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  1. Nero

    Precups now available

    CDD started selling precups, so thats fun. https://classicdieseldesigns.com/collections/hard-to-find-oem-idi-parts/products/6-9-7-3-idi-prechambers
  2. Nero

    Turbo idi flexplate

    I have a turbo idi flexplate for sale. Ended up building a N/A block so went with a N/A flex plate instead. $250 plus shipping. Comes with spacer and bolts. Came off of a 1994.
  3. Nero

    Powerstroke bus RV conversion

    Hey y'all, so the RV bus conversion my dad mostly built and has been living in he has decided to sell finally. 2000 7.3 powerstroke E450 with 142k miles on it. Originally was a passenger shuttle bus, but we yarded out all the seats and upfit it with a bunch of RV stuff. It has been re-titled as...
  4. Nero

    Russ Repair new owners?

    So I have heard through the grape vine that Russ's family has sold off his business. Looking at the website they even offer a new company for injector service. Has anyone heard of them? Anyone with experience? Not calling them out as good or bad, just spreading awareness...
  5. Nero

    Old man's 1990 F350 CCLB

    Well, time to seriously post my old man's truck up for sale. White truck needs an engine build so need some cash for that and other things. Truck is currently located in Beaverton, OR Story behind this old bird is it started its life off as a 460 gasser, and I converted it to diesel myself...
  6. Nero

    Project White F250 Restore

    Lame thread title, but I've also never really been one to name vehicles. Anyhow, here's my old man's white 1994 F250 idi, as you can see she's in some sorry shape. Parked since 2015, unknown miles, odo is cracked. May have 300k on it. Factory turbo, but the turbo is missing. Did some...
  7. Nero

    Champion radiators and fan shroud

    Hey all, so I'm finally gonna look into this.... After swapping out my brass rad for a 3core aluminum one, I have almost an inch of space between my fan shroud and the radiator. I'm pretty sure thats affecting the air flow efficiency, so wanted to ask, for those who have swapped to a champion...
  8. Nero

    In search of used fuel pump

    Looking for a known good used injection pump for a n/a 7.3 idi. Just want to see if I can get this engine to run, and my existing pump is full of rust...
  9. Nero

    07 gti

    Well another project car done. Curious if anyone here is interested. She runs, she drives. No check engine light, and ready to pass emissions. Did a timing belt, deep clean on the interior, and a windshield replacement. 205k on the clock. Hoping for $4k but we can negotiate.
  10. Nero

    What she worth?

    Time for the same old question that everyone else always asks... What she worth? I'm having to make some big financial choices at a real bad time, and my old man has offered to sell his truck to make sure we keep a roof over our heads. But enough of my problems... 1990 F350 CCLB 4X4 Story...
  11. Nero

    1988 f series bed

    Came off my 88, was on my 90 for a while until I dually swapped it. I dunno, $100? I'll help put it on a trailer. Located in Beaverton, OR.
  12. Nero

    Vacuum pump teardown

    Well today I'm supposed to be cleaning up my garage. So I did what any sensible male in their 30s does and didn't do that. Instead I tore apart a known bad vacuum pump to see how they worked and wanted to share. Surprisingly they are very simple, and may explain why some of the no named ones go...
  13. Nero

    Wix filter changed

    So I had heard recently that Napa Gold filters are no longer Wix. The last filter I put on my truck, it did say made in USA on it, so I'm sure that filter is okay. Then I stumbled across this video that came out three months ago. Definitely explains a few things. Looks like I'll have to...
  14. Nero

    Fresh engine build follow up checks

    So ive got about 1500 miles on my engine since I did the heads, studs, pump, injectors and intercooler. I'm still happy with how its running, but had a few questions about it. Ive heard after a certain amount of miles the timing needs to be checked and adjusted, accurate? How many miles before...
  15. Nero

    Clutch pedal return

    Good morning everyone, looks like I could use a little help on this, my two brain cells bouncing off each other this morning are struggling. Yesterday morning I started having issues with my clutch disengaging. Had to push it hard to the floor. Last night I replaced the master cylinder...
  16. Nero

    10.25 axle

    Came out of my truck, nothing wrong with it, I converted to dually. Newer shoes, drums and wheel cylinders, wheel seals replaced at time brakes were done in 2017. 4.10 limited slip. Bid starts at a dollar, Looking to just move it along, prefer not to ship, but can at your expense. located in...
  17. Nero

    Dually differences

    Hey all, Just wanted to share this info since i couldn't find it literally anywhere online, or even photos of it. 1987 factory dually complete truck. Bed is different and here's the data tag showing gvwr into.
  18. Nero

    Dually bed

    Looking for a dually bed. Bricknose, obs. It'll be going on a 1990. Does not need dually fenders. Still debating on if I want to cut my bed up to make it work or get a dually bed. Would prefer local within 80ish miles. Doesnt have to be perfect, but if its in the shape of a banana from a tree...
  19. Nero

    WTB Arrowhead Dually kit

    Looking for an Arrowhead or equivalent dually kit to convert my truck, my rig has a D60 front axle so will need a kit compatible. No rims needed just the spindle kits. Or an actual dually axle if you're local...ish. Something like 150 mile radius to Portland, OR
  20. Nero

    Tires... Tires.... Tires....

    Well got back from my trip today, stopped by the scales on my way back, front axle 4300, combined 11800, rest 7500. I'm over on my rear tirrs by about 1500lbs according to the data tag on the rubber. Has anyone ran a higher weight index tire on a srw truck? I know the correct answer is to go...
  21. Nero

    Expected boost

    Happy memorial weekend everyone, Back at it again by doing more stuff to the truck. Working on installing the isspro egt gauge at the moment. Was curious as to what boost should be with the wastegate wired shut. According to Justin, using mechanics wire is not sufficient enough, but with the...
  22. Nero

    Cold timing advance problem

    I think I might have a cold timing advance issue, wanted to see if anyone else has experienced something similar. Cold starts are fine. Smokes a little, I think I have an injector bleeding down at night. Something to ask about later. Once running, drives just fine. As soon as coolant temp...
  23. Nero

    Leaking valve covers

    Alright so with my engine build I installed new valve cover gaskets. I haven't even hit 100 miles yet and they're already weeping oil everywhere. Is there some sort of ancient Chinese secret to making these suckers not leak? My valve covers are not bent or anything.
  24. Nero

    EGT questions

    Drove my truck into work today after finally getting it mostly sorted out. I have no load, bed empty cab empty. Going up slight inclines maintaining 65mph my egts creep up to 900f and sit there until I get back on flat ground, then drops to 500 ish. How in the heck am I gonna manage egt's...
  25. Nero

    Fresh build, smoke, stumped

    I am seriously contemplating my existence right now. I got my engine together, at idle it is running fine, has a slight haze out the exhaust. The build; 90cc r&d pump Stage 1 r&d injectors Comp spring heads with new head gaskets 093 ats turbo kitIntercooled Still has stock mechanical lift pump...

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