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Glow plugs left out
Question: My brother has an IDI that he was in the middle of changing glow plugs and compression testing in the fall when he got pulled away by life/having a baby, etc. 6 months later and 4 of the GPs were left out through winter. The hood was closed, and there was sheet plastic draped over the...- fran35
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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FNG Looking for advice
Thanks for the help. I realize that the best way to learn is by doing, but by doing it with someone who knows. To that end, as far as any forum brothers near me or within an hour or so, I would be more than willing to come out to assist with projects on your trucks just to learn about these...- fran35
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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FNG Looking for advice
Thanks. There is no electric pump, I misspoke. It still has the mechanical lift pump. I would be relieved to have it turn out to be radiator seal. I can deal with that, or at least see a possible solution.- fran35
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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FNG Looking for advice
Thanks for the advice. I was actually going to reach out to CDI for the IP, but I want to get an idea of what/if else I am looking at. I am new to diesels and want to learn. I have already bought the Haynes manual and the Ford Shop reference/manual for both the truck and also the Ford Shop...- fran35
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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FNG Looking for advice
New member here, looking for knowledge and advice. I live in PA, right on the Mason Dixon line and recently became the owner of an 89 F250 7.3. I knew the truck had some issues when I traded for it and was willing to learn the ins and outs and rehab the truck. It is in overall ok shape, with a...- fran35
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