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  1. catbird7

    Classic diesel designs reseal kit

    Does anyone know why IH decided to block off those water jackets on 7.3? Also @ THSIM9, I like your cat yellow paint job! Do you have more pics? Was considering IH industrial yellow for my engine build???
  2. catbird7

    Classic diesel designs reseal kit

    I bought their head gaskets but have not installed yet. They appear to be typical Felpro head gaskets so it may be prudent to shop around?
  3. catbird7

    Portable Inflator suggestions

    I carry a JNC Air, basically a jump box with built in compressor. Neither product are high usage items for me so it made sense to buy a combo unit offering both.
  4. catbird7

    Gear Vendors Install on 7.3 C6 with 4.10s

    Realizing this is an old thread,,,, Dustyman might consider price comparison of the gear vendors total cost (including driveshaft mods & 4x4 limitations), with the costs of simply changing gear ratios. You could change just the rear first (remove front drive shaft for safety) drive for a while...
  5. catbird7

    MOUNTAIN ROAD TRIP Preparation!

    I use an IDI for long distance deer hunting trips, often in cold weather, and often remote locations without cell service. Most emergency take along equipment is aimed at getting the truck started in cold weather. After these engines are started and running typically you're good so long as you...
  6. catbird7

    Anyone familiar with these?

    These are "shims" found under the rocker arm assembly bolt for each intake valve on one head. As mentioned previously this is a remanufactured engine. I'm curious how common this practice is and how effective.
  7. catbird7

    Anyone familiar with these?

    Anyone familiar with these?
  8. catbird7

    RockAuto Closeouts

    Awesome! Thank You! Time to stock up.
  9. catbird7

    New dash trim parts 1991 F250 diesel

    If you can find one in a salvage yard, plastic parts are typically very inexpensive.
  10. catbird7

    Oversized pistons not stamped.

    Anyone ever use head studs from Swag Performance?
  11. catbird7

    Oversized pistons not stamped.

    Anyone familiar with this reman decal, recognize who the re-builder might be? Any idea what "Remanufactured Code 1" means? Each head also has a metal tag attached with a number. Also think this might be a sleeved engine. It sure looks like each cylinder has a sleeve, however gotta admit the...
  12. catbird7

    Oversized pistons not stamped.

    I think the engine is very low mile. There is zero lip at the top of each cylinder. When I got the parts truck I intended to use the engine. I swapped in a different injection pump to get it running, and it ran great around the house / test driving it on backroads here local. Then it had a...
  13. catbird7

    Oversized pistons not stamped.

    Found old camera! Pulled pics up on computer and photographed the screen. Not good quality but proof it still works.
  14. catbird7

    Oversized pistons not stamped.

    Yes, they are jpg. Not sure why they will not attach??? Looking for old camera.......
  15. catbird7

    Oversized pistons not stamped.

    I've been off this site for a while and just now returning to another idi project. Years ago I posted many photos however they were all taken with what is now considered an "old fashion" camera that had an SD card. These current photos I attempted to attach were taken with my cell phone. I'm...
  16. catbird7

    Oversized pistons not stamped.

    For some reason my photos won't upload?
  17. catbird7

    Oversized pistons not stamped.

    pics
  18. catbird7

    Oversized pistons not stamped.

    Is it common for oversized pistons to not be stamped with the overbore amount? example .030". I'm in the process of cleaning up an engine (7.3 idi) that I've had in storage for many years. Reason I saved it is because it has a "Remanufactured Engine" decal on the engine block + it ran great...
  19. catbird7

    Someone go get it!!!

    Facebook market place Shippensburg PA. 1981 E350 4x4 cargo van. $1650.00 4x4 vans are hard to find!
  20. catbird7

    I've got an Exhaust Problem!

    Check out various sources for Dynomax pn# WLK-55291. It's a universal Y- pipe kit. Amazon has for under $100.00
  21. catbird7

    Blown head gasket or cracked head???

    I didn't know you had cracked pistons.
  22. catbird7

    Blown head gasket or cracked head???

    What's wrong with throwing a new set of heads on it? How many miles are on the rebuilt bottom end with new rings, pistons, bearings etc?
  23. catbird7

    So what did you do with your truck today?

    CHA, CHING$! Glad I'm not on the paying end of that Christmas list. However it should be awesome when you're finished.
  24. catbird7

    Pyro Temp

    Properly fueled, flat level driving, good rule of thumb, add a zero on to your MPH. Hills & towing are / can be much higher.
  25. catbird7

    Side Fuel Tank Sending Unit Replacement

    I think all of the "in tank" components are diesel specific, and sometimes difficult to locate and pricey. At least this was true years ago when I was searching. Difficulty finding shower heads is something that comes to mind, anyway the best solution for me was to convert everything to common...

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