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  1. DaveBen

    Can’t get wheel lugs to seat

    The studs are pressed in and should NOT wiggle or move. It takes a press or Big Hammer to seat them.
  2. DaveBen

    Classic Wiring Diagrams for older vehicles

    http://www.classiccarwiring.com/
  3. DaveBen

    ZF5 Swap: Cross Member Tomfoolery

    Add a couple of spacers between the X-member and the frame, 1/4 inch will help and you can go more is you think you need it.
  4. DaveBen

    Make the AC better!!!

    The defrosters are the default setting and will be enabled if NO Vacuum is present. You should feel air through the defrosters no matter what setting you have. Make sure you are getting vacuum to the vacuum diaphragm.
  5. DaveBen

    Looking for Advice on a 7.3 IDI Turbo Build

    The website lists these pistons as Not Available at this time.
  6. DaveBen

    6.0 transmission and transfer case

    https://mendocino.craigslist.org/pts/d/laytonville-37k-miles-2003-diesel/7504412996.html Located in Northern Mendocino county.
  7. DaveBen

    Hi all

    Welcome to OB! Fill out your signature so we all know what you drive. Go to your User name on the black line at the top of this page and create your signature.
  8. DaveBen

    Non start on an 85 6.9

    Your batteries are dead. Why is the question.
  9. DaveBen

    Black Diesel On The Road!

    Welcome to O.B. Platypuss! That is a nice project. I have nothing to offer besides the Welcome.
  10. DaveBen

    Newbie

    Welcome to O.B. Tizzy! Glad you joined up.
  11. DaveBen

    Tach Problems

    If it were a grounding problem on the battery post you should see other faults like with a light or something.
  12. DaveBen

    Progressive loss of power, non turbo

    That solenoid looks funny. The left wire on the big terminal (bolt) is the wire going to the starter, when engaged. It is NOT capable of the current required to start a diesel motor. It should be at least 8 ga or bigger.
  13. DaveBen

    Progressive loss of power, non turbo

    It is the top wire with the plastic (rubber?) cover.
  14. DaveBen

    Progressive loss of power, non turbo

    You probable shorted the "trigger" for the starting to the solenoid. This is the wire that tells the solenoid to "start". It comes from the ignition switch "start" position and goes the solenoid. This goes nowhere else.
  15. DaveBen

    Turbo install

    You want to be able to read the Exhaust Temperatures as the exhaust leaves the heads. This is the hottest temps you can read. Having the EGT sensor down around the crossover pipe is not the best representation for the EGTs.
  16. DaveBen

    Turbo install

    Your EGTs will be less than if the EGT sensor was in the manifolds, so be careful if you are pushing 1200 degrees EGT!
  17. DaveBen

    No reading on the DTI 3300s

    Not 4 card lengths, but 4 card thicknesses.
  18. DaveBen

    Timing issue on a 7.3 IDI

    If your engine has a lot of miles on it, the timing will jump around. This is due to the loose timing chain on the cam. Beside replacing the timing gears and chain, there is not a lot you can do about the timing jumping around. It will not harm the engine.
  19. DaveBen

    Detroit 6V53 marine motor transmission swap

    I should have more clear on that. Two cycle diesels were outlawed. I don't think I saw any other two cycle diesels on the roads...
  20. DaveBen

    Detroit 6V53 marine motor transmission swap

    Y'all know these 'Screamin Gimmys are two stoke engines. They may not be legal to install in many states, like California. I owned a 9V92Ta in the 1980's. Fast truck until 2000, when they were outlawed in Calif. I raced my 10 wheel dump truck against many other trucks and won about half the...
  21. DaveBen

    “The 6.9” project thread

    I live in Ukiah and it is about 90 minutes from the ocean.
  22. DaveBen

    1989 7.3 idi vacuum system parts

    Since your truck is 35 years old, you probably have cracked vacuum hoses or they have become loose and do NOT hold vacuum. Start here and see what you can find. Does the vacuum system hold a vacuum, at the can, for any time? Does the vacuum can leak?
  23. DaveBen

    2003 6.0 Diesel transmission and transfer case

    https://mendocino.craigslist.org/pts/d/laytonville-ford-parts/7478402112.html
  24. DaveBen

    Perkins T6.354.4 swap to Chevy C30 with brownie

    I used to get it all messed up with a twin stick. I then drove a 13 speed behind a DD 8V92TA. I loved that tranny.
  25. DaveBen

    Red Truck conversion

    You have never had nicotine addiction. It drags you to nicotine and won't stop without help. I have been addicted to nicotine and alcohol. It took a lot of will power and support to quit. I will NEVER go back to either.

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