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    E4OD skips 3rd Gear and No Torque Converter lockup in OVERDRIVE - Time for a Trans???

    I just got a 95 with the powerstroke and the E4OD. The thing skips 3rd gear (jumps from 2nd right to 4th) unless I really baby it. Then it will shift through all 4 gears. Also there is no lockup if the van is in Overdrive. If I let off the Accelerator the RPMs drop to Idle. My shifter has OD...
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    E4OD not going into OD and the Torque Converter NO lock up

    I'm looking at a 95 Ford Diesel where the E4OD is not going into 4th gear. Also the TC isn't locking up (when I let off the accelerator the RPM's go to an idle RPM even at 65 miles per hour). Is this fixeable or most likely expensive. I had an IDI a while back with an E4OD and it also had...
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    Reading Codes with a Multimeter

    Of course our trucks are all too old for OBDII so the only way to read codes is with a VERY expensive scan tool usually only shops have right??? Wrong... according to my partner at work. He tells me that you can just put a multimeter on Volts and get pulses from the connector on the truck...
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    Will a 460gas ZF5 fit our Diesels?

    Old Mister Bill has me convinced I can fix my e4OD and I really believe I can do it if it's not too far gone already. But I found a good deal on a 5 speed and may buy it just in case. What I found is a ZF 5 trans and whole package (EVERY PART that goes with it) from a 94 460 gas truck. Will...
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    Considering replacing my E4OD with a ZF5

    Ok... Forget the 6 speed. I think I'll just be normal in my expectations and use a ZF5 if I do the swap. I really don't think I can fix my E4OD. I don't know what to test or look for. I think it may be an electronic problem but most of the parts have been replaced. All that's left is wiring. I...
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    Average life expectancy of an IDI???

    Just wondering what people expect to get from an IDI engine? Mines a 94 7.3 Turbo.
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    How hard to make a E4OD to ZF-6?

    It's my turn for E4ODOA $oon! I'm not looking forward to it. I stuck slightly $400 into sensors and dealer scanning and evaluation. It still is having some issues and the dealer recommends replacing with a rebuilt unit. From all I've read, there are many electrical problems possible with...
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    E4OD shifts Hard when hot and Slow IDLE in Gear!!! Is this common???

    Hello guys, I've got a new toy that I've been wrenching on. I finally got the engine up to snuff and it runs GREAT! I have a new problem now: On a 30 minute hwy drive tonight I noticed the following... the truck shifts as smooth as silk when I first pull out of the driveway (nice and cool...
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    What causes these Trucks to go out of Timing?

    Just wondering what makes these engines go out of timing after the years? I just retimed my IDI and it starts and runs great now. But I don't understand how a geared injection pump can go out of time. On my mercedes where the pump and cam are chain driven I can completely understand because...
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    Thought it was AIR turned out to be Timing! Wow!

    Thought it was Air in Fuel, turned out to be Timing!This thing Runs like A New Truck! Well the truck is like a new truck now! I had quite a bit of air in the filter when I first bought the truck. I changed all suspected leak points (o-rings on injector caps, return lines, bypassed fuel selector...
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    Is there supposed to be FOAM under the AirFilter?

    I have a 94 Stock turbo IDI. I notice that under the air filter, there's a block of some kind of foam pad that fits the shape of the filter housing. Is that supposed to be there? Do I need it? Thanks! Nick
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    Where are people Buying Injector Return Caps?

    I've seen some on ebay but I want to make sure I get a good set I have one cap with 3 lines coming out of it. It's the one by the gp relay on the turbo engine (1994). I only need the caps. I've got new O-rings and fuel line.
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    What should I do for Better Fuel Economy?

    Are there easy things I can do to improve my 94TurboIDI E4OD's fuel economy? Also, on power... I'm assuming I'm limited (when I get my guages) to certain low amount of boost and fuel by EGT's. If I do any simple mods to help this what are they? Intercooler? Water/Methanol? Which is...
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    Leaky Fuel Selector Solenoid. How to fix?

    I am pretty sure my air intrusion is coming from the fuel selector valve. Will I need a new one or just seals somewhere? Thanks!! Nick p.s. I ran the truck isolated to a diesel container and it runs fine. Little to no smoke and holds tight when I turn it off. No leaks.
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    Why is the PSDs turbo louder than the IDI?

    I always hear PowerStrokes whining pretty darn loud. I can't hardly hear my IDIs turbo at all. Just wondering?
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    Anyone used the stock fuel tank to heat WVO?

    I've got a leaky fuel pickup/return system (probably in my solenoid) I run WVO in my other vehicles so I figured this'd be a good chance to WVO my IDI while I'm cleaning up air leaks in the stock fuel system. Has anyone added a heated fuel pickup to the stock Ford tank? I figure I have two...
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    How Do I get the hard lines off of the Fuel Filter?

    I see the hard lines are threaded into the fuel filter, how do I remove them?
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    Replaced Lift pump with Electric and now White smoke???

    This forum is great. I'm super appreciative of the great advice I've received so far with my new IDI Turbo. I have replaced all the injector o-rings, lines, etc to attempt to fix rough starts with no avail. The truck sits for 5 minutes after it's up to temp and misses and smokes when started...
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    Installing Electric Lift Pump what to do with hard line to filter???

    I'm thinking I'm going to install an electric lift pump. I can't handle this air in fuel problem I've been troubleshooting. My question is this: -What do I do with the hard line that goes from the old lift pump to the fuel filter head? -What's the best way to get the fuel from the...
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    Air Bubbles Coming from Schrader Valve What could it be?

    I just replaced all of the fuel return lines (injector bypass lines) with clear fuel line. Looks good so far. Here's what I noticed when I finished the job: Parked the truck up a steep slope to purge the air and lots of air in the return line to the Fuel Filter. Once it ran about 1-2 minutes...
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    Cavitation specific to the IDI?? Ford?

    I've driven a few diesels and been pretty educated but never really saw the word 'Cavitation' until Ford. Is it specific to IH diesels? IDI?
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    Stock Turbo only adds 30HP?????

    I have seen that the stock IDI 7.3 is 160 and w/turbo 190. Does a turbo really only add 30 HP?
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    Is this a good trans flush??

    Is this proceedure an ok way to change the trans fluid: http://www.ford-trucks.com/article/idx/0/057/article/Changing_ATF_Fluid_in_a_E4OD_and_4R100_transmission.html basically just unplugging the trans cooler return hose to the transmission, starting the truck, running the tranny fluid out...
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    NEW to Ford Diesel; 7.3 IDI Turbo Looking for Tips

    I just bought my first Ford diesel. It seems like an Excellent engine. I've owned several Mercedes diesels and have learned quite a bit. But I don't know much about the IDI I just purchased (94 F-250 turbo diesel). First, what are some things I can do to keep this thing in good shape? Is...
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    How do I know if my Fuel pump (lift pump) is bad?

    How do I know if the lift pump is bad? Will the truck run/miss/rattle make a clunking noise etc?? Also, what are signs of the injection pump going out?

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