Recent content by parkergn
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MOUNTAIN ROAD TRIP Preparation!
Ah I went by the specs on Nick’s website, https://www.nickpisca.com/diesel/engine/7-3-idi-torque-specs-and-bolt-dimensions-with-images/ Regardless it seemed to work! :)- parkergn
- Post #16
- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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MOUNTAIN ROAD TRIP Preparation!
Re-torqued these back 3 bolts to 78ftlbs (touch extra, 75lbs is spec) No more seepage! Woot woot- parkergn
- Post #14
- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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MOUNTAIN ROAD TRIP Preparation!
Okay cool I’ll try to retorque the head bolts. However since I’m in a van, I can only really access the ones at the rear of the engine, through the dog house. Is it okay to only torque down a few? Also back off the bolt then torque back down correct? If not I’ll throw a tab or two into my...- parkergn
- Post #13
- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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MOUNTAIN ROAD TRIP Preparation!
New Bosch 80034 glow plugs are working great. The smaller spades are not ideal, but extra crimp on the terminals and they are tight. Getting 130amps peak on initiation, then after about 10 seconds drops to 70amps on the glow plugs. Starts right up at -15C here in Toronto, no heater. Noticed...- parkergn
- Post #9
- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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MOUNTAIN ROAD TRIP Preparation!
Weird I edited that post to say I took my harness out last night and found 3 dirty connections, giving resistance to 3 plugs about an extra 0.2-0.8ohms depending on the multimeter. So 3 plugs with more resistance, and a 4th not plugged in leaving the other 4 exposed to full voltage longer, and...- parkergn
- Post #8
- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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MOUNTAIN ROAD TRIP Preparation!
also my last start up before I found 3 burnt plugs, I did have one plug not connected, so 7 plugs got the full voltage…- parkergn
- Post #6
- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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MOUNTAIN ROAD TRIP Preparation!
Last two sets were from Ford dealership in BC. Seemed legit Ah hmm good thinking actually. I did run new wires from relay back to engine back. But spliced in the old connectors. (Side of the road repair) They seem okay, maybe a little dirty / greasy. I’ll give them a good clean and any way to...- parkergn
- Post #5
- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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MOUNTAIN ROAD TRIP Preparation!
Hey everyone! I'm under two weeks out do my 3rd Ontario to BC road trip in "Moonmud" '86 6.9 Camper Van. Been at it last month trying to replace and upgrade as much as possible for the smooth journey this time... Here's my recent REPAIRS; - Warrantied / new Group 34/78 850 CCA batteries -...- parkergn
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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Custom 60G glow plugs
I’ve have bad luck with my ZD-1 / 28 spade connectors with a manual push button. How has the 80034 been? Reliable enough for a 2 month road trip to the Rocky’s? @Black dawg reliable upgrade?- parkergn
- Post #69
- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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Is it a problem to have the positive and negative cables run side by side with no air gap?
Here in Toronto I we have Canada Welding Supply. Got “ToughFlex” welding cable by Kalas. 4/0 6’, 2/0 16’ all for $190 CND. Thanks for the all the insight! I’m fairly confident on the cable I bought, EDPM Class K wire, plus no refunds. I’ll be sure to run it securely. My van has a few hangers...- parkergn
- Post #30
- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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Is it a problem to have the positive and negative cables run side by side with no air gap?
Old thread, but this is what I've been over thinking recently... I'm currently replacing all my battery cables in my van. All started with taking out batteries for warranty, then replace the DC-DC charger on my cable, finding good deals on welding cable, and now have ripped all the 40 year old...- parkergn
- Post #25
- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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FS: 1989 E350 extended boxy 7.3 E4OD with Banks turbo
Glad you found a buyer! Just saw the ad, tempted to have as a second van. Planning to install a 1st Gen Banks kit I picked up. Do you happen to have a manual for a VAN 1st Gen Banks Turbo installation? Also, on the turbo UP pipe, is the pipe crimped flat around the dog house wall? It seems...- parkergn
- Post #8
- Forum: Marketplace
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Hard Start - Glow Plugs / Air Intrusion Help!
Glow plugs zd-28 are doing great so far. Warmed up ever since, no -20 starts yet. Doing 8-10 seconds and turns right over. Hardline repair seems to be great, still having priming loss overnight. Facet priming pumps flushing the system of air while I run the glow plugs. Works great. Snows been...- parkergn
- Post #20
- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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7.3 Truck Turbo for 6.9 Van
Not yet! Traded @miked ‘s banks truck kit for a van kit on my road trip! Gonna install it when I’m back home this spring. :)- parkergn
- Post #12
- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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Looking at Diff Lockers & LSD
Oh yeah? That maybe worth trying and something I could do on the road! And to clarify, add the modifier a little at a time until any chirping stops?- parkergn
- Post #26
- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
