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  1. Alwaysreadyrob

    My IDI died on the roadside today

    At least the freakin ground squirrels didnt chew through your fuel line ! Thats what I get for running straight Veggie Oil. Think i will have to switch to braided steel lines or straight copper or aluminum and or dose my fuel with Tabasco Sauce lol ! Yosemite area California
  2. Alwaysreadyrob

    CDR valve ?

    Just got one on Amazon, thanks for the quick responses. What a great support group we have here. So if mine is grey like the engine does that meannit could be the original ? I just think it needed replacing after all the truck is a 94 with 306570 miles on er.
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    CDR valve ?

    Hello again fellow oil burners ! Today i called my local NAPA and I was able to stump them on a question, I just asked if they had a replacement CDR Valve... now these boys that run this place have been around but they never heard of a CDR Valve for the 6.9 7.3 Diesel Trucks. Mine is the Stock...
  4. Alwaysreadyrob

    R & D Billet fuel rails

    Ok thank you, does the Schrader valve have to be specifically for fuel ? Because of the seal and possible corrosion or leakeage ? And does anyone use plumbers tape on these rails or something else to prevent leakeage ?
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    R & D Billet fuel rails

    anyone know where to get the schrader valve and fuel gauge that you can put on the end of the rail ?
  6. Alwaysreadyrob

    Wicked Wheel 2 for PSD

    Well, I ordered a WW2 for my 1994 stock 7.3 IDI... apparently they have a strict return policy at Thoroughbred Diesel, Can anyone use a brand new Wicked Wheel 2 Billet Compressor Wheel ? Its for a 1994.5 - 03 7.3 stock GTP38 and TP38 Turbo. Pm me if interested. $229.00 I will pay shipping... Now...
  7. Alwaysreadyrob

    Early 1994 IDI 7.3 with Garrett turbo

    Ok thanks , im just a few yrs new to these IDIs. Actually had this 94 turbo since 2011and since it never broke down on me per say .... i dont know much about the engines other than what i learn here so thanks.
  8. Alwaysreadyrob

    Early 1994 IDI 7.3 with Garrett turbo

    One more question, can i put R & D Head Studs on it while its still in the engine bay ?
  9. Alwaysreadyrob

    Early 1994 IDI 7.3 with Garrett turbo

    One more question, can i put R & D Head Studs on it while its still in the engine bay ?
  10. Alwaysreadyrob

    Early 1994 IDI 7.3 with Garrett turbo

    I just bought a WW2 lol i just got one still in the box. I will send it ok
  11. Alwaysreadyrob

    Early 1994 IDI 7.3 with Garrett turbo

    Im thinking it needs a rebuild.
  12. Alwaysreadyrob

    Early 1994 IDI 7.3 with Garrett turbo

    Well, since we are talking.... i will send it to you since you been kind enough to answer my questions. Just send me the name of shop and address, Also maybe an estimate of what i can expect to pay. Nothing wrong with the turbo that i know its just never seen a work bench since 94 i am guessing
  13. Alwaysreadyrob

    Early 1994 IDI 7.3 with Garrett turbo

    Thanks , I was told it was a T038 ???? Got a reputable place to send it in for a rebuild ? I live in Ca but willing to ship anywhere.
  14. Alwaysreadyrob

    Early 1994 IDI 7.3 with Garrett turbo

    dies anyone know if the sock turbo came factory wrapped with a sort of heat shield from the factory ? And what model number turbo came on the truck ? Its the K vin IDI pre powerstroke and i cant find not ine youtube video that addresses the model of turbo on these trucks.
  15. Alwaysreadyrob

    Intake Manifold and valve cover powder coating

    Thanks guys, so on that note, with doing all the work to pull the engine, would it make sense to get a new long block and new turbo and drop it in and bolt on all the accessories from the old engine ? Returning it for the core charge ?
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    Intake Manifold and valve cover powder coating

    Can the heads be taken off without removing the entire engine ?
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