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    Using Glow Plugs to super tune the engine

    Stumbled across this thread over on FTE from quite a few years back, while searching for something else. Any one of you ever read about this type of timing? https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/593483-using-glow-plugs-to-super-tune-the-engine.html Goat
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    Coolant in oil

    :popcorn Didja get things uncovered yet? -Showtits Goat
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    Testing 4x4

    I have that same Commiefornia red Hammer/Sickle on back window on my 86. Goat
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    Where to get replacement front fender liners that are diesel specific

    Mine were like that. All that is, is a Fiberglass covering for sound proofing. I ripped all that off and under it is your plastic inner Fender. You are right, is some nasty looking stuff. Mine would still be like that, but I removed mine along with the front wheel to get access to the forward...
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    Original OE Starter Woes... getting tired

    I mentioned it because Cuby said it will warm up the oil some. in post#2 Only when circulating through the warmed up engine though. The oil will still be the same temp as the air temp. Goat
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    Trailered home a 1989 F350 dump truck that looks great on the outside, but the 7.3 IDI is something else

    Be a good idea to have it sand blasted and then a couple good coats of POR-15. Be sure to wear gloves with that stuff, or it will have to wear off. I buy the 6 pack of cans. This stuff is moisture activated. So painting out of a larger can, moisture is getting in there, and that will get it to...
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    Trailered home a 1989 F350 dump truck that looks great on the outside, but the 7.3 IDI is something else

    As long as you have things taken apart, here is a link to new Heater seal/gaskets...
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    Fuel line clogged

    "Anyone have good results with an after market FSV? I saw an inexpensive one while looking at the bronze manual valve ?." NO. Bought one of those Chineseum Ford knock off one`s off e-bay. Great price, but didn`t last long. Pulled fuel from the rear and returned to the front tank, which...
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    Original OE Starter Woes... getting tired

    The Block Heater does not heat the Engine Oil, Just the Coolant in the Block. If you want to heat the Engine Oil, you need one of those sticky Pads for the bottom of the Oil Pan. Goat
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    1988 f350 6.8 idi

    It`s this thing. https://www.gastankdepot.com/fmff1-diesel-sending-unit-filter-strainer.html Goat
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    So what did you do with your truck today?

    Be sure you Lock-Tite those 2 Vacuum Pump Bolts. Goat
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    So what did you do with your truck today?

    Yesterday afternoon, got around to reset the IP since I installed it last August and new Injectors. My fuel mileage has dropped, getting in the 18 MPG range from the 19 - 20. Last couple tank were 17.6 and 17.4. So thinking Iam maybe a bit too advanced, decide to push it over and retard some...
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    86, block heater question ,,

    Have you ever hear of an "Induction Heater"? I bought one off E-Bay a few months ago, read about them and sounds interesting how it works. I watched a bunch of YT Video`s before I bought one off E-Bay. Type in "Induction Heater on E-Bay, and a ton of them come up...
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    Who's smarter?

    Reminds me, at our Church they have a bunch of Maple trees planted around the Parking lot. We get a lot of wind here, and usually blows them away for the most part. This one year they were pile up high. I got this idea to load up the truck, then right turn, and next 3/4 mile houses on 3 - 5...
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    Any reason to not run a 200 AMP alternator?

    Well for what it`s worth, Iam using a Power master Alternator 130 Amp. Put it in 3 years ago. been running just fine. I did add a Stewart Warner Volt Meter, installed it right in the middle where the Tach would go. This is on my Bull Nose. It is a one wire set up. Pos 6GA wire to the battery...
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    Trailered home a 1989 F350 dump truck that looks great on the outside, but the 7.3 IDI is something else

    The cracked Core Support might be more prone to 4X4 and truck`s in a construction environment. More twisting stress on the Core Support in that area. I have seen some interesting welding repairs on trucks in PNP, did a 6 yr old weld this? My 86 2X1 doesn`t have any cracks, but spent most of...
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    Won’t restart after sitting for 30 minutes

    I use one of these Home Depot concrete mixing pans to catch the coolant when the Plug is removed. They come in different sizes. I have this one and one a bit smaller. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Black-Large-Concrete-Mixing-Tub-A-42/318924309...
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    1991 7.3 idi injectors where do I get them?

    That would be $623.60 for the 8 injectors. Would be a good idea to pop test them to see where they are at, even if new. I know Justin at R&D sells new Injectors, but takes them apart to make sure they are balanced. Justin has his listed for $415 - $545.00 Goat
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    1991 7.3 idi injectors where do I get them?

    After he messed up his engine, that expensive Pump probably looked rather cheap. There is a saying my Grandma use to say "The hurrier we go, the behinder we get" or "An ounce of prevention, is worth a pound on cure" Goat
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    Wobbly Alternator Belt - Cause?

    I use to use some type pry Bar to pull the Alternator over. It still flopped around. Then someone mentioned the Block on the Alternator, and I had this DUHHH moment, like why didn`t I see that? Just don`t over do it, I imagine too tight might not be too good on the Alternator Bearings. As long...
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    Won’t shut down, keeps idling even with FSS wires pulled.

    I did reread the whole Thread (again) and it didn`t get into to my thick bone structure, that it was the bent arm of the FSS, and replacing it fixed it. :Q :frustrate I need to take a course in "Remedial Reading Comprehension". Goat
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    Hard Start - Glow Plugs / Air Intrusion Help!

    My thinking on the Hard lines not lining up with the Injector threads, is over the years, prior owners changing the return Line caps and "O" Rings (Injectors also) have pried up on the Hard Lines and bent them to get clearance. Several cycles of this over the years and this where we are today...
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    Hard Start - Glow Plugs / Air Intrusion Help!

    If you loosen or remove the Hard Line Clamps, it will make it easier to line up the Hard Line to the Injector. Just make sure you re attach the Hard Line Clamps. You mentioned about the Hard Line Olives. Lift Pump to Filter and Filter to Injection Pump. Here is an E-Bay listing for the...
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    Won’t shut down, keeps idling even with FSS wires pulled.

    Did you ever get it figured out why it keeps running? :popcorn Goat
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    Trailered home a 1989 F350 dump truck that looks great on the outside, but the 7.3 IDI is something else

    Nice shop, so that`s what they are suppose to look like, all tiddy and things in place. Looks like you have an 80 gallon tank, I piked up same brand but a 60 from Tractor Supply for $299.99 from $899.99, was a return. Was never hooked up, just couldn`t sell as new. That rusted Hose Nipple...

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