Midwest_Mudder
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Well, im new, obviously. But im not really new to working on things, diesels arent my strong area though. Sure, i know how they work, what certain things do and why they do it, but if im ever out of line just reach through your computer and feel free to slap the stupid outta me. i also use the search function so i try not to make 4000 threads about the same questions that have been asked. ive built and toyed with some fast cars before, and dealt with standalone and piggy back engine management, but im glad that these 7.3s are so easy to work on. My uncle taught me most of what i know about diesels, granted all of that was about pulling tractors. still that gave me the basics, and the theories of troubleshooting and such.
i just bought a 93 crew cab 4x4 with the 5speed in it. Its a danged house on wheels. most of the systems work pretty well, my tach jumps around a bit, but i found the issue lies in the tach sensor, i have bare wires, so a lil high heat silicon will separate them and keep em from breaking. im doing a little paint restoration and SO FAR it is coming out nicely. The roof and hood need finished and some touchups need done on the doors. i'll get some pictures up of it once i get more than 5 minutes to myself. I did just score a set of 04 seats to replace my bench up front for 100 bucks, no stains, just a lil dirty, and the grey is "close" enough to the rear bench. Gonna get those fabbed up and bolted in tomorrow. im really not looking to do huge things with this truck, i just want it reliable and to pull a camper nicely. thinking about finding a stock turbo setup for it at some point. but before then i need to get the timing bumped, im pretty sure its about as retarded as i am!
this site looks to be one of he most active IDI forums on the net, i hope i dont annoy people too badly, and hope to gain more knowledge on these ol engines.
i just bought a 93 crew cab 4x4 with the 5speed in it. Its a danged house on wheels. most of the systems work pretty well, my tach jumps around a bit, but i found the issue lies in the tach sensor, i have bare wires, so a lil high heat silicon will separate them and keep em from breaking. im doing a little paint restoration and SO FAR it is coming out nicely. The roof and hood need finished and some touchups need done on the doors. i'll get some pictures up of it once i get more than 5 minutes to myself. I did just score a set of 04 seats to replace my bench up front for 100 bucks, no stains, just a lil dirty, and the grey is "close" enough to the rear bench. Gonna get those fabbed up and bolted in tomorrow. im really not looking to do huge things with this truck, i just want it reliable and to pull a camper nicely. thinking about finding a stock turbo setup for it at some point. but before then i need to get the timing bumped, im pretty sure its about as retarded as i am!
this site looks to be one of he most active IDI forums on the net, i hope i dont annoy people too badly, and hope to gain more knowledge on these ol engines.
A med. duty truck shop may have 45 deg pieces of exhaust allowing yourself to weld up a custom tail pipe if you have the tools to do so. Good luck, can't wait to see some pics.
