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Turn signals only work sometimes…
Maybe it's part of the safety or navigation feature? Do they only not work when trying to make an illegal u-turn or going the wrong way on a one way? But seriously seems like a good excuse to invest in a power probe. I'd start at the ignition or headlight switch as previously suggested. Also...- bumblebeer
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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Glow plug stuck
Definitely don't leave it in there. If it's swollen, only a matter if time until the tip drops and contacts a piston. I'd either remove the heads, use a speciality tool like @Nero suggests or maybe drill it out depending on the particular situation. Whatever you do, just don't be like me...- bumblebeer
- Post #6
- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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DTI Tech Time issues
For sure look into magnetic probe placement as other users have suggested. But also, how close are you getting it to 2000 RPM and how long are you holding it there? My unit can be very fickle if I'm not holding the throttle very stable at 2000 +/- ~20 RPM. You could try adjusting the AVG...- bumblebeer
- Post #5
- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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Blue Smoke at cold idle, White smoke after descent/climb (air intrusion)
Oh and here is a quick video explanation of using that meter. To go along with the written explanation here. https://www.oilburners.net/threads/how-to-set-the-timing-on-your-6-9-or-7-3-idi-and-how-to-buy-timing-equipment.91235/- bumblebeer
- Post #69
- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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Blue Smoke at cold idle, White smoke after descent/climb (air intrusion)
To add to what @Rdnck84_03 said: It works on either cause they are 180*. Even using cylinder #1 the timing mark passes the magnetic pickup twice for every combustion cycle. But since the meter is reading injector line pressure it only "sees" the timing mark during the compression stroke. With...- bumblebeer
- Post #67
- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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Cup holders
Yeah, from scratch is probably the only way to go. If you aren't comfortable with your wood mangling skills, go to your local thrift store armed with a tape measure. You may find something to "modify."- bumblebeer
- Post #32
- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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Blue Smoke at cold idle, White smoke after descent/climb (air intrusion)
Glad to hear it is already performing better! Hopefully you'll see a bit of an improvement Monday as well. As long as it's diving good enough, I wouldn't worry too much about it right now anyway since you have a timing meter in the mail! :cheers:- bumblebeer
- Post #51
- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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Water Methanol?
I'm not super knowledgeable about water m3th injection, but I've been looking into it. I'm considering using it as a method to prevent coking when running on alternative fuels. It's a pretty complicated system when done right, but can add a lot of power for folks with turbos. There is also some...- bumblebeer
- Post #7
- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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Need help identifying a knock
I'm not 100%, but I believe the 6.9, 7.3, and 7.3t flywheels were all balanced differently. That's why I figure it's always best to get them matched. But if the knock is just the same now as it was before the transmission swap then it sounds like that ain't the problem anyway. Have you used a...- bumblebeer
- Post #25
- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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Automatically priming fuel system hack
Don't talk about my friend the mechanical fuel pump like that! Lol But yeah, it's a bit of a niche situation for sure. The main reason is that I plan to convert this rig to burn WVO, and I want to keep the mechanical fuel pump because I know it will work well for that. The other reason is...- bumblebeer
- Post #7
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Blue Smoke at cold idle, White smoke after descent/climb (air intrusion)
Sounds like you've already got it tightened back up and running. If you decide to advance it more , you can still safely go a dimes width or so from where it was originally. That square knob thing on the body of the injection pump just above the top bolt holding the IP to the gear cover is made...- bumblebeer
- Post #42
- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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Need help identifying a knock
I read through your ZF5 install thread. Specifically: You mentioned you had the knocking before the tranny swap, but I wonder if it could be two unrelated issues? Does the knock that's happening now sound and act the same as before? I could be totally off base, but it sounds like you may...- bumblebeer
- Post #23
- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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Automatically priming fuel system hack
Since the pump relies on a functional GP controller, it may be less that ideal to hook it up to one that has been bypassed. It would be difficult to know if the pump was running or when it has shut off if the wait to start light has been disabled. Since this is intended to be temporary, I used...- bumblebeer
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Blue Smoke at cold idle, White smoke after descent/climb (air intrusion)
If I recall correctly a dimes width should give you around 3-5* advance, s I don't think it would hurt to do a little more than that. However... A dimes thickness is about all you can move the pump without needing to loosen the hard lines coming of the back of the IP. So that depends on how...- bumblebeer
- Post #33
- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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Blue Smoke at cold idle, White smoke after descent/climb (air intrusion)
I agree with the conclusion of air intrusion likely not being the cause. These fuel systems are designed to work with a certain amount of air in the lines. You'll pickup air and see bubbles in the line just from driving and sloshing the diesel around in the tanks. I imagine it would have to be a...- bumblebeer
- Post #31
- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
