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    Modifying my fuel return lines...

    1994 E350 van, 7.3L IDI E4OD. My fuel return system has two fuel return lines. One line from the left rear of the engine that goes to the fuel tank, and a line from the left forward engine area that goes back to the fuel filter. I'm modifying my fuel system, and need to have just a...
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    $1500 for a 7.3L engine with 231,000 miles?

    IDI vehicles are pretty scarce around here (Albaturkey, NM). I've only found one in a junkyard, and that was stripped down to nothing usable left, in less than a week. I will probably have to buy a rebuilt, or have someone rebuild mine. Anyone been there, done that? How long? Cost?
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    Carrier fuel pump help needed.

    In my case, I know for certain the Diesel Kleen did not turn the algae into glue. It was a sticky mess when first found, and the DK was at least the 5th product I tried to remove it. Th DK DID dissolve it to the point, that what looked like very clean fuel, still had algae in it. And when...
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    $1500 for a 7.3L engine with 231,000 miles?

    Good deal or not? Went to an auction. The vehicle was thrashed. The bidders wanted the IDI engine, and it sold for $1500. What are you guys paying for rebuilts and takeouts, and where are you getting them. There are NONE in the dozen junkyards near me. I plan on keeping my vehicle...
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    Carrier fuel pump help needed.

    I spent a few weeks fighting this strain of algae. Brake cleaner won't do anything to it. Even M.E.K. (Methyl Ethyl Ketone), the strongest cleaner I can legally obtain, wouldn't dissolve it, and that stuff eats most plastics and rubber. The description of "a cross between gorilla snot...
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    Carrier fuel pump help needed.

    Power Service Diesel Kleen will clean out this algae. It was the only thing that worked for me, and I tried lots of biocides and cleaners. Be careful using it full strength, because it will dissolve some plastics. I diluted it with clean diesel when needed. this thread might...
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    NOS DT466 in crate, useful for ???

    selling at auction tomorrow morning. a NOS crate engine, bought by Uncle Sammy but never uncrated, circa 2001. How does it compare to the 7.3 IDI for power? I'm thinking it would be a good replacement for my gasoline 460 in a Ford Club Wagon van, with E4OD. I don't want to mod the engine...
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    Goldenrod Filter

    Saaaaay, What??? I've spent the past 15 years doing structural repairs on aircraft, including airliners, and when I've repaired integral fuel tanks, I've never seen a manufacturer reference JB Weld. There are several fuel tank sealants that LOOK a bit like JB Weld, but they are...
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    7.3 IDI injection pump Now it works

    I understand the principle of a settling tank, but I'm not sure it would work with my particular strain of bacteria. Mine is like contact cement. Squeeze a little between your fingers, and you almost need your other hand to separate the fingers. I first killed it using biobor. That...
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    7.3 IDI injection pump Now it works

    About a 1000 miles away. What would you do with it? Can it be polished back to usable fuel?
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    7.3 IDI injection pump Now it works

    Hey, I got pics... Here is my fuel tank, the black stuff is approximately 2 gallons of algae... fuel sender/pickup, before cleaning... and after cleaning... I'll bet there are a variety of different strains of algae. I worked aviation fuel farms years ago, and the bacteria I...
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    7.3 IDI injection pump Now it works

    Civil Air Patrol when I was 17, found an aircraft splattered against a mountain top. Bodies were shredded and human remains (people I knew) covered everything. Found a shoe, with a foot still in it. I hope the CAP isn't still letting kids do SAR work. Also, when I was a cop, I went to...
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    7.3 IDI injection pump Now it works

    I don't think the injector lines were a factor, probably something else. I had a pump working fine, then stopped pumping out fuel completely. After a loooong, expensive ordeal, I found the problem, and eventually got the pump working again. Pump was fine at first, but vehicle had sat...
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    Opened up my Fuel Filter

    I had the fuel system from hell a few months ago. The tank was heavily contaminated, with around two GALLONS of algae in it. I tried all kinds of stuff, including bleach, but the only product that killed AND cleaned effectively was power service Diesel Kleen. I even tried Methyl Ethyl...
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    Goldenrod Filter

    If you're going to work with flare fittings, keep in mind that aviation fittings have a 37 degree flare, and fittings used for most everything else have a 45 degree flare. A good mechanic doesn't mix the two. Of course, I've seen it done before, by guys who pound a square peg into a round...
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    Goldenrod Filter

    When aircraft fuel lines go through a metal firewall (frame), a firewall fitting is used. it has a hex shape flange on one side to butt up against the firewall, and threads on the other side for a nut to tighten up against the other side of the firewall. each side of the fitting has a male...
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    Goldenrod Filter

    Install looks good!;Sweet You do quality work.;Sweet Thanks for the pics. I was going to use adel clamps and standoffs to support my goldenrods. Always good to see how someone else tackles a similar problem.
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    Goldenrod Filter

    That is Hylomar. I use it infrequently on aircraft panels, to prevent WATER from getting into areas where it could start corrosion. Never used it on threaded connections though. Having built several diesel tanks, and pressure-tested them with water, I know that diesel can get through...
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    This might be the final blow...

    I can sympathize. I struggled with that BS as a starving college student with a clunker car. It was just a scam for the repair shops to rape you for non-safety related repairs. :shoot: No rust holes allowed, in a state with severe winters and which loaded the roads with salt. When the ice...
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    1600 miles and 100 gallons later, something weird happened

    I'm looking at manual fuel selector valves right now. Got my new fuel system planned out, and the valve is the only speed bump in my way. I'm looking for a 4-way valve, with dual 90 degree fuel paths, and full 360 degree rotation. minimum 3/8" or 9mm dia ports. Nothing really cheap on...
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    1600 miles and 100 gallons later, something weird happened

    a BOV, neat.;Sweet;Sweet I've got four, E350s, all decked out courtesy of Uncle Sammy and your tax dollars. Mine had armor, weapons racks, and lots of other neat mods. ETA: man, I forgot the chocolate chip cookies. Guess I'll dump a can of ammo to make room.
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    Please interpret these fuel pressure readings

    To answer a few questions... Do the fluctuations go away as RPM increases? Are there any drivability problems? What's the pressure at 3300 in neutral? ------------ the fluctuations disappear, AND, the psi drops to a steady 1 or 2 psi, as the rpm increases and I reach cruising speeds. No...
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    Please interpret these fuel pressure readings

    I have my opinions, I’d like to hear yours... 1994 E350, 7.3IDI, E4OD. 276,000 miles. Van was used for transporting nuclear weapons convoy assault teams, and had the very best maintenance possible. Van is empty, not pulling any load. From the fuel tank, the fuel line runs 12ft...
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    Injector cap O-ring size

    I second the motion... lets see a show of hands please... :rock::rock::rock::rock::rock::rock: :rock::rock::rock::rock::rock::rock: Will the secretary verify the count... ;Sweet The motion carries. Mr President, Mr Vice President, Madam Chairwoman, Exalted Grand...
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    80 gallon fuel Capacity, and Quick Fill Necks

    I'm not quite sure what you're describing, could you clarify for a noob? I plan to install a 2nd 38gal OEM fuel tank under my van, but have not decided how to fill it with fuel. I could connect it straight to the original tank, and let fuel transfer from tank #1 to tank #2, or, I could...

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