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  1. homelessduck

    I'm back in the IDI game!

    I tried that , among various other things. Ultimately, even if I get everything bolted up, the spring pack still will not compress any more, and the angle of the axle tubes are not even close to being reasonable for ride height. I definitely think they either sent me springs with too much...
  2. homelessduck

    I'm back in the IDI game!

    Man this lift kit is starting to really frustrate me. First the torque specs were wrong so I broke a bolt, then the spring center pin nut was too large for the spring plate. Neither were a huge deal but still frustrating. They sent me new bolts and a $50 credit for having to drill out the...
  3. homelessduck

    Batteries

    I've always used Walmart specials and have always had great results.
  4. homelessduck

    not mine : 93 IDI glow plug harness

    Or you can get a new 6.0 gp harness for like $30.
  5. homelessduck

    I'm back in the IDI game!

    I started installing the lift kit the other day. The kit comes with 7/16 bolts for the axle pivot bracket support brackets. The instructions and their website says to torque them to 70 ft lbs. They are grade 5 and should only be torqued to 45-50 lbs. I knew it didn't feel right but decided to go...
  6. homelessduck

    Front tank sending unit.

    My '92 has a plastic tank too.
  7. homelessduck

    Front tank sending unit.

    http://www.trexautoparts.com/categories/ford-full-size-pickup-diesel-sending-units https://www.ebay.com/itm/1992-1993-Ford-F250-F350-Diesel-Pickup-Sending-unit-for-the-Side-tank-ONLY-/372210754240
  8. homelessduck

    JC whitney sending unit

    X2 . My T-REX senders worked great.
  9. homelessduck

    1992 7.3 IDI Wont Start.

    Be careful running an electric AND mechanical lift pump. The lift pump is just a diaphragm pump and if it ruptures your electric pump will fill the the pan with diesel.
  10. homelessduck

    I'm back in the IDI game!

    I ran to town today and grabbed a new starter. Came home and tossed it in and it spun over great! I started doing the compression test and realized I won't be able to do them all without pulling the injector lines so I just did a few for now. The first two cylinders were 455 and 470. The next...
  11. homelessduck

    I'm back in the IDI game!

    I finally got around to making a tool to rotate the engine. It's one of the uglier tools I've made but it got the job done :D . I rotated it many, many times by hand and then tossed the batteries in to spin it over and get the compression test done....and the starter is toast. It's probably...
  12. homelessduck

    WTB 89 F350 Crew Cab carpet

    A few years ago I bought new carpet off Rockauto. I think it was about $150 ( ext cab ) . The fit and quality was actually really good and I would totally buy it again.
  13. homelessduck

    So what did you do with your truck today?

    Oh I'm sure. I was just curious what they are paying out for our trucks these days.
  14. homelessduck

    So what did you do with your truck today?

    Sorry to hear that! How much did your insurance give you for it?
  15. homelessduck

    I'm back in the IDI game!

    This thing is locked up pretty good. I have all cylinders soaking in penetrating oil. I tried to use the flywheel turner to rotate it but because of the tooth design on the ring gear it won't work. So I guess it's time to make a tool to rotate it.
  16. homelessduck

    So what did you do with your truck today?

    Where are you located? I have a bunch of pine you can have near Medford Oregon ! :D
  17. homelessduck

    I'm back in the IDI game!

    I'll get this engine pulled and torn down soon. Depending on how bad this engine looks I may just drive the parts up to you instead of shipping them, and check out your engine.
  18. homelessduck

    Mini-excavator engine removal

    I always pull the core support. It takes like 20 minutes and makes things so much easier. Plus I hate having these engines lifted high enough to clear the core support.
  19. homelessduck

    I'm back in the IDI game!

    Well I plan on sending the injectors to you to be pop tested to rule them out. I was actually about to send you a pm.
  20. homelessduck

    I'm back in the IDI game!

    I'll give that a shot if I can't get it to move with the flywheel turner. I plan on soaking it for a few days before I try again.
  21. homelessduck

    WTB Good 6.9 / 7.3 engine

    I'm willing to travel and would consider whole trucks..
  22. homelessduck

    I'm back in the IDI game!

    Unfortunately the bolt is just spinning loose and over tightening. Glow plugs are out and I'm pretty sure there's nothing stuck in the heads. All belts are off as well. Thanks! I hope it does. I don't want to pull the tc with it.
  23. homelessduck

    WTB Good 6.9 / 7.3 engine

    Still looking for a good engine.
  24. homelessduck

    I'm back in the IDI game!

    I tried to spin it over today and.... It's seized . I'll pour some penetrating oil down the cylinders and let it soak and hope it breaks free. In the mean time I am going to get started on the other work that it needs.
  25. homelessduck

    I'm back in the IDI game!

    You can never have enough tools! I am set on pretty much everything else . I buy tools as I need them and I've only ever needed the one deep socket 15/16. Thus only one .

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