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Power glow plugs thru a switch straight from the battery?
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Maybe. For over 10 years I've run a manual GP setup with a DIY harness and no metal strap. No alternator problems or GP failures.
Friday at 8:58 AM
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Another option would be to abandon the existing relay in place, and install a heavy duty relay where you can reach it, light gauge...
Friday at 8:55 AM
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Throttle Cable Receiver Connection keeps "Popping Off" of the Injection Pump Arm
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At this point I think all the available throttle cables are aftermarket.
Friday at 8:53 AM
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Updating heater hoses
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When I recently freshened up a lot of stuff under the hood I replaced all the heater hoses. I wen with the Gates 'Green Stripe' heater...
Jul 12, 2026
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1989 7.3 voltage regulator on a 1986 Harness. Will it work? What is the 4th terminal
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Sounds like a good time to just upgrade to 3g and ditch the extra wiring for the voltage regulator. I put one of these...
Jul 12, 2026
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Tachometer jumpy when using hvac
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Try tapping on the tach display to see if the problem is mechanical. I've seen gauges that were off but a good tap would bring 'em...
Jul 11, 2026
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True But as it has sat for a while, I would fill the cylinders with secret sauce and ley em sit. I always advocate for loading one down...
Jul 5, 2026
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7.3 idi injection pump leaking from advance piston.
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Pumps can and do go longer but performance drops off. Since the IP is lubricated by the fuel I would guess that a pump ought to last...
Jul 5, 2026
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7.3 idi injection pump leaking from advance piston.
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The injection pumps have an expected service life of 100k so if you're at 133k you're on bonus time already.
Jul 4, 2026
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Should I buy this truck?
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Well, if you're bored I guess it could be fun but it sure sounds like a lot of work if the body is the only good part. The lower...
Jul 4, 2026
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7.3 idi injection pump leaking from advance piston.
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I have never dug into an injection pump but I would have to wonder whether or not the leak was worth fixing since those sorts of...
Jul 4, 2026
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Exhaust Manifold Removal
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I recently replaced both exhaust manifolds with new Dorman models and they worked just fine, however, one package was missing the studs...
Jul 4, 2026
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The tps came to be when the first E4OD went into the trucks so that was probably 1989 which is the first year trucks had the E4OD. I'm...
Jul 1, 2026
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Best Return Line Setup for Peterson CNC Caps? (1/4" vs 3/16" Hose)
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This is the fitting at the injection pump to convert to JIC...
Jun 25, 2026
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Tach cutting in and out
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https://www.usshift.com/usq4rd.shtml I'm on the fence about going this route myself.
Jun 25, 2026
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