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None that I can think of. Well there is one. You might have to loosen the injector lines on the IP. Once you do that, you can advance it...
Oct 20, 2025
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That was my thinking, but that still leaves me more questions as to whats causing my issue if thats not the source. I have not checked...
Oct 20, 2025
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Technically yes, but that's still an excellent reading.
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I finally got to testing it after having issues with a crappy Harbor Freight tester. Here were my results: 1: 400ish (forgot to record...
Oct 20, 2025
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My compression tester for 6.9 fits in place of glowplug so no need to remove injectors, but fuel supply needs to be stopped, otherwise...
Oct 20, 2025
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Got around to installing it. Fuel pressure at a constant 5 PSI at inlet between fuel filter and IP. I also tried running the truck...
Sep 27, 2025
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Ran the truck today with ether, even with ether it was a super hard start despite the super strong cranking! Idled with a lope till it...
Sep 14, 2025
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@seanres - I would chase @IDIBRONCO's suggestion of a fuel pressure guage. Borrow one if you can... The things left on my checklist are...
Sep 14, 2025
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I feel like a fuel pressure gauge is a must have now. I recommend it to anyone along with a vacuum gauge to keep an eye on your vacuum pump.
Sep 14, 2025
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I'll take a look this weekend. If I find that my $1100 rebuilt IP turned to junk immediately I will not be a happy camper
Sep 12, 2025
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The next step might be to install a fuel pressure gauge to see what kind of pressure is getting to the IP. If you want to that is. I did...
Sep 12, 2025
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I'd lean toward that being a last resort. If it was me, I'd remove the front engine cover first. It's underneath the water pump. Others...
Sep 12, 2025
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So the new GPs seemed to help but I have run into another issue. On the 29th, I drove the truck again with the new GPs and found the...
Sep 12, 2025
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I do not use the GP controller, I bypass it with a relay which is connected directly to the battery. I've checked the ohms of each glow...
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Ah yes I remember that thread. That's a bummer this is still giving you trouble. You say it had hard starts when you first picked it...
Sep 1, 2025
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