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  1. Randy Bush

    Rocker pivot wear - 6.9 rocker arms

    That is pretty much normal wear. How does the valve face of it look? Along with the push rod and part in rocker? All important areas to check out. If planning on replacing fairly soon would just run them.
  2. Randy Bush

    Help Needed with 7.3 IDI - Starts up then Dies, no start now

    I was having trouble with a couple of mine . Installed a check valve before the mechanical fuel pump solved the problem.
  3. Randy Bush

    Help Needed with 7.3 IDI - Starts up then Dies, no start now

    2x /\
  4. Randy Bush

    Hydrolock rebuild question

    I think you would want to check the rods to make sure none are bent from hydrolocking.
  5. Randy Bush

    Looking to get into an IDI -

    I would think running a 7.3 with less then 3.55 gears going to start running into problems, shifting all the time unless on flat ground, not having any real power. I actually think you would end up with less MPG . MHO There is a reason why trucks don't have gearing in the low 3.00- 3.55.
  6. Randy Bush

    Looking to get into an IDI -

    Down hill with the key off? LOL
  7. Randy Bush

    Looking to get into an IDI -

    My first 7.3 was a 4x4 with a C-6 I can't say that I thought it was so bad. Drove down the road as fast as I wanted to go and don't remember the mileage being that bad for a truck.
  8. Randy Bush

    Looking to get into an IDI -

    No way would I even pay anywhere near that price.
  9. Randy Bush

    So what did you do with your truck today?

    What did you get for the aluminum? Last I took in got .25 , not great , but better then metal which is only 1/2 cent a lb.
  10. Randy Bush

    ZF5 rear housing?

    http://www.vaglinks.com/Docs/Catalogues/ZF.com_S5-42_47__47M_Service_manual_.pdf This will help you on how to do it.
  11. Randy Bush

    Block heater thought?????

    With a magnet block heater you better make sure you plug it in as soon as you shut the truck off. 200 watt heater is not much compared to the 1000 watt one have in the block. Lower radiator hose one are hard on the hose all that heat makes the hose get bad in shorter amount of time. In a 7.3 I...
  12. Randy Bush

    Manual glow plug wiring help?

    This should help you.
  13. Randy Bush

    turn the key and the solinoid on the starter goes click

    Have you tried jumping the little terminal at the starter? If it just clicks there starter is bad. Month old or not. Also bench testing a diesel starter proves nothing. Had mine go out once took it off had it bench tested , said it was fine. I said give me a new one anyhow truck started right up .
  14. Randy Bush

    87' 6.9 idi won't turn over.

    Have you checked the clutch interlock switch to made sure you are getting power through it. Had that happen on my 93 , at times truck would not start, bypassed it have have not had a problem since.
  15. Randy Bush

    Rocker arms- replace or keep?

    Just check them for any abnormal wear. Copper end of pushrod goes toward the rocker arm. when the pushrod is in the rocker you should be able to blow through it at operating angles if not rocker or push rod is bad and needs replacing.
  16. Randy Bush

    87' 6.9 idi won't turn over.

    This might be of some help to you.
  17. Randy Bush

    First Diesel Ever, Could Really Use Some Advice

    In regards to the CDR do you have a hole in the drivers side valve cover , as that is where it belongs if you have a turbo engine.
  18. Randy Bush

    First Diesel Ever, Could Really Use Some Advice

    It would be really helpful to order the Ford IDIT service manual off of e-bay . provides a lot of useful information.
  19. Randy Bush

    Rewiring block heater

    Yes green is ground, other 2 one goes to each of the remaining terminals in the plug.
  20. Randy Bush

    Dual rear wheel axle with single rear wheel?

    I respectfully disagree with this. On a 1/2 truck I don't believe the rim is centered on the bearing, never have really checked though. There are untold number of full floating 3/4 ton rear ends out there with duals on them that have had no undue bearing trouble , something we have done for...
  21. Randy Bush

    Dual rear wheel axle with single rear wheel?

    A lot of guys will just pull one of the duals off the rear for the winter and run them that way. With single rear rims they will track different then the fronts. Can't really see any reason would affect the wheel bearings though.
  22. Randy Bush

    Remans.

    A turbo engine should have a C code in the vin at least in 93 they did. Also check the stamped code on front of block right behind IP cover , should be stamped with a T there in the numbers. Just because it has a turbo on it does not make it a turbo engine. A lot of people have put NA engine in...
  23. Randy Bush

    Swapping e4od, how to flush lines?

    IIRR think they make a trans flush kit.
  24. Randy Bush

    Remans.

    Do you have a turbo engine now. Most of the places will only exchange turbo for turbo engine. Or with a real healthy up charge.
  25. Randy Bush

    Bad Glow Plug Circuit

    those 2 should have 12 volt to them. This might be of help to you

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