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    Bad injector?? Using a digital infra-red thermometer & interpreting injector temps

    Typically, I wouldn't be concerned with a fuel injector if you have fuel in your oil, but I'd be more suspect of a bad lift pump if you still have the mechanical unit mounted on the engine block, or a bad input shaft seal on your injection pump. Word of the wise, buy a new lift pump, it's a...
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    'Nother Suspect IP Question

    Well the results are in... After Ron so graciously lent me his compression tester, I took advantage of the first nice day... and here's what I noted: (7) 420 (8) 400 (5) 420 (6) 400 (3) 400 (4) 390 (1) 425 (2) 450 SO... Not the BEST of show for numbers...
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    The 7th Annual Fall Rally is oficall ON!

    It ends today; Sept 15th. Most likely with the dreary weather, and the hour, everyone, if they haven't yet, will shortly be packing their bags. The camp ground is just Northeast of Allegan, MI. Darrin hosts this every year; so plan for it next year around the same time! Everyone is welcome, no...
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    The 7th Annual Fall Rally is oficall ON!

    Well; after some tinkering, 'Slim' will not be joining the other IDI's this weekend; I am not confident enough to drive her up, for fear I won't get her started once I arrive. Going to take showers, and head out, albeit a little later than originally expecting.
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    The 7th Annual Fall Rally is oficall ON!

    Seeing those beauties brings a tear to my eye Will probably be out sometime in the late morning Sat. Darrin, any plans for the day?
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    The 7th Annual Fall Rally is oficall ON!

    I'll bring mine... it worked the last time I used it.
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    'Nother Suspect IP Question

    When do you project to be up at Darrin's this weekend? It would give me an extra excuse to pop up; then an additional reason to drop by the homestead ;)
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    'Nother Suspect IP Question

    I've always felt that about the blow by... I'll swing by the auto store tonight and pick up a Diesel Compression tester; and report back. I just find it odd at how quickly the symptoms onset. SO... Ron... Whuchya gonna do with your IDI when you drop the goat motor in there? "Doe" you wanna...
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    'Nother Suspect IP Question

    If a picture is worth a thousand words.. then here are 61,000 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMZJrpZNnqE
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    'Nother Suspect IP Question

    I had about 6-7 PSI coming into the filter housing (at the schrader valve), and I realize pressure does not correspond to flow (such as the relationship of amps and volts and resistance) Though when I did have it running, I had removed the bypass fuel line after the filter housing, and...
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    Bad injector?? Using a digital infra-red thermometer & interpreting injector temps

    Just posting my experience.. but you can crack the injector lines one at a time while it is running and listen for which cylinder changes least and that could be your suspect faulty injector. I had a similar issue, but it turned out one, and only one, injector had coking in the head of the...
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    The 7th Annual Fall Rally is oficall ON!

    CRAAAAPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPPP I thought it was in October.... I will try to pop out one day to say Hi to everyone. DANG-IT!
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    'Nother Suspect IP Question

    Hey all, long time, no post; I know.. I know... Life has been, to say the least, busy. Now, lets throw into the mix, a truck that virtually refuses to start. The facts: A week and a half prior to my issues, she started on either the first or second crank, every time; hot or cold. Never...
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    Took the Glow Plug swap plunge

    LMAO!!! You have no idea how many times I checked to make sure I had the correct wire. I was going to adapt a 7.3L harness, then didn't want to cut and splice engine harnesses to get it to work, so I worked with a 6.9L harness I had laying around. My engine goal was I wanted to keep the...
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    Took the Glow Plug swap plunge

    THAT is WAY better than what it was...LOL - Like I said, I still have some stragglers to tend to, and add some 1/4" looming to to give the appearance of organization. I figured it would be okay (it is not actually touching; about 1/2" space from the side where the terminal is) considering...
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    Took the Glow Plug swap plunge

    ...and so the story begins. Over the weekend, I went to use slim to look at a truck; and she started hard, smoked, missed and bucked for well near a minute. Just like her old cold blooded self. The day progressed without incident, which I felt was a nice birthday present, get out my IDI for a...
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    How to get or fix discontinued parts? Part # 52127688

    I would look at either http://allmoparparts.com/oemparts/52127688AB or if it is low pressure, replace it with fuel injection hose from an auto parts store.. can be had for $2-$5/ft.
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    6 bottles of Diesel Kleen...

    I second this!!! I have lost a belt or two in my day (usually because a bolt broke not due to age)... but my BIGGIE is fuel filters. Bring two. They're cheap.. and it sure as hell beats sitting on the side of the road at 11PM because a filter plugged up 15 miles from nowhere and having to wait...
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    Bucking / surging when starting from a dead stop.....clutch?

    On my '84 ... I noticed the same symptoms; it mostly always shuddered; some days, it was REALLY bad, other days it was there, but not super pronounced. I wish I could be your one-stop shop for answers on the SM vs. the dual mass... but I only have my experience with the one manual truck. I...
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    Monark Injectors

    I just saw your post.. and I may be interested. I've got an '83 300SD I want to install a set of Monarks in this springtime..
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    Bucking / surging when starting from a dead stop.....clutch?

    Yeah pretty much. It entails the exact same amount of work to not change the clutch disc as it has to come out to remove the pressure plate, and so does the throwout bearing, and it is an extra 10 seconds to pull and replace the pilot bearing as well. A clutch kit from say Oreillys or autozone...
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    Bucking / surging when starting from a dead stop.....clutch?

    Quick question to aid in diagnosis, you say revving it a little bit more takes the edge off; so you slip the clutch a bit more.. What happens if you just idle, and say put into a low gear (1st or second) and slowly let the clutch out.. does feel like it is grabbing and releasing? or does it...
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    1994 F250 IDI WILL IDLE BUT NOT RUN DOWN THE ROAD

    Also, I would verify they you are getting enough fuel to the filter... with engine running, (not sure of the 94 does or not) but there is a Schrader valve that should have fuel coming out when pressed in (and running). If not you have a restriction feeding the fuel filter. Next check to verify...
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    Fuel Mileage VS Timing

    Just adding my .02 dollars worth: My 1-ton dually was getting usually 8-12MPG (towing / non towing) I thought I had it fairly close when I changed the IP a few years ago and plopped in some new injectors. I, a few years later, had it timed in an impromptu timing clinic at the IDI Rally last...
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    Vacuum Stuff

    No disrespect taken :) I honestly forgot you had mentioned you had stated you haqd one installed. Also, I simply was stating the question in a general manner for those who may wish to persue this endeavor aswell.

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