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    Copper or Plastic on Mechanical Oil Pressure Guage

    Thanks for your input Gary, How does one go about getting a new spring?, when ours wears out. I presume the only way is the bone yard. If we get lucky at the bone yard im sure that one will be the same way. So are we just screwed when it comes to oil pressure and this spring.?
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    Copper or Plastic on Mechanical Oil Pressure Guage

    Copper or Plastic Tubing on Mechanical Oil Pressure Guage Hello to all. Well after numerous attempts trying to remove the oil pan without pulling the engine, to see about my oil pressure issue I gave up and pulled the engine, changed the rod bearings checked the main bearings and buttoned...
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    Oil pan removal while engine in truck **HOW**

    well friends, thanks to all that have chimed in. I have decided through much thought to pull the pump and tube. next time I will do this I will definitely yank out the motor. Is the pump just a drop and reassemble?, are there any timing marks I should be aware of?, also when I have the pump...
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    Oil pan removal while engine in truck **HOW**

    well im taking a gamble without going to vegas. im hoping on just replacing the bearings and moving on. if it still knocks I have a spare engine I will put together and install it in the truck.
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    Oil pan removal while engine in truck **HOW**

    Hello Everyone, I have searched and searched and searched. I always try to do my homework prior to asking a question. I have seen others here remove the oil pan while the engine is in the truck. HOW. I have taken the turbo off, I have taken the fan off, I have taken the crossover pipe off...
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    Any updates on the custom aluminum injector caps??

    Anything? It was a hot topic for a bit, got me goin. All the sudden it faded, like someone pissed on the fire. Im still wanting a set.
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    how many coats of hylomar spray?

    "If your using Hylomar, two light coats should be sufficient. Prolly gonna need two cans for these gaskets." After all someone finally answered, Big Thank you
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    Knock Knock

    Or like in my case, lifter knock
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    Another oil thread!

    I use the super tech, in all my vehicles. No matter how expensive your oil is, its still black when it comes out
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    how many coats of hylomar spray?

    how many coats of hylomar spray should I spray on the headgasket prior to install. I finally found the spray on amazon.com, just gathering my info before the spray gets here so I can slap this bit**h together.
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    What is the correct method for oil cooler disassembly

    There is a youtube video. Rebuild it while the front housing remains on the engine.
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    WTB engine camparment firewall sound pad F250 or F350 from a IDI

    How do you get a new one. Ford does not sell them anymore
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    I need to remove the IP cover, need advise

    Sorry forgot to mention my pump is removed due to the need to change the head gasket. So if I just lift the cover off I should be ok, I dont want to rotate the crank if I dont have to. Thanks again Gary for your input and help
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    WTB engine camparment firewall sound pad F250 or F350 from a IDI

    Out of all the parts and parting out trucks out there no one has this? Thats AMAZING, WOW.
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    I need to remove the IP cover, need advise

    I need to remove the IP cover, need advice I need to remove the ip cover to install helical inserts, one of the stud threads in the cover is stripped. My question is, if remove the cover will the timing gear move to one side or the other, or will it stop on the lower cover?. when I reinstall...
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    Love my idi!Operation Molly(been awhile)

    Damn we think alike. Well said my friend, well said.
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    Lifting locations on a engine block with no heads

    I have a spare motor I will need to get up in the air to pull the pan and check the main rod bearings, but I have no heads or intake installed, so I cant lift it by the lifting hooks on the intake. I realize the rear is simple, bolt the chain to the plate but what about the front? Thanks to all...
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    Are ARP Head Studs Overrated for our stock engines with stock boost???

    If I were to buy new headbolts, which manufacturer should I buy from. I dont want china crap
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    Arizona machine shops

    Ive used Sunnyslope Machine Central and Dunlap ave 6029430591 there 2 brothers in their late 60'S that run the place
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    parting out 92 f250 IDI

    engine compartment firewall sound pad
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    WTB engine camparment firewall sound pad F250 or F350 from a IDI

    im looking for the engine compartment firewall sound pad if anyone has one. would like it to be in descent shape if possible. Please let me know 602.403.1313
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    Are ARP Head Studs Overrated for our stock engines with stock boost???

    I apologize in advance for it, but read my question to the end before raising your blood pressure. I also have ARP head studs on my 7.3 idi, but do we really need them if we do not race or run stock boost on our engines? I also have a 2002 7.3 powerstroke and it boosts between 20-25 psi stock...
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    Changing one head gasket, should I change the other side

    Well said. Petcocks
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    Changing one head gasket, should I change the other side

    I have found that in the past the lifter will go before the cam lobes flatten. Thanks for the heads up. Another question, if I drain the coolant on the drivers side does it come out of the pass side or do I need to drain the pass side also? Thanks again
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    Changing one head gasket, should I change the other side

    that some funny Sh*t icanfixall. yes i had the engine out when i did a (reseal, not a total rebuild). and yes it the coolant that was leaking. Before i tore into the engine i used a product called blue devil head gasket repair. it stopped the seepage, but i had trouble sleeping at night knowing...

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