Search results

  1. Nero

    How bad is the HG job on a 7.3 IDI?

    Try using an electric or pneumatic wire wheel. It should look like the rest of the head when all the carbon is off. This is the setup I used to clean my heads at home.
  2. Nero

    How bad is the HG job on a 7.3 IDI?

    I would clean the carbon off the combustion surface a little more before measuring. When I checked my heads for flatness, i just did the light trick because im lazy. Set straight edge on head length wise so it's parallel with the head, and shine a light at the mating surface on one side, and...
  3. Nero

    7.3 IDI ZF5 south bend clutch help!

    We'll never hear the end of how you towed a dodge up a hill now, mad bragging rights ;Poke :joker:
  4. Nero

    Project White F250 Restore

    Its like it belongs in there.
  5. Nero

    Project Little Foot

    Theres definitely some annoying super bug going around, already made a pass at my household. Hope you get better soon :cheers:
  6. Nero

    Project White F250 Restore

    She runs. 35psi oil pressure at cranking, idled it for about 15 seconds, no smoke after initial fire off. Ready to shove in.
  7. Nero

    So what did you do with your truck today?

    Picked er up today from the shop.
  8. Nero

    No Oil Pressure on 7.3 Idi

    I would at least check one rod bearing while its apart.... If its fine... Then maybe
  9. Nero

    So what did you do with your truck today?

    Oil cooler things. Also important to clean the coolant passeges. All that white/yellow is scale buildup.
  10. Nero

    How bad is the HG job on a 7.3 IDI?

    This is what I primarily use on litrrally... Everything. The compression tube format makes application easy. Skins over in 30minutes, fully cures in 24hrs. We put oil pans on with this and immediatly run the engines at work, no leaks.
  11. Nero

    No Oil Pressure on 7.3 Idi

    Holy burrito that's a clog! Glad it was an easy find!
  12. Nero

    How bad is the HG job on a 7.3 IDI?

    It is usually whatever color the manufacturer put in it. To know the real differences you'll have to read the packaging. Usually its working temp ranges and cure times.
  13. Nero

    Original early copper brass radiators vs aluminum

    Cost can vary wildly. Macs radiators quoted me $1200 for a recore. Jegs sells both a new brass for $790 and 4 core solid aluminum champion for $450ish
  14. Nero

    How bad is the HG job on a 7.3 IDI?

    I put a bead of silicone on both sides of the gasket and fully let it cure. I put the bead on the block, slap the gasket up, then bead the pan and put the pan up. Overkill? Probably. Guess how many leak... :peelout
  15. Nero

    Classic diesel designs reseal kit

    Ah I see what you mean.... Ummm... Magic :joker:
  16. Nero

    Classic diesel designs reseal kit

    In my experience with all the engines ive overhauled, thats normal due to the stroke angle pushing and pulling the piston
  17. Nero

    Temporary Roof Sealer Recomendations

    I second the gorilla tape. Texas has far less rain than the west coast, but a lot more sun. Id take it off once in texas.
  18. Nero

    Classic diesel designs reseal kit

    It is speculated for emissions purposes, but I don't think we've ever found an official answer.
  19. Nero

    No Oil Pressure on 7.3 Idi

    Also the bearings should have spun by now. Not a lot makes sense, but before catastrophic failire occurs, take it apart and fixit
  20. Nero

    How bad is the HG job on a 7.3 IDI?

    Lookin' good so far. Curious if those valve seals are any better than the stock ones.
  21. Nero

    No Oil Pressure on 7.3 Idi

    Yowch, sorry to hear about that. I'd be pulling er apart to see what the heck is going on and also cjeck for bearing damage. Kind of order of operation I would go is check to see if the pickup tube screen is plugged, then pull the oil pump off and check it out. I would also pull #1 and #4 rod...
  22. Nero

    Receiver hitch options

    Curt ones seem pretty okay and bolt right on. I have a 20k superhitch for my camper tie downs though.
  23. Nero

    Project White F250 Restore

    I'd trade it any day for snow, but the east coast is hogging it all LOL Plan is to install the engine next weekend, and go from there.
  24. Nero

    Project White F250 Restore

    Yep
  25. Nero

    Classic diesel designs reseal kit

    Here are some better pictures. By the way, I've purchased CDD's head gasket before, it is literally just a Felpro 7.3 head gasket drilled to have the coolant holes like a 6.9 head gasket :joker: https://www.oilburners.net/threads/7-3-cooling-mod.81986/

Latest posts

Forum statistics

Threads
92,996
Posts
1,155,942
Members
26,575
Latest member
Gerhard

Members online

Total: 1,583 (members: 2, guests: 1,581)

Share this page

Top