Recent content by Brian VT
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CDD injection line issues
Spark adapter on #1 and set to what's recommended (-8, I think).- Brian VT
- Post #44
- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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CDD injection line issues
I decided to put new (China) lines on (not fun getting them to fit) when I replaced my pump and injectors. Now I'm thinking about putting the old ones back on. I was never happy with the fit and now I'm wondering if I can get it tuned better with the original lines. I get some smoke at startup...- Brian VT
- Post #42
- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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CDD injection line issues
Am I reading this right? That these lines will throw off the timing because of the lengths being wrong?- Brian VT
- Post #34
- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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Can I install a kill switch on my truck?
Just to be clear, the switch would need to be a type that stays on (run) or off.- Brian VT
- Post #17
- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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Can I install a kill switch on my truck?
Maybe he wants a kill switch to stop a runaway engine? (by shutting off the fuel supply) Not a bad idea. I don't know how often that happens or what causes it.- Brian VT
- Post #12
- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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Can I install a kill switch on my truck?
Mine already would slow down a thief. Manual glow plug controller and manual starter button. But we don't get many truck thieves around here.- Brian VT
- Post #8
- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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Can I install a kill switch on my truck?
There is a wire that goes to the injection pump. There is a valve there that is closed when it does not have power. It prevents fuel from going to the injection pump (probably to prevent fuel spills in the event of an accident or other failure?). It opens when you turn the key on. It seems you...- Brian VT
- Post #6
- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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Can I install a kill switch on my truck?
Seems like it'd be simple enough to wire in a switch to prevent the fuel safety shutoff valve from opening (which happens when you turn the key on).- Brian VT
- Post #2
- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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Donaldson DBL7405 oil filter on a 7.3idi
I don't know if it helps you any but I've been running the P559127 in my 1987 6.9 n/a- Brian VT
- Post #4
- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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Blue Top or Red Top steering gear?
My red top has been leaking since day 1.- Brian VT
- Post #5
- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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Starter Issues... Help!
My key stopped working but I could start it by jumping the solenoid posts. So I replaced the contacts slider board in the steering column. Not a fun job. And still no go. I gave up and wired in a push button. Sorry. That's all I've got.- Brian VT
- Post #2
- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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6.9 died on the freeway and I can't get it started again
I don't think it's common to have an IP just quit. I knew mine was getting tired because it didn't want to restart when the engine was warm. But it would start fine when cold.- Brian VT
- Post #28
- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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6.9 died on the freeway and I can't get it started again
You should be able to hear the FSS valve open and close when you turn the key on and off.- Brian VT
- Post #6
- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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7.3 IDI Tachometer
My speedo. was bouncy. Then it stopped working. It turned out to be the cable. The old lube inside gave up and it finally got twisted until it broke. You might get away with just taking yours apart and lubing it.- Brian VT
- Post #19
- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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7.3 IDI Tachometer
The tach. didn't work when I got my '87. I bought a new sender and still no tach. and still (maybe more?) oil leaking at the sender. Ugh. Makes you want to stop trying to make things right.- Brian VT
- Post #16
- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
