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  1. openroader

    MD PA OR VA MECHANIC NEEDED

    Looking for a mechanic in my area to take on repair project for my 1985 E350 4X4 6.9 WITH GEARVENDOR AND TURBO. Started blowing white smoke and pressurizing crankcase. Replaced injectors and ip. Didnt fix problem. Need head work or deeper. I don't have the space to do overhaul. LOOKING FOR...
  2. openroader

    85 E350XL 6.9 4x4 C6 W/ GEARVENDOR

    Having problems with space and time for my repair project. She started blowing smoke and pressurizing crankcase. I replaced ip and injectors but didn't fix the problem. At the same time developed a fuel leak in supply that causes fuel to run back to tank between runs. Also brake leak in the...
  3. openroader

    85 E350

    1895 E350 XL 4X4 6.9 DIESEL CAMPER TOP 3 SPD AUTOMATIC WITH GEARVENDOR BANKS TURBO ARP HEAD STUDS PORTED HEADS R&D CAM R&D IP BOOST EGT AND FUEL PRESSURE GAUGES ALL NEW BRAKE LINES AND EMERGENCEY BRAKE CABLES 2AMPS AND SUBWOOFER NEW RADIO COMES WITH SPARE INJECTORS AND IP SPARE SLIDING DOOR W NO...
  4. openroader

    Sob story

    OK ten4
  5. openroader

    Sob story

    I put up some pics and some more info on the "show us your ride" thread. Peace!
  6. openroader

    The Official "Show Us Your Ride" pictures of member's trucks thread.

    85 E350 XL 6.9 IDI 4x4 banks turbo, gearvendor, ARP STUDS, R&D CAM AND IP. PORTED HEADS! NEW INJECTORS. CAMPERTOP, boost egt and fuel pressure gauge. Captain chair in drivers. Beast mode but blowing white smoke now and running rough. I don't have the space to work on it, or the time. Anybody...
  7. openroader

    Sob story

    I am in Maryland. I have an 85 E350 XL 4X4 CAMPER TOP WITH TURBO AND GEARVENDOR. I do not have the space and time to work on it at this time. It's blowing white smoke and misfiring. I replaced the injectors and the injection pump hoping it would fix the problem but it is deeper than that. Maybe...
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    The Official "Show Us Your Ride" pictures of member's trucks thread.

    R and d injectors, ip, and cam. Engine runnin great! Got to fix the cap and some minor body work. I think I destroyed the gear vendor by rollin around with my hubs locked so ima put a thurough trans in her. My first diesel, I'm hooked and obsessed.
  9. openroader

    excessive smoke

    I'm not so sure. I think he only has one, you should prolly contact r&d, the owners a very knowledgable guy. And he s right around your way.
  10. openroader

    excessive smoke

    Ok my people....it pains me to admit this but what is true shall now and forever reign supreme. My excessive smoke and no power issue came from a shop rag that was in the air filter blockin the turb inlet. Luckily I cought it before real damage occurred. Justin got a good laugh out of itand boy...
  11. openroader

    excessive smoke

    Indeed, ill see what I can do tmro about a video. And ya know.....even though there is no such thing as a magic fix, I can feel the magic just bouncin ideas off the experienced. Thanks a lot fellas, I'm all about my sixnine. I got good and intimate with it. Did the head gaskets twice just...
  12. openroader

    excessive smoke

    Ip on top if you tilt your head to the left.
  13. openroader

    excessive smoke

    Yes new rd injectors. I will try to attach pic of gear drawing. When you say "strait up" does that have to do with the gears size ratios? If I turn my ip gear 360degrees what will that do?
  14. openroader

    excessive smoke

    But to answer your question I was considering pirchasing one. It seems like a worthwhile tool to have.
  15. openroader

    excessive smoke

    I was tinkingg an injection detector would help me in diagnois and trouble shooting. I have had the ip in 10 different positioms from it sounding like a gasser to crazy loud and everywhere inbetween. Noise incrementally increasing with advance. One common symptom: excessive smoke and no power...
  16. openroader

    excessive smoke

    Yeah he's giving me full support but I just wanted to do some research, maybe rule out some possibilities. Do some learning. I appreciate any input.
  17. openroader

    excessive smoke

    Well, I don't want to throw anyone under the bus, but yes I got the ip, the injectors, and the cam from r&d. I want to also say he's been nothin but helpful thus far and I don't want to slander his name or business but if he's developed a bad reputation then so be it. I had the gears off, and...
  18. openroader

    excessive smoke

    My mistake ip is 90cc and yes, small banks turbo.
  19. openroader

    excessive smoke

    Hello to all! I have an 85 e350xl with a 6.9. I just bought the van back in this past summer. It ran great, just a little hazey on startup. I had a minor coolant leak on the drivers side head due to an injector failure. I ported the heads. New valve seals. Got a 93cc ip. Aftermarket cam for...
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