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    How bad is the HG job on a 7.3 IDI?

    Heated up and it still cra Heated it up and it's still broke at the base when I pulled it. I have a new one on the way. A question regarding the dipstick, I want to reinstall the oil pan and have the surfaces ready to go. I am reading that I need to install the dipstick first before I put the...
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    How bad is the HG job on a 7.3 IDI?

    Illl reach out to him and ask. Any idea how to pluck this out of the pan without breaking it? Seems stuck on pretty well with a gromet or?
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    How bad is the HG job on a 7.3 IDI?

    Regarding post 137, anyone know where the big oring in the top middle goes?
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    How bad is the HG job on a 7.3 IDI?

    duplicate post
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    How bad is the HG job on a 7.3 IDI?

    Thanks, I already have the thermostat gasket in, how about the big oring in the top middle?
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    How bad is the HG job on a 7.3 IDI?

    this is the right placement?
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    How bad is the HG job on a 7.3 IDI?

    Thanks how about the dipstick oring location? Is that where it meets the pan? Anything to note here? I heard they leak from here and are of pain to access while the engine is installed
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    How bad is the HG job on a 7.3 IDI?

    Could you guys help me locate exactly where these go? The bottom right gasket with blue seems to go on the oil cooler but mine isnt shaped like that or I cant find that spot. Did they make more than one type? Which of these is the oil pick up tube gasket and where is that located? I know one or...
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    How bad is the HG job on a 7.3 IDI?

    Didn't know you could RTV the oil cooler. I'll apply some
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    How bad is the HG job on a 7.3 IDI?

    Got the heads resurfaced for peace of mind. I had my .003" feeler gauge go under the straight edge in more places than I felt comfy with. I got the the front plate off to make installing that seal easier. The kit I bought came with with gaskets for the front plate as well as the water pump so...
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    Rear Main Seal Questions

    Thanks how do you like this seal? I've heard some people bash it and say to only use the national
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    Rear Main Seal Questions

    ***Please open attachment in quoted text**** Reviving this one - I am getting very differing opinions on whether this seal pictured is installed correctly or backwards. I have this exact seal, the way it is installed in this picture would point the lips facing towards the transmission. Other...
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    How bad is the HG job on a 7.3 IDI?

    Yeah that's how I understood it as well, just not sure about adding RTV to the OD.
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    How bad is the HG job on a 7.3 IDI?

    Question regarding the front and rear seals they are marked " install dry" yet many say to add a thin coat of RTV, suggestions?
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    How bad is the HG job on a 7.3 IDI?

    I cleaned it up with a wire brush attached to my angle grinder, it helped with a lot of the those previous gaps but some are still present. I noticed that when i lay the straight edge over any areas of the precups it caused the gauge to get stuck or go under. Those dont seem monolithic with the...
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    How bad is the HG job on a 7.3 IDI?

    Would this be just as good? Paranoid I'll take to much off
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    How bad is the HG job on a 7.3 IDI?

    I've heard using abrasives could really mess up the surface. Is that only with aluminum heads? I have a similar setup like yours
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    How bad is the HG job on a 7.3 IDI?

    Did the light method as well and it shines through. I know there is visual build up but I've scraped off everything with a razor blade and engine cleaner to the point that it feels smooth on the fingers.
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    How bad is the HG job on a 7.3 IDI?

    Looking like my heads are are warped. Some sources say the tolerance is .003 others say .006 I feel like I've cleaned the surface really good. How much can minimal left over build up affect these readings?
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    How bad is the HG job on a 7.3 IDI?

    I think I'm going to move forward with looking for a sleeve for the crankshaft rear seal. I might also need one for the front. If anyone has the right part number or a good manufacturer I'd appreciate it. Also, does anyone know if I need to mess with the IP at all if I remove the front seal...
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    How bad is the HG job on a 7.3 IDI?

    Thanks. Any easy way of removing the sleeve? Looks to be on pretty tight. Also having a lot of trouble with installing the seals front and rear. Any good ways to get this in? I've seen the methods with a press but I don't have one
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    How bad is the HG job on a 7.3 IDI?

    A couple of question - 1. Am I supposed to add RTV to the rear main seal housing on top of the gasket? Please see pic 2. I noticed a groove with my finger on the harmonic pulley rear side (not sure what that's specifically called) I have heard that you're supposed to use a sleeve if that is...
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    How bad is the HG job on a 7.3 IDI?

    Thanks, I just noticed my kit came with Motorcraft TA-31 Silicone Sealant.
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    How bad is the HG job on a 7.3 IDI?

    Some are saying RTV black and you're saying gray. Is there a big difference between the two? Thanks.
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    How bad is the HG job on a 7.3 IDI?

    Any tips for redoing the oil pan gasket? Planning on doing this in the next few days.

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