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    6.9 diesel lift pump cam issue, HELP!!

    I made it home, sorry for the late reply. When i came home i had to deal with a toilet that decided to overflow and leak water into the basement from the 3rd floor... I see hanging drywall in my not so distant future... no rest for the weary eh? Anywhos, the diesel is running fine, got...
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    6.9 diesel lift pump cam issue, HELP!!

    Alright, well first off I want to send out a big Thank You to all you guys and especially Darrin for letting me use is garage and tools and Ron for letting me bother him on the phone a couple of times and the willingness to part with a cam for cheap if i needed it. Second off, i want to say...
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    6.9 diesel lift pump cam issue, HELP!!

    I fixed the PM issue, i didn't realize it was off by default. Thanks for the contact info. Also, how much would you want for a camshaft? I'm assuming im going to need intake gasket kit, timing gasket kit, anything else?
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    6.9 diesel lift pump cam issue, HELP!!

    Thanks for the help guys, i gave it a quick look over today. The lobe just rotates all the way around, no catches, no side to side play either. The truck does run, and it runs well, when i use a electric pump. I'll give Daron or Ron a message and see what i can find out. I am a little...
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    6.9 diesel lift pump cam issue, HELP!!

    I'm currenty in Grand Rapids Michigan, i live up in Houghton MI.
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    6.9 diesel lift pump cam issue, HELP!!

    I'm certain the cam gear isent coming loose.. this is a problem that's been plaguing me since i bought the truck. That's why i bought the electric boost pump. I just had some down time and though i would try to fix it proper. It looks likes its gonna be a mess. Oh well, i guess i got the...
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    6.9 diesel lift pump cam issue, HELP!!

    Alright, thanks a bunch for the info... I'm assuming tearing the camshaft out is comparable to any other ford ohv v8?
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    6.9 diesel lift pump cam issue, HELP!!

    So, you think it might be a broken key? The timing gear still turns the whole cam, and the truck does run.. There are no leaks (yet)... So in your opinion you think this rig will make a 500 mile drive? Or should I tear the motor apart down here in my parents driveway...
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    6.9 diesel lift pump cam issue, HELP!!

    Thanks for the quick reply, can you explain what exactly happens to my camshaft? Is the lift pump lobe just pressed on? I'm worried about driving 500 miles back if my camshaft is falling apart.
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    6.9 diesel lift pump cam issue, HELP!!

    So, long story short, my 1985 f250 was hard to start. I thought the lift pump failed due to no diesel getting pumped into the filter head. So I replaced the lift pump, and it still diden't pump... upon further inspection i found that the lift pump cam rotates freely, which is slightly...
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