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  1. Hydro-idi

    Sad Sad Day, Sold the Big Red Truck - Pictures and list of all the things I did to it.

    Oh gotcha. I can almost guarantee that a $230 champion rad would have cured your overheating issues with that truck :/. Good luck with your next truck! I can tell you that a Cummins will tow much better than an idi any day of the week.
  2. Hydro-idi

    Who sells a good glow plug controller?

    The stock 7.3 idi GPC, when working correctly, actually works quite well. A push button system for glowplugs is a great way to burn them up. One second too long and puff, they go out like a blown out candle. The GPC cycles the glows which prevents them from overheating.
  3. Hydro-idi

    What to do before new IP?

    Did you replace the injectors when you put a new IP on? It's highly recommended that you replace both the IP & injectors at the same time. A junior moose pump will produce smoke, but it sounds like your truck needs to be professionally timed. That may help reduce emissions.
  4. Hydro-idi

    Sad Sad Day, Sold the Big Red Truck - Pictures and list of all the things I did to it.

    Do you still have the truck??? If so, a new champion rad & maybe a re-gear will be cheaper than buying someone else's truck that might also turn into another project. Just my .02. Trying to look out for ya
  5. Hydro-idi

    Sad Sad Day, Sold the Big Red Truck - Pictures and list of all the things I did to it.

    Hate to say it, but I bet a 3-4 row Rodney red or Champion radiator would have fixed your overheating problems. My original rad was in good shape and squeaky clean, but decided to replace it anyways. Immediately saw a 15 degree drop in temps...
  6. Hydro-idi

    Sad Sad Day, Sold the Big Red Truck - Pictures and list of all the things I did to it.

    I gotta ask, did you replace the radiator?? I didn't see that on your list of mods...
  7. Hydro-idi

    Who sells a good glow plug controller?

    Autozone has them with a lifetime warranty. They seem to only last about 5 years before they need replacement, regardless of the brand. That's been my experience with em...
  8. Hydro-idi

    No gears at all until engine is shut down,restarted,then gears - E4OD

    E40d's are anything but mechanical lol. Having said that, I know nothing about those transmissions. But his scenario does sound a little oddball. Curious to know what the actually problem is.
  9. Hydro-idi

    No gears at all until engine is shut down,restarted,then gears - E4OD

    Kind of sounds like something electrical might be malfunctioning. However, transmission fluid puking from dipstick tube is a definate mechanical problem. Good thing you got a spare ready to go in.
  10. Hydro-idi

    shes ready for San Diego!

    Sounds like you had a fun time! That drive absolutely sucks tho. Especially driving thru LA. Glad the truck made it ok too. SoCal isn't used to seeing trucks like that. They like their Prius matchboxes a little too much -Lame
  11. Hydro-idi

    Need opinions on timing issue

    That's an indication that you are probably due for a new injection system in the near future. I would recommend renting Gary's (icanfixall) timing meter if you want to check the timing. It may help the hard starting when hot prob, but it still sounds like it's due for a replacement if it's old &...
  12. Hydro-idi

    Project: asmith

    You get that engine on the run stand yet??
  13. Hydro-idi

    Think I found my duallys limit..

    Like mentioned before, filling the fan clutch with oil is a good temporary fix. Not a long term fix. If your clutch doesn't have any oil in it, where did it go? Answer to that is the seals are shot and it will eventually all leak out again. Engine cooling systems aren't an area to go cheap on imo.
  14. Hydro-idi

    Think I found my duallys limit..

    Looks like you found the prob with that fan clutch. Also, no overdrive while towing. That's not a modern diesel where you can get away with towing in OD because it has 800ft/lbs torque. It probably doesn't even have half that. Having said that, it'll get you wherever you need to go, as they...
  15. Hydro-idi

    howdy and help

    Cold or not doesn't make a difference. Only if the engine has set a long period of time would you have numbers that might not be accurate.
  16. Hydro-idi

    oah what a difference batteries makes.

    Just delt with my 6.7 psd batteries taking a dump on me last Monday. Tried to charge them so I could at least drive the truck to my mechanic when one of the batteries started to boil over. Sounded like it was about to explode lol. Man did it get hot too. Bought two AGM batteries from Autozone...
  17. Hydro-idi

    howdy and help

    Any cylinders with 100psi of compression is no bueno with these engines. Time to take it out.
  18. Hydro-idi

    Convert 8 lug down to 5 lug

    Ehh.....probably wouldn't trust a 5 lug assembly on the front end of these f250's. The engines are HEAVY and would likely snap off the studs at some point.
  19. Hydro-idi

    Showing off the truck

    Your oil pressure is normal.
  20. Hydro-idi

    Super Moose, or RD4-180?

    ^^^ Good point. It really wouldnt be that difficult to have a test vehicle make some dyno runs to see what they actually make. Of course, there's lots of variables such as engine health & various turbo designs that could potentially change results.
  21. Hydro-idi

    A little good or bad news

    I'm guessing you got the E40D in there. That sounds about right for that transmission needing a rebuild 4x. Sounds like he maxed out the towing capabilities of that truck one too many times. You would think after the second breakdown, he would have realized his need for a heavier duty truck...
  22. Hydro-idi

    Super Moose, or RD4-180?

    Go with Mel's. Save the extra $500 for when you blow those heads off the block :rotflmao
  23. Hydro-idi

    Help identifying fuel filter head

    I would keep your current 7.3 idi filter head, as you are able to use a filter with a water separator integrated in it. That's pretty important when running a diesel. The 6.9's had a separate water seperator & the filter head they used didn't allow for a water seperator/filter to be used, just a...
  24. Hydro-idi

    Is it possible to warm up ac?

    Start by hooking up that heater core. If you still have problems, it's probably because these a/c systems were never designed to run propane in them. I bet your compressor will eventually go out running that stuff in the lines too. Converting to R-134a will ensure a long lasting a/c system...
  25. Hydro-idi

    Showing off the truck

    Oh & nice truck btw!

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