Search results

  1. Slicknik

    Project Big Red

    BW makes a great kit I just don't store the ball in the system upside down too close to the sensor on the axle for me, I have about 2-3" of clearance. Takes the flex out of the frame some too, helps when you have a camper or weight in the bed. I had drilled holes in the bed already for the...
  2. Slicknik

    Hot Transmission

    Sounds like the TC is failing and not locking up but some other less expensive items to take into consideration are; the aux trans cooler needs to be inline after the radiator trans cooler (as suggested already) (Something that’s over looked ) I would like to see how your cooler feed lines...
  3. Slicknik

    Coolant Flush Procedure

    Yes it’s concerning need to do a leak down test and see what going on, need to pressurize the coolant system and check for bubbles. If you have the liquid from the first drain send a sample to blackstone for a analysis. Blown head gasket is a possibility
  4. Slicknik

    Coolant Flush Procedure

    If your switching coolant then you would have to make sure all coolant is out 100% by flushing it with distilled water until you only have water in the system, which takes more flushes then it would if you removed the thermostat and block plugs that’s all , the removal/install heater core is...
  5. Slicknik

    Coolant Flush Procedure

    If your thermostat wasn’t working your truck would over heat, and the upper rad-hose would be cold/not hot. If your running the same coolant you don’t have to 100% flush. just drain the radiator fill with distilled water drive it hard to get heat in it to open the radiator then drain. You’ll...
  6. Slicknik

    So what did you do with your truck today?

    Impressive , just need some snow, gantry’s come in handy !
  7. Slicknik

    Places to get odd ball parts

    What worked for me was my fairing push pin kit for my street bike. Even though its for bikes it works for the inner fender skirt on my truck . (tried it because I already had it for replacing missing push pins on my fairing). I got it off amazon for 25$
  8. Slicknik

    Help! 7.3 IDI Turbo Literature

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/OEM-Shop-Manual-Ford-Truck-7-3L-Idi-Turbo-Diesel-Supp-To-1993-1993-/282314102903 one source
  9. Slicknik

    1989 f250 interior parts.

    Do you still have the passenger panel?! I need one for a 89
  10. Slicknik

    Banks turbo

    I’ll take it , rt now
  11. Slicknik

    Need a turbo

    If anyone has a direct replacement for a banks 26204 turbo For a 1991 7.3 idi, or a good used turbo I have the first gen (non sidewinder) setup . No innercooler I will pay handsomely as I’m in a little pickle at the moment. don’t care as long as it bolts up to my truck with little issue...
  12. Slicknik

    Water methanol injection

    1. This is freaking sweet 2. Is your system mounted in a truck bed tool box?(little function/forum) 3. How often is your switch #2 on? 4. Do you monitor cylinder head temps at all? 5. Intercooler piping route is interesting 6. Nice sheet metal work on the intake/battery box
  13. Slicknik

    Anybody put 17" dually wheels on an OBS?

    I run 17” dodge wheels on my idit with 265/70/17, work fine but I had to grind to get the hub/axle to clear the wheel not a lot but couldn’t machine it, works fine
  14. Slicknik

    need a fan clutch

    @Isaac Ristow ya I found one site will some detail but how much further did you place your bend from the original bend point ? 1/16” ? 1/8” ? rt now the fan engagement is between the L and the hot which I can assume is 235-240 and I would like it to engaugr earlier at 210 or at the M/A point...
  15. Slicknik

    need a fan clutch

    @Isaac Ristow thanks for the results , can you go into detail about how you relieved tension from the thermal spring ? What work you did to decrease the spring load? The videos I’ve seen only clocking the spring to make changes , use an old fan clutch for picture reference perhaps I...
  16. Slicknik

    What is this?

    cruise control , or are you pointing at the tube ?
  17. Slicknik

    need a fan clutch

    interested in seeing your results , I run a Hayden rt now and the fan does lock up for me but I only have the dummy gauges to go off of. Up a grade loaded (over 3 tons) and egts are 1100 the fan locks right after the “L” on normal Or machine one out of aluminum, doesn’t seem too hard
  18. Slicknik

    So what did you do with your truck today?

    Swapped out my failed fuel tank selector valve , should have bought a cdd 38 gallon tank conversion, would have ended up being the same price,
  19. Slicknik

    Steering is going to put me in a ditch

    If your steering wheel doesn’t come back to center after making a turn it’s ball joints , if you have already replaced the drag link ,inner tie rod , outer tie rods , just do a ball joint test , takes all of two minutes and it’s free tightening up the steering box only adjust slop , and if...
  20. Slicknik

    Body bushings?

    Resurrection time
  21. Slicknik

    1984 f250 body lift.

    Nice add @chillman88 I would also say guy from NY on YouTube helped me out with his video on swapping the bushings , an impact gun is your friend and you’ll need some jigs/pulley pullers to get these bad boys out. Swapping ball joints for me was easier (I’m also 2wd) that bushings also I...
  22. Slicknik

    1984 f250 body lift.

    @Frstdiesel oh I see my bad , well what do your body mount bushings look like ? How old are they, I gained almost 3/4 inch from swamping mine out with polyurethane ones from the stock rubber ones which looked like they had never been changed . the ones I had were thrashed on my truck
  23. Slicknik

    1984 f250 body lift.

    Whats your setup ? You have the Twin I beam setup in the front ? Are you trying to level it? Cppadict has some coil spring spacers , they are 2” you could machine them down an inch to achieve what your looking for..... https://cpaddict.com/80-86-bullnose/ But you’ll be messing with the...
  24. Slicknik

    E4od Change shift points?

    @Selahdoor man I love reading this thread , I have the complete opposite problem , try using the OD button, that’s how I do it cuz my eye sore shifts early , otherwise aftermarket controller will fix that issue no sweat, but be careful what you wish for , if your empty you’ll be fine , loaded...
  25. Slicknik

    So what did you do with your truck today?

    Body mount bushings and rear shocks, huge difference in ride quality, and stock spare tire carrier with spare tire back in place

Latest posts

Forum statistics

Threads
92,929
Posts
1,155,103
Members
26,430
Latest member
Brownlee5212

Members online

Total: 994 (members: 6, guests: 988)

Share this page

Top