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    Questions regarding Keystone rings and cam

    I'm restoring and updating a '94 factory turbo dually. I'm at the point of freshening up the seals and gaskets and painting the engine. Upon inspection, I found a cam lobe going bad. Didn't plan on this but I now have an excuse to get the type4 "logger" cam. I've emailed Oregon Cams directly to...
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    ZF5 Gasser to Diesel Conversion

    So I just finished my modification of my ZF5 yesterday. I was always a bit apprehensive about doing this. Concerned about shaft alignment. There is really no good way to indicate shaft to bolt hole/dowel pin location. I studied threads on this site and others. The top two holes in the bell...
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    This video has me really worked up!

    I'm restoring a 1994 IDIT Dually. This video got me really worked up. Take a look and let me know how or what you feel about this. This truck most likely is my last truck -- I'm 72. Plan to keep it till I croak. All this regulation nonsense just P..... me off! I'm hoping more sane heads will...
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    I think I'll keep my 7.3 as long as I can!

    I stumbled on to this video by Gale Banks which was very interesting to watch. I never really payed too much attention to the current crop of modern diesels out there. This was amazing to watch. No wonder it costs thousands of dollars to work on the new trucks, and why they are so crazy...
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    Convert ZF5 2WD to 4WD---Is it Possible?

    I just picked up two trucks...well one and a half really. Complete '94 dually is factory turbo VIN K unmolested automatic. The '92 parts truck has ATS turbo, manual 2WD. I'm wanting to make the dually 4x4 manual. I'm looking now for a late 90's super duty axle (Dana 60) which I intend to install...
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    Interesting video on motor oil,diesels,piston rings

    I don't know if any of you follow Dave's Auto on you tube, but I ran across this one in particular that was fascinating to listen to. A lot of the discussion revolves around diesels. When Lake Speed Jr. started to discuss keystone rings I really started to listen. Never understood their purpose...
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    Anything wrong with adapting a 1997 powerstroke turbo to my NA 7.3 IDI?

    I've got a VIN K 1994 7.3 truck. When I got it, it had no turbo. From the factory it should have had one. For whatever reason, previous owners eliminated it. I'm driving it just fine as a NA truck. A friend has a 97 DI Powerstoke turbo setup sitting around and is willing to give it to me. Now...
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    Question on CDR Valve

    I assumed the CDR valve, was a check valve in one direction. When I took mine off, I can blow in either port, and it is free flowing both directions. This does not sound right. If it is, I don't see the point of the valve. Just use a piece of pipe or hose to go from valley pan to back of the...
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    Rear Main Seal Questions

    Ok. Finally pulled tranny to rebuild and fix significant oil leak from rear main. A quart of oil every week. I pulled seal mounting plate off and saw the crankshaft seal surface. What is with that groove?? That can't be as designed. No wonder it was leaking cause that spot is about where the...
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    Question about fuel filter housing

    Well my fuel filter heater started leaking bad so it needed fixed asap. I have read that most guys generally remove it and plug the hole and simply eliminate it. Since I am in Florida, I also saw no need for the heater and figured I would do the same. I did not do the typical 1/2 NPT pipe thread...
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    What is this pressure sensor for?

    I have been sorting thru and repairing all the things left to make the truck right. On the filter housing is this pressure sensor. What and where does it go to and operate? Since it looks to be a pressure sensor, I am guessing it may hook to the fuel filter warning light on the dash. The light...
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    Putting Oil Change into the Tank

    Was just changing the oil in my truck (1994 7.3 IDI NA) and was wondering if there is any harm in just putting the waste oil into the fuel tank. We're talking like 12 quarts plus. I would make sure the tank is full of diesel, about 18 gallons so it would dilute sufficiently. I have a 500 mesh...
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    Question regarding E4OD

    Last summer I picked up a non-running 1994 Vin K regular cab 4x4 with an E4OD. The engine is not the turbo version according to the engine block number (7.3 U2U1028595). There was evidence of a turbo since there are firewall scorch marks in the paint on passenger side firewall. Not sure what...
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    Question about glow plug controller

    Just a simple question. If I leave the ignition key in the On position where everything in the truck is energized, the glow plugs start to warm up. What if you leave the key in that position for say, a couple of minutes, will you burn up the plugs? Or is the controller smart enough to time...
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    Fuel Gauge pegged - where to start looking

    I have a 94 F-250 HD 4x4 Vin K truck with a NA motor. Systematically going thru it and making repairs. Next is the fuel gauge. I have replaced the the dual tank switch on the dash as it was broken. The gauge sits fully pegged on full regardless of which tank it is switched to and I know the...
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    Removing Timing Cover

    Hi all, First time posting. Have been following this site awhile and have learned a lot. I picked up a 1994 F-250 HD Vin K regular cab 4x4 at a good price. I have been going thru it systematically fixing all the things that needs to be done. It was a turbo truck but somewhere in the past the...

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