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    Towing Capacity without Trailer Brakes?

    I want to tow a small pickup truck with my 1989 E350 van without using a trailer or trailer brakes. Just tow bar or tow dolly. What is the maximum amount of weight I can tow in this situation?
  2. tbryanh

    Location of Rubber Return Lines?

    I had to crack an injector line to get my 1989 E350 van to start after it sat overnight. I then found a big leak in the rubber return line hose near the transmission bell housing, so I replaced the hose. I am wondering if there are any other rubber return line hoses that might need to be...
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    Storing Engine/Transmission Long Term?

    I was thinking about parting out my 1986 E350. It has the 6.9idi and C6 transmission. The engine and transmission are in good condition now, but I have heard they (engine anyway) can be damaged from non-use for many years. I was wondering if the engine and transmission would be useable in...
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    E350 Replacement Radiator?

    I saw on other threads that people like the Genesis all aluminium radiator. The one listed on the Genesis website for the Econoline is a 2 row radiator. http://www.genesisautoparts.com/product/all40461X2287aa.htm Is two rows enough? Can the same coolant be used for the aluminium...
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    Injector Extension?

    The injector in the forground of the attached photo has some sort of extension on it. Anybody know what it is and why it is there?
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    Transmission Linkage Clip/Bushing?

    On my 1989 E350, the clip that keeps one end of the linkage rod connected to the transmission came off and the rod came loose. The rod is the one that is about 6 inches long. The nylon bushing was still intact. I think the clip is probably a C clip. Any ideas what/where I can get the...
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    Coolant Filter?

    A few questions about installing a coolant filter. First off, these instructions are real good: http://www.oilburners.net/articles/coolfilter4.html DO I NEED SHUTOFF VALVES? Since I will install the filter head above the level of the top of the radiator, it appears I do not need to...
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    separator plate?

    I will be changing my water pump soon, and I was wondering about the separator plate. http://www.oilburners.net/forums/showthread.php?59057-Replacing-water-pump&p=687558&viewfull=1#post687558 Can water or oil leak from the separator plate? Does the separator plate have a gasket? If so...
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    Lubricate Water Pump Seals?

    BACKGROUND 1989 E350 7.3L C6 This van leaks a tiny bit of coolant once in a while as it sits in the driveway. Coolant is probably leaking from the water pump, but leak has not been pinpointed yet. I've owned this van about a year. It sits in the driveway most of the time, but is taken out...
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    Towing and Driveline Removal?

    I would like to travel cross country with my two vans, one towing the other. Both vans have C6 automatic transmissions. Must the driveline be removed from the van being towed? If so, is there any quick-disconnect system that can be installad so the driveline is easy to remove and reinstall?
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    Starter Fluid?

    heard that starter fluid can be used on IDIs as long as the glow plugs are disconnected. Is there a limit to how much can be used? On a gas engine, it seems you can use as much as you want.
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    Substitute Fuels?

    As far as I can tell, diesel fuel can only be stored about 6 months. I want a storable fuel (storable for 10 or more years) that can be substituted for diesel fuel without any modifications needed to my IDIs. I am aware of alternative fuels such as waste motor oil, vegetable oil, etc., but...
  13. tbryanh

    Alternator Belt Flopping Around?

    The alternator belt on my 6.9 flops around alot when the engine is running. There is a long distance between the alternator pulley and the crankshaft pully, and this is where it is very noticeable. The belt does not squeal, and I tightened it as tight as seems reasonable, but it still flops...
  14. tbryanh

    Oversized Fuel Tanks?

    What oversized (larger capacity) fuel tanks are available for my vans?
  15. tbryanh

    DISK BRAKES Inspect/Lube Caliper Slide Rails?

    The little maintenance book for the 6.9 says to Inspect/Lube Caliper Slide Rails every 15K miles. How do you do this?
  16. tbryanh

    Upgrades For Low Sulfur Diesel?

    The previous (and original) owner of the 7.3 I recently picked up said when low sulfur diesel went on the market about 12 or so years ago, he received a notice from Ford advising him to do some upgrades to the engine for the new fuel. He said he thought he paid the dealer about $1500 to replace...
  17. tbryanh

    Why Convert To Electric Cooling Fan?

    Retrofitting electric fans from other vehicles and upgrading the alternator system can require a lot of time and money. What is the benefit of the upgrade? Higher MPGs? Higher reliability? Etc.?
  18. tbryanh

    Does Electric Fan Upgrade Require Alternator Upgrade?

    I am thinking about upgrading to an electric cooling fan. Will I need a higher amperage alternator if I do the upgrade?
  19. tbryanh

    Coolant Fan CFM?

    Does anybody know what the CFM af the stock coolant fan is?
  20. tbryanh

    How To Test Fan Clutch?

    I don't tow with my vans, and I drive mostly on flat land, so the radiator temps never go above 200. The fan clutches have never engaged yet. I am considering converting to electric fans, but in the meantime, I would like to test my fan clutches just to know that I could tow through steep...
  21. tbryanh

    E350 Upgrade: Racor/Faucet

    I recently added a Racor 500FG water separator along with a Facet Duralift fuel pump to my 6.9 E350.
  22. tbryanh

    Coolant Fan: Electric Pusher?

    Lots of good articles on Oilburners for installing electric coolant fans on the engine side of the radiator. I would like to install one on the other side of the radiator so that the engine is easier to service. The fan would need to push rather than pull, and it needs to fit between the...
  23. tbryanh

    E350 Upgrade: Racor 500FG, Facet Duralift FAC-40290

    I installed the pump and separator near the front fuel tank between the driver's side frame rail and the tail piece of the transmission. Here is a close up view of the install. The mounting plate is bolted to the underside of the van bed. The metal straps keep the mounting...
  24. tbryanh

    Inspection Camera?

    Is there an inspection camera that can be sent through the injector hole in the cylinder head to inspect the glowplugs to see if they are swelled up? Anybody done this? Any other uses for an inspection camera for idi maintenance and troubleshooting?
  25. tbryanh

    Auber Instruments Automobile Gauges?

    I am considering using these gauges: http://www.auberins.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=5_21 Has anybody used these? Are they good gauges?

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