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  1. renjaminfrankln

    Project Truck - 89' F250

    Been slow but steady progress. As of now the IP is back on, I’m cleaning up the wiring and installing a push button glow plug kit from classic diesel designs. All new beru glow plugs. I should have it running by the end of this weekend. I’m waiting on some parts for the air intake that I...
  2. renjaminfrankln

    1994 7.3 going into 1990 F-350- wiring harness questions

    Along the same lines, does anyone know what the 4 pin relay/switch thing on the IP wiring harness does?
  3. renjaminfrankln

    Project Truck - 89' F250

    D'oh Got it off and the seals were fine... it had been resealed at some point and they used RTV when putting it back together.. which made a mess but didnt seem to adversely affect anything
  4. renjaminfrankln

    Project Truck - 89' F250

    Now that you mention it, I think I am going to do it. Has anyone used the felpro kit that comes with orings and gaskets?
  5. renjaminfrankln

    Project Truck - 89' F250

    BTW the cylinder head alignment dowel for the 7.3 idi is ford # E3TZ6A008A Found one locally, picking up tomorrow
  6. renjaminfrankln

    Project Truck - 89' F250

    Yup. Today I am going to pull them out and finish prepping the block. If I have enough time I might even get one of them on. I got it scraped pretty well, as good as can be done with a plastic scraper. I also sprayed the head down with wd-40 and very lightly scrubbed the whole thing with a brass...
  7. renjaminfrankln

    Project Truck - 89' F250

    BTW I am missing one cylinder head alignment dowel pin. It may have gone with a head to the machine shop and didn't make it home. Anyone know if I can pick one up anywhere besides the ford dealer? Or the ford part #
  8. renjaminfrankln

    Project Truck - 89' F250

    When I pulled the valve covers off in March, the #1 cylinder exhaust valve guide was worn completely out and the valve would wobble back and forth when you grab it. heads are off, just got them back from the machine shop with new guides/seals/valve job. Hope to have them back on by the end of...
  9. renjaminfrankln

    Valve noise / chuff

    Thanks. I read up on that a little bit, just figure i'd cross that bridge when I get to it. My plan now is to tear everything down to the point where i'm ready to send the heads out and fix everything, then call Wes and take notes. And buy whatever improvements I can.. I am definitely picking up...
  10. renjaminfrankln

    Valve noise / chuff

    I'm definitely pulling both of them and taking to a machine shop for cleaning + new guides, seals, lapping, whatever it needs. I'm not quite there yet but i'll take advice on what to have them do, and what not to have them do. I know decking the heads is a no-no, leave the stainless freeze plugs...
  11. renjaminfrankln

    Valve noise / chuff

    So all of the gunk in the cylinder head can be traced back to the #1 exhaust valve. The guide is worn and you get some side to side play. All of the other valves are nice and tight. Wes gave me a tip, pull the rockers off, put the injectors back in and blow compressed air in the glow plug hole...
  12. renjaminfrankln

    Valve noise / chuff

    Mo pics
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    Valve noise / chuff

    Pics attached
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    Valve noise / chuff

  15. renjaminfrankln

    Valve noise / chuff

    I'm in the middle of trying to figure out why my IDI makes this noise at idle. The exhaust noise seems to go away at higher RPM's and if the truck is idling cold, the noise is there but much less pronounced. (See video) The engine makes a ticking noise that appears to be coming from the...
  16. renjaminfrankln

    Tips for removing valley pan

    Thanks for the suggestions. I was just getting to the valley pan around 5:30 this evening (after pulling the IP, intake manifold etc..). So I didn't try real hard. Called it a day and had a beer.
  17. renjaminfrankln

    Tips for removing valley pan

    Man that thing is on there good. The RTV/sealant is proving difficult to separate from the engine block. Any tips for getting this thing off.
  18. renjaminfrankln

    Diagnose this knock?

    650 is spec err on the high side - between 650-700 is fine
  19. renjaminfrankln

    Project Truck - 89' F250

    Couple updates. Pulled exhaust manifolds for new gaskets a few months back. Still haven't kicked the oil leak. I'm pulling the IP, intake manifold, and valve covers over the next 2-3 weeks to re-torque the heads, seal up any leaks. I want to put a hose barb on the new valley pan for the turbo...
  20. renjaminfrankln

    PSD vs IDI fuel economy

    You may be on mobile? Its an 89 4x4 with banks turbo and ZF5
  21. renjaminfrankln

    PSD vs IDI fuel economy

    16 average 19 highway with the truck in my signature 265/75/16 tires and 3.55 gears
  22. renjaminfrankln

    Tool needed to remove fuel line from bottom of I/P

    Probably easier to pull the pump. are you sure that is the source of the leak?
  23. renjaminfrankln

    4x4 IDI shocks

    sold
  24. renjaminfrankln

    Borgesson Steering Shaft... Just Do IT!!!!

    I have one in the box, ready to go on. Got some other stuff to fix first though. I bought a 2010 expedition about 3 weeks ago for a daily driver and I have been busy fixing all the little stuff and putting in a sound system, so the truck has been sitting.
  25. renjaminfrankln

    Which speedo gear drive, 7 or 8 tooth?

    99% sure my speedo drive gear is worn out, allowing the little plastic gear to slip. Speedometer jumps around and the cruise control does the same. Replaced the cable and the little plastic driven gear I see both a yellow and a brown gear listed for these trucks, 7 or 8 tooth. Anyone know which...

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