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  1. Nero

    1991 7.3 IDI ATS - E4OD Torque Converter Woes?

    The E4OD by no means is a bullet proof transmission. There are some parts that can be updated to be more reliable, any reputable transmission shop would know to check for those. When you say she's stalling, is the transmission failing to go into gear, or is the engine stalling? Could be two...
  2. Nero

    1992 F450 rebuild 7.3L idi

    I brought it up because EGT's are the killers of these engines, cracking and melting pistons by those who run them too hard. If you're going with that turbo kit, you could really benifit from an intercooler. I ran CDD's stock 093 kit for a year without a cooler, then put one on and saw EGT's...
  3. Nero

    1992 F450 rebuild 7.3L idi

    I think I remember seeing Mahle offers .010 over. What exactly do you mean by "forged" internals on these? Most would say an "ideal" build is PSD rods machined to fit turbo pistons and you'll have a sound bottom end. For top end, if you are going turbo, comp springs. Nothing really left to...
  4. Nero

    1992 F450 rebuild 7.3L idi

    If the hone marks look good and you don't have abnornal wear, just put it back together with head studs and it'll do just fine.
  5. Nero

    New dash is finished.

    But do you have a coolant level gauge? ;Poke
  6. Nero

    Need Quick Help Fender Relay?

    Back when I had my 1980 it was fun explaining that the vin was less than 17 characters...
  7. Nero

    Vacuum Filling Coolant (1993 7.3 IDI)....possible Concerns??

    Makes me want to ask, is a half filled oil system good enough? Do you only run one battery¿ Do you have the mystical three wheeled idi?? Who needs four wheels when you have 3.....
  8. Nero

    Need Quick Help Fender Relay?

    If you jumped the two large posts and still had weak start, the relay isn't the problem. Good luck my friend.
  9. Nero

    Vacuum Filling Coolant (1993 7.3 IDI)....possible Concerns??

    First of all... If your system is only half full, then your coolant sensor won't read correctly. Secondly, these engines love to produce heat. If you have no water to transfer heat then you're overheating your engine. You keep doing what you want, but I'll always keep making sure I have good oil...
  10. Nero

    Vacuum Filling Coolant (1993 7.3 IDI)....possible Concerns??

    I'm gonna call major bullsh*it.
  11. Nero

    Transmission upgrade on my 83 4x4

    I was thinking it might be his brother...
  12. Nero

    Worn exhaust guides--intakes look good. Why?

    Don't quote me, but I don't believe the valve guides are serviceable, so you can drill em' out and press whatever you want in.
  13. Nero

    70 amps alternator wire question

    Did she start up? Low batteried and fast cranking do not usually go hand in hand. If you are measuring battery voltage while cranking, it is normal to see the voltage dip, even to 9v in some cases.
  14. Nero

    Someone go get it!!!

    Dang, it was a bullnoze E350 converted to a sleeper van with a steel truck bed on the back. Looked super sweet.
  15. Nero

    Someone go get it!!!

    So come make an adventure of it and come get it :rock:
  16. Nero

    Someone go get it!!!

    I know it isnt an idi, but imagine if it was.... https://www.facebook.com/share/1AwxBw8ooC/
  17. Nero

    So what did you do with your truck today?

    I got a little lost on my way home again...
  18. Nero

    Quick info or a pic needed for winch mount

    We could always put the winch on my samurai, it already has a bumper built for one :cheers:
  19. Nero

    70 amps alternator wire question

    Well, the spark plug is grounded by the engine, and electricity is provided to just the tip of the plug. The dielectric grease on the boot is, or should only be getting on the ceramic, so the boot slides on all the way.
  20. Nero

    Drum brake hold-down spring orientation

    I have never seen the green springs, and I've used napa's kits on 5 trucks...
  21. Nero

    70 amps alternator wire question

    I use dielectric grease on the seal of electrical connectors, spark pluhlg boots, and sometimes window weather stripping. Works great when installing them.
  22. Nero

    70 amps alternator wire question

    That is typically the only place you're supposed to use dielectric grease, helps prevent arcing from the lead to the ground side of the spark plug.
  23. Nero

    70 amps alternator wire question

    Dielectric grease does NOT conduct electricity. It is actually an insulator. Common misinformation. Sounds like you are on the right path, flickering lights could be a poor ground too. Check the block grounds and cab grounds.
  24. Nero

    So what did you do with your truck today?

    Any hydraulic shop should have STOR fittings as well.
  25. Nero

    Need advice on battery cable replacement kit

    Im not certain on the difference, but here's an alternative I have used before too. https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/CBL718186

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