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  1. The_Josh_Bear

    Finally gonna rebuild my ZF-5!

    She's never had clean synchros since I got her about 18 years ago...finally all done and time to refresh. I've pulled the transmission/t-case a couple times before, but: 1. What's your preferred way to pull the trans? As a set or t-case then trans? I have a transmission attachment for my 100lb...
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    Strange coolant leak

    First of all, I have a NAPA Spectra Radiator. So it's got top and bottom plastic tanks and a rubber(?) seal between that and the 3-core aluminum bit. I've been DD'ing my IDI for a week now, and today after work(I drive class B), I see a big wet spot under the radiator. Parked on gravel, so no...
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    Freightliner Non-CDL rear disk brake caliper bolts stuck

    Title kinda says it all... have a Freightliner non-CDL(26,000lb) 4-wheel disk truck that needs new rear caliper, rotor, etc. But I cannot get the caliper bolts off to save my life-- they are 18mm for God knows what reason but there's no access for an impact and I can't keep a wrench on them...
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    17 years later I did a compression test

    I bought my pickup about 17 years ago, never did a compression test. Today I finally did, and while it wasn't fun to see the results, they do explain a bit. I actually did the #1 cylinder LAST, imagine my let-down. Until that point I was only mildly grumpy about #6. Booooooo Also, I had to use...
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    Where to buy a turbo bumper cutout insert

    Hey guys I need more airflow to my radiator. I want one of those factory turbo/PSD bumpers with the cutouts. Do they sell those plastic inserts? I swear they do but I've spent an hour looking online and can't find them. I'ma get medieval on my boring stock air-flow-blocking bumper with a grinder...
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    Wide-range ZF-5 poll

    Just for funsies want some info on the wide-range ZF-5 mod. I have to rebuild my ZF and I may as well do it the best way I can, if it's viable. I know most people that have done the mod really like it. I tow a 4,500lb trailer on occasion and will likely get a medium-sized 5th-wheel camper in...
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    Rear drum tips

    So at some point a few years ago I switched to 33" tires, which are larger of course and make a longer "lever" for the brakes to slow down. I switched to thicker mud/snow tires and they are also a heavier rotating mass. All put together, my braking wasn't great to start, and after the upgrades...
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    6.0 glow plug harness-- no fusible link?

    So I ordered a CDD GP harness and after a week or so he canceled the order. Dunno why, no reason given. So I ordered a 6.0 harness cause they are dirt cheap but it doesn't seem to be made with any fusible link. Should it be? Turns out it's a hard thing to Google. Assuming it's not, how would...
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    Right front brake caliper always dragging-- ive changed everything!

    So I've replaced the soft line and the caliper trying to get this thing to stop squeezing too ******* the front right brake. But even with the new caliper it acts EXACTLY the same, so it was independent of caliper issues or soft line collapsing. I can't think of anything that would cause this...
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    New 38 gal tank, air in lines but old 38 gal was fine

    So I have dual tanks, a working selector valve and a 38 gallon rear tank. At some point the current owner that shall remain nameless pulled a bone head move and broke the fill neck cause he forgot to loosen up the only hose clamp that MUST be loosened to drop the tank. So after pulling "just a...
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    Where is the "low point dimple" on a wheel?

    I have some tires I bought online and installed myself, and I'm fighting a balancing issue. (I use beads to balance my tires, which usually work quite well.) The balance issue is clearly from an out-of-round tire, and I'm hoping to find a solution that works up to 75-80mph instead of trying to...
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    ZF5 rebuild preferences? DIY, rebuilder, etc.

    My ZF5 had bad synchros when I got it 14-ish years ago. Thank God for Redline MTL! But it can't be put off much longer and I'm curious what the thoughts are on getting it rebuilt vs doing the work myself with a good kit. Really the only hiccup is that I have a wife that works part-time, 3...
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    I need at least TWO steel wheels, 8x6.5, 16" in Western WA

    I have 6 of these wheels but need at least 2 more to make a second set. They aren't around much on Craigslist, offerup, or Facebook marketplace. 10 years ago they were practically free around here but now that I need some...haha. Thanks!
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    Anybody run 17 inch wheels? Thinking OEM used upgrade.

