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    Aluminum TIG Welding Pro Needed

    If Dzljon can't for whatever reason then I can. I'd rather not have to machine anything though. Looks pretty simple.
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    Every glow plug dead?

    I do plan to turbo it but not for a while and $500 isn't in the budget right now. It sucks that I'll end up pulling the motor twice in a year but it's not all that bad in the long run. Chances are that when I turbo it I'll need the motor out for a while anyways. I'm leaning towards a parallel...
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    Every glow plug dead?

    I went camping after all and didn't take the truck. That white stuff is from work. We use it on our high temp processes, it's an anti-seize/sealant (huskey fg-1800) and what I had on hand. I grabbed some permatex nickel anti-seize for the job. I'd there any risk of cracking the head by...
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    Every glow plug dead?

    I have a cherry picker and tools, that's about it. I have an 85' F250 chassis, there space but things are always easier in the driveway. I'm still looking into whats involved. I don't think I'll be able to stud the motor right now, I still have to do rear brake job and axle seals too. Whats...
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    Every glow plug dead?

    So I've been reading about what a massive job this is. I've gathered up most the parts and tools I need to get this done. But now I'm having second thoughts about how to go about it. Pull the engine or not? Is what it boils down to. If I pull the engine I think the dis-assembly will go faster...
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    Hub seal leaks, what's too much?

    Yep, it's gonna be long weekend. Pulling passenger side head tomorrow and then the brakes
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    Every glow plug dead?

    It sounded great before. Now it sounds like a loud tick/knock coming from that bank, similar to a rod knock, a little slappy too. It's no. 3 that broke off. I'll pull the head tomorrow, crossing my fingers it's something I can deal with. Maybe if the damage is contained inside the fire ring I...
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    Hub seal leaks, what's too much?

    Didnt think of that, I'll check it when I get to it. Got bigger issues now though.
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    Every glow plug dead?

    Lol I thought about, I was on way to the dump. The damage is done right? Lol I don't want it to get worse though. I read about a vacuum method but it's too late for that, it's impacted. I assumed it had happend before I pulled it. Stupid is expensive...
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    Every glow plug dead?

    Knock Knock... Who's there? Broken glow plug tip in your cylinder.... Idling in the driveway I didn't notice it, driving around the block it was very obvious. Think I snapped off the dangler when I pulled them. Any chance I'll only have to replace the piston? Head resurface at best new head...
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    Hub seal leaks, what's too much?

    Yeah.... It's the brakes in worried about most. I already noticed they were a little harder last weekend. I may just start the repair and forego the bearings if I want to drive the truck to the camp grounds. For this much work I can't help but think to replace them. Then again aftermarket...
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    Hub seal leaks, what's too much?

    I have the seals ordered for both sides. I was planning to do the job this weekend but I want to wait now. I'll do a full brake job and new bearings while I'm in there and needed mute than one day for that job. I have a camping trip 180mi South planned for Sunday, I want to take my truck...
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    Every glow plug dead?

    I read the stories and now I know first hand. The Autolites are shit, half of were bulging, two split and one broke off. Two or three needed to be slowly worked out with vice grips. I lost my torque wrench so I just went easy, I'll buy a new one and back them out and retorque before my trip...
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    Every glow plug dead?

    This isn't good. 3 and 4 are the worst. After reading about the way bypassing works on the 6.9l I no longer suspect I did this with my cycling, I had reconnected the purple wire days before. So I'm planning to run the motor as is for a while, until I have the time the to stud the heads...
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    Every glow plug dead?

    Yeah I thought about that.... After I pulled it, the yard was closing so I was moving fast. This harness and glow plug controller are in the best shape though. Somebody else before me at the yard clipped most the wires going from the controller to the relay and there's a deep cut on the...
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    Every glow plug dead?

    Ahhh I see, thanks. I dug up some better info and a wiring diagram, I'll get this done. Hopefully tonight I'll have it wrapped up.
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    Every glow plug dead?

    I found a donor and can get the parts for $20 just don't know if there is any point really. I read that it's an upgrade but haven't uncovered why it's an upgrade. I can get zd1a and zd9 for the same price locally, found them for ea. I searched for a write up but didn't find one. Does...
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    Every glow plug dead?

    Would ZD1A plugs fit in a 7.3l head?
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    Every glow plug dead?

    I'll look for the ID when I get home tonight. $16 each from the local Ford dealer has me looking converting over to the 7.3 gpc/gpr
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    Every glow plug dead?

    Okay well that's good news then. I was concerned. Motorcraft part number ZD1A for 6.9l correct? I'm starting a thread about this truck. I have a 7.3 with a 6.9 ip, plugs and relay it looks like. Plus it looks like my axle is leaking from the left rear hub. Lots of gear oil.
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    Every glow plug dead?

    Shit, I didn't do the test right. Trying again. Well one is good, lol. Yeah they are toast. New problem 6 just keeps spinning and won't come back out.... I'll replace what I can and hope for the best for now.
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    Every glow plug dead?

    Well I pulled 1, 5, 7, and 8. All had no resistance. I couldn't/wouldn't pull 2 and 6 and can't reach 3 and 4 under the injection lines. This is probably my fault, let me know if I fried them. Saturday; It wouldn't start so I shot a pssssst worth of starting fluid in the air cleaner. It...
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    Every glow plug dead?

    no. 1 is dead couldn't pull no. 2 and have not done the rest. I'm assuming the worst. Ducking Autolites?! WTF!
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    Every glow plug dead?

    This can't be right. I'm having cold start issues with my truck. I run the test light clip on 12v+ but the light didn't come on with any gp. This is reman 7.3 engine but does not have 7.3 gpr/gpc. My glow plugs have a spade terminal. I hold a momentary button to heat the plugs. Should I...
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    I can run free VIN checks for 2 more weeks

    Oh crap it looks like I only paid for the 25 report version and it's all used up. I can't run anymore. Sorry guys who I didn't get to.

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