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rreegg replied to the thread Maxtow gauges.Is it the one saying “16”? Kinda tough to make out the pic for me on a phone maybe another pic will help. The dial gauge seems to be at... -
rreegg reacted to 8769bigred's post in the thread 6.9 IDI valve train questions + head gasket job with
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Ok so I went back to the drawing board for the valve guide measurements. I ditched my harbor freight dial indicator and got a good one... -
rreegg reacted to Austin86250's post in the thread 085 better spooling, zf5, and intercooled with Like.
Pulls so much better than before very pleased. If your on the fence about hot rodding especially intercooling do it you will not regret it
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rreegg replied to the thread 6.9 IDI valve train questions + head gasket job.Is a weld nut a specialty part or just a nut that’s welded to allow bolt to thread? I did an idi water pump this past winter but never...
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rreegg reacted to 8769bigred's post in the thread 6.9 IDI valve train questions + head gasket job with Like.
That is with the bolts that came with the water pump
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rreegg reacted to IDIBRONCO's post in the thread 6.9 IDI valve train questions + head gasket job with Like.
Use the bolts that came with your new water pump.
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Well as a 1 post wonder, You hit an antique thread, last post 2012, mostly those guys aren't active. There's a pn thread on here but...
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Thanks all for the input! Just discovered that the hard line into my lift pump is leaking (pic attached). The vacuum pump was replaced...
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rreegg reacted to 8769bigred's post in the thread 6.9 IDI valve train questions + head gasket job with Like.
@rreegg I have a a 7.3 FSM and it looks like the 7.3 idi valve spring spec is 80 pounds at 1.833 inches compared to the 6.9 spec of 60...
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Forgot to mention I have an internal slave inside transmission bell housing so I've pulled the transmission 3 times now, sucks but I'm...
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rreegg replied to the thread Pre combustion chamber crack advice.Godspeed, makes sense and for a truck you’ll have forever it’s the right call IMO. Love how these trucks are the opposite of disposable
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Just wanted to update this thread with my final decision for future readers. I got lucky and found a set of rusty heads locally here...
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rreegg reacted to 8769bigred's post in the thread 6.9 IDI valve train questions + head gasket job with Like.
Ok I have done some more research on the little plastic piece on my valve spring cap/retainer. Here is a breakdown of the ford...
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rreegg replied to the thread New here with a 6.9idi f250.Right on and welcome. Love all bullnose and the single cabs
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I am new to oilburners but I have been lurking for years. I’ve got an ‘85 F250 2wd with a 6.9 and c6. It’s not pretty and has its share...
