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  1. mcbg

    is it safe to run on 7 cylinders( pulled injector)?

    I have a 1" piece of triangle file stuck in the copper washer in the #1 cylinder and cant get it out. would I damage anything by running the engine without this injector? will the different temps warp the head? I can route the fuel to the #1 inj. back to the return so that wont be a problem...
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    bench testing the IP

    I will be removing the ip to get the heads off( Do I really need to???) if its off is there a way to bench test it?
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    pulling the heads- can the engine be slid forward to get enough room?

    Would it give me enough clearance to remove the rad. and condensor and slide the engine forward? I would also like to install my turbo, I know my knuckles will appreciate.
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    glow plugs- can zd9 gp's work with a zd1a connector?

    I like the connection on the newer zd9 more and would like to replace my zd1a's with zd9's are they the same volts ect.? Will the spade connector have to be changed or will it slide over the zd9? Thanks
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    International parts sources?

    I went into a IH store to get a thermostat and they said they could not find a tractor with a 6.9 and he would need a serial #. does anyone know where we can get IH parts and what tractor its should be for, I am asking becase they should be less expensive than Ford, right? Thanks
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    gp stuck- nut turning, electric spade not turning

    When trying to get the copper washer out of the #1 inj. i went to check the cond. of the gp because there was so much carbon in the inj. opening. the gp unthreaded the whole way but its still stuck, the nut on the gp worked its way up to the elect conection. they are beru/motorcraft. i am...
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    coked up injectors and glow plugs- will this trick work?

    CGoodwin on the frybrid forum said to smash a gp with a hammer(to flatted it) and screw it back in, the start the engine with the gp removed- the carbon will blow out the gp opening. I am wondering if I could use this trick to clean out my pre-cup because my injector were covered with...
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    broken injector tip stuck in engine

    I was replacing my injectors and one of them was a lot harder to turn but it eventully came out( only the top though) so the bottom 1 inch or so is still it there. how can I get it out? 3 of the 8 copper washers are still it the engine too(not counting the broken inj.), 2 on the passenger...
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    pressure guage between ip and injector

    would it be possible to put a guage in between the ip and injecotor(maybe one on each side) to see the the ip is work properly? Would this guage tell yuou anything about the ip?
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    Good deal on CI-4 oil, $35 5 gal. pail at Fleet Farm in Mn and Wi

    Looks like good oil and its quite a saving. its not the CJ-4 they need more locations
  11. mcbg

    first Blackstone oil analysis--coolant or WVO?

    I have looked at some other results posted here and mine looks bad. The coolant it always 1/4 gallon low 2 miles or 2,000 miles 1/4 gal. low. Any advice? --see attachment Thanks
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    What happened to all the older posts

    There were way more threads/posts on this page, what happened to them? Only 6 threads are showing up. 293 threads is whats shown for this page with 2,708 posts
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    Grounded bat. on condes. hoses-need alt- anything else need replaced?

    I put in new batteries and went with the higher cca ones that are shorter and they were not secure on the pass. side. The battery slipped into the condenser and radiator area. The gases from the ac were being released and there was a lot of smoke. I replaced the ground wire(it was toast), the...
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    sound deadening the ip ?

    would it be safe to use something to keep the noise from the ip down? maybe like a syrofoam box or a spray foam?
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    harbor freight gauges-amp, temp, oil pres. $17

    Looked at these gauges and they seem ok has anyone tried them, or know anything about harbor freights gauges? http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=41017
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    how much weight can I have on top of the cab

    planning on parading some husky hunnies around - they will be on top of the cab, thats right the lawn chairs will be securely ducttaped through the doors.LOL actually I just want to put on one of those wind deflectors for the fithwheel and use the rest for storage, like 650 pounds if I can...
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    rotella vs. motorcraft motor oil

    The motorcraft oil is $11.50 a gallon at walmarto which is about the same price as rotella. delo is out because all i can get is the le. is the motorcraft oil( it has the powerstroke symbol on it) as good or better than rotella?
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    GP afterglow this similar to spraying starting fluid on the GP's

    My GP controller will keep cycling the GP's after the engine has started isnt this kinda like spraying starting fluid? --or is it the fluid thats harmful? if so would it be ok to use aerosol diesel to start?
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    want to search for ats 085 --no results--is there a better way to search?

    this is what results come up: 1. Sorry - no matches. Please try some different terms. The following words are either very common, too long, or too short and were not included in your search : ats, 085 I ran into a major problem when removing this turbo, I think someone...
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    pulled the wrong bolt and broke my 4 speed

    pulled the wrong bolt and broke my 4 speed T19 - exterior bolt Went to check the manual trans fluid and took out the bolt on the opposite side(driver side) of the fill plug. cookoo as the bolt came out it got harder to turn and it felt like treads were being stripped(it was actually the pin...
  21. mcbg

    inverter? 1500w- too much on alt. + batteries?

    I want as much wattage as possible, but most important I dont want to damage my truck. I will only have the inverter on when the engine is running. Is there a way to figure out how much inverter we can push?
  22. mcbg

    IP ?

    My friends truck "just stopped running all of a sudden" she had the fuel pump, alternator(why?) and batteries replaced. I opened the line after the fuel filter and there is flow- looks very bubbley though. removed the injector line to the #2 injector and there was less than a drop per second...
  23. mcbg

    re-routing injector return lines

    I re-routed the passenger side return that went from the #1 injector back to the fuel filter, I thought this could only allow air into the system the way it was. Now the air will return to the tank. Looking at the return lines and how they just go to the next injector that made me wonder if...
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    hissing sound from brakes

    When the brake pedal is to the floor there is no sound but when I let off the brake it makes a hissing sound (from behind the dash, when I am in the cab) - is this normal? The brake light goes off and on intermittently almost always on going uphill.
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    black brake fluid

    My brake fluid has been slowly needing refilled-mostly the front reservoir. I syringed some out and its very dark black. Is this a problem? Thanks

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