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  1. cpdenton

    1992 crew cab dually, zf5 and banks turbo

    Seems like it’s time to find the old truck a new home. I just do t drive it much anymore, and it sits more than it moves. crew cab LWB dual rear wheel 223,xxx miles Original engine block -7.3 idi Junior moose injection pump with stock replacement injectors from conestoga Banks sidewinder...
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    ARP 250-4204 7.3 IDI Head stud kit

    after much debate I have dcided not to build a new idi for my 92. I have collected many parts for a build, and the first to go will be this brand new, never installed, head stud kit. I actually bought this kit from jhenegh on here. I would like to get what I paid for them. $470 shipped to you.
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    94 turbo spec injection pump and lines

    i have an injection pump that was on an engine I bought to rebuild. Story goes the engine developed a miss and truck was put in the shop. New turbo, injection pump and injectors were installed chasing the miss, but in the end, it was a dead hole on #8. When I tire it down the rings were gone...
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    Looked at a 6.0 today. Had a problem that seemed strange.

    i was looking at a 6.0 econoline, but the body was badly beat up on it. I got distracted by a cclb drw truck with the 6.ohno in it. The truck has 138k on the odometer. Started great from a dead cold start. Idled smoothly after just a few seconds of rough running at startup. No smoke of any...
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    Hate it when a plan fails.

    I have the bed off doing some things. New leaf spring bushings, f26e rear fuel tank, fixing the gauge float in the front tank. Also, tried to throw on the rear air springs I picked at the salvage yard and the b&W turnover ball I got from Idioit. Well shoot, Those things apparently occupy the...
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    Comp 910 valve spring questions and installation

    i have rebuilt heads Already. At the time, I decided to just have the springs put back in as they were in good shape. Now that I am about to install a typ4 cam, I need to change those out to the comp 910s before I install them(not sure if I will build a short block or just go with my runner)...
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    Installing helper air springs-pull a leaf from the pack or no?

    Like it says, helper airbags are about to go in the rear. I am also going to install new leaf spring bushings at that time. Since weight carrying won't be a problem with the bags, should I Pull the overload spring? What abut pulling it a spring from the leaf pack? Looking for a little...
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    1989 quad can short bed truck? Might go see what this is about.

    1989 quad cab short bed truck? Might go see what this is about. http://littlerock.craigslist.org/cto/5450674005.html Just found this. It's not an Idi, but it could be..... Did ford build this, or is it a conversion. I have never seen one in person.
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    7.3 build thread. What would you do?

    It is about time to yank the engine and get some new parts on it! I am very excited to get this project started. I have in my possession head studs, rebuilt heads, a typ4 cam and a new gasket set. The engine in my truck runs well, but I am suspicious of the valve train starting to get...
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    Looking at an 05 6.0 excursion. What to look for?

    Post explains itself. I know nothing about the 6.ohno. What do I need to look out for? Thanks
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    Photo comparison of factory turbo parts vs. NA parts

    I just tore down and parted out a factory turbo engine and grabbed some side by side picture comparisons of the internals before I shipped the rods to idioit. First, the e4od flywheel. The turbo engine is on top. You will not on the engine side of the flywheel(second picture) there is a...
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    Many factory turbo engine parts

    I bought a complete turbo motor and stripped it down. I needed the heads. Rods and Pistons are sold. Harmonic balancer is sold. Turbo kit is sold. Everything else is up for grabs. Oil cooler, probably should be resealed. Tube is a little rusty on the outside. If you need it, make...
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    Ether cause this damage?

    I bought an idiT engine last week that was using oil pretty bad with only 130k on the clock. I have it stripped down now, (and have good heads btw,my original reason for purchase) and I found this. Could crack in a can cause the rings to be blown out like this? Only this one cylinder.(5)...
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    Factory 94 model ATS turbo kit. $700 shipped

    Just picked up a complete 94 model turbo factory turbo engine. This engine has a complete factory turbo kit including the air box, all the piping, valve covers, etc. it also appears to have a nearly new turbo. It has a garret rebuild tag on it. The engine is dirty, greasy and grimy, and the...
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    Pictures inside the precup chamber

    For years I understood how our indirect injection worked, but there is nothing like seeing it for yourself. I know there are a lot of guys on here that have never even taken the head off one of these engines. I had a set of heads(no good cracked junk btw) that I am going to strip down all...
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    Cylinder head cracks between valves.

    I have been talking to an engine rebuilder, and was ready to drop off my heads tomorrow to get the, worked over. Got them out and had a good close look at them. The back two cylinders on both heads have a hairline crack between the valves. Are they boat anchors? I really don't want to...
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    Mechanical fan vs. electric conversion....real numbers to compare

    So, here is the backstory to all the numbers I am about to present to you. When I first started using my truck to ill my 7000 pound camper, the cooling system was shot. I know this now. The radiator was full of mineral deposits. The coolant was unknown. Etc.. I couldn't keep the truck...
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    New grill emblem

    Completed a fun little project I have been wanting to do for a while now. My buddy had this emblem stuck on a toolbox he traded for and gave it to me. A little double sided tape, drill a couple holes for mounting screws in the back and that's all it took. Guess I'm not doing a 12v...
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    Obs dash repair and rebuild

    Obs dashes have a problem. They fall apart. There isn't enough support on the passenger side which over time causes a breakdown as the plastic deteriorates. There is only one bolt supporting the passenger side dash framework. Mine was long gone, so no picture, but it is on the right hand...
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    Wtb. Obs instrument panel bezel

    You know, that cheap plastic crap that always falls to pieces.... Who's got one?
  21. cpdenton

    Rear duals touching ever so slightly

    So, I noticd when I have a load in the back, my duals touch ever so slightly. I know this is not an ideal situation and want to remedy it. I have looked for some thin spacers to separate them out, but I want some opinions on what you guys have used successfully. I don't want to cause more...
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    Rear end swap questions(e-450 Dana 80)

    I have found a rear ended I might swap into my truck if everything goes right. Here is what I have found. A 98 model e-450 church bus that, from all I can tell, has a Dana 80 with disc brakes. Here are my questions. It appears this rear end is 5 inches overall wider than my sterling...
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    Upgraded belt tensioner pic request

    Upgraded belt tensioner install pics(update) I bought one of those fancy belt tensioners with the shock absorber built in. Did some searching, but couldn't find a picture of where that bracket for the shock bolts to. Anyone have a picture? I hope this helps control some of the flop I...
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    What year trucks use a PSOM?

    I am converting my vacuum operated cruise system to the newer solid state electronic unit. I want to write a tech article about the process involved here as well. The electronic cruise revolves around an input from the PSOM(programmable speedometer odometer module). It takes the speed...
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    Just got my source for WVO

    My parents have reopened a restaurant. My stepdad called me yesterday and told me he has my first batch of used veggie oil. I think I have about 120 gallons right now. I am not really interested in running straight veggie oil,,but would like to process it down into true biodiesel. I...

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