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Ffranklin2 replied to the thread Coolant coming from bottom of Radiator (only some of the time)?.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...
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Ffranklin2 replied to the thread 99% sure it's the booster. Thoughts?.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...
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Ffranklin2 replied to the thread Glow plug question.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...
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Ffranklin2 replied to the thread 99% sure it's the booster. Thoughts?.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...
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Ffranklin2 replied to the thread 99% sure it's the booster. Thoughts?.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...
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Ffranklin2 replied to the thread 99% sure it's the booster. Thoughts?.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...
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Ffranklin2 replied to the thread Rebuilding ZF5, looking for preload shims.From my limited research into manual transmissions, you are correct the helical gears put a side load on the shafts. Accelerating it...
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Ffranklin2 replied to the thread Glow Plug Controller Question and....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...
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Ffranklin2 replied to the thread Rebuilding ZF5, looking for preload shims.Interpreting our great English language, I would think any sort of gap, however small would be zero pre-load. Another word for...
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Ffranklin2 replied to the thread Glow Plug Controller Question and....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...
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Ffranklin2 replied to the thread Rebuilding ZF5, looking for preload shims.Ok, got it.
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Ffranklin2 replied to the thread Rebuilding ZF5, looking for preload shims.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...
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Ffranklin2 replied to the thread 30 degree cold start (opinions wanted).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...
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Ffranklin2 replied to the thread 1992 f250 with 7.3 idi long crank, start but dies, 8 hours after sitting,fuel filter at 1/4.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...
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Ffranklin2 replied to the thread Air intrusion, fuel filter.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...
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