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The vacuum pumps on the 6.0L are electric. For the 6.0L, vacuum is for the climate control and 4WD hubs only. The brake assist for the... -
Hi Everyone. New to diesels and I've really enjoyed learning all that I can about them. New to me is a 1987 F250 with the 6.9. I just...
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DaveBen reacted to IDIBRONCO's post in the thread If you wanted to rebuild a 7.3 idi, increase it's performance w/o a turbo, what would you do? with
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The answer is no. You can't do much besides the cam and headers without a turbo. These are interference engines. They have VERY little... -
DaveBen reacted to ihc1470's post in the thread Clinking( metal clicking) noise when rolling with Like.
How are you checking the u-joints? If you have the truck in park or gear so there no way to releave the load on the drive shaft you will...
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DaveBen reacted to IDIBRONCO's post in the thread Clinking( metal clicking) noise when rolling with Like.
It may be a u joint.
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DaveBen reacted to ROCK HARVEY's post in the thread If you wanted to rebuild a 7.3 idi, increase it's performance w/o a turbo, what would you do? with Like.
As far as general rebuilding tips for these engines, Justin At R&D has a YouTube channel called RacinNdrummin. He has a 4 part series...
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I wont buy a 'boutique' steering box. Good used, rebuild my own, or local rebuilder for me.
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DaveBen reacted to ttman4's post in the thread Has anyone ever tried maxing out cetane boost in synthetic WMO to avoid friggin' around with the timing? with Like.
I've not been on here much lately & probably have missed lots. Bunch of personal stuff etc etc. Also haven't been driving Bessie much...
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Job security and unlimited tax dollars... I'm watching the power poles get pruned each month this yer so far, by no less than 5...
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Where is Indadesert when you need him, to reassure us that Ford engineers were the all knowing and made the most perfect product ever...
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DaveBen reacted to IDIBRONCO's post in the thread Installing new valley pan--punch extra holes? with Like.
I think it's a good idea.
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DaveBen replied to the thread Coolant to engine locations.Your water leak could be from one of the freeze plugs, on each side. They can get corroded and leak.
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DaveBen reacted to ihc1470's post in the thread Cylinder head locating dowels--3 missing? with Like.
Should not be that hard to turn out some on a lathe.
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DaveBen reacted to FrozenMerc's post in the thread So what did you do with your truck today? with Like.
I finally got around to pulling the motor and starting to build up the replacement this weekend. #1 was down on compression, 390 psi...
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Remember that unless you use a road draft tube, your CDR will now be venting into the the intake air stream of the turbo. The CDR gasses...
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