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  1. mblaney

    Starter drama. This can happen to anyone with a diesel. Or maybe just me.

    Problems and learning experiences like this are what build character :Thumbs Up And I will recommend the Power Master starter if you have to do it again.
  2. mblaney

    Egt gauge

    the link is in my signature (bottom one). https://www.oilburners.net/threads/my-turbo-tale.82570/
  3. mblaney

    Egt gauge

    I posted a very detailed installation of the Auber gauges. Mine has red EGT and green boost pressure. See the first page of "my turbo tale" installation thread in my signature.
  4. mblaney

    D50 TTB out of 88 f250 in 89 f350 2wd

    Don't bring him here! IdIot will have him welding the two cabs together for some 4-door 6x8 freakshow -Flame Thr
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    D50 TTB out of 88 f250 in 89 f350 2wd

    You said 'any replies' so... Since you have both (at least the front half) then you should have everything. I don't know about the engine cradle specifically but I don't think there's a difference, and if you need to swap it helps to build character. The leaf spring perches are well away from...
  6. mblaney

    Regulator on the return side???

    Put a clamp on the filter head return line and you will restrict a lot of return flow without affecting anything else. My Walbro pump I can adjust from maybe 4 pulses per second to 1 every (make up a number). I find it hard to believe that almost ANY fuel pump could not be usable. I am...
  7. mblaney

    “Partial” Glow Plug Controller Bypass

    What is the real purpose of this? I understand switching between manual and auto, but why? Are you trying to disable the GP's if they are not needed? One thing I added to my GP controller is an oil pressure switch. As soon as I have oil pressure the GP controller is shut off. I think this...
  8. mblaney

    My Turbo Tale

    The sensor is tie-wrapped to the harness that runs along the top of the firewall (under cowl seal). I have about 12" of rubber line going to a barbed fitting on the snail. The sensor is completely isolated from the engine, vibration, etc...
  9. mblaney

    My Turbo Tale

    I was wondering if this was a problem of a negative input from the thermocouple rather than a problem with the display. Sounds like it is and therefore not really a problem.
  10. mblaney

    My Turbo Tale

    Zero problems with cold weather. I find the Auber often (1 in 10) boots up wrong and shows 29.7 psi :eek: but that is not a big issue. I don't think it likes booting, then has to reboot after glow plugs are done and the starter cycles power again. I do recommend it!
  11. mblaney

    2+2 does not equal 4

    For the cost of a new set of springs why not just replace with new u-bolts? That way you get new bushings... all done. Start to finish that would only take a couple of hours (using a blue wrench to get the old stuff off). Buy yourself a cheap laser level - the kind with a bubble on it and a...
  12. mblaney

    7.3 IDI injector return O Rings

    Easy peasy... 111 McMaster p/n is 9464K24 that part number is for viton. https://www.mcmaster.com/9464K24/?SrchEntryWebPart_InpBox=111 And I highly recommend spending an hour browsing around for other cool stuff and tools to add to your shop!
  13. mblaney

    Mechanical V. Electric Fuel Pump

    Electric :fight: -Flame Thr:flipa :idiot: :shoot: And a D60 swap :joker:
  14. mblaney

    How it Works - Fuel Selector Valve (FSV) and IDI Fuel Math AKA "What fuel pump should I run?"

    My understanding is that the in-tank lift pumps are 5 psi, the single high pressure pump is located after the FSV and is 35 - 40.
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    How it Works - Fuel Selector Valve (FSV) and IDI Fuel Math AKA "What fuel pump should I run?"

    Here is another option for a FSV. My son has a 1987 F150 that has very simple fuel valve. Basically, the valve is a bellows fed from each fuel tank, and when one lift pump is powered the fuel pressure (5 psi) shifts the bellows and redirects the return line. Google DORMAN 911000. This valve...
  16. mblaney

    Need help finding part

    Since your busted one has a tensioner I believe you need a closed tensioner like this https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=950716&cc=1124659&jsn=955 Yes, it is possible the shock type was installed to "solve" a problem. It could have just been a motor out of a sever duty or something...
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    Need help finding part

    Tensioner is easily available and relatively cheap. I think you can use other models of tensioner (your's might be the exposed spring but you can use the closed). Check out rockauto... I see lots of options for way less that $300. In your case it would be better to know the year of the engine...
  18. mblaney

    One pump to rule them all

    I NEED THIS! ;PissedI hate the GD POS Ford pump. I hope I made my feelings clear? :angel: Questions: 1. what saginaw pump is that? Part number? 2. Is the pump shaft long enough for the pulley to align? I think most are too short. 3. Can you confirm the pump shaft diameter? 4. Do you have a...
  19. mblaney

    Swollen Glow Plug Cheap Fix

    I think I need 8 working GP's for cold weather, and having a loose red-hot GP that is probably not grounded properly is a fire waiting to happen. No thank you! If you don't want to remove the bad plug the best solution is to leave it alone.
  20. mblaney

    Steering went crazy!

    If you have a choice I recommend Spicer u-joints and XRF for the rest.
  21. mblaney

    Stick to the damn topic when posting

    Boating in a pond? Yep, Mercruiser 4.3 (had to do some maintenance on the trailer :p)
  22. mblaney

    Steering went crazy!

    Ball joint? Tie rod end? Not very much to the steering, I would suggest having a look. Easiest fix is D60 :rotflmao
  23. mblaney

    Stick to the damn topic when posting

    Costco has skinless pork belly $5 off! Time to cure some bacon :rock:
  24. mblaney

    Stick to the damn topic when posting

    Ok. Supposed to be good weather this weekend. I think maybe I will clean the eavestroughing. BBQ would be nice too.
  25. mblaney

    How to fix common problem of idi fuel draining back

    Install an electric fuel pump. Still need to maintain the return lines but you will never have the start-and-stall issue again.

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