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Wiring a Manual High Idle Switch. How to do?
I've got an 85 250 6.9. Looking to wire in a dash switch to manually kick the high idle on whenever I desire. After running the truck and letting it sit for a few hours, the motor is still too warm for the fast idle to automatically engage. Truck starts better on the high idle until it's up to...- cody3700s
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Slight fog at warm idel
Hey guys. I've got a 1985 6.9 naturally asperated, no mods. When I start it cold, it fires up quickly and goes right to the fast idel. Puffs white as soons as she lights up, then quits. After high idel shuts off, there is a very light discreet white/grey fog out of the tailpipe at regular idel...- cody3700s
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6.9 knocking/ticking after oil change.
Hello everyone, I've got a 85 250 with a 6.9. I did my regular 5000 mile oil and lube today. Due to noticeable oil consumption, I switched from rotella to delo 400 LT 15w-40. Yes, my CDR valve has been serviced. Truck ran great on the. Way to the parts store for supply's, God home and changed...- cody3700s
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265/75/16. Vs 235/85/16
I got myself a 85 250 2wd with a 6.9. Stock tire size is 235/85/16. I have a set of 265/75/16 with about 10% tread wear. I was wondering ifit would hurt to run the 265/75/16 size on my truck. Thanks, Cody- cody3700s
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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Best way to get sound out of 6.9er.
Hey guys, Looking to get a more tense sound out of my 85 without dual piping it. What would you suggest. Not sure straight pipe would be good for the motor. Truck has no turbo. Thanks, Cody- cody3700s
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T-19B Four Speed Diesel Transmission Low RPM noise.
Hello all, My 85 250 6.9 has a really elaborate grinding noise coming from the transmission/clutch area. I'm getting a grinding noise at low RPM's for each gear ratio. Not sure if it's transmission main bearings, clutch throw out bearing, or pilot bearing. Clutch pedal feels good and strong...- cody3700s
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Smoking white while accelerating in cold temps. Normal?
Hey everyone, Got a 1985 250 with the 6.9idi naturally aspirated. Converted it to the 7.3 fuel filter head for water draining purposes. Return lines, caps and injectors all dry and free of leaks. I have a clean and functional CDR valve and my injecton pump seems to be working nicely. The...- cody3700s
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