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need a definite answer: will a 5.9L cummins starter work in a 7.3L IDI ?
Thank you. Near as I can tell, there is a difference in the '95 and up starter noses. And it looks like those are the same as the 5.9L cummins, which is why it wouldn't engage on my '91. Maybe someone can correct me if I am wrong.- fsmyth
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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need a definite answer: will a 5.9L cummins starter work in a 7.3L IDI ?
conflicting opinions. tried a spare cummins, but it never engaged the flywheel. bolt pattern is same. nose is different, but looks like the proper gear extension (didn't measure it, already had the ford starter apart) pics on the web of the gear reduction starters for 7.3L look identical to the...- fsmyth
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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Coolent Temp Gauge not testing to full spike
230 at unloaded speeds is abnormal. and temp sensors vary a LOT. use the one that matches the gauge.- fsmyth
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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Starter- repair or replace
if your armature and field windings are good, rebuild it.- fsmyth
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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how does this even happen?
Good reason to blow all the crud out of your bolt holes. Could have caused it.- fsmyth
- Post #43
- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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Gentleman, I know I'm a traitor but....
I agree. 18k is WAY too much for a 98. Should be more like 6-9k.- fsmyth
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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Need Help - Leece Neville 165 amp alternator install in AZ
As a guess, "A" is your stator, and "D" is your field. Connect a voltmeter to "A" - it should show some small AC voltage (if there is still some residual in the rotor). Next, connect a wire from "D" to a 12v tail lamp and +12V. The alternator should have DC output.- fsmyth
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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Carrier Pump Group Buy
Try these: http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-12V-Universal-Electric-Fuel-Pump-Metal-Solid-Diesel-or-Petro-4-6-PSI-EP014-/161698484556?hash=item25a5fb114c:g:UV4AAOSwqu9VTCdb&vxp=mtr- fsmyth
- Post #355
- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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Any advice on brake booster install????
If the booster is the same, then it is an easy swap. Just remove the clip holding the rod to the pedal, and slide the rod off it. then unbolt the master cylinder and let it hang, Remove nuts holding the booster on and take it off. Then reverse the procedure. :)- fsmyth
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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Texas members show of hands!
There are a few. I passed at least 2 with texas plates on my last trip to La. I am in Conroe (40 mi. N of Houston). I also have about 5 acres of parking, if you need a spot.- fsmyth
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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Pyrometer/Thermocouple Fitment
so, cut it off (carefully) and use a new collar.- fsmyth
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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Towing Capacity without Trailer Brakes?
I drove E250's for 20 years, towing anything and everything. If it will move it, generally it will stop it. Just ease into it, and leave as much room as possible. I would not be nervous about a tow bar/pickup. Trailer with brakes would be better. Edited to add: most of the time, I had a...- fsmyth
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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'90 F350 Crewcab 4x4 "BFTD" Project..
Make sure you rough it up somehow. 60-grit sandpaper or coarse wire brush. And make sure it is CLEAN. J-B will work very well, as long as there is no movement (twisting, flexing). Otherwise, use fiberglass with a mat.- fsmyth
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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With an inspection looming
Just get anything that you can see thru from the inlet to the outlet. Should be fine. Quality varies with price.- fsmyth
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
