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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

    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

    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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    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 ?

    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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