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That's not surprising. I couldn't quite see the number on the piston, but I think there's an above picture of cylinder #7 with the...
Dec 18, 2022
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"...too many visits from the ether bunny." "...this is how much an oil pan will dent if you knock the cherry picker over." LOL!
Dec 18, 2022
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Blew a head gasket, what parts am I gonna need?
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Be sure to get some good silicone sealer for the oil pan, etc.
Dec 10, 2022
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If you ever tow or have over heating issues then do the 6.9 cooling mod. It's just putting a hole in the plug on the gasket corners to...
Dec 10, 2022
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you can try to create a basic comprehensive list for what you will need for a headgasket job. but the fact is, you will never compile an...
Dec 10, 2022
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I think I asked my local Napa if they do battery cables but they said no. They said they could crimp them though. I ask how do they...
Dec 10, 2022
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Does your Wife sew? If so have her make one out of Nagahyde, then put the snaps or what ever on it and your done. I agree, Cardboard...
Dec 6, 2022
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Every winter I tear up a new cardboard for both the truck and the samurai. Toasty drives in the winter are the best.
Dec 6, 2022
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That's what I did. I block off about 1/3 of the radiator and it does make a difference in heater output.
Dec 6, 2022
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Why make it run hotter... +2 on only ford statt If ya need winter heat, block off some airflow
Dec 6, 2022
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Because I know the general IDI design puts a lot of heat into the heads (and have dealt with overheated ones in the past) I'd be...
Dec 6, 2022
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Been aware of it for past 20 years. Works for me after original head gasket blown. None after that!!
Dec 6, 2022
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6.9 will not rev or idle right until return line is plugged
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Did you replace the "olives" on all the hard lines?? Looks like they are leaking fuel. Also, get a new cowl gasket before you get water...
Dec 5, 2022
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Get a 7lb radiator cap. You don't really need the 13lb cap & will lessen your engine coolant pressure. I personally use the #328 Stant...
Dec 5, 2022
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7.3IDI piston scores?
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Normal wear & tear. Scuff the cylinders with ball hone & new rings if not too out of round
Dec 5, 2022
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