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  1. rustygold

    Electric fuel pump part number

    I was going through for the min and max of our 7.3idi was 4.5 to 5.75 psi. So i found a 4 to 6 psi 75gph pump. Has any one ran with a carter fuel pump P4070. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000CIQ5DG/ref=cm_sw_r_apa_i_T9FSEb85V6W1B What other electric fuel pumps everyone else runs. Sent from my...
  2. rustygold

    Fuel tank sludge?

    I have been moving an i started my truck and he had slow/delayed acceleration like to the floor one Mississippi two Mississippi and slowly rise in rpm slow. So i drop the tank and it smelled awful i did put diesel treatment before she sat. I smell that. Then i found a sludge sticky but only...
  3. rustygold

    Fuel question

    I have seen lot of people ask about fuel pressure found out are pumps are 5psi at full tilt. My question is stock fuel pump put out 30 gph what if we go more to 50-75 gph. I know they make them for marine applications. So more gallon per hour better or worse. I know in gasser they like to have...
  4. rustygold

    Refreshing 7.3idi non turbo block with factory turbo

    I got gaskets in for my truck a complete set. So i can find the problem of a weird knock and its leaking oil. I plan at the minimum replacing oil pump and water pump with freeze plugs. If nothing else is wrong internally. My question is what all is a must to replace. Sent from my SM-G892A using...
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    Question about diesel knocks

    I havent tore into my motor but i have a knock. It only started a week after i put my trubo on or that when i noticed it. In only pushing 6psi and a did turn it up some runs great but im wondering if by putting the turbo on it needs to be retimed? If not i guess ill be pulling the more would...
  6. rustygold

    7.3 build

    I'm going to be tearing down is there any upgrades that is a must. Not looking at upgrade to much just cam and injectors and exhaust valves. But from a stock point anything that needs to be done to make a longer lasting build. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G870A using Tapatalk
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    Develop a knock

    The other day I was driving and hear a knock. It's been months since I drove it I was thinking it's a diesel knock. Today I loosen number 8 nose went away so I'm thinking injector is bad. Just trying to confirm theory. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G870A using Tapatalk
  8. rustygold

    Off the wall questions?

    Has anyone dry sump a diesel? I know stock cars now days are getting dry sump but I think it would be cool for an old 7.3idi or cummins getting dry sump system. Or even powerstroke. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G870A using Tapatalk
  9. rustygold

    Coolant catch can

    My catch can broke never really like that style any way. I was wondering if a 99-03 powerstroke would work. I know I would have to us there lower radiator hose. I like the powerstroke catch because you can see the level in the radiator. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G870A using Tapatalk
  10. rustygold

    Thinking of building a trailer

    I know we got some welder/trailer makers here. Trying to get an idea if I want to take on the adventure. So let me tell you what I'm thinking of and yall can say yes or no. Want 10k trailer 7'6" by 24' with lower deck Main beams 6 x 2 x .200 c-channel Cross members at 16" 2 x 1 x 3/16 channel...
  11. rustygold

    Adding factory turbo have question?

    First it's a pain to put in the up pipe if that can't split anymore plus I wrapped it with exhaust warp. The only thing I didn't warp was the exhaust manifold. In 93 did ford start making turbo block and used them in both application? I have a M engine code. I don't know where casting numbers...
  12. rustygold

    Turning a 7.3 idi 6.9

    I like my 7.3 but I just wondering 7.3 has a high cavity issue. And the 6.9 don't but it has weak head bolts and rocks. OK so I guess my question is has any one try to sleeve a block to stop cavities by Turing it into a 6.9 or got hard sleeves for a 7.3. I'm just tossing the idea around because...
  13. rustygold

    Water cooled exhaust

    Has anyone seen water cooled exhaust on theis 7.3? I gave seen bigger trucks have them to help EGT'S. Thought if it was out there maybe it could help us. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G870A using Tapatalk
  14. rustygold

    Transmission question

    Ok I found a 7.3psd standard transmission for cheap cheap still works. Will it fit my 7.3idi or no way I picked up a bbf one 6 months back just hoping it could be easier with a psd? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G870A using Tapatalk
  15. rustygold

    Wife's first diesel

    I just got a labor trade for a 93 1500 extended cab with a 4l80e transmission. Looks good over all and is nice for what it is. First thing I'm changing is the balancer after so many horror stories. I'll post pics in a couple days. It will be my first 6.5 turbo so any advice will be awesome...
  16. rustygold

    Disc conversion on a 93 DRW

    I really don't want to change my axle out unless I have to. Could u steal everything off of one that has disc brakes? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G870A using Tapatalk
  17. rustygold

    Trying to understand idi air flow

    I have been thinking about idi air flow vs all the new powerstroke air flow. The idi has more flow the the 7.3ps and 6.0ps. So mu questions is why does the 7.3 and 6.0 make more power then the 7.3idi. Is it the pre combustion camber where the power lost is at or is it the intake? Just trying to...
  18. rustygold

    6.0l driving me up a wall please help

    Ok I have an 03 f250 6.0l with 320000 miles or so. Changed 6 months ago or so And all of a sudden it die out of the blue ran great before then. Now took it to the shop they change fuel pump on it said it was running at 30 to 35 psi. It ran for 30 mins then died tech hooked up his computer...
  19. rustygold

    HHO Bi-fuel

    Has anyone used a Bi-fuel using the HHO generator (hydrogen on demand). I'm thinking of doing it to my truck not really looking to save fuel just use 100% of the fuel injected in the cylinder. Been looking they have kits for the simi trucks they said it lowers EGT up to 23% and gave a 30%...
  20. rustygold

    EGT non turbo vs EGT with turbo

    I'm thinking about putting on a turbo. My EGT non turbo get high when hauling I'm wondering will turbo lower them? No load weight 7000esh pounds at 2000 rpms on flat ground 500 degrees is what I'm pushing. When hauling about 8000 pounds to 11000 pounds it's around 750 degrees at 2000 rpms...
  21. rustygold

    5.9l cummins white smoke

    Was driving down the road running fine then power went away then a cloud of white smoke. It's smelled like diesel. It's a new rebuild on the motor. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G870A using Tapatalk
  22. rustygold

    Wanted zf5 for 7.3idi

    I'm wanting a zf5 that can be rebuilt or drop in ready. I really hate my e4od. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G870A using Tapatalk
  23. rustygold

    Finding more gears

    I work as a fleet tech in little rock on busses. I work on 2 5.9l cummins 12v, 7.3 powerstroke, 2 f450 v10, 2 f350 5.4l v8 and also 2 cng 5.9l cummins 12v(it's funny to see the parts guy face when o say " give me spark plugs for a 12v cummins") In my fleet the 7.3 powerstroke is on a 3900 or...
  24. rustygold

    7.3idi na to a turbo set up on stock

    I found a 7.3idi turbo in the junk yard today and about 80% of it was still there. Valve covers and injectors was gone. What would I need to make my truck turbo. I know turbo, exhaust up pipe and down, oil lines and transmission dipstick. Anything I'm miss or I could do without for a little bit.
  25. rustygold

    HEAD CHANGE NOW OVERHEATING

    This is a 97 12v 5.9 cummins in a fl50 rear engine. The motor had an water leak by the thermostat so i replaced the thermostat gaskit still leaked. then i notice is wasnt coming for the thermostat housing but between the head and the block. It did overheat a few times but did not auto shut down...

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