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  1. Charles Moore

    Non turbo to Turbo swap

    Yeah, seems like there is all kinds of information out there. The axle was my original plan, but swapping just the gears seems like a pain, and from what I've learned there are a lot of variables to replacing the whole axle. Spring perch spacing, u joint connector, driveshaft vs transmission...
  2. Charles Moore

    Non turbo to Turbo swap

    Right on, thanks for all the input. Going to keep an eye out for a Turbo IDI and see what I can get my hands on. Doesn't sound like it'll be too much hassle.
  3. Charles Moore

    Non turbo to Turbo swap

    Awesome thanks. That makes it easier. Would turning up the fuel provide more fuel all the time or would that just allow a higher max fuel consumption? Also would an intercooler help with fuel consumption or is that mostly for increased power?
  4. Charles Moore

    Non turbo to Turbo swap

    So sounds like Id be mostly fine just getting the factory turbo bits and putting them on. I'm not looking for big power at all, primarily I want better MPGs really. What parts would I need? Just the exhaust bits, air intake bits and the turbo itself yeah? The factory kit doesn't have an...
  5. Charles Moore

    Non turbo to Turbo swap

    Hi, I'm thinking my next upgrade will be to get boosted. I could use the extra power on long steady climbs, and better MPG's are always a good thing. Is it worth it to search for factory turbo engine and then swap it all in? Or should I just try to find the turbo bits and just add those on...
  6. Charles Moore

    Brake time. Hydroboost too??

    The bus has been pulling to the right when braking lately. I figure the caliper is sticking, so I'm going to replace the front calipers. Are there any obvious upgrades? Otherwise I'll probably get some Napa ones . While I'm at it, I figured its time to at least look into the hydroboost...
  7. Charles Moore

    Exhaust soot

    Oh yeah, I forgot to mention I put a K&N air filter in a few months back. With the exhaust now coming out the side, I can see the smoke coming out of the exhaust much clearer while driving. I noticed two things: -White smoke comes out when the engine is cold -Lots of black smoke when going up...
  8. Charles Moore

    Exhaust soot

    Yes, I thought about that but it seemed like an extra hassle everytime I want to go for a ride. I've already moved the exhaust so it comes out from the side and got a bike rack for the back and its been working great. Yeah, I'm always moving around but I get biodiesel when I can. Yeah, I'd...
  9. Charles Moore

    Exhaust soot

    Ok right on. I'll give it a go when I get a chance. Thanks for the help & information
  10. Charles Moore

    Exhaust soot

    Cool thanks. That doesn't look too bad. Any reason not to turn it down a notch or two? Seems like it would lean it out too much and heat things up .
  11. Charles Moore

    Exhaust soot

    Thanks! I got the exhaust done for $40. But how would I turn the pump down?
  12. Charles Moore

    Exhaust soot

    Yeah a turbo would be nice! I might have to hunt for a crashed truck or van with a turbo IDI and swap that over. Id never heard of the smoke puff limiter before. Thanks for the recommendation! I'll have to look into that
  13. Charles Moore

    Exhaust soot

    I'd like to put some bikes on a bike rack on the back of my bus . But the exhaust fumes get all over everything back there and I don't want the bikes to get covered in that exhaust soot . Any way to clean up the exhaust? I've tried some fuel system cleaners and I think that has helped but has...
  14. Charles Moore

    Cruise control add on

    Cool thanks. I suppose a factory 6.9 IDI cruise control would be the same. I imagine I'd need the cruise control unit under the hood w/ related cables. Then how does the cruise control activate, is it on the same lever as the blinkers? Or a separate dash button? It'd be nice to have the...
  15. Charles Moore

    Oil drain plug threads

    Mine may not be factory, because I'm certain it does not have a magnet.
  16. Charles Moore

    Cruise control add on

    My bus doesn't have cruise control. Would it be possible to grab all the components from an E350 w/ 7.3 IDI that came with factory cruise control and throw that into my bus? Or is a factory 7.3 IDI cruise control non existent?
  17. Charles Moore

    Oil drain plug threads

    Right on! Thanks
  18. Charles Moore

    Oil drain plug threads

    Anyone have a clue what the oil drain plug thread pattern is? Id like to replace mine with a magnetic one since I've got about 280k miles I figured I should keep an eye for metal shavings in the oil. Thanks!
  19. Charles Moore

    Shut off fuel for a compression test

    Cool thanks folks! What compression #'s am I looking for? 94 7.3 IDI non turbo. Now I've also got to find a compression tester that will work. The one I have doesn't have any connections small enough to fit in the glow plug space...
  20. Charles Moore

    Shut off fuel for a compression test

    Oh I thought the injection pump was purely mechanical. Thanks
  21. Charles Moore

    Shut off fuel for a compression test

    I'm at 280k miles so I'd like to get an idea of the compression on the engine. Whats the best way to shut off the fuel doing into the cylinders for these engines? Thanks!
  22. Charles Moore

    New here, 94 E350 7.3 IDI school bus. Hoping to swap axles for increased MPG's

    Yeah this thing has been sitting a lot. I hadn't considered that would affect mileage at all . I'll be heading to warmer climates with it soon, so we'll see how things go w/o the winter fuel. I'll keep the info on the rear diff in the back of my mind, but I think I'm going to hold off on...
  23. Charles Moore

    New here, 94 E350 7.3 IDI school bus. Hoping to swap axles for increased MPG's

    Ok thanks. I took the bolts out to take that thing out so I could have more space to clean everything up in there. I've ordered my glow plugs up, so hopefully that helps out with the starting. Not looking forward to installing them though in the Mpls winter.....
  24. Charles Moore

    New here, 94 E350 7.3 IDI school bus. Hoping to swap axles for increased MPG's

    Has anyone tried to test them with something like this? https://www.amazon.com/Injectors-Injector-TBVECHI-0-60Mpa-Pressure/dp/B07ZT23G17/ref=sr_1_16?keywords=diesel+injector+pop+tester&qid=1578429315&sr=8-16
  25. Charles Moore

    My arduino gauge project

    This is amazing. Keep up the awesome work guys. I'm following this project for sure. I'd love to be able to monitor & data log various engine sensors and my electrical usage of my PV system.

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