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    ZF-5 shenanigans

    Good evening folks, looking for a little insight - Mercon V is the fluid recommended trans fluid correct? ive been told to run 75w gear oil in its place, either a useable idea or an absolute disaster waiting to happen. What is safe to run thats perhaps a bit heavier in weight or better for the...
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    Clutch switch issues - how to bypass it?

    Hey folks, im looking for how to bypass my clutch safety switch. Its gone bad, again. ive tried a few different methods without damaging the connector but im not getting anywhere so im wondering if someone else has done so with the 6-pin connector. ive also heard that the auto trucks have a...
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    Swap cab or swap motor?

    Hey everyone, just something im curious about. i want to swap a 7.3 idiT into my ‘93F250 SCLB with 351w and M/t. ive been pondering how I would do it; im wondering if its easier to pull the cab and swap those on the same cab/bed size truck. Considering I would need to swap the dash anyway. I...
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    Autometer gauges - GTG or avoid?

    Folks, Autometer gauges, as a whole do they produce good products or should I look elsewhere? I have seen people put in the Phantom gauges and like them, but I am wondering of there other gauge series are the same quality? - Air core gauges specifically, I won’t run manual lines, been...
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    Wiring swap - what do I need to know

    Folks, I have what I assume is a relatively straightforward question regarding wiring. I am pondering a 7.3 idi or idiT swap for my ‘93 f250 that has a 351w with manual trans. What I would like to know is: Do I need to re-run all the wiring for the truck from the diesel counterpart or is it...
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    ‘86 6.9, worth it or hold out?

    Folks, I found a lady selling an ‘86 F250 6.9idi with a manual. I know in relative comparison to the 7.3 it doesn’t have the power but it isn’t as susceptible to cavitation. So: my two biggest questions are this: 1: what are my options for a trans upgrade to a 5 or 6 speed manual? 2: what...
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    2x4 to 4x4, will my T-case work?

    folks, I am wondering in the ‘92-‘97 F250/350, from the small block motors with manual trans, to the big block and diesel motors, what is the difference for the T-case? I have a 351w, with Zf-5 and T-case. Is it a completely different mounting system like how the small block ZF and big block...
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    2002 7.3 - power upgrades and kits

    folks, going to look at a 2002 7.3 PSD. It sounds like it needs an injector. So while im in there: What is the best rebuild kit for the money? Iirc there is a kit that has everything in it, including the green locktite. For power: 4” turbo back exhaust, intake, bigger turbo, injectors, fuel...
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    7.3 psd swap + trans swap

    folks, I may be picking up a ‘97 PSD tomorrow or this weekend schedule depending. Also depends what kind of shape its in since it hasn’t ran in awhile. It unfortunately has an auto trans. So, ill be swapping its motor over, wiring and other engine bay components and leaving the rest. Ill also be...
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    6.4/6.0 to 5.9, need a few pointers

    folks, kicking around an idea in my head, and need to do a little research. Im considering keeping my ‘93 f250 stock until I can find a turbo IDI to stuff in it. But for a towing rig, im considering finding a 2008-2010 f250 or bigger and swapping the 5.9 in it. I love the interiors on those...
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    ‘89 7.3 in a ‘93 250, swap questions

    folks, i know the 7.3idi ran from ‘88!to ‘94, and the body style underwent a change from ‘91 to ‘92. What was changed when the body style swapped? Is the motor essentially the same and just a different dash? I’d like to swap it into my truck, and put a Zf-5 behind it, but I don’t know if that...
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    Bad high pressure fuel pump?

    looking at an ‘01 M/t 4x4 5.9 turbo. Guy says the high pressure fuel pump is bad. This would be the VP44 fuel pump correct? About $1000 sound about right? What causes these to fail? He said he didn’t run out of fuel, which I doubt.
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    7.3 IdI -newbie info

    folks, I hope everyone is well and ready for a go round of diesel info questions. Skip down a bit if you want straight into the questions. A little background on myself, I work in Collision repair and do personal mechanical things on the side, im an vet who resides in CO. I have a 1993 Ford...

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