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  1. Kevin 007

    6.9idi head retorqueing.

    Now that these trucks are 30+ years old and usually high mileage, 6.9 or 7.3....its probably worth considering for all folks who have a truck that has not been apart, never had head gaskets done etc. ; to consider re-torqueing the head bolts as a preventative maintenance procedure. Just my...
  2. Kevin 007

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

    Installed 2 FRB-13's today. One on my 86 6.9l F350, mounted on the frame rail where my Carter 4070 was. And the other one on my IH 466 5 ton, in the engine bay at top of fuel tank level, where my Carter 4070 was. I have put no more then a test drive on both of them, had to fab a custom mount...
  3. Kevin 007

    6.9idi head retorqueing.

    No the truck doesn't have to be warm. Yes the rockers go back in the same places, keep them organized keep them clean. Go back and forth on the when tightening them down to ensure the seat nice and square. No, timing marks don't have to get aligned in regards to gears or anything although the...
  4. Kevin 007

    6.9idi head retorqueing.

    I have not been able to stop a combustion leak with a re-torque. Its its only a minor leak (the odd bubble in your reservoir) you might have success, might not be forever but might buy you some time. So a combination of a re-torque and make sure your rad cap is relieving pressure at the...
  5. Kevin 007

    6.9idi head retorqueing.

    I ALWAYS re-torque 6.9L's. Somewhere it was factory recommended by either IH or Ford to have them done after 30,000miles. Most didn't get done, and some debate if its worth it or not. Many go a lifetime without blowing head gaskets, others don't. It doesn't cost anything except new valve...
  6. Kevin 007

    Change oil after 6 months despite low miles?

    Yeah its totally fine. Save your money.
  7. Kevin 007

    Head gasket popped turbo question

    I also have a truck equipped with a Kamloops built CTS. Nice to see someone else running one, they are rare. Where did you have the estimate for a rebuild? Yes you can test run it without the turbo. If you didn't run a long time with water in your oil, I wouldn't worry about the turbo...
  8. Kevin 007

    Water separator?

    Yup, common problem. Sometimes you have to get creative when mounting a new/modern unit, but that's what needs to get done. You don't want to run without one for any length of time. Your factory fuel filter will hold some water but don't rely on it to do that job for you. Racor is probably...
  9. Kevin 007

    Quick flywheel questions...

    Yeah I would add a little thread sealant to the existing amount that came pre installed. Not gonna hurt anything and it would suck to have one start leaking after a while. So thro a little more on. Yeah you can re use the ring. I have seen the ring not get used also....never saw and i'll...
  10. Kevin 007

    Cheapish 8cyl p pump

    Im excited about the reliability and longevity potential, yet im scared of how many engines may get ruined by seeing "how much fuel they will actually take before they blow"
  11. Kevin 007

    Rear frost plug replacement while tranny is out?

    Thank you for confirming my thoughts.
  12. Kevin 007

    Rear frost plug replacement while tranny is out?

    Doing a tranny swap in a few days. I haven't had much frost plug issue in the past and have previously just left the bellhousing frost plugs alone when having a transmission out. What are ya'll's thoughts on not messing with what's not broken, when it comes to frost plugs? I DO have an...
  13. Kevin 007

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

    Exactly!!! We are in a form of a crisis with the lack of quality in modern parts. I was also ignorant that the Walbro pumps existed. Im sure there are a few others out there that absolutely have to be reliable (military, marine etc.) This will be my first Walbro install. Not sure where to...
  14. Kevin 007

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

    Any mpg or egt differences when running it? Did you use a separate alternator dedicated to powering it?
  15. Kevin 007

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

    Just ordered 2 Walbro FRB-13's. Gonna thro one on a 466 powered truck and another on an 86 idi. Both have fuel pressure gauges already. Will post back with results. I didn't order a pressure regulator, will see if I need one I guess
  16. Kevin 007

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

    I notice in your sig....you have an HHO system on your 89. Hows that working for you?
  17. Kevin 007

    Carter P4070 Electric fuel pump failures.

    After a couple decades of reliable use, I am officially done with P4070's. I don't think I can regain trust even once the new US built ones become available.
  18. Kevin 007

    9007 Series l.e.d bulbs

    That's too bad. On my commercial trucks I have been running sealed beam l.e.d "Trucklites" and they are nothing short of amazing. Great light pattern and long distance throw and clarity, low draw and long life span. Sure wish there was something even close to as good for the 9007 style...
  19. Kevin 007

    9007 Series l.e.d bulbs

    Whats the latest on quality 9007 series LED bulb replacements for OBS trucks? I purchased one set of "Brightsource" bulbs and the highbeams were terrible. The light was bright but they didn't throw a distant light, so long range visibility was terrible. I am wondering what people have...
  20. Kevin 007

    Carter P4070 Electric fuel pump failures.

    Just called up Carter and bitched about their pumps failing so bad. The tech support person I spoke with, mentioned that 2 years ago all Carter rotary vane pumps have been manufactured in China. He said that they have switched back to the US (As many companies seen to be doing, thanks Trump!)...
  21. Kevin 007

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

    Was that with the Walbro?
  22. Kevin 007

    Carter P4070 Electric fuel pump failures.

    Nice setup, thanks for taking the time to post the picture! What brand of regulator are you using?
  23. Kevin 007

    Carter P4070 Electric fuel pump failures.

    Is anyone running any of the other models of Carter electric fuel pumps? If so, what kind of results have you been having?
  24. Kevin 007

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

    I might try one with the terrible reliability problems that I have been having with the Carter 4070 recently. Where are you guys mounting the Walbro on your trucks?
  25. Kevin 007

    Carter P4070 Electric fuel pump failures.

    And last night, I was out in my IH rollback with a 466, it was on its second Carter P4070 in 1300hrs, and as I was pulling a hill with plenty of traffic behind me.....I suddenly without warning lost all fuel pressure. ….the damn pump quit. Probably 400hrs on it. It has a inline filter...

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