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  1. Christian9112

    What is this part called?

    I looked up ball joints and that seems to be it. I am seeing now that that is probably why I had a pull to the left on the steering wheel. So I looked up the parts in rock auto and I think ill just replace all of them at the same time. Should I replace the tie rod end too?
  2. Christian9112

    What is this part called?

    Im not sure if this post is appropriate for this forum This picture is from an 1994 e350 ambulance IDI. It looks like it holds the mounts for the wheels themselves. The boot that seals it came off. not sure if I should replace it. https://imgur.com/gallery/aDz0JAy
  3. Christian9112

    Has anybody tried running on brake fluid?

    Thanks guys. Ill just throw it out
  4. Christian9112

    Has anybody tried running on brake fluid?

    I have a 7.3 IDI and about 5 gallons of old brake fluid. It's essentially hydraulic fluid with anti corrosion additives in them right? Master cylinder has rubber seals and they never rot out. I'm doing some research and it says that dot 3 is required to not break down any seals or corrode any...
  5. Christian9112

    Robs wvo & wmo plans

    raw diesel from the pump is not as well filtered as gasoline, that is why we have huge filters on diesel engines.Military used WMO on our IDI engines so they dont have to bring in as much diesel to foreign countries. Personally, I think WMO is good to just run after filtering. They do mix...
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    Hard knocking sound diagnosis. (vid)

    I ... unfortunately did not. It didnt have any in there before either. I did put some thread locker on there. The lipstick style thread locker that you wipe on the threads. I think it would keep it sealed.
  7. Christian9112

    Hard knocking sound diagnosis. (vid)

    I think im just gonna assume that this is what a 7.3 idi sounds like and call it good to help me sleep at night
  8. Christian9112

    Hard knocking sound diagnosis. (vid)

    Im not really sure what a sealer would look like. I did replace the flex plate and the sound is still there. What else could be cracked?
  9. Christian9112

    Hard knocking sound diagnosis. (vid)

    I think the spacer was placed on the wrong side of the flexplate, thats why it was making a loud noise. like 20% sure the torque converter was hitting the flexplate wrong or something and making a sound like that. There is definitely a leak somewhere tho.
  10. Christian9112

    Hard knocking sound diagnosis. (vid)

    This is the flex plate side. https://imgur.com/gallery/edGA3 I've already installed the new one on. Could the rear main be causing that loud noise?
  11. Christian9112

    Hard knocking sound diagnosis. (vid)

    So I finally got around to taking the flex plate out. There were no cracks. However, im not sure if the space was placed correctly before because the new flex plate is thicker Flex plate 7.3 idi ambulance https://imgur.com/gallery/HmK5X
  12. Christian9112

    How do you get to the steering box adjustment!

    I can feel the powersteering "back off" if i keep pressure towards left or right. I feel like its electronic control that is doing this. If I turn the wheel to the left/right and keep the torque constant, the steering assist would "let go". when I put more torque, it goes back easy. I am not...
  13. Christian9112

    How do you get to the steering box adjustment!

    It was binding and I could not back it off. binding? as in, you feel it resisting the torque youre putting on the steering wheel while turning?
  14. Christian9112

    How do you get to the steering box adjustment!

    I have had three rebuilts, all sloppy. I destroyed one in the driveway by over tightening. how did it fail? I am concerned that I over tighten mine. how do you know its over tightened?
  15. Christian9112

    How do you get to the steering box adjustment!

    To stop the crack from growing bigger, drill a small hole at the ends of the crack. It is not a fix, but will prevent it from getting worse.
  16. Christian9112

    Think It Might Work on an IDI?

    Im a little lost here. what was the joke? Edit: oh. flux capacitor. it went over my head LOL.
  17. Christian9112

    The first big trip after 13 years.

    also, did you replace the FIPL or TPS sensor?
  18. Christian9112

    The first big trip after 13 years.

    Im in the same process with my ambulance in terms of registration. My registration says it is commercial. I dont know if I can drive it as I dont have a commercials license. What did you end up doing in order to drive it legally?
  19. Christian9112

    Hard knocking sound diagnosis. (vid)

    Good call. Thanks. Do you happen to know what size or part number?
  20. Christian9112

    Hard knocking sound diagnosis. (vid)

    awesome! I might need to replace a freeze plug since I saw coolant on the cover plate. Can I just tap the hole and plug it?
  21. Christian9112

    Hard knocking sound diagnosis. (vid)

    what parts would I need to change a flexplate? Is it just the literal flexplate? No gaskets? maybe just a tranny jack? this e350 has me feeling like im training for the contortionist section of the Olympics.
  22. Christian9112

    Hard knocking sound diagnosis. (vid)

    the guy that sold it to me said that he lost a belt before. Could that have broken the flex plate? I'm a little intimidated of removing a tranny. the flexplate does not have any play if I try to wiggle it from the access port. Not sure if that is a proper test for it. The teeth looks like its...
  23. Christian9112

    Hard knocking sound diagnosis. (vid)

    the exhaust is almost smokeless. Might be an advance tick? the sound is more noticeable at the bottom rear of the engine. I might be hearing the exhaust or the transmission clunking
  24. Christian9112

    Hard knocking sound diagnosis. (vid)

    it sounds like a tick more than a knock. the sound disappears sometimes.
  25. Christian9112

    Hard knocking sound diagnosis. (vid)

    Give it to me straight doc. do I have to put her down? 7.3 idi 1994 ambulance. not sure if its normal or not. it drives ok. shifts normally. it did that thing once where the starter did not engage the flywheel. it also had coolant inside the access cover when i opened it

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