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  1. lilredtdi

    HELP! New gear box, ret line hole smaller than original

    I am going to take old box and high pressure line which the end of this hose is the same as both orifices in new box and find a brass bushing at hardware store. Needs to be male thread to box and female flare on the other side. Will see what I can find. If not will just buy a new line and add a...
  2. lilredtdi

    HELP! New gear box, ret line hole smaller than original

    Well that is quite a bit of work to change it back out. There has got to be some kind of adapter. Yes it is a power steering gear box. The stamping on both boxes are the same. Just one flare fitting orifice is diffrent.
  3. lilredtdi

    HELP! New gear box, ret line hole smaller than original

    Nope! No adapter. Believe me I looked multiple times. This really blows.
  4. lilredtdi

    HELP! New gear box, ret line hole smaller than original

    Hi all, been awhile. Changed out my badly leaking gear box with 300k on it with rebuilt unit. New and old unit have same part number stamped on them. Both OEM ford housings. PATIENT: 1994 f250 4wd, pwr steering 7.3L IH Turbo. Got new box on and wouldn't you know it one line hole is...
  5. lilredtdi

    Alrighty boys - can't shift into gear

    This has been a really good thread as i know at some point i will be doing this and do not have expiriencd with it. My steering wanders a bit and will need the slack taken out. I am really happy for the OP as the poor guy was at wits end with that truck.
  6. lilredtdi

    Are these trucks getting harder And harder to find?

    I like these trucks because they are Ford's. I like these trucks because of the body style. I like these trucks because for the most they were built to last. I like these trucks because you can somewhat work on most of them easily. I like these trucks because most parts are...
  7. lilredtdi

    Alrighty boys - can't shift into gear

    Hey warhog.....i feel your pain. I too never have help and am a backyard mechanic who does not do this stuff every day therefor i struggle. Al has good advice. If i understand correctly the MC has two mounting studs that go through fire wall and attach under dash with nuts??? If so, try...
  8. lilredtdi

    Alrighty boys - can't shift into gear

    Anything strong that says it is for metal and resists petroleum. Before you apply it, thread it all of the way in and mark it. Remove it mix up the epoxy and only apply to the threads that will not be seen. Thread it back in til it bottoms out and wipe any excess. OR use the highest strength...
  9. lilredtdi

    Rust Proofing YES!

    Yes it is! I do not favor it as it is too expensive. I work at the Pentagon. After 9-11 blast proof windows were installed on all exterior windows and all of the wall behind and between them was coated with Line-X. It is used to "bomb Proof" the wall so in theory the wall will not shatter...
  10. lilredtdi

    Alrighty boys - can't shift into gear

    Boy, do I understand your frustration. I have been dealing with my own comedy of breakdowns. Keep your chin up and giterdone. The idea you had of getting a beater car is a good one. My philosophy? Once a car/truck is paid off and has 150k+ 0n it it is on borrowed time. It is not if it is...
  11. lilredtdi

    Turbo Install

    I like your thread and how you documented changes. I am in desperate need of a new exhaust and would like to straight pipe. Just sucks for me that I do not have a welder or the skills to do that myself. Mine STILL has the stocker and the PO has it jerry rigged holding it up with an old...
  12. lilredtdi

    Head Gasket, aviation gasket eliminator?

    I have an old Polaris snowmobile that is a 600 triple, two stroke that is actually 597cc's and rated at 95HP and is not electronically fuel injected. That sled is under 500 pounds and for old technology scoots fast enough that it scares the hell out of me after 10 seconds of WOT.....LOLcookoo...
  13. lilredtdi

    Fuel heater

    ^^^^^^^^^^^What he said. Mine was the same way. The nut to remove the filter thread is very thin and really big. I did not have a wrench big enough to fit it and resorted to the fitsall wrench. I was sure worried about rounding it off. Once off it is a 5 minute job.
  14. lilredtdi

    Educate me please. E4od's and torque converters

    Ahhhhaaaaaaaaa..........I think i get it! That is a really good teaching lesson and should be in the tech section stickied. I am Sure I am not the only one here that does not undrstand. Thank you kind sir for a good piece of education.
  15. lilredtdi

    Head Gasket, aviation gasket eliminator?

    No need to be a d*ck! Look at posts 13 and 15. I replied because I thought you were commenting on my post. I have no idea how people using air cooled cars or lawnmowers to compare to the compression of a diesel. It is not relevant here EVEN if they do not use gaskets. Not the same animal...
  16. lilredtdi

    Head Gasket, aviation gasket eliminator?

    They have real head gaskets and beefy ones to boot!
  17. lilredtdi

    Head Gasket, aviation gasket eliminator?

    My VW's are diesel.
  18. lilredtdi

    Cracked Head? (Sick to my stomach...)

    Here are a few places on CL I found when searching "DIESEL" I of course not vouch for any of the posted links you will have to gauge the people on your own. Perhaps it will help. I would think in Montana there are alot of freelance people with diesel skills...
  19. lilredtdi

    Educate me please. E4od's and torque converters

    Holy crap! That sounds like a real PITA. Does not help I have no idea what line does what or where they are located. That write up does not say anything about the filter or pan gasket. And, if the torque converter is self contained and not actually a hard part that is bolted to the tranny...
  20. lilredtdi

    Cracked Head? (Sick to my stomach...)

    OP, I know you just moved, have limited funds and time plus the weather and lack of a real work area are hampering you but you are starting to sound a bit whiny and not going through this in chronological order causing you frustration. First, I would network the people you work with, the...
  21. lilredtdi

    Educate me please. E4od's and torque converters

    Thanks for all of the replies. I never realized that the torque converter was such a complicated piece. I assume the liquid inside is tranny fluid? And with that when doing a tranny fluid/filter change it should be changed as well????????? How is that done? I noticed a rectangular cover...
  22. lilredtdi

    Head Gasket, aviation gasket eliminator?

    I would never trust sealant here. Not sure about our trucks but most diesels have piston protrusion. The reason compression is so high in a diesel is in most cases the piston and valve share the same space which is why proper timing is critical so valves and rods do not end up pretzled. To...
  23. lilredtdi

    Cracked Head? (Sick to my stomach...)

    Hey OP, sorry for your bad experience. That is a really nice and clean truck you have. Don't know about where you are but even non working that thing got to be worth 2K to someone that can get it running. For what you already have in it it would be cheaper to keep her. Reading your other...
  24. lilredtdi

    Educate me please. E4od's and torque converters

    Read the tech section about the e4od tranny and the lock/unlock mod. I read it twice. The WHOLE thread!:confused: My flame suit is on............. I have no idea how torque converters work to begin with and that thread confused me even more. Can someone please explain what the mod does...
  25. lilredtdi

    30MPG IDI

    Yeah he gets good mileage but what about the danger he is putting himself and everyone else on the road in? Having a vehicle un powered on the highway makes reacting to emergency maneuvers next to impossible or the time frame to so greatly increased. Also, a truck is to use not a job to get...

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