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    Is there any mechanical difference between 158 and 175 hp?

    Just wondering if the only difference is the pump and possibly the injectors or is there more like a different cam . Is the basic engine exactly the same between 158 and 175 hp?
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    89 Ford Diesel 7.3 hard to start

    I think it mostly has to do with the compression. We All know that an engine with low compression is harder to start. This one has never been overheated,no blow by and only 127k miles. It won't pull a wet noodle off a plate though.
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    89 Ford Diesel 7.3 hard to start

    Here it is fast as I can get the key in and turn it. It's 80F today.
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    89 Ford Diesel 7.3 hard to start

    Maybe 3-4 seconds of cranking is all. I don't want to burn out my starter
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    89 Ford Diesel 7.3 hard to start

    How's the compression? Mine will start after weeks with no glows down to about 60f.
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    Rotella 15w40 vs Rotella 15w40 Full Synthetic

    You have 60 psi oil pressure?
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    Is there any mechanical difference between 158 and 175 hp?

    My f250 has the high elevation 158 hp engine.i realize that these trucks are slow but mines pathetic. I can't run the 55 mph speed limit when pulling a small flatbed trailer. Is the only difference between the HP ratings the pump output or is there more to it?
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    AC replacement

    That's for assembly. The system comes to the assembly line charged and ready to go. When a worker installs the system then screws that fitting together it completes the circuit and the ac system is ready to go. Saves time vs charging a system after the truck is built.
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    Steering wheel just fell into my lap.

    I'm in southern California. The picapart are full of these old trucks. Finding the time to go hunting is a problem
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    Steering wheel just fell into my lap.

    Anyone used this place? Can I use an auto column if mines a stick?
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    Steering wheel just fell into my lap.

    Anything can be fixed.
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    Defective oil filter.

    True. But we ended up with 3 bad, no usable wix filters in a week! Boss said no more wix.
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    Steering wheel just fell into my lap.

    Went to the feed store and the gas station. On the way home my tilt steering came loose and practically fell into my lap. I pulled the steering wheel off and can't see the problem. I you tubed it and only found videos on how to adjust the steering box. Nothing with my problem. I got home and...
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    Defective oil filter.

    Just wanted to share this. It's for a 15L caterpillar diesel. Napa gold made by wix in USA. Only about 3/4 of a thread to hold it onto the engine. Napa brought out a replacement for it and it had the correct threads. Imagine if I had put that on without noticing! Thing would have blown off on...
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    Epsom salt

    Never worked for me
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    Failed Emissions

    No. That's only on the gassers
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    A/C r34 or upgrade? 1992 IDI 7.3L

    Ya you are a little far away. If you ever decide to visit death valley let me know.
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    A/C r34 or upgrade? 1992 IDI 7.3L

    350 psi is way too much. You will blow the evaporator up. Federal law is 100 psi. I usually do 200
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    A/C r34 or upgrade? 1992 IDI 7.3L

    Where are you at? I specialize in auto ac. First thing is to check the orifice tube for contamination then pressure test the system and look for leaks.
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    Alternator Idler Pulley for V-Belts?

    Pulley should be on the back side of that belt. Not the v side
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    Fuel Filter Mystery

    Are there any sections of rubber hose in the system? If so could it be sucking shut?
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    Idi extreme coolant pressure/leakage

    Head gaskets or cavitation.
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    Eaton Transmission-7.3idi

    If you went with a 4x4,5x3 or another combination you would not need air to shift.
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    Cracked head?

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/MCCORD-Valley-Pan-Gasket-For-INTERNATIONAL-FORD-TRUCK-6-9L-7-3L-DIESEL-ONLY-/185147896431?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0
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    What radiators fit what yrs & what models?

    A recore is replacing the core with a new one. Reusing the old tanks and straps. At this point you might as well go with a HD core for better cooling.

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