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  1. genscripter

    Two Fuel Questions....

    This guy modded his truck to fit the 44-gal excursion tank for biofuel. https://www.thedieselstop.com/forums/f22/excursion-fuel-tank-yes-can-done-52000/ He said it was a PITA and it took some brace removal.
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    7.3 IDI Turbo Knock -> Engine Pull and Rebuild

    Yeah, I'm a little leary for you with these sketchy brakes and you planning to tow something. I'd say that's a bad idea to rush an upcoming trip without the fundamentals worked on out that truck. CoolantSystem + Engine + Tranny + Brakes. If any of those are worrisome, I would hold off on a...
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    Looking at a truck. Opinions?

    When I got my free-ish 6.9, I used a shop vac to suck up a load of gunk and icky stuff in the valley pan. I think we found 2 mouse skeletons in that mess. Ugh.
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    Ferret 765

    If my existing ferret meter ever breaks down, I'm going to be kicking myself for not buying that $125 meter as a backup.
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    Replace nylon lines on return lines 93 7.3 na

    For BioD or WVO, buy viton seals from McMaster (size 111) and get a new return line kit. Like this: https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/ford,1988,e-250,7.3l+445cid+v8+diesel,1114388,fuel+&+air,fuel+injector+hose+repair+kit,11219 Also, if you really want to use braided fuel hose, make sure...
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    Ferret 765

    Get it. $125 is half of what I paid for it when it was in stock.
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    7.3 IDI Turbo Knock -> Engine Pull and Rebuild

    Maybe a solution to the weak vac system, is to put the vacuum canister in the mix. Just hooking the vac pump to the booster means there is no bank for the vacuum to build up. On long drives, your pump will build up a lot of vacuum because you don't use the brakes that much. But in stop and go...
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    7.3 IDI Turbo Knock -> Engine Pull and Rebuild

    I have 7 aftermarket gauges. 3 on the pillar, 3 center overhead, and 1 on the dash. The vac gauge is located on the dash, since it was my latest install. I installed it on a whim a while back, and it wasn't part of my whole rewiring and interior renovation job. My original plan was just...
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    Ferret 765

    My ferret meter was about 200-some dollars new, but they are now out-of-stock, so the price is up. If I didn't have my own ferret meter, then I'd be willing to pay a little more for the Ferret brand now. So far after dozens of timings, I have no complaints from the Ferret brand, aside from the...
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    7.3 IDI Turbo Knock -> Engine Pull and Rebuild

    The vac pressure is just nice to know. Most vac leaks are slow progression. So over weeks, it'll degrade and you'll know in advance to check things out. Unlike the idiot light, which tells you when it's too late. Also, it's interesting to see the vacuum pressure change at higher altitudes...
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    '94 7.3 tachometer

    I installed this tach on my van: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000CIJ4AM/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Very simple to install and it's lasted several years. It just clamps to your alternator.
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    7.3 IDI Turbo Knock -> Engine Pull and Rebuild

    I've had 3 vac pumps go out on me in the many years of owning an IDI. Each time, I didn't find out until I was hundreds of miles from home and my brake assist stopped working. I tried to replace my tuna-can vac sensor (you took a picture of it), but that didn't fix my warning light. So I...
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    7.3 IDI Turbo Knock -> Engine Pull and Rebuild

    Not only will the Climate Control not work, but if you have a C6 tranny, it won't shift right.
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    Cracked Valve Seats and Pre-Cups

  15. genscripter

    fuel mileage queston

    Your timing is off. Find a timing gun (check the Forum's Lending Service in the Tech section), and adjust your timing.
  16. genscripter

    7.3 IDI Turbo Knock -> Engine Pull and Rebuild

    You have a vac leak or bad vac pump. You need a lot more vac for your brakes. Does your climate control work properly?
  17. genscripter

    All ip/fuel lines tight, return system new, electric fuel pump new... white smoke

    put the video on youtube
  18. genscripter

    7.3 IDI Turbo Knock -> Engine Pull and Rebuild

    Advice I give to anyone putting on the IDI oil pan. Be very liberal. You don't want to do it twice. Hopefully gooping the threads and heads of the pan bolts will fix your issue. If not, then I don't see the harm in laying a bead along the leaking edge of the seal. Worst case scenario: You...
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    What's a clean E350 non-turbo van worth.

    When I was shopping for IDI vans originally, I was looking for a 92 or 93. But in the end, I got a late-80's version. I'm glad i went with the older style, primarily for the tranny, seatbelts, electrical system, body style, and availability of parts. In the junkyards in southern california, I...
  20. genscripter

    What's a clean E350 non-turbo van worth.

    I'm really interested in your story because coincidentally, I bought my IDI van in Santa Cruz (not far from you) in 2012 for $3200. No rust, no add-ons, etc, basically the same van, minus the top hat. I have noticed an increase in value for these vans over the years, notably for the reasons I...
  21. genscripter

    What's a clean E350 non-turbo van worth.

    Normally, I'd agree with the hive and say $5500 is a good price. It has some things that increase the value over the typical IDI Van (extended roof, interior renovation, clean body, no body/frame rust, etc). But, it doesn't have a lot of extras... No overdrive, no turbo, no 4x4, etc. It's...
  22. genscripter

    Coolant pooling up on top of block

    This will need pics to diagnose.
  23. genscripter

    NA to Turbo woes: boost level, EGT, coolant temperature, studs?

    I detailed my turbo installation here: http://www.nickpisca.com/diesel/turbo/hypermax-van-turbo-install-for-the-7-3-idi-in-a-1988-ford-clubwagon/ It's a hypermax van turbo kit. IDI Vans don't have a lot of turbo options. Hypermax sells a bolt-on kit that is quite easy to install for the...
  24. genscripter

    Wicked Wheel vs 60 - 1

    I don't have any info on the 60-1 but I'm very pleased with the performance out of the WW2 over my original hypermax turbine. The install was quick, and boost numbers were very impressive. It spools up a lot sooner. It pushed my turbo kit passed the design pressure without even adjusting my...
  25. genscripter

    7.3 IDI is a turbo worth it?

    I once drove a 7.3IDI with a cracked block all the way from Newfoundland to California. These engines can handle a lot of abuse. The only time it got a little disconcerting was when I drove across the mojave in 110 deg heat. I survived the trek, limped the beast home 5000 miles.

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