of fab work, due to the gasser core support/radiator I was using. It's solid now though :sly I took it for a test drive up my 'test freeway', which is a ~ 8 mile section of...
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    thoroughbred diesels?

    Anyone use them? I ordered a single BB injector to replace the one I messed up, and they got it all the way out here in 5 days. I can't complain. $32 shipped wasn't a bad price, either :sly. I can't speak to their other products, but they were definitely friendly and helpful on the phone...
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    injector question

    Not your typical one though. When I was troubleshooting all of my fueling issues right after my swap, I managed to bugger up the threads on top of one of my new injectors. My #1 injector leaks a little bit - just enough to leave fuel on top of the engine -cuss. I was given the advice of...
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    pyro temps?

    So, I've got my pyro installed in the header of my 7.3. I located it next to the #8 cylinder (because that's where it gets hot, right?). What's a safe temp to shoot for? I'm trying to keep it under 1000, but in the afternoon, it'll hit that with no problems. Of course, I have a stock air...
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    quick wiring question?

    What is the fender mounted solenoid used for? :dunno On my donor truck, AFAI can tell, it wasn't actually *used* for anything. The starter has a ginormous (2/0?) cable going straight from the battery, and the fender mounted solenoid was simply used for power distrobution. If it's really...
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    It runs!

    Welp, after some more time today making yet another wiring harness (this time for the fuel tanks, 4x4, and reverse) I hooked up the second battery, and it fired on the third try! This was after all the time spent bleeding the fuel lines, and worrying that I had all the wires hooked up correctly...
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    Bleeding fuel lines - how long?

    Like the title says - how long should it take to bleed an entirely empty fuel system? 94 7.3 na. stock fuel pump, no mods. I started by putting the fuel intake for the low pressure pump in a pail of fuel. Once we got everything fired up on that (didn't take too long - 5-6 cranks, after I...
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    radiator help!

    Can I use a radiator from a 351w to cool my 7.3 n/a idi? Some dirty so and so stole the one from my parts truck -cuss, so I don;t have a diesel radiator anymore. What are my options? $300 for a new radiator, and fabbing up a core support isn't looking too appealing at the moment :backoff...
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    6 port tank selector valve questions

    1995 CCLB, dual tanks. I wasn't paying attention when I pulled the tank selector valve off :rolleyes:, and now that I'm in the middle of my swap, I need to know which lines go where. From memory, when the valve is facing the front, the bottom ports go to the engine, the middle (front facing)...
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    dumb SMF clutch question

    Almost ready to do my swap (staring on Sunday!!!), and I'm trying to track down my last few parts. I know I have a SMF/clutch, and I'd like to replace the throwout bearing and pilot bearing while I have everything apart. What do Ineed for a throwout bearing? Is this something that I need to...
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    heater core plumbing?

    On my 94 donor engine, the heater core was plumbed ...oddly. One line came from the water pump like normal, the other was 'T'ed though. one half went to the block, and the other went to the radiator. Is that normal? Sorry - 94 7.3 idi ;Really
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    fueling an idi?

    I'm converting my 95 F350 from a 351 to a 7.3idi. My question is, do you think I can/could/should use the gas intank pumps and gas tanks? I don't think I have a pump in the rail, so it's just the hi-pressure pump in the tank. Could I use a regulated return with an adjustable regulator, and...
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    What is the sensor.

    directly on the oil fill/IP gear cover? 2 wires, takes a 1" wrench to remove. 94 7.3 IDI. Additionally, what does the computer do on these engines? I can see it being used for idle up (I see that solenoid), and I can see it being used for the 'check engine' light (yup, still there...
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    Kind of a dumb question - SMF vs DMF

    Pulled my donor engine last night, and looked at the clutch and flywheel (both look pretty good!). My question is - how do I know for sure that it's a single mass flywheel vs a dual mass flywheel? I'm *pretty* sure that it's a SMF, because there's no sections to the flywheel - it's one...
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    7.3 idi regasket questions

    Getting ready to regasket my 'new' 7.3idi out of a 94 F350. I'll probably do a new (stock/reman) IP and injectors at the same time. Is there anything crazy that I should be looking for? I've been reading horror stories of people pulling the front cover on their IP, and I'm wondering if...

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