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    Electric fuel pump really needed 7.3 idi

    I have been use mechanic pumps since 1994 , I have never had a premature issue and see no reason to change ,very reliable . Got the last one from ford dealer. I use the fender soleniod to purge air ,so Im not cycling glow plugs.
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    Need Some Help

    You just dont realize have slow your starter is cranking until you put a new one in.
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    IP timing on turbo engine?

    I have R & D 80cc Pump+ injectors , Factory Turbo truck . Timming set at 7 or 7.5 as suggested by justin at R & D.
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    Need Some Help

    I was having a similar problem once , turn out the starter motor was not cranking the engine quick enough. Maybe yours is cranking slower when hot ? New starter solved my issues .
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    Can anyone recommend a PSOM repair place?

    I sent mine to Cluster Fix 4345 Twin Lake Ct. West Richland,WA 99353 , 1-509-366-9009. That was about 7 years ago . Running strong & shifting properly ever since. Very happy with there work.
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    WTB Clean ‘93-94 Ford F250/F350 IDI 4x4

    The Unicorn , bought it new in 1994 , drove it to 2023. Sorry not for sale.
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    Simple turned hard

    I did not have the rust , but had to find the leak on my truck . Replaced the front window it was leaking in several location , remove outside trim , soapy water & blow air from inside around the seal. After window replaced and sealed , still had a leak . Removed interior sun visor , soaped...
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    Body mounts

    I did the S&B Silcone , very good product, comes complete with all hardware. I had to zip cut some of the old bolts. Expensive but very nice ride, I recommend .
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    IDI guy from Vancouver island Canada

    Welcome , I have the same Truck . The factory turbo Truck is rare and totally worth fixing. I have owned mine since new and fixed pretty much everything on this Truck myself aside from the Transmission rebuild. You will find this site to be very helpfull , these engines need all eight glow plugs...
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    Help Troubleshooting - Lope / Surge at Start

    I recently put new injectors / Pump & return lines on my Truck and I have the same problem. I was not inpressed with how easy my return lines went onto the plastic cap or the clamps for that matter. I'm going to replace my mechanical lift pump next. if your running OEM fuel filter head , check...
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    Stripped injector base?

    The injector has a crush washer , only to be used once. Torque to 34 ft lbs.They have too be seated properly or they can leak & let combustion gasses pass. I recently change my injectors , I did have to get one replaced because it was leaking . Very odd that three would just start leaking if you...
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    Trying out my DTI timing unit

    There are many posts on this , if it reads - 20 it not postioned correctly . These things are very finicky I would suggest purchasing there timing light for this unit. I gave up on my probe had the same problems you are having. The timing light works . Good luck.
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    DTI 3300 timing issues

    Try setting it on low trigger. make sure the grove on harmonic dampner is clean. If that does'nt work buy the Timing Light. I never got my Probe to work , the Timing Light works.
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    No reading on the DTI 3300s

    No,your not - 20 deg. Its mentions if your probe is not connected properly it will read -20 . You still have no probe function, had same issue when I did get it to read something it jumped all over map. Gave up on the Probe bought there light. The Light has an advance so you set it to 8.5 deg ...
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