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  1. Frstdiesel

    injection pump replacement

    For what it's worth I'm in the middle of my first diesel rebuild.(6.9 with Banks kit). I am going to send my IP to Wes at CDD for a rebuild and mods to make it a 90cc pump. He has already rebuilt my injectors.
  2. Frstdiesel

    Upgrades for mid 80s first gen Banks turbo?

    Thanks Wes
  3. Frstdiesel

    Upgrades for mid 80s first gen Banks turbo?

    Thanks Wes. If I run it like it is to see what it will do, what modifications will be needed for the IP? Not sure if the original owner turned up the pump or not
  4. Frstdiesel

    Upgrades for mid 80s first gen Banks turbo?

    My 6.9 rebuild is making slow progress but I'm getting there. It's going back standard as there was no wear on any components. I did stud the heads. I had the injectors freshened up and pop pressure set. I will send the IP off to get freshened up and set up for this turbo. I would like to get...
  5. Frstdiesel

    Current radiator recommendations?

    Anyone heard of Cold Case radiators. I saw their booth at Cruising the Coast back in October and was impressed. But they don't offer one for my '84 f250 6.9..... So I'm going to check with one of my local shops that builds and rebuilds huge radiators. Ones the size of a small house, and see if...
  6. Frstdiesel

    Project Jerry

    Wes are you just enlarging the intake inlet and the exhaust outlet? I would like to see some pics of that. But then since i only have a 6.9 and not a 7.3, it may not benefit to enlarge my 1st gen Banks unit. Interesting tho.
  7. Frstdiesel

    glow plug drilling/extraction

    I always weld a flat washer to the bolt /stud that is the correct size and fits the broken stud/bolt closely. Then I weld a nut to the washer. Let it cool a bit, then with an impact feather the trigger to break the rust bond. I did this on my turbo housing when all but one of the stainless 5/16"...
  8. Frstdiesel

    Core plug driver

    After researching on here and reading all the posts, I thought I better put some extra effort into this issue. My other option was to remove the land the disk plug sits on with a 1.5" metal cutting hole saw and install cup style plugs. Justin has a video on this method. Or, remove the land and...
  9. Frstdiesel

    Core plug driver

    Finally got time to spend on the 6.9 and installed the core plugs and piston cooling squirters. Here are comparison pics of the core plugs. Factory plug, my install, and machine shop install using something other than the correct tool. When I removed the machine shop plugs it took very little...
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    Core plug driver

    After reading this again, Want to make mention that the drawings I used to make my pin holder calls for a 3.5" radius on the end that holds the plug in place. So, only the very outside edge of the pin holder is in contact with the plug. You have to look close to see the radius on the holder. Thanks
  11. Frstdiesel

    Core plug driver

    Ok I got ya. I made my drive pin like that only because I didn't have anything else to go by, other than the appearance of the original plug. So I tried to imitate that final appearance and depth of distortion. (My original plugs were tough to get out with a slide hammer.) And looking at the...
  12. Frstdiesel

    New to Oil Burners from Montana

    Welcome, lots of good people and info here.
  13. Frstdiesel

    Core plug driver

    Sorry this is so wordy. Thanks Knuckledragger, your recommendation is instead of a 1.5" diameter, make it 1.375 -1.4375? Or just turn a chamfer to achieve that diameter? I saw drawings of the OTC tool and believe there is a 0.003 difference in length of the holder and the driver. (Driver is the...
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    Core plug driver

    A properly sized socket and hammer will work for cup style plugs, (per service manual) but not so much for the disk style plugs. Thought about using this driver to properly seat the disk plugs the machine shop installed, but it would be my luck it would break the seal on the existing sealant...
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    Core plug driver

    Actually I did entertain that idea, I watched Justin's video and even bought a 1.5" hole saw to do it. Maybe I'll experiment with that on the next project....
  16. Frstdiesel

    Recent 6.9 IDI Owner

    Welcome!!! That's a great story. Nice truck with potential. The biggest part of starting a project is research to see what you may be getting into. Sounds like you did that and made the decision to jump on it. The people on this site are awesome and very knowledgeable and always willing to help...
  17. Frstdiesel

    1984 F250 shop manual

    Thanks a bunch Wes. I hope you had a very Merry Christmas and I wish you a very good New Year.
  18. Frstdiesel

    1984 F250 shop manual

    Can someone tell me if there is a place on the OB site where I can find in a shop manual the proper procedure of installing core plugs on a 6.9 using the driver tool? Maybe a snap shot of the page? Thanks
  19. Frstdiesel

    6.9 IDI Build

    Did you install the freeze plugs or your machine shop? If machine shop did what method did they use? Curious. Thanks
  20. Frstdiesel

    Core plug driver

    More pics
  21. Frstdiesel

    Core plug driver

    Well, I've decided I would make an attempt at "properly" installing the core plugs on my 6.9 block. The machine shop that did my block work and balance job installed the steel core plugs "with a ball peen hammer". My local IH dealer said that's how they do it as well. I couldn't find a tool to...
  22. Frstdiesel

    Rotomaster turbos

    RotoMaster is what mine is and it's a mid - late 80s Banks kit. Don't know the performance as I am in the process of rebuilding the engine. (I bought the truck not running) Got to fab a piston cooling jet driver and a core plug driver then I can start reassembly.
  23. Frstdiesel

    Thank you to Firehawk, TheWesPaul, and Agnem.

    This is good news. I will need to get my 6.9 timed here in the next couple months. Creekside is only a couple hours away. I agree this site is the bomb. And as busy as TheWesPaul is, he always takes time to answer my questions and give advice and he has awesome turnaround time. Sent my...
  24. Frstdiesel

    Found this old dude

    Wes, my brother found it at a chicken growers farm somewhere here in East Texas. He is supposed to go look at it again. Maybe he'll go this weekend if he doesn't have to work. I'll keep ya posted.
  25. Frstdiesel

    Found this old dude

    Yeah the rusty breather lid was the first thing I noticed. That's what happened to my 84. 3+ gallons of water in oil pan when I got it.

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