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    '90 F350 Crewcab 4x4 "BFTD" Project..

    Picked up some goods tonight.... $50 paintjob ftw. Matte finish and as close to camo tan as they could get it. Guys at my local hardware store are great. Going to smooth out the paint on the the truck the best I can and roll it on. A buddy of mine just did the same in a...
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    '90 F350 Crewcab 4x4 "BFTD" Project..

    Hmm... I'll change it up. I've got the clamp on strap mounts. I'll use some of those. Thanks
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    '90 F350 Crewcab 4x4 "BFTD" Project..

    Yup... I like it. Thanks bud.
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    '90 F350 Crewcab 4x4 "BFTD" Project..

    Hmm.. I haven't seen the stock push bar bumper.. Any chance you have a picture of one or could point me to where I could see it?
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    What is a good exhaust size to run

    4" is the ticket. Deep throaty sound and plenty of flow for an IDI. Wouldn't go larger personally.
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    '90 F350 Crewcab 4x4 "BFTD" Project..

    I mean flush with the top of the bumper so it won't have anything in front of the grill. I would remove it totally but the hardware is shot and I can't get to it to cut it off. I'll cut off the headlight guards first and post a pic to give you an idea of what it'll look like. This one is...
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    '90 F350 Crewcab 4x4 "BFTD" Project..

    How were you wanting to cut yours? I'm considering cutting it almost completely off flush with the bumper and leave the pushers on the front... But I can do it in sections and take pics if you want.
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    '90 F350 Crewcab 4x4 "BFTD" Project..

    More progress... slowly but surely... The other day, I was a bit concerned with the harsh rattle this engine had when started cold (no glow plugs, no cold advance or high idle). I finally got around to putting the meter on it and it was running at 16 deg. advance. Might explain the...
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    Another Knocking Sound Thread

    A simple test for the injectors would be to swap cylinders and see if the noise follows. Justin did have some issues with injectors recently and he'll take care of you if thats the case. He very well may just send you a new set with a phone call. Did you make sure the old copper crush...
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    Harsh timing rattle first few seconds of running?

    Yeah... I shouldn't have jumped to conclusions and it didn't sound like it was that high when warm. Oh well.. Live and learn.
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    Harsh timing rattle first few seconds of running?

    Glow plugs are new motorcrafts and run time was minimal. I had them out when I pulled the heads and they looked fine. So, I put the meter on it tonight which I hadn't done since pulling the heads... Low and behold, it was almost 16° advanced. I pulled the timing back to 8.5° and set idle...
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    Transmission cooler as fuel heater?

    Hey guys... Just put a new 4 core champion radiator in my f350 and was considering using the trans cooler in the radiator to heat the fuel as it is currently unused. Also, my fuel bowl heater is dead. I know it wouldn't be optimal and wouldn't transfer 100% of the heat, however in theory...
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    finally! the long awaited engine build.

    Soooo hot... want to touch the hiney... Looks good bud. Cant wait to see it up and running again.
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    Harsh timing rattle first few seconds of running?

    Pump was removed when heads were replaced. The engine made the same noise prior to pulling heads however. This engine has only been in the truck a few weeks. Valve guides were bad so hears were replaced. Before pulling the heads, I put the timing meter on it as it had the harsh rattle all...
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    Harsh timing rattle first few seconds of running?

    160k on bottom end... fresh heads, gaskets, etc... Engine did the same with the original heads on it. Engine has only been in the truck a few weeks. Seems to run great... no smoke/haze, no odd noises other then the timing rattle... no oil usage or blow by.
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    Harsh timing rattle first few seconds of running?

    Ether yes... just a light tap on the nozzle... Baiscally just enough to put a sniff in the intake is all it takes to kick it over. Only reason I didn't consider this as a cause as the sound lasts for 30 seconds or so and it doesn't have that ether "knock" to it. The sound is basically...
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    '94 IDI Turbo Oil Feed Line

    I was talking about the hydraulic hose which I looked it up and it is rated for 212F. With oil flowing through it at close to those temps, it would probably be wise to check the exterior of the hose with a IR temp gun to make sure it isnt getting too hot. 212F is maximum working temperature...
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    Harsh timing rattle first few seconds of running?

    No glow plugs hooked up yet. Getting a new controller Friday.
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    '94 IDI Turbo Oil Feed Line

    I'd say it's less of a concern when using the manifold on top of the charger as that puts a bit of space between the charger and line... Something else, on water cooled chargers, most use rubber coolant supply lines. Some also use rubber oil return lines directly on the cartridge. It...
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    Harsh timing rattle first few seconds of running?

    Indeed it is my wrong doing for not providing an audio sample of said issue. I will try to correct that in the near future. ;)
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    '90 F350 Crewcab 4x4 "BFTD" Project..

    The sound was coming from the top of the vac. pump... My luck, it's going out.
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    Harsh timing rattle first few seconds of running?

    huh? You lost me on that one... Not talking about gear rollover or chatter. This is definitely coming from the injectors/pump... I'll see if I can get a video of it or something that sounds close.
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    '94 IDI Turbo Oil Feed Line

    When we did the install on a buddy's truck, his kit was missing the feed line. We went down to the local tractor supply and picked up a 3/8" hydraulic hose and swivel reducers for the block and charger manifold. Hose has a working pressure of 5k psi and was only $12 or so. 1/4" would...
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    Harsh timing rattle first few seconds of running?

    Shouldn't be. I'm almost certain its fuel/timing related as it gets worse when I put power to the advance. Sounds identical to a truck that belongs to a friend of mine when he over advanced the timing. Mine goes away after a few seconds and it sounds normal which was leading me to believe its...
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    Project Big Red

    It's amazing just how much bootiefab can accumulate over 25 years isn't it? Lol

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