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Hard start, new DB2 & new fuel lines on back end of lift pump.
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I second what IDIBronco asked, where did you get your IP from? if its not from a good source it can cause all sorts of problems...
Tuesday at 12:03 AM
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California trip anyone along the way in case?
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Seriously try to buy as little fuel here in California as you can. It was bad already and its climbing super fast. Just saw $6.29...
Sunday at 12:10 AM
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No Oil Pressure on 7.3 Idi
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This was my thought too. If he drove it that far with no oil pressure that engine should be screaming. Lifters should be bad, bearing...
Feb 24, 2026
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asmith
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Portable Inflator suggestions
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I have heard nothing but good things about the M18 inflator. m12 seems like it would be a little underpowered and take quite a few...
Feb 17, 2026
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6.9 IDI questions
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Mine always runs better on fresh oil, and I always change it between 3-4000 miles so it is never that old. These engines just put a lot...
Feb 16, 2026
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6.9 IDI questions
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A word of warning, many have found that for whatever reason the IDI likes to burn Rotella more than other brands. No idea why, it just...
Feb 12, 2026
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95 F350 Frame Swap to 96 F-Superduty.
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FedEx is by far the worst shipping service where we are at. Everything arrive looking like Ace Ventura delivered it. Not sure why they...
Feb 9, 2026
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asmith
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6.9 IDI questions
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@Clb is right. There are a few possiblities of what is could be. What is the fuel level in the tank? 1/4 or below the shower heads...
Feb 6, 2026
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Pulling my hair out with 6.9 fuel problem
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I had my shower head disintegrate and block the pickup. It wasn't quite as bad as you are describing but it was close. It got worse...
Feb 4, 2026
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The greed is the compound interest that jacks up the 'national' debt that has made it necessary to charge tariffs in the first place...
Jan 29, 2026
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1989 7.3 idi puffing white smoke out of exhaust and backfiring
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I agree with Nero and IDIBronco. I would do a compression test first, then an IP from a good rebuilder, and 8 injectors from a good...
Jan 21, 2026
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Unfortunately, this might be your problem right here. That said, a compression test wouldn't hurt.
Jan 21, 2026
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So what did you do with your truck today?
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sounds like a disc brake conversion is in your future. ;) or maybe there is something wrong with the holes the springs go in and you...
Jan 21, 2026
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Sooooo, it was the injection pump. Hate it when people come in and ask questions and never share any outcome.
Jan 16, 2026
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89 7.3 IDI sluggish
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What did you do to fix the shower head issue? drop the tank and clean out the tank and replaced the shower head with a new one? Yeah...
Jan 12, 2026
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