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    Update for those following the NMB2 build

    Pics of the (almost) finished product. He's driving this thing now and it's running really nice. Max boost is at 32 psi with the timing set at 8.2*BTDC by the pulse method. Also a drive video. Thing spools up fast! He still wants to coat the charge pipes and add the water/meth system. I'm...
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    Fire Ring Head Gaskets NMB2's take...raw and unedited

    Posting this on behalf of Justin.... see what you all think Funny how these other people that have worked so hard for these gaskets, know less than me....but that's besides the point of this PM. The Hypermax gasket discussion on OBN is getting a bit wild with speculation and what not, the...
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    Under running governor

    Yeah, likes to stall at traffic lights/under hard deceleration these last couple of days. It wants to die when I rev it up and then suddenly let off the throttle. I dosed the rear tank (only one hooked up) with the full amount of diesel kleen to treat 40 gal of D2. So far it seems to be...
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    NMB2 drive video with gauges

    You may ask why I'm putting his stuff here...well Justin is a friend of mine and I think he deserves a lot of credit for actually putting his money where his mouth is, after we've had so many armchair builders over the years...myself included...unfortunately. Anyway I hope we can keep the...
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    The New NMB2 build is alive

    Just talked to Justin and there's video evidence to confirm that his beast runs. Have a look..... http://s818.photobucket.com/albums/zz110/NMB2/OBS%20CrewCab%20DRW/?action=view&current=MVI_1589.mp4
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    V-belt diagram

    Hey I was wondering if anyone has a good routing diagram for V-belts on an 80-86 with AC. I've had a tough time figuring it out. I appreciate any help and thanks Calvin for your guidance earlier...helped me understand at least a little better. I think I'm going to ditch the 9630 belt and use...
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    Nasty oil leak...valley pan or IP gear tower

    Well as the title says I have a pretty significant seepage up high on the engine in that area. We're thinking it has something to do with the gear tower or the intake manifold/valley pan. Anyone have any experience with leaks in this area. Valve covers look pretty dry, and I tend to suspect...
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    Headlight switch pigtail harness part #

    Hey I know this is a stab in the dark this early in the morning to get any answers, but I need to replace my headlight switch. Unfortunately it also melted part of the pigtail into which it plugs. I have sourced switches, anywhere from cheap to factory and plan to do the headlight relay mod so...
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    Cross Posted: The Infamous NMB2 gauge cluster

    up for sale is a custom gauge cluster built to fit 80-86 ford trucks. gauges are for a diesel, so that would be the 83-86. This is a gauge cluster I modified/built myself. the small gauges are VDO, and the GPS speedo is speedhut. Tach is Autometer with an alternator pickup. Includes all...
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    Windshield washer switch is screwed up...I have some ideas, can they work?

    Hey guys, I think I just finished killing off my windshield washer switch (dash mount), what I would like to know is can I use a 3 position switch that will fit there to take it's place or is that a really bad idea. I'm not too worried about a stock look, I just need it to be functional is...
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    Fuel capacity of 2001 E350

    Anyone know? My friend has one of these and he isn't sure. He and I would both appreciate the help. Thanks, JD
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    King Pin Time

    So I know this has probably been covered before but, my king pins have about had it. I've been nursing them along for a few years but I've decided now is the time to fix this right. What all has to come out to get the out? This is in an 86 with a twin I beam front if that matters. My idea...
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    Best way to check exh manifold and turbo piping for leaks

    Yeah, my truck seems down on power a bit, and I'm having a little more engine noise, slower response without any "bad" noises, increase in blowby or oil consumption so I'm thinking it might be related to an exhaust leak. I know some of you guys are good at tracking them down. Any suggestions?
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    Push/Pull PTO cables or Shift Linkages for Brownie

    I think we may have discussed this before a couple years back, but now I'm fairly close to pulling the trigger on this project so I'd like to revive the topic. I know RLDSL used rigid shift linkages on his brownie, but he also said it was one of the hardest parts of the setup. On the downside...
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    For a friend of mine...Oil pressure questions

    On a 2001 7.3 PSD in an E350...where are the oil galley ports where he could connect a mechanical oil pressure gauge? Are they the same places as the IDI? What size plug is in there? The backstory is that his factory oil pressure gauge apparently quit working. It shows no pressure but the...
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    Electric hazards (F-series generally and diesel specific)

    So I recall quite a few threads on here about members having trucks burn down or near misses from electric issues. Tonight when I was driving home I smelled that sickening burning wire smell, and I could not trace it. I couldn't see any electric smoke or flames, but don;t want to wait till it...
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    ARP studs part #s

    Hey guys, I have a friend who's an ARP dealer and asking for input about what parts to list from his friends, I said 6.9/7.3 IDI studs but I don't know parts #s. I don't know what kind of prices he can get but we know sometimes it can be the same or less than factory direct, so I thought I'd...
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    For those with experience with brownies(Not nescessarily in an IDI) How big a project

    ....Is the install? Lets assume I have all the yokes, driveshafts and linkages I need and access to a mechanic's shop, no lift but plenty of transmission jacks and such to safely support the transmission and give me room to work under. My mechanic friend would also help if I got into a jam but...
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    Have access to big aux tank cheap...questions

    Hey so a friend of mine has this large saddle tank that was out of some kind of old Ford diesel medium duty or school bus. He's willing to let it go cheap, but before I sink anything into it or trust it with my fuel system I want to ask you guys' advice on thinks to look out for and how I...
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    Thinking about a long trip in the IDI safety check and a few questions

    Okay, first off, I'm not new to IDIs but far from an expert. I feel very comfortable performing any normal fixes on the side of the road, up to and including injector or IP replacement. I suppose I'm asking for some wisdom from you IDI road warriors as to what common failure items on a long...
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    Possible 6.2 project...need dimensions

    Hey guys, I'm cellar dweller on the Ford forums, but for this Isuzu Trooper project I'm liking the idea of using a 6.2. You can read about it in my thread in the "Diesel Conversions" section. If any of you could get me length, width and height dimensions on the 6.2 I'd be extremely grateful...
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    Copy of my thread in conversions forum

    http://www.oilburners.net/forums/showthread.php?p=509265#post509265 Mosd feel free to remove this... I just ws hoping my IDI friends will see it and go look. It could be a great project.
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    Crazy idea...diesel in a 96 Isuzu Trooper

    Hey guys, My brother has a 96 Isuzu Trooper going to waste in the yard. Body has some cosmetic front clip damage I can easily fix and he'd probably let me have it for little or nothing. I hate the gas guzzling 3.5 V6 in there and this truck is so cool it deserves a diesel. Having said that...
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    Effect of removing sway bar

    I have busted end links on the steering sway bar. Does anyone know what this part is supposed to do or what would happen if I just ditched it? I know they are different between trucks and not all 3/4 and one ton Fords seems to have them. Is there an appropriate fix for this other than finding...
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    Big problem...popped the block heater

    Hey guys, I thought I had blown up the 86 this afternoon but it may live yet. I was heaving coolant loss and it was starting to get hot so I was wondering what the hell was going on. I started running the heater and it was ice cold so I figured it must be running low on coolant and the gauge...

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