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Changed fuel filter and bled injectors won't start
I did a full fluid service last night including changing the fuel filter and my 1989 IDI won't start. I filled the new filter with fuel and also bled the injector lines still won't start. I had zero issues before this filter change.- TorchMadness
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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Ignition Key powers everything but won't turn engine.
When my key is turned over everything is powered up but the ignition will not start the truck. The starter is fine I've started the truck at the solenoid to check and run the truck after the transmission swap I just did. I also replaced the key switch just to be sure it was ok but I still have...- TorchMadness
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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1989 F250 ZF5 Clutch Fork! Autozone wrong fork!
I need to put a BOLO for Autozones clutch fork they give with a clutch kit for the ZF5 Speed Transmission! I went twice for a clutch fork after not being able to get it to seat over the throw out bearing ultimately breaking the bearing because their systems tells them to give you the wrong...- TorchMadness
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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ZF5 Speed is in the truck!
Alright folks after finally accumulating all the parts for my conversion from a c6 to a ZF5 transmission I finally got the bad boy in. Now how in the heck do I get a good pressure on the shift fork to pop it into place!? All that is left to do is install the slave cylinder, clutch fork and drive...- TorchMadness
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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89' Diesel F250 update pictures.
Just some before and after pics. Now just to get the guts like I want them.- TorchMadness
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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Fuel economy for 89' IDI. (Transmission)
I am currently running a 3 speed. What would my best swap be for fuel mileage?- TorchMadness
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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Newport News, VA Paint and Body Shop
Does anyone have a suggestions in this area for a decent and cheap paint/body shop. I'm just looking to paint the cab a single color and fix the rust holes above the rear cab windows.- TorchMadness
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- Forum: Paint and Body
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Ultimate Road Test
As y'all know I recently purchased my 89' F250 IDI. A week after purchase of this $1600 dollar gem, my Reserves unit tells me "Hey, you have to drive to Virgina on Friday for Boat Operator School." So I said no problem and took the trip as a challenge. Could the Ole Beast make it 800 miles with...- TorchMadness
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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Oil pressure sending unit?
It seems my new love has sprung a leak and from what I can tell (I am a new diesel owner) I think it is my oil pressure sending unit. It's not a horrible leak but it is leaving a small spot on the ground after driving it each time. There are no heavy wet spot on top of the motor other than below...- TorchMadness
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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Make my 89 F250 a dual wheel?
I am trying to figure out what it would take to convert my 1989 F250 7.3L to a dually. Someone mentioned all I would need is the rims and tires because my rear axles already has the extra space. Any suggestions?- TorchMadness
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
