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Coolant coming from bottom of Radiator (only some of the time)?
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I agree with this. Go around and tweak all the hose clamps. I do not see how a mechanics shop keeps this from happening when...
Today at 10:12 AM
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99% sure it's the booster. Thoughts?
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If you pump it with the plugs in place (by hand) you should see bubbles come up through the reservoir. Just keep pumping as long as you...
Yesterday at 11:45 AM
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Glow plug question
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On the glowplug relays failing, it's also a common occurrence if you replace the starter relay on our diesels and gas engine also. The...
Yesterday at 11:38 AM
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99% sure it's the booster. Thoughts?
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I am guessing the 1/8" or less travel is with the plastic plugs in place. I have found sometimes I have to tilt the master up and down...
Wednesday at 6:25 PM
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99% sure it's the booster. Thoughts?
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Are you bleeding the brake lines yourself? This can be very difficult to do. If you get some fancy bleeder valves, and have no one to...
Wednesday at 6:22 PM
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99% sure it's the booster. Thoughts?
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I always still use the vise for the plug method. But if you mount the unit and use your foot to bleed it be careful. Those plugs are...
Monday at 9:06 AM
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Rebuilding ZF5, looking for preload shims
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From my limited research into manual transmissions, you are correct the helical gears put a side load on the shafts. Accelerating it...
Monday at 8:56 AM
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Glow Plug Controller Question and...
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As a test, you can go out and unplug and plug back in all the glowplug connectors. Then see if that changes anything. I stumbled onto...
Monday at 8:45 AM
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Rebuilding ZF5, looking for preload shims
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Interpreting our great English language, I would think any sort of gap, however small would be zero pre-load. Another word for...
Sunday at 6:41 PM
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Glow Plug Controller Question and...
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It gets the info from the glowplugs themselves. Have you heard of the "Z bar" on the controller? That is a very very low calibrated...
Sunday at 6:33 PM
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Rebuilding ZF5, looking for preload shims
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Ok, got it.
Sunday at 12:37 PM
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Rebuilding ZF5, looking for preload shims
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How do you measure preload with a measurement? Do you shim it till you have zero play and then add a .00079 shim? I do not believe...
Sunday at 12:06 PM
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30 degree cold start (opinions wanted)
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I think if you look up the operation of the injection pump, more throttle when cranking adds more fuel. That aids in starting. My 89...
Jan 16, 2025
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1992 f250 with 7.3 idi long crank, start but dies, 8 hours after sitting,fuel filter at 1/4
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Ok, you are getting closer. So obviously your problem is not on top of the engine, but is behind the fuel pump on the suction of the...
Jan 15, 2025
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Air intrusion, fuel filter
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What are your symptoms exactly? Once you get it started, it's ok the rest of the day? Does it have to sit for a period of time? What...
Jan 14, 2025
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