Recent content by bj_idi
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how far would you go?
So far so good! have a few thousand miles on it now. The oil is not milk so that's great! Love this truck and great to have it back. Really could have used it after hurricane Irma. Merry Christmas!- bj_idi
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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Water Pouring out of bell housing.
negative they come 7 in a pack. the block heater will take iirc a 1-1/2 cup type plug, if u wanted to get rid of it- bj_idi
- Post #38
- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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Water Pouring out of bell housing.
did you get the plugs part # E3TZ-6026-A got some plugs a few months ago came in packs of 7 https://www.wearefordparts.com/oem-parts/ford-plug-engine-e3tz6026a- bj_idi
- Post #35
- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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did I smoke this gpc
that was the original plan for it to come on automatically and have the ability to turn them off via switch, but I believe I hurt the controller pulling the ground wire while it was cycling plugs, then it was a dead controller. I'm now just running momentary switch to white wire terminal...- bj_idi
- Post #12
- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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did I smoke this gpc
Did that first thing this morning, now have control of the relay! Believe I hurt the controller pulling the ground. Its going to stay like this for a while, the simplicity is nice and being able the cycle them when I want. Thanks for all the help!- bj_idi
- Post #8
- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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did I smoke this gpc
thats pretty much all I need them for, she fires right up warm. I think its headed in that direction. You were reading that correctly, the only thing differently was that I literally just broke the black ground wire with a switch. 100% pulled the rug out from under it and I believe with...- bj_idi
- Post #6
- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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did I smoke this gpc
ill start this off by saying engine is running great and this forum is awesome, I could not have done that build without the knowledge here. Also the parts and freeze plug tool you guys helped me out with, thanks everyone! ok I live in south fl and I was not happy with how long my glow plugs...- bj_idi
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tuff country vs rough country
I have PMF reverse shackle kit and has super duty front and rear springs. rides so much better than stock obs. day and night. I wasn't looking for a huge lift or anything but I have 35" tires on truck now. theres a few options for ride height and stuff, just something to consider- bj_idi
- Post #9
- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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1993 7.3 idi
there are lifting eyes on the intake manifold for hoisting the engine up edit: there should be " "- bj_idi
- Post #13
- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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engine mounts
Will do, I'm not 100% but you might be able to lift it a bit and change them out or one at a time- bj_idi
- Post #4
- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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engine mounts
has anyone used these mounts from rock auto? they are around 11 each. open to suggestions Thanks http://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=227979&cc=1124660&jsn=582- bj_idi
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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Lifting bracket turbo install question?
if it was me and a mission to get bolts be dam sure I would be using what I had available- bj_idi
- Post #16
- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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Lifting bracket turbo install question?
ok iirc yea those bolts are longer, if your not going to use the lifting brackets it might be good to throw some shorter bolts in there or washer/spacer just for getting the intake manifold down tight.- bj_idi
- Post #13
- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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Lifting bracket turbo install question?
are you referring to the lifting eyes on the intake manifold? I don't have an ats kit but am curious- bj_idi
- Post #11
- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels