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  1. Philip1

    Sudden Unexplained No-Start

    If its none of the mentioned issues, you must have lost compression somehow. The best way to check mechanical issues is a compression test or a leak down test
  2. Philip1

    the tick

    When I has a small tick like that I found out it was a bent valve. The best way to rule out mechanical problems is a compression test
  3. Philip1

    Zf5 swap and engine swap

    Its likely fine so long as the oil drain sticks in the grommet. A bead of silicone will not hurt anything either just to make sure it doesn't leak
  4. Philip1

    Zf5 swap and engine swap

  5. Philip1

    Sudden Unexplained No-Start

    Are you getting any smoke when you crank it over? If yes check glowplugs and starter for proper operation (make sure the starter is spinning fast enough). If no you are likely not getting enough fuel through the ip to fire the injectors. These engines still need fuel to be injected to attempt to...
  6. Philip1

    '86 Extended cab project thread

    Be careful with that injector pop tester. I bought that one before and every time I used it, it sent junk into the injector and hung it open, it took a while with talking to Justin at r&d to figure out why all these injectors were failing immediately.
  7. Philip1

    7.3 IDI Terrible smoke

    I just looked at your original post again, if the fuel transfer was bad enough to cause excessive smoke, you wouldn't have good power or easy starting. I would strongly recommend either finding someone who can time it or advance it little by little and see if it improves.
  8. Philip1

    7.3 Cold Starting

    I dont have manual glowplugs but my automatic controller stays on 10-15 seconds when it gets cold
  9. Philip1

    CDR Plumbing and Winter Tips

    I've been having good luck so far with good glowplugs, a strong starter, and 5w-40 oil. However the coldest i started it in was around 20*f so far. The block heater does make it easier to start but only of you are near an outlet which isn't always the case thats why I prefer to rely on the truck...
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    1983 f350 reservoir tank fill lines

    I'd at minimum make sure the hose going into the overflow is covered that way you know that the radiator isn't pulling air when it is cooling down. I agree with snickles about the best way to fill it would be to get the engine to operating temperature then fill it to the hot full mark.
  11. Philip1

    7.3 IDI Terrible smoke

    White/grey diesel smoke makes me think its either bad timing (which can be very difficult to time by ear) or not enough fuel to properly atomize and ignite the fuel.
  12. Philip1

    Any harm in running both internal and external lift pumps?

    The main problem i could see would be the pumps fighting each other
  13. Philip1

    Towing ?

    This is the pyrometer I like to use (although I have the 2000 degree version) https://www.ebay.com/itm/193754662449the nice thing about this style, it has a programmable output that can run an auditable alarm to tell you that it is too hot
  14. Philip1

    E4od swap in a 6.9

    It is an aftermarket stand alone transmission controller
  15. Philip1

    Oil on dipstick doesn't look right

    Make sure you do not drive the truck until you can get the oil changed. The emulsified oil has very poor lubrication and will damage the engine if it continues to run with it
  16. Philip1

    Can I replace my CDR valve with an oil catch can?

    I would recommend using metal lines to run the vent on. Pvc doesn't like heat or oil very much.
  17. Philip1

    7.3 tear down/rebuild (hydrolocked)

    When I rebuilt my engine I went 20 over. It should be fine so long as there isn't cavitation already boring into the cylinder too far and as long as you keep up with coolant service.
  18. Philip1

    Truck is surging, mostly at idle, what's up?

    You probably have the arm sitting on the lobe of the cam, I would recommend spinning the engine over a little bit and try again
  19. Philip1

    New water pump/Happy Thanksgiving!

    The way I like to fill coolant systems is with this: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01BW39HJS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_KbwWFbMEGTYMQ It pulls all the air out of the engine and uses the vacuum to pull coolant into the engine making it much easier to get all the air out
  20. Philip1

    Coolant running down outside of torque convertor inspection cover

    If the engine is hot enough to engage the fan, it should only spin 1/2 to 1 revolution before stopping however if its not warm enough it would spin relatively freely
  21. Philip1

    Towing ?

    It will tow but it will be slow. If you want to tow with any kind of speed with this engine I strongly recommend a turbo
  22. Philip1

    Zf5 swap and engine swap

    I deleted that line on my truck
  23. Philip1

    Zf5 swap and engine swap

    25ft-lbs
  24. Philip1

    The Resurrection

    It is a water/air intercooler. its very convenient because it is more compact than air/air and I am able to keep my ac factory while still having a decent sized intercooler. This is the intercooler I used https://www.ebay.com/itm/154003291196 And this is the heat exchanger...
  25. Philip1

    The Resurrection

    One thing I did learn, when it gets cold out, a 200amp breaker is not enough for the glowplugs. I ordered a 300amp one and hopefully it will be enough.

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