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      u2slow reacted to Black dawg's post in the thread Keep cracking heads with Like Like.
      Have you had the heads checked to see if the cracks are actually leaking. Have seen many cracked there that don't leak. Have seen a...
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      u2slow replied to the thread Keep cracking heads.
      Sorry no.... that was 20-25 years ago. I googled up a head, and put on arrows where i think the valve guide gets pressed in. Like i...
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      u2slow replied to the thread Keep cracking heads.
      My experience with cracked IDI heads is something is a problem in the cooling system. I worked at one shop where the old machinist had...
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      u2slow reacted to Jesus Freak's post in the thread SRW to DRW with Like Like.
      And you're a regular contributor on oil burners, that's what really makes you credible!
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      u2slow replied to the thread SRW to DRW.
      Not accurate. I spent 4 years working at a shop that bought salvage f-series in the 90-97 range and rebuilt them. I know the axles and...
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      u2slow replied to the thread Putting Oil Change into the Tank.
      Nope... i have no such manual.
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      u2slow replied to the thread Putting Oil Change into the Tank.
      I do it on my 89-93 dodges (cummins) -thats where my oil changes go. These injectors have smaller holes that the IDIs. This. Most of it...
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      u2slow replied to the thread 2001 E350 brakes.
      In general, yes. Drums have more mass and its all enclosed. They fade, and the front discs have to work harder. Ford rotors have been...
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      u2slow replied to the thread 2001 E350 brakes.
      Drums tend to have better initial friction, but as the drum heats up, the diameter increases. They also dont shed heat as easily. The...
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      u2slow replied to the thread Starter/GP Relay.
      I've used basic ford starter solenoids for manual gp's in the past. No issues.
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      u2slow replied to the thread 7.3 idi swap for 7.3 turbostroke.
      Ironically, my problem-E350 was an ex-transit bus. A used hpop and new ipr made it mediocrely functional again. I imagine it had a lot...
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      IME, amazon delivery times and fees vary quite a bit, by location and other logistics quirks.
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      Autometer was the fastest thing i could my hands on years ago - local parts store. Today, i'd prob peruse amazon's selection and have...
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      u2slow replied to the thread 7.3 idi swap for 7.3 turbostroke.
      My experience with the IDIs is that so long as you can keep 6 or more glow plugs operable - and an uncompromised cooling system - theyre...
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      u2slow replied to the thread 7.3 idi swap for 7.3 turbostroke.
      With my past PSD frustration, i definitely think the hpop is on the table for replacement at a similar age/miles interval. Dont forget...
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