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Blow-by issue
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Do you get substantial blowby with engine running and oil filler cap removed? Exhaust color? That's a strange looking intake hat &...
Dec 23, 2025
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Need advice on battery cable replacement kit
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I'm looking for my little violin right now. And of course, any crimper is better than no crimper if it gets you home.
Dec 19, 2025
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When I had access to a crimper that looked like a pair of bolt cutters I used that. Otherwise, I used a field crimper that you screwed...
Dec 19, 2025
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Need advice on battery cable replacement kit
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The problem is getting a proper crimp. There's an ocean of difference between chinese knock-offs and something like AMP Roto-Crimp. I...
Dec 18, 2025
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@scsmith42 I may get flake for this but in my opinion from working on big container ship generators it's in my experience that crimping...
Dec 18, 2025
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Worn exhaust guides--intakes look good. Why?
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Thanks. Just trying to learn something.
Dec 17, 2025
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7.3 exhaust valve guides always wear out quicker than the intakes. It doesn't seem to happen to 6.9 heads. Why is up to debate. The...
Dec 17, 2025
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Heat vs cooler intake charge Someone just did 1/2 of the job Different manufacturers and materials Just my .02
Dec 17, 2025
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Just heard back from the machine shop and although they are not finished I thought it was interesting that they said the intake valve...
Dec 17, 2025
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Need advice on battery cable replacement kit
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I live close to the coast and have had zero issues with DIY cables. I don't think you have a cheap way out of this situation if you...
Dec 16, 2025
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DIY return line junction block ideas?
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Count me in for two.
Dec 15, 2025
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Walbro FRB-13-2 6-8 psi 43 gph
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That's some pathetic durability considering the cost.
Dec 12, 2025
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Clutch Pedal Sticking
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I suppose it could be the spring, but I do have 389k on my return spring and it's working just fine. I did improperly align the...
Dec 12, 2025
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6.9 running fine, now no start
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When cranking do you get any white smoke out the exhaust? Fuel under pressure at the Schrader valve on the filter head? Anything that...
Dec 10, 2025
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You can use a funnel with a paint filter inside of it to keep out any grit from well water. Just put the funnel in the radiator and run...
Dec 10, 2025
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