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  1. Kevin 007

    Fuel filter microns school me pls

    That is a good example of something that you could use
  2. Kevin 007

    Is there a preffered engine oil for a 94 IDIT?

    Synthetic is definitely overkill but its your truck, you can do whatever you like. Part of the beauty of it. Bear in mind that these are dirty engines. Your syn oil will become overly suspended with soot long before the oil itself actually wears out....so you can't really get long drain...
  3. Kevin 007

    Fuel filter microns school me pls

    I recall reading somewhere, that the filters become most efficient at filtering once they have reached a certain saturation point with particulate. Say after a couple thousand clicks or so. Makes sense to me, but that was just hear say on something I was reading somewhere
  4. Kevin 007

    7.3 and Archoil 9100

    Yup. Did a set some time ago also, it did help out quite a bit. Ran the same once warmed up but helped on the cold starts.
  5. Kevin 007

    7.3 and Archoil 9100

    Yup that's what im thinking. I tried it a couple times to confirm that it really didn't help much on the 7.3's, and high mileage as in 340,000miles and the other was at 580,000km. Both of which ran well once warmed up but ran rough and smoked hard for several mins when started cold. All...
  6. Kevin 007

    Fuel filter microns school me pls

    The 6.9 filters were 6 micron, then the 7.3 style switched to 12. I think right around the 5 or 6 micron rating would be good for final filtration, and never did like that the 7.3's were so high. I usually rig up something else, usually a Racor of some sort to add some better filtration on the...
  7. Kevin 007

    Excessive oil consumption

    I would certainly try to clean out the cdr valve or replace it. Doesnt' cost much either way and is pretty easy. Failing that, you could try a heavy dose of AutoRX or Seafoam or Marvel Mystery Oil in the crankcase and hope that helps
  8. Kevin 007

    HVAC outside air intake location

    Thank you very much. Always nice to know when we are tearing into the right thing, to find said problem. Nobody likes taking a cowl off and putting it back on for no reason
  9. Kevin 007

    7.3 and Archoil 9100

    I know the main differences, wasn't asking that. I was asking what others have had for results, for comparison purposes, forum discussion, learning, sharing experiences etc. Thanks.
  10. Kevin 007

    HVAC outside air intake location

    One of the few things I have not messed with on these trucks is anything to do with outside air intakes for the HVAC/heater system. Im working on an 86 that has really low volume of air flowing through any of the vents. I have confirmed that there are no leaks (or at least nothing...
  11. Kevin 007

    7.3 and Archoil 9100

    How many of you are running Archoil in your 7.3 engine oil? What are your results? I have had pretty good luck with it in customers 6.0 trucks that were having some terrible cold starts due to stiction. Tried it in some high mileage 7.3's a few times. It may have helped a little bit with...
  12. Kevin 007

    Autolite Failure (Non idi)

    Just another example of a once good/trusted brand, gone south.... Lack a quality is a contemporary epidemic as far as im concerned.
  13. Kevin 007

    6.9idi head retorqueing.

    Good work. Yup its incredible how loose the bolts can get over time
  14. Kevin 007

    9007 Series l.e.d bulbs

    Do you have an opinion as to what the best 9007 Halogen is? I might go back to them with a relay kit if I can't improve my lighting with led's
  15. Kevin 007

    9007 Series l.e.d bulbs

    Has anyone tried Firewire L.E.D bulbs, 9007 style, in OBS trucks? Curious if there are any opinions.
  16. Kevin 007

    '94 IDIT runs rough, low power, nearly overheating after Moose IP

    Good points on bearing wear and how it can effect compression.
  17. Kevin 007

    No brake lights, pretty frustrated at this point

    Try replacing the hazard flasher. On the pre 87 models the brake lights and hazards share a circuit somehow. Don't ask me how but there is some relation there. So its worth a try, also check your fuse of course and check the hazard switch also.
  18. Kevin 007

    6.9 with electric pump upgrade, hot starting problem

    Yeah they seem to re-start warm if only shut off for a min or so, but if left sitting a while, they won't re-start. Maybe they get hotter yet after sitting in the hot engine bay with no cool fuel flowing thru them? But yea, if yours is doing this, its probably new pump time. Trying pouring...
  19. Kevin 007

    Walbro FRB-13-2 6-8 psi 43 gph

    Yes I did, on the inside of the frame rail just ahead/downstream of where the selector valve would be. I will snap a pic soon. My bracket is kind of crude but I was in a hurry, and it was more so to see if everything would work and I will now try to make a better bracket for future trucks...
  20. Kevin 007

    '94 IDIT runs rough, low power, nearly overheating after Moose IP

    From what I am seeing, it sure seems like the IDIT engines are generally wearing much faster then N/A engines in comparable applications. Just a side note.
  21. Kevin 007

    '94 IDIT runs rough, low power, nearly overheating after Moose IP

    Yup. Something is out there. Either extreme engine wear, broken rings or combustion gasses leaking somewhere is what I can think of. My most "worn" functioning idi has between 370-390 across the board and its had a rough life and hi mileage
  22. Kevin 007

    6.9idi head retorqueing.

    Right. Worst case scenario, you have to go back in there to pull the heads off. Not the end of the world, just a little annoying. But hey....it helps us practice our patience
  23. Kevin 007

    Walbro FRB-13-2 6-8 psi 43 gph

    That's a great point about restricting the return flow. I guess it can't hurt anything can it. And a slower pulse should mean an even longer pump life! Im excited to possibly/actually have an E pump (or anything) that may still be of quality and won't have to replace it for a while. Pretty...
  24. Kevin 007

    Walbro FRB-13-2 6-8 psi 43 gph

    Ok so on my idi, at WOT at about 2000rpm, I got the fuel pressure to drop to about 2psi. No surging, or lack of fuel symptoms at all. One thing that I am noticing however, is that the pressure is more like 5psi rather then 6 and every time the reciprocating pump cycles; which is about every...
  25. Kevin 007

    Your recommendations for throwout bearing ZF5 IDIT

    Sure would be nice if a greaseable/metal TOB was available for these trucks

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