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  1. tbrumm

    Engine knock after glow plug replacement.

    While some people have had good luck with the Diesel Rx glowplugs (which are made by Wellman BTW), I did not. I tried them a few years ago and after the first cycle one of the them swelled and burned out. I was barely able to get the plug out. Never again! Beru only!
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    Cooling System Pressure Test Results

    Thanks for the suggestion, Russ, I am not familiar with silverseal - I will have to research that. I'm not really sure I would want to add something into the coolant system to stop the leak if I don't have to. I have always heard the heater core (and other stuff) can get plugged up too...
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    Cooling System Pressure Test Results

    Thanks for the suggestions, Bill. I guess it would be worth a try to re-torque the head bolts. Nothing to lose (unless I were to break a bolt) but trying to loosen them would tell me what I may be in for anyway. I may put that project on my agenda for next weekend. I'll have to pick up a set of...
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    Cooling System Pressure Test Results

    Thanks, Gary - that is all great advice. While I won't be doing this until spring, I will certainly heed your suggestions when the time comes. Yes, I am doing this with the engine in the truck. I had already planned on doing an oil cooler reseal anyway even before this coolant leakage issue came...
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    Cooling System Pressure Test Results

    I took the truck on a 200 mile run yesterday. More drips on the driveshaft and wetness on the back of the head - enough to be able to see that the coolant is coming from the "upper" rear of the head. I have attached a couple of pics to show the drips on the driveshaft and the wetness at the...
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    Pillar Grab Handles

    Here is a pick of the Explorer grab handle above the passenger door in my truck. Super easy to install with two screws and is very sturdy - almost looks factory. It is not as handy as on the A-Pillar but does work. You also have to tell people it is there if they have not ridden in the truck...
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    Pillar Grab Handles

    I installed grab handles above each door on the inside. The handles came out of a Ford Explorer. I will see if I can get a pick of 'em tomorrow.Not as handy as on the A-Pillar but still works for my Wife to pull herself up and into the truck.
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    Cooling System Pressure Test Results

    Thanks for the responses. I tasted the drips on the driveshaft. Ugh! not plain water - awful bitter taste. But, having never tasted AF before (I know, there is a first time for everything), I had nothing to really compare it too. So, I took a taste of some 50/50 Fleetcharge I have on hand...
  9. tbrumm

    9th Gen F-Series Dash Repair

    I have always wondered if this "engineering problem" plagued all the OBS trucks throughout all years of the production run, or if Ford finally fixed the problem in the later OBS trucks. I have owned 2 1994 OBS trucks and have had to make this repair on both. Ford designed a repair bracket with 5...
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    Cooling System Pressure Test Results

    Thanks, Al! Doh! I actually hadn't thought about that. I guess if it tastes sweet I will know. If we had any stray cats around I could have them taste it for me LOL. Just kidding - no angry replies from cat owners now. I am a responsible antifreeze user. I could probably have my Wife smell the...
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    Cooling System Pressure Test Results

    Over the last six months, I have noticed that I have had to add a little coolant to the overflow reservoir every once in a while as the level has very slowly dropped. I replaced the reservoir (Thanks, Brian!) as mine was cracked on top. I have kept my eyes open for residue, drips, stains...
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    Shock Replacement Time

    My recommendation would certainly be for Bilsteins as well. I have 5100's on the front that replaced the blue and yellow HD's and still have the blue/yellow HD's on the back. I had experimented with the Gabriel's version of monotube shocks a few years ago before I bought the Bilsteins. The...
  13. tbrumm

    My Visit to Conestoga Diesel Injection

    yep, Gary has a great meter rental program. PM him and get the rental set up and send him a Paypal payment. The meter then arrives at your door and Gary also includes instructions and additional tools for loosening the pump nuts and turning the pump itself. I timed my truck using Gary's meter...
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    Center Drive Shaft Carrier Bearing

    Do a search for Inland Empire Driveline. They are in Cali and offer (or used to) a center support bearing with yellow polyurethane around it rather than rubber. It still won't have grease fitting on it, but should last longer. probably has better bearing in it too. I have cut these bearings off...
  15. tbrumm

    1993 Ford F-Super Duty XLT - "Log Truck" (new to me truck-pic heavy)

    So that's what a broken flexplate looks like - YIKES! But your rear main seal is as dry and clean as can be - that is a positive! I am glad you were able to get the truck home considering how bad it was. I am with the others here - I would file/stone the hub down and get it as smooth/clean as...
  16. tbrumm

    Fuel tank select valve

    Don't throw the old FSV away! While it may very well be fubar, I would suggest cleaning it up and taking a close look at it. Somewhere there is a thread from OLDBULL8 about taking the fsv apart and cleaning and making sure it works properly. I will see if I can find it. The fsv can get little...
  17. tbrumm

    Champion radiators SUCK!!!!

    Interesting - they are using a similar model numbers as the Champion radiators - 1165. Is this a 3 or 4 row radiator? And with that price, I would have to assume made is China as well?
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    Champion radiators SUCK!!!!

    That is too bad, ADV. While I have good luck with my Champion, these overseas parts always seem to be hit or miss (and the misses always end up costing!) I would probably do as Al suggests if I were in the same situation - buy another and send this one back with new receipt and get a refund.
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    Interesting IDI glow plug harness listed on eBay

    Good idea on the vacuum fitting over the bullet terminal. Here is another terminal cover that may work that was used on the Hummers.http://www.ebay.com/itm/HUMMER-HUMVEE-HMMWV-M998-GLOW-PLUG-BOOTS-LOT-OF-8-/350275972393?hash=item518e132d29:m:m_EFpvY8AwyXiXrY4hgi_hw&vxp=mtr
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    Interesting IDI glow plug harness listed on eBay

    Thanks for your research, Laserjock! Those terminals certainly look like they would do the job. As large as those terminal are, they might be a little tight around the injectors and lines. I'll have to do a little more research.
  21. tbrumm

    Interesting IDI glow plug harness listed on eBay

    I saw this glow plug harness listed on eBay and the "bullet connectors" seem really beefy - never seen ones like that before. http://www.ebay.com/itm/181939762632?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Has anybody else seen connectors like this or know where to get 'em? I...
  22. tbrumm

    Which head gasket would you use?

    That is interesting - I wonder when they will be ready for the "civilian" market?
  23. tbrumm

    Which head gasket would you use?

    LOL Not a problem - just ship 'em when you can-I know you are busy! I have read some mixed reviews on the Fel-Pros for the IDI, but read enough and everything has mixed reviews. So, the bottoms are the Fel-Pros - Are they 7.3 specific or are they 6.9 gaskets? Part Number? I like the idea of...
  24. tbrumm

    Which head gasket would you use?

    So which brand is which? This is a question I have been researching myself for when I replace the hg's and install studs on my truck. This seems to have been much debated in this forum and others, and I was going to ask you what hg's you were using but you beat me to it. Lots of varied opinions...
  25. tbrumm

    Od light blinking

    Here is the link to the write up on adjusting the FIPL in the tech articles if you have not seen it already. http://www.oilburners.net/forums/showthread.php?4134-Whats-a-FIPL

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