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    Erratic Speedo 1992 F-250

    Not to steal your thread, I have a 92 with manual and have had intermittent erratic speedometer. I have been under the impression that the sensor in the rear differential is the ABS brake sensor, does it also signal the speedometer ?
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    Synthetic Oil ?

    thanks for the input I think I will stick with the 15-40 a bit concerned about increased leakage and consumption if I make the switch thanks again
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    Synthetic Oil ?

    Have always ran the Delo or Rotella 15-40 in my IDIs. Seems to be some movement to the 5-40 synthetic recommended for the newer engines. My understanding that this can help with an injector problem called stiction on cold start up. This being due to the engine oil being used as a hydraulic...
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    2005 F350 6.0 liter truck value

    I know this is a loaded question but would like to see a few opinions as to the value of a truck I am considering selling. 2005 F 350 6.0 liter,automatic transmission, air, cruise and tilt, single rear wheel, 2 wheel drive with a utility box and custom rack. The truck has 180,000 miles I am the...
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    7.3 Oil Filters

    1993IDI with Banks Turbo what is the correct Motorcraft Oil Filter to use on this engine ? Are there better filters ? Thanks for your replies.
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    7.3 Dipstick tube

    I have an oil leak coming from around the dipstick tube connection to the block. The tube became loose in the clamp of of the valve cover and was working each time the dipstick was pulled. I have rectified that problem with heatshrink tubing on the tube , this secures it in the clamp very tight...
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    Pump/Injector issue

    Pump and injectors have been replaced about 60 k on each. I have a set of Stanadyne (E code) injectors from the removed engine that have 25 k on them. They were working fine when I removed the engine. I am tempted to install them in the new( to me ) engine. Any precautions I should be aware of ...
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    Pump/Injector issue

    I recently got my 92 F350 back running with a 7.3 with the Banks Turbo It ran well until recently when upon start up there is lots of smoke and a misfire until it clears out and and warms up. It appears that there is likely a leaking injector. The longer the engine sits the worse the smoking is...
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    Banks Turbo / Oil Pressure Guage Reading

    Thanks So gauge is an idiot light with a needle. I was wondering if that might not be the case.
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    Banks Turbo / Oil Pressure Guage Reading

    I recently installed a new to me 7.3 with the Banks Sidewinder turbo. The oil pressure sending unit connects to the turbo oiling block. using the stock sender in the turbo oil block I am reading in the middle of the factory guage without any real variation between idle and operating rpm. It...
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    Oil Cooler Reinstall

    When reinstalling the oil cooler on a 7.3 do I need to use sealant on the bolt threads ? Do these go into the oil and coolant passes or are they dead bottomed ? Is there a torque spec for these ? Thanks in advance for your replies.
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    7.3 flywheel bolt ?

    I recently pulled the motor out of my 1992 F 350. The clutch had been changed and the solid flywheel installed. There were no washers on the bolts ? There was a red permatex on the threads. Is this normal to not have washers on the flwheel ? If my memory serves me right this was a kit that...
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    glow plug test

    Thanks they are all motorcraft/beru I will select the best 8 looking tips of which none look bad, run them thru the ohm test one more time and use them
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    glow plug test

    I tested all 16 that I have both sets came out of trucks that didi not have know glow plug / starting issues. each plug test in a range of .7,.8 or .9 The majority were .8 The tips all look good. Based on the 2 to 3 ohms, none of these are i that range. Any thoughts ?
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    glow plug test

    thank you
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    glow plug test

    How can I go about testing glow plugs that are out of the engine ?
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    7.3 with Banks Sidewinder Install

    I am about to install a 7.3 with the Banks Sidewinder in my 92 F350 5 speed truck. All of the Banks Exhaust components are currently on the engine and the question is will it install with these in place or will I be better off disassembling and going back thru the turbo install process once the...
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    7.3 Removal and Installation

    I am about to change out a 7.3in a 1992 F 350 with manual ZF5 transmission. I have read several threads on this site and have a few questions regarding this process. Engine lifting ? Is lifting from the 2 original eyes that are bolted onto the intake pan bolts adequate ? Unbolting clutch...
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    7.3 IDI out of storage ?

    Thanks for the replies. Sounds as though the oil cooler reseal should be done. The front and rear mains were mentioned. How would one make the determination and what are the risks ? Does the pan have to be removed ? The motor is stationary, The frame was cut for removal, so it is essentially...
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    7.3 IDI out of storage ?

    I have a 93 7.3 IDI with the Banks Sidewinder that has been setting for about 2 years. I will soon be installing it in my F350 truck and am curious as to what procedures should be followed prior to starting this engine ? It is complete, with nothing removed, still has oil in the crankcase. I...

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