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  1. 8gitmusik1

    Remove, weld, reinstall power steering pump bracket?

    Good afternoon fellow oilburners. I need some guidence please? I dont want to add another diesel mechanic to the hall of shame but..... With shop rates on the rise and rates varying in different parts of the USA... What do you or would you consider a fair price for removing, welding and...
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    Metal valve stems or rubber? Pro's and Con's

    Hmmm? Never gave it a thought until you just brought it up. Come to think about it, the metal valve stems do seem to have a smaller inside valve that is more air restrictive, Ive noticed a difference in air flow rate on fill up. Anyone else? Sent from my SM-T567V using Tapatalk
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    Metal valve stems or rubber? Pro's and Con's

    Thanks for your input. Sent from my SM-T567V using Tapatalk
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    1st post. Advice on safely re-starting a 94 7.3

    Nice old Pete. Thanks for the vids. Made my day actually. Im loving the old school vibe. That color of paint? Is that primer or original grey? Either way it rocks the look well and I bet it ran like a scalded dog down the interstate. Sorry you had to let it go... Sent from my SM-T567V using...
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    1st post. Advice on safely re-starting a 94 7.3

    That was my thoughts exactly. I still havent started it as I really want to be sure to get the most continued longevity as it already has 320k on the odometer. I am going to change the oil and oil filter before 1st start after 4 years sitting. The engine wont be warm so it wont drain fast and I...
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    1st post. Advice on safely re-starting a 94 7.3

    Hi chris142, Glad you responded. I appreciate you going into details on the Pete. Your experience with a 20 year old cold start will help me with my start up and maintenence. THANKS for the videos. Sent from my SM-T567V using Tapatalk
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    Advice on proper draining and flush of coolant on a 94 7.3 idi n/a?

    Thanks Cubey. I did a search. Didnt see this. Ill check it out. Sent from my SM-T567V using Tapatalk
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    Advice on proper draining and flush of coolant on a 94 7.3 idi n/a?

    Have a 94 e350 with a radiator leak. Hasnt been started in 4yrs. Had 50/50 coolant in the system before van was parked due to poor health at the time of the noticed slow leak. Have new Champion aluminum radiator and Prestone coolant concentrate and 5 gallons of distilled water. Got 3 Prestone...
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    1st post. Advice on safely re-starting a 94 7.3

    Thanks for the advice. Next glow plug change will be Motorcraft ZD-9's from now on after reading more into the pros and cons. I just took the advice of the guy at Accurate Diesel and the DieselRX videos. Sent from my SM-T567V using Tapatalk
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    Metal valve stems or rubber? Pro's and Con's

    Thx for the feedback bro. Good advice. Btw, No jinxing allowed, thoughts are things, what we put out we get back. Your gonna be fine [emoji4] Sent from my SM-T567V using Tapatalk
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    Metal valve stems or rubber? Pro's and Con's

    I thumbs up that. Thanks for the input and details. Tires are 5 years old and stems were new when tires were installed. But I guess South Ga. weather and the fireball in the sky has a lot do do with it too. I never covered them while not using the vehicle. Sent from my SM-T567V using Tapatalk
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    Metal valve stems or rubber? Pro's and Con's

    Hey there all. Went out today and found the rubber valve stems have dry rotted on two tires that have been sitting up on my E350 7.3 n/a van. Occasionally I have aired them up as needed while parked, now weather changed and tires swelled? FRONT tire have all metal valve stems and a nut, REAR...
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    1st post. Advice on safely re-starting a 94 7.3

    Thanks for that advice Chris142...I hadnt thought of the motor oil and filter change in the way you described. Makes sense to have old oil than to starve a dry engine. Crank Bearings, cam, piston rings, etc..need oil or will shorten engine life considerably id imagine? Btw, Chris, could you...
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    1st post. Advice on safely re-starting a 94 7.3

    Ive read many of your posts. Thanks for sharing your knowledge. I'll take your advice on the pie plate. What do you think about the full tank of 4 yr. Old diesel. I had a new locking cap on the fuel neck. No rust down the filler neck and the sample of the old fuel I removed smelled good, looked...
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    1st post. Advice on safely re-starting a 94 7.3

    Thanks for the heads up on glow plug swelling. I based my decision to go with the DieselRX on the videos I reviewed on thetube regarding the quick energizing features, the hotter, more evenly distributed heat concentrated at the g.plugs tip compared to the Berus and others, and the unique tip...
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    1st post. Advice on safely re-starting a 94 7.3

    Yep. oilburners. Im an over-explainer. But I am looking for knowledgable help on this old 94 van and your the keepers of the flame of diesel knowledge so I figure more info is probably better than less otherwise you wouldnt know what Im dealing with, right? P.S. - Current mileage on my van is...
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    1st post. Advice on safely re-starting a 94 7.3

    Hey there fellow 7.3 idi non turbo users. I wanted to introduce myself and I want to apologize before hand for this long rant.. I go by my old CB radio handle DW, and Im 52, and am an old diesel fanatic having used and worked 'em for years, on my uncles farm and in the past having, a couple of...
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