    So using 8x6.5" bolt pattern as a search pattern I'm getting a lot of OEM Dodge/Chevy 17" wheel hits for cheap. And I'm down with that. Here's set I have my eye on for an example: https://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/wto/d/mcchord-afb-r17/7258664551.html What I need is a second set of wheels. I...
  15. The_Josh_Bear

    D50 bucks and hops when turning in 4x4, but I'm running it as a FWD, what gives?

    I'm my quest to get rid of all the vibrations in my rig I have been eliminating problems one by one. Continuing the effort I took off the back half of the rear drive shaft to eliminate that from the equation and have driven the last few days as a FWD. (Which is both not that different and pretty...
  16. The_Josh_Bear

    Merry Christmas IDI'ers!!!

    Merry Christmas and God bless! I pray that you are all well, and maybe even give or recieve something fun for your own mechanical diesel sleigh! :Thumbs Up -Joshua
  17. The_Josh_Bear

    Brake woes

    Hey guys I haven't been around in a while, but I have a significant brake problem I need help with. Original problem: rear tires lock up SUPER easily under braking, seems like fronts aren't doing much. By super easily I mean in my 25mph neighborhood if I'm not paying REALLY close attention AND...
  18. The_Josh_Bear

    Leaking rear tank at sending unit

    Hey guys I've had the 38 gal bronco tank for a few years now but it's always leaked... finally figured out where from!! On the sending unit the hard tubes pass through that plate, one of my lines is loose there. Like it wiggles around an bit and THATS where I've been leaking all this time. It...
  19. The_Josh_Bear

    New starter for me! Powermaster 9050

    WOW, thanks to all you guys that recommended this starter over the years!!! My NAPA unit finally got oil fouled and/or just worn out and I was itching to try one of these. My tired Mitsubishi style NAPA starter: My new Powermaster 9050 starter: I am one happy IDI owner right now!!! A...
  20. The_Josh_Bear

    Head retorque questions

    So myself and another member recently have had coolant leaking from the head gaskets at the rear of the engine. I asked about doing a head retorque and got some answers on both sides, I went ahead and did it. 10k worry free miles later its leaking almost zero coolant and whatever is missing I...
  21. The_Josh_Bear

    Dialing in IP timing for turbo with charge air cooling

    Hey guys, mods are in my signature, the thing that recently changed is I went back to a Ford lift pump which gives consistent 5 PSI at all throttle positions(unlike the Facet I ran for a few years, screwed the timing all up). This one change has gained a lot of low end power, less smoke, and...
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    Favorite mechanical lift pump brand?

    Do we have a "tried and true" mechanical lift pump brand for these engines? So many of us are tired of our Facets that cant keep up, but we could still use them to prime for starting (among other things) if we are smart about it and got back to a mechanical pump. All we need is a few check...
  23. The_Josh_Bear

    Dana 50 re-gear: missing crush sleeve!

    So as part of converting my 4.10's to 3.55's, I bought a good used R&P to (hopefully) slap in my Dana 50 and have a matching set. Boy howdy tearing the 3rd member out of a D50 sucks. A lot. But on to the weird thing: The pinion had shims but no sleeve! No crush sleeve, nor static, just shims...
  24. The_Josh_Bear

    New speedo gear suuuuuuuucks

    So I recently switched from 4.10 to 3.55 in the rear and finally got around to the speedo gear swap yesterday. But it doesn't read really at all. Under 25mph it doesnt read and at 80mph it reads 40-45 at best but vacillates pretty wildly the while time. I took it out to reinstall it and...
  25. The_Josh_Bear

    I want your 3.55 gears for D50 and Sterling 10.25 full float

    I'm in Western WA. I live on a freeway and I'm tired of my 4.10's. I have a wrecker that can get me both axles for $500 but I'm thinking if someone has the gears or wants to trade axles locally we can make that happen. My axles are in really good condition with lots of PM done over the last...

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