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Brian VT
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Clacking sound concern 1989 7.3L IDI
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Don't buy a pump or injectors from just anyone. See the Hall of Shame list here.
Thursday at 7:06 AM
Brian VT
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Seatbelt retracter cover removal
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I haven't been able to get past removing the screws. I don't know what's holding the panels on at this point but there doesn't seem to...
Mar 14, 2025
Brian VT
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Seatbelt retracter cover removal
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6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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I feel like an idiot because I can't figure out how to remove the plastic covering to replace my driver's seatbelt retracter. I've got...
Mar 14, 2025
Brian VT
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Effect of timing adjustment?
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I have a pulse timing meter. I got a pump and injectors from Russ (Grhis) about 2 years ago. I timed it to @ 8. I can't get much more...
Mar 2, 2025
Brian VT
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Seatbelt Options
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Dunno. I went to their website and went to Ford /Truck and the years only go to 1986.
Feb 24, 2025
Brian VT
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Seatbelt Options
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SB+ only goes to 1986 and I have a 1987. SBP, and the others listed above, seem to just offer rebuilds? I was hoping to just buy...
Feb 24, 2025
Brian VT
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Seatbelt Options
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Mine (driver's side) is fully extended and won't retract. It just happened recently. The passenger side seems to work fine. On that one...
Feb 24, 2025
Brian VT
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Seatbelt Options
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Digging up an old thread because I have the same issue and can't find any info.
Feb 24, 2025
Brian VT
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"Prime" the fuel system before starting?
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6-8 seconds of glow seems to work fine on mine. I've held it longer and it doesn't seem to make any difference.
Feb 6, 2025
Brian VT
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"Prime" the fuel system before starting?
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I put a Powermaster starter in last year. It is fantastic. I don't think it turns slower when cold but maybe? Injector leak down sounds...
Feb 5, 2025
Brian VT
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WANT TO TRY A LIL BUDDY HEATER TO WARM ENGINE
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If you're set on using a portable heater then maybe a diesel-powered heater? The heater would be next to the truck and the heat blows...
Feb 4, 2025
Brian VT
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"Prime" the fuel system before starting?
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Yeah. I figured a little drain back or something like that. Thanks. It doesn't matter if it's 0 deg. or 95 deg. and it doesn't matter if...
Feb 4, 2025
Brian VT
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1991 7.3 idi injectors where do I get them?
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Yup. I replaced the injectors and hoped to put off buying a pump because it seemed fine. My pump started failing within a week or two...
Feb 4, 2025
Brian VT
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"Prime" the fuel system before starting?
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6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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This may be nitpicking, and it's really no big deal, but I'm curious. When starting from sitting overnight or even a week it never...
Feb 4, 2025
Brian VT
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30 degree cold start (opinions wanted)
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Yup. I press it to the floor to activate the cold start. Then I hold my glow plugs button for 7-8 seconds. Then I hold it to the floor...
Jan 17, 2025
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