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Losing coolant from what looks like behind the flywheel.
Reuse it. Guy at AutoZone is wrong. There are many vehicles that use them. Fortunately it isn't vehicle specific for that one. Look at the dorman stuff in AutoZone or google heater hose fitting or nipple. Pretty sure the heater hose is 5/8” which gives you the nipple size. The threads...- dgr
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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Losing coolant from what looks like behind the flywheel.
The box should have the instructions for those bolts. I stole this pic for you. See the notation on the top two bolts? See the other notation on the top and bottom two bolts.- dgr
- Post #28
- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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coolant filter
I have mine in line. However I also have a ranger or explorer heater bypass installed so coolant flows through my filter year round. If the heater ever stops blowing hot air I'll know the filter needs changing.- dgr
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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Pulling a C6 transmission
Like gman said they sell cans for flushing AC components that have a hose and nozzle. They also sell a gun and bulk solvent to do the same thing. Word of warning. Don't have your face near the exit end when you pull the trigger.- dgr
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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Dead e4od. What to look for first?
First thing to look for? A zf-5. I'll show myself out. Pretty sure you need a diesel transmission from a 4wd or a 2wd with the emergency brake on the back of the transmission.- dgr
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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Alcoa nuts
Come tell knock knock jokes to my kids. They're particularly fond of interrupting cow- dgr
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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Alcoa nuts
They have an interference thread. Once you get half a turn on them, you're using a wrench or power tool to put them on the rest of the way.- dgr
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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Alcoa nuts
If those are the Ford interference fit nuts, I would trash them and put some regular nuts on there.- dgr
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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7.3 idi compression test numbers and discussion
That hole. Genius. I assume the setup is with the oil dipstick hole plugged and the cap on. Any idea what rpms it's tested at?- dgr
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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7.3 idi compression test numbers and discussion
@hacked89 is the rotunda tool a manometer? I'd be interested in the proper setup and usage instructions if anyone has them. Before springing for a rebuild, I would pull the valve covers and inspect them for soot. I'd also crank the engine over with them off and compare the movement of the...- dgr
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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Hard start when the engine is hot
Try energizing the cold advance to quickly test this theory.- dgr
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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7.3 IDI injection pump removal and compression testing after the fact.
If you don't release the pressure in the gauge before you remove it from the glow plug adapter, you'll blow out the o-ring on the end of the hose. That's the only other gotcha I can think of.- dgr
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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7.3 IDI injection pump removal and compression testing after the fact.
Install the pump. Tighten the nuts and bolts. Don't connect the wire to the pump. No diesel is going to spray anywhere. I would always disconnect the wire when testing. A diesel is going to fire and your going to be buying a new gauge if you don't.- dgr
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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Intake hat
That ^^^^^ is classic diesel design. I'd contact "Wes" at classic diesel design to see if he can help.- dgr
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
