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  1. Wrenchmonkey316

    7.3 idi overheated and the c6 started to drip.

    Oh looks like it’s in the other picture as well. See that’s why I stick to the picture books, they’re clearly challenging enough.
  2. Wrenchmonkey316

    7.3 idi overheated and the c6 started to drip.

    I’m more of a picture book kinda guy but I read the info and it’s got the hole for the sensor on the side I just didn’t see it in the bottom view picture.
  3. Wrenchmonkey316

    7.3 idi overheated and the c6 started to drip.

    Thank you I really appreciate it. I think I’ll probably need to add the temp sensor on the side. Hmmm, has anyone used a temp sensor in the drain plug? Nice little sensor and wire hanging down extra far waiting to get sheared off. Haha
  4. Wrenchmonkey316

    7.3 idi overheated and the c6 started to drip.

    Is there a known aftermarket c-6 upgrade option I can buy with a deep pan, drain bolt added and a threaded transmission cooling sensor hole added?
  5. Wrenchmonkey316

    7.3 idi overheated and the c6 started to drip.

    Fortunately I have the pricey 4th gear od upgrade unit already installed on the c-6 3speed in this truck otherwise I’d be doing a zf5 swap for sure.
  6. Wrenchmonkey316

    7.3 idi overheated and the c6 started to drip.

    Pump replacement is a really common one. It’s pretty much rocket science.
  7. Wrenchmonkey316

    7.3 idi overheated and the c6 started to drip.

    The rad has a few little green stains starting from the top half way down but doesn’t leak fast enough to drip on the ground. I think a new rad is a due first step. Notes:The cooling system gained pressure from running the truck cold for a couple minutes. It didn’t have any time to warm up at...
  8. Wrenchmonkey316

    7.3 idi overheated and the c6 started to drip.

    Hahahaha…ha! Update: the fluid appears to have come from a valve on top of the transmission. I was kinda thinking the cooling system as well. I’ll see what I can figure out. Thank you!
  9. Wrenchmonkey316

    7.3 idi overheated and the c6 started to drip.

    I just bought a fan clutch yesterday evening but it’s still sitting in the box. I had to make a 1 hour steady uphill hwy trip to do a waterfall repair job this morning and it got hot (MArange) on me when I looked away from the gauge for a second. When I pulled over to cool down and take look at...
  10. Wrenchmonkey316

    Could you Sleeve down an old crusty 7.3 to run 6.9 pistons???

    Seems like the best option for a rebuild right now is to get a 100-250k used with 1 year warranty for $2500-$3000 and rebuild that unit before installation. So, maybe $5000 for a fresh engine with some luck?
  11. Wrenchmonkey316

    Could you Sleeve down an old crusty 7.3 to run 6.9 pistons???

    Sad crying emoji:(.. I didn’t realize how hard parts are to find for old idi’s. When I rebuilt a high mileage Subaru ti or whatever it’s called that had a bad head gasket I didn’t really need to get “xtra” parts, mostly just machining cost and the master rebuild kit cost. Do the major...
  12. Wrenchmonkey316

    Could you Sleeve down an old crusty 7.3 to run 6.9 pistons???

    I like the 7.3 sleeve route better for myself, it’s cool the 6.9s will work but I want to try to keep it cheap n easy. I’ve seen used running 7.3s with a 1 yr warranty for $2500. I’ve seen rebuild kits for around $1500. I’m not understanding the price I saw for a remand 7.3 idi at $10000.
  13. Wrenchmonkey316

    Could you Sleeve down an old crusty 7.3 to run 6.9 pistons???

    Ok, the piston swap just went too far for me to want to attempt it. Another thought. Is it expensive to get a shop to put the regular 7.3 repair sleeves in all 8 on a crusty old 7.3 during the rebuild ? as an upgrade to help prevent some issues down the road.
  14. Wrenchmonkey316

    Could you Sleeve down an old crusty 7.3 to run 6.9 pistons???

    I’m curious if you could possibly do a swap from a 7.3 piston down to a 6.9 and swap to the normal 6.9 gaskets and everything still all line up? Do the heads need to be swapped? Or anything else? Is it possible? Difficult? Easy? Has anyone heard of it being done? Thank you. All of your input is...
  15. Wrenchmonkey316

    A have a few ugly injectors. Need help diagnosing appearance/causes.

    Yes I used the the seezy on the threads. I was referring to one that has it on the lower part of the injector. It’s a closeup pic
  16. Wrenchmonkey316

    A have a few ugly injectors. Need help diagnosing appearance/causes.

    Yes I used the the seezy on the threads. I was referring to one that has it on the lower part of the injector. It’s a closeup pic.
  17. Wrenchmonkey316

    A have a few ugly injectors. Need help diagnosing appearance/causes.

    Yeah, that’s concerning. If I keep the engine well oiled will it likely be ok for a year or more until I can swap it out.
  18. Wrenchmonkey316

    A have a few ugly injectors. Need help diagnosing appearance/causes.

    So, anybody have anymore input? Can rust on injectors suggest a head gasket issue? Teach me the ways, I soak up new information like a rock!
  19. Wrenchmonkey316

    A have a few ugly injectors. Need help diagnosing appearance/causes.

    Whew!’! I’m glad I got that right.. It’s been blowing out blue smoke on the beginning of fast takeoffs. It’s burning oil, a few quarts per 500 miles I’d guess. The truck has low 123k miles but no idea what happened to it during that time.
  20. Wrenchmonkey316

    A have a few ugly injectors. Need help diagnosing appearance/causes.

    Half were wet, half were dry.
  21. Wrenchmonkey316

    A have a few ugly injectors. Need help diagnosing appearance/causes.

    I was a little worried about the wet/crusty/rusty colored looking one from the back drivers side cylinder? I installed new ones. My return lines got to leaking so I did the unknown age injectors as well.
  22. Wrenchmonkey316

    A have a few ugly injectors. Need help diagnosing appearance/causes.

    I took pictures of the old 7.3 idi injectors. I’m hoping to get some information based on the appearance of these injectors. All input is appreciated. Thank you.
  23. Wrenchmonkey316

    The Official "Show Us Your Ride" pictures of member's trucks thread.

    I should measure mine. Based on the fender reveals in this picture I bet we can estimate pretty close.
  24. Wrenchmonkey316

    The Official "Show Us Your Ride" pictures of member's trucks thread.

  25. Wrenchmonkey316

    What is the going rate, reman 6.9/7.3 engine replacement and an injection pump

    About how much is a good rebuild kit? Machine shop costs? Just roughly… I did a dual cam Subaru master rebuild on an outback a few years back and it wasn’t too terrible of a job since I had some extra time on my hands. These are so heavy though.

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