Recent content by Heide264
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Brake Bleeding Issues and Bleeder Suggestions
Just as a general note... I never wanted to give the impression I was/am cheaping out on anything, especially brakes. I've had my brakes go out before on an old caddy deville. I don't plan on that happening again. I didn't post here to save a buck - I asked because I wanted input to help do...- Heide264
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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Brake Bleeding Issues and Bleeder Suggestions
I'm working on it, ha. Toilets always get clogged with ***** when it's Sunday and every plumber is ignoring his phone. Regardless, it's nice to know they will gravity bleed - renders the fancy 'speed bleeders' somewhat useless in my opinion. My other car won't gravity bleed at all, and I...- Heide264
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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Brake Bleeding Issues and Bleeder Suggestions
Good input. Thanks. I'll report back if I find anything. I was curious if they would gravity bleed... Then I found that mine don't even bleed with pressure on them. Gravity bleeding is great when it works. I have a feeling I'm going to end up changing out at least some brake lines, but...- Heide264
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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Permanent clear lines for return setup...
Just my $0.02... be careful with anything that is Teflon/PTFE lined. The lines become very difficult to seal well, especially under any pressure. I've tried to use Teflon lined fuel lines in my supply system for my gasoline car (30psi-40psi system - nothing too high by any means) and even with...- Heide264
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Brake Bleeding Issues and Bleeder Suggestions
Understood. The junkyard I got it from didn't have an E40D with the hydroboost, and I haven't had a chance to call around again yet. I figure the automatic brake pedal seems to come out easily enough that I can get the system put together and in good shape with the current pedal for now. I'm a...- Heide264
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Brake Bleeding Issues and Bleeder Suggestions
Good morning, After finally getting my hydroboost swapped in, I went to flush and bleed the brakes. It was a miserable failure. I used a motive 'power bleeder' to attempt to make my life easier. I've used it on my Subaru many times with great success. I had the pressure up pretty high on it...- Heide264
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7.3L Fuel Filter 'Housing' Replacement
Thanks! I may hit you up on that, pending my 'investigation'. Can't hurt to try. I'll give it a go as soon as I get a day warm enough that I can enjoy a beer while trying.- Heide264
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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7.3L Fuel Filter 'Housing' Replacement
Good Afternoon, I know the subject of the fuel heater has been beaten to death. I have also read of a few differences between the 6.9L and 7.3L filter heads (and how the 6.9s have no heater within them). That being said, my fuel filter housing was not so fortunate to receive the...- Heide264
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DB2 Pump Internals
When things like the rotors and head faces wear out, are there still current suppliers for them? Or are you basically stuck polishing them as best you can? I'd guess it frequently comes down to taking the best out of the guts of a few different cores.- Heide264
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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DB2 Pump Internals
Thanks. I was curious. It's not apparent off of normal operation what would wear out, that's all. Seems the best thing to prevent early failure on most of those parts is to keep the fuel supply clean, keep the fuel supply steady, and keep the fuel supply slippy. I've flipped through the db2...- Heide264
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DB2 Pump Internals
Thanks for the great video. Nice ten minute break in the work day. It helps to see a cutaway in motion. For what it is worth, I did find a Stanadyne DB2 shop manual on the internet somewhere. It is a good resource to flip through when you are curious. I'm sure it's commonly known, but what is...- Heide264
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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A brief overview of a turbo system 'components' in the context of an IDI
Sorry about the snappy remarks above. I'll try to keep the sarcastic and snippy remarks to a minimum. I do have a patience limit. EDIT: I see now, reading above, that my sarcastic comments aren't very clear. I'll edit those up for reference.- Heide264
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A brief overview of a turbo system 'components' in the context of an IDI
Man, I dunno what you want. It was a figurative example. I think anybody here is capable of understanding a turbo could be ideal lower in a rev band, and be out of it's efficiency range at a higher RPM... regardless whether it has a wastegate or not. I don't really understand the issue here...- Heide264
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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A brief overview of a turbo system 'components' in the context of an IDI
Ha, yeah. They are fun. I wish they were a bit cheaper to play with, but oh well. The newer ECUs in them drive me up a freaking wall. I don't need a several 32x32 fueling tables... its a headache at times. I wouldn't, obviously. Say a guy drops a non-wastegated turbo on his truck that he...- Heide264
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