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  1. captain720

    Why SDs have a wimpy alternator - long post from FTE

    My IDI starts slightly better if I stop glowing just before cranking on the manual controller I assume the PSD would be the same.
  2. captain720

    So what did you do with your truck today?

    Yes the bigger booster cables occurred to me yesterday, I’ve had that set for years and it always worked great for Datsuns . I think the solution is actually to IDI and ZF5 swap the PSD than I can just yank it.
  3. captain720

    So what did you do with your truck today?

    I jump started my 7.3 powerstroke with my 6.9 which took an hour on the fast idle stick jump start and a boat battery and a jump pack, the powersmoke has a fuel bowl issue and a battery drain so it’s a pain to get going if it sits.
  4. captain720

    96 First Powerstroke

    The wire was broken inside the harness above the brake light sensor. So I fixed that and replaced my shift tube and shifter. Now my brake lights work and the torque converter is fixed.
  5. captain720

    96 First Powerstroke

    My third brake light is out, which means it can’t drive because it’s locking the shift cylinder solonoid the pedal switch does work and there is power at it.
  6. captain720

    Looking for Cracked (Yes, Cracked!) Tail Housing/Extension Housing for 4x4 ZF5 Trans!

    Do they just need new eyelets welded on?
  7. captain720

    Pulled a 1987 out of a hole

    I just got permission from my wife to order Billet aluminum injector return line rails to stop the eternal leaks!!!!
  8. captain720

    Pulled a 1987 out of a hole

    Some of the wiring is getting a little out of control so that’s my next project.
  9. captain720

    is it nessecary to lower the gearbox?

    Anytime I have a wheel off the wheel is under the vehicle, just throw it under there for cheap insurance.
  10. captain720

    Steering gear seal.

    I love redhead steering gears and would run one of those if you go for a box. If you have to take it out I know I looked into it once and a box seal kit is the way to go in my opinion.
  11. captain720

    BW1356 transfer case oil change

    No I used something in the mercon family.
  12. captain720

    is it nessecary to lower the gearbox?

    I have had good luck with the ratchet straps but I have used many many of they not two, more like 4-6 and just keep in mind that until it’s held up by bolts it could fall at any time even with a proper jack things go wrong. The only thing you need to keep in mind to stay safe is NEVER EVER EVER...
  13. captain720

    BW1356 transfer case oil change

    That’s interesting, I know I just threw something lubriscous in there to replace the water and mud and figured I improved things. Maybe I’m an idiot but I don’t think I’m gonna go hunt down t case fluid
  14. captain720

    New truck 1983 6.9 IDI

    Ohm test the battery cable with a dmm.
  15. captain720

    pre fill oil filter?

    I sometimes prefill them sometimes I don’t I don’t really care, every engine I have ever taken apart is completely covered in oil on every internal mating surface. Sometimes even ones that sit outside rusting for years. Do you really think that oil is gonna drain off your engine that fast? Plus...
  16. captain720

    What to do with this fuel filter?

    This is true I have roll started mine many times works great.
  17. captain720

    Pulled a 1987 out of a hole

    Got the new thermostat in and replaced the coolant filter and now the heater works really well. The coolant filter seems to be working well I cut the old one in half for the purposes of science and the coolant that was in the truck was very clean and bright green.
  18. captain720

    Pulled a 1987 out of a hole

    Does anyone know what this little ball thing does?
  19. captain720

    What to do with this fuel filter?

    When I first got mine I had to work through many fuel problems and once the whole system is working perfectly I could get it from now fuel in it to running in about 3 short cranking sessions. If you have any fuel system problems it’s impossible to get primed.
  20. captain720

    Pulled a 1987 out of a hole

    My thermostat seems to be stuck open, it’s running cold by the factory gauge but I can tell it’s really running cold via the heat vent temp and the actual by hand feel under hood temp and it smokes like it’s cold all the time, I really want some good aftermarket gauges but I’m always too busy...
  21. captain720

    Can I use Fuel Oil in a 6.9?

    I did not realize it was red, run at your own risk.
  22. captain720

    Can I use Fuel Oil in a 6.9?

    I would filter it to 2 microns and mix in some diesel just for good measure.
  23. captain720

    Factory bullnose wheels

    There is nothing in the entire world like smashing the skinny pedal and hearing a giant 4 barrel open up as it pours unadulterated freedom sauce into a piston pumping pushrod American V8 as your ears start to bleed from the wheel dump when you drop that clutch. With that being said I sold my...
  24. captain720

    Pulled a 1987 out of a hole

    It’s too soon to speak definitively for winter temps but a warm 35 degree day she starts fine so that’s a good sign! I do have to glow the plugs for two cycles of about 9 seconds
  25. captain720

    New Engine Stand Idea

    What about a hydraulic motor to turn it? Maybe just a direct drive and a litte hydraulic pump on your work bench would work

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