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  1. lotzagoodstuff

    1997 7.3 powertroke E350 no start

    When was the last time you changed the crank position sensor? If I recall, a factory tach will read zero RPMs when cranking with a bad CPS, and intermittent CPS issues are very common. I'd buy one just to have a spare. Do a quick google search as there's lots of info on which ones work best...
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    02 7.3 runs and idles but has miss under load

    If you have a known good IDM, I'd swap it out and see if it does the same thing.
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    Allison 6 speed transmision?

    Spec'ing a refuse truck takes a lot of knowledge. I've seen municipalities spec CNG trucks with "all the heaviest pieces because they wanted them to last long", and of course because they were spending other people's money :eek:. Apparently a 4000 series Allison with the wrong rearend gears...
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    I'm back in the IDI game!

    Sure: vinegar, a wire brush, wire wheel, etc. I would just make sure you really mark all the pushrods, rockers and hardware to make sure they go back in the same spots when you are done. Again: you got nothing to lose as it already ran with the parts that are in it. Just wondering: what did...
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    I'm back in the IDI game!

    Just pontificating here with a CL in my hand: So assume cooler leaked, engine was warm and some water/glycol came up the pushrods and onto the rockers before it was last shut down. IMNSHO, the water could have promoted all the corrosion, primarily because under the valve covers was exposed to...
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    I'm back in the IDI game!

    Those pics are..........confusing. If I didn't know any better, I'd swear that think was parked on it's side in a lake! Strange that the uphill side of the valvetrain is so rusty, even if it was caused by a bad oil cooler. Whatcha gonna do with all those rusty components? :popcorn
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    Allison 6 speed transmision?

    The electronics/harness are expensive, but it's very hard to dispute the end results with regards to performance and fuel mileage. Anybody who's ridden in a newer diesel with an auto with 5 or more forward speeds knows the answer. I really stout IDI would definitely benefit, I'd be really...
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    Complete Super Duty Hydroboost system cost thoughts from anybody who's done it

    Just wondering for those of you who've done it: the complete hydro-boost from the brake pedal all the way to the reservoir pulled off of a complete existing F Super Duty. Again, just a ballpark price from somebody who's done it and seen all the unforseen stuff come up along the way. I am...
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    Spare tire hardware interchangeability

    So I'm looking for a spare tire and all the hardware to put it under a 1996 F250 gasser. So I have a dually OBS with a below tank spare tire carrier, so I am super familiar with that hardware (it's in fact out of my truck right now). Here's some other stuff I think I know: I also know that...
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    My next F700?

    Subscribed :popcorn
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    Hello from Southern Oregon

    Welcome aboard Mike. I used to live in Vancouver and spent lots of time working in Medford, Grants Pass, Kalamath Falls, etc: awesome part of the NorthWest. One day I will get down to fish the Rogue, just a little too far away and a little too busy with a little one right this second. In any...
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    a project i call, THEE WEE BASTARD

    What intercooler is that Brian? I like the plumbing that you came up with for it ;Sweet
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    E350 dually motor home wheels: are they the same width/offset as truck rims?

    I'm looking for a spare set of wheels for my truck, seems like a lot of them available off of E350 motorhome chassis. I know the E350s never went away from the 8 x 6.5 bolt pattern, but does anybody have any insight on offset, width, etc? Thanks in advance
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    E4OD doesn't shift out of OD over 50MPH

    Have you tried bypassing the Banks Transcommand?
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    1994 XLT IDI BODY LIFT

    If you want easy, go with a 2" lift and cross your fingers you won't have to clearance the firewall. 3" has serious manifold to firewall interference, which sounds "more painful". Good luck!
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    Tech article question - e4od front pump

    E9 (’89-’94) This is the one you want to get rid of F5 (’95) One year only, better flow/higher pressure than E9 F8 (’98 E4OD) This is supposed to be the best one This is a pretty good article that points out all the upgrades in good detail. There's a lot of folks who like the "Monster in a...
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    1993 F350 Sterling Drum to Disc Brake Conversion

    Here you go: http://www.fordmann.com/F350.rear_disc_brakes.htm
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    1993 F350 Sterling Drum to Disc Brake Conversion

    I have seen a really nice installation of the E350 disk brakes on a sterling truck axle. I’ll see if I can find the details, I believe there was a little welding involved to mount the piece that the caliper bracket bolts to, and it cones off of the van axle, but don’t quote me as it’s been a while.
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    Anybody recognize this old brake controller?

    I’ll try to get a mirror and see if I can see anything tomorrow.
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    Anybody recognize this old brake controller?

    This one came with my truck. I used it for the first time with a load that really needed brake control and it worked surprisingly well for something that had no bias control or visible adjustment. It’s mounted nicely and I didn’t want to pull it just to see what bake and model it was. I had...
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    Towing an OBS Ext Cab Short Box Gas 30 miles with CCLB Dually

    I definitely knew it was back there on the 6% grade part of the drive, but it did really well on the flatter parts. I bitch about 4.10s because they turn all the RPMs unloaded, but they definitely earn their keep with some payload in tow.
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    OBS Overheat!!!!

    I agree: that’s a lot to go out your injector cups, however, injector cups are super common right at your mileage. Try this: See if you can get a camera on your overflow/degas reservoir under hood so you can watch it under load. If you can’t get a camera, put a big towel on top of your...
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    Towing an OBS Ext Cab Short Box Gas 30 miles with CCLB Dually

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    Towing an OBS Ext Cab Short Box Gas 30 miles with CCLB Dually

    I ended up using a really nice tilt equipment trailer. My dually PSD pulled it really well, I'm guessing the trailer was about 2000 lbs and the F250 Ext Cab was about 5000 lbs. Truck never left overdrive at 65 mph with just the trailer on the way there, even over Tiger Mountain which is 6% for...
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    OBS Overheat!!!!

    Head gasket would be my guess. To much coolant to lose on an oil cooler, and you would see some milkshake in your oil or an external leak. Do a leak down test and/or pressurize your cooling system and see where the pressure goes, but I’d get ready to pull the heads.

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