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  1. Zion

    Overview/tips on the servicing of air intake, valley pan, and valve covers - 7.3 IDIT

    I did take quick trip into the tech section, but I've been pulling all-nighters for midterms and had the critical thinking skills of a rock. My bad, but I will be certain to dedicate the appropriate attention to it when I have recovered a few brain cells. Unfortunately, there isn't a great...
  2. Zion

    Overview/tips on the servicing of air intake, valley pan, and valve covers - 7.3 IDIT

    For some context: My truck is a Frankenstein of a few other fords and just so happens to be my first diesel. As it is most applicable to my questions, I'm specifically dealing with what I believe to be a 1994 7.3IDI factory turbo (I haven't checked the block code, but the turbo on it looks...
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    Leaks and All That Fun Stuff

    I don’t think the assorted 180pc kit I got will have enough O rings for all 8 caps, is there a specific retailer for Vitons that is preferable? I was under the impression the polymer was somewhat of a trade standard.
  4. Zion

    Leaks and All That Fun Stuff

    I’m not familiar with a brand name but I believe it is some form of AC UV dye that you can inspect with black lights. I did see it specified that an oil-friendly version was hard to find. I bought a box of size-assorted Viton O-rings, I am aware of their ability to improve seals but from your...
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    Leaks and All That Fun Stuff

    I live in BFE Egypt and the only wash station remotely near is closed. I might have enough mineral spirits and rags to clean it if I can find a respirator. I think it would be safe to start on the passenger side, it’s the only side with fresh oil.
  6. Zion

    Leaks and All That Fun Stuff

    The air intrusion is an issue that will be addressed as soon as I get Viton o-rings, couldn’t get any short notice on New Year’s Eve. I understand the importance of fixing one problem at a time and being timely in your repairs, but there is only so much I can do with a snow storm clocking in at...
  7. Zion

    Leaks and All That Fun Stuff

    New year, new problems. I apologize for how this reads, it’s 50/50 between rants and actual questions. The truck mentioned is an 89’ F250 with a 94’ IDIT. Regardless, I’m in serious need of help. I replaced my return lines yesterday and took her for a drive to check for leaks. Cap 5 weeped...
  8. Zion

    7.3IDIT Alternate CDR Routing

    I've been on a quest to ditch my draft tube since I bought the truck and finally found some schematics for a factory turbo. It seems knowledge comes at a price because it lead me to discover something rather interesting. PO, evidently a descendent of Albert Einstein, decided to get rid of the...
  9. Zion

    Gauge Cluster Tomfoolery

    Gotcha, I already have a very limited familiarity with these engines and the vehicle in question is a gas-to-diesel swap. Appears to me that the previous owner who did the swap took a few deep breaths off of the tailpipe and then proceeded to start wrenching. Honestly can't make heads or tails...
  10. Zion

    Gauge Cluster Tomfoolery

    @The_Josh_Bear I have no clue how to quote specific texts yet, but in terms of how much heat I'm experiencing in the cab, I can't really tell due to the fact that my fans and heater don't appear to be functioning. If I start driving right from a cold start, going easy on the engine due to temp...
  11. Zion

    Gauge Cluster Tomfoolery

    Although I haven't been on this site for very long, I've got to say that the amount of help I've received from members has been invaluable. In my first post I stated that I have no clue how to work on/maintain an IDI and a majority of my concerns have been mostly my misunderstandings of the...
  12. Zion

    CDR Plumbing and Winter Tips

    I finally got a CDR and I'm very interested in getting rid of the oil puke-tube that is currently mounted to the block. Unfortunately, I have no clue how to re-incorporate the CDR into my factory IDIT. There are brackets for the CDR on the driver side valve cover, and I believe I have found the...
  13. Zion

    First Diesel Ever, Could Really Use Some Advice

    I’ve worked on IH tractors more than trucks, and the blow by seemed similar, I was just concerned about the oil out the dipstick. It is a relief to know the noise emanating from the oil fill is caused by the IP. To my untrained ear, I thought I was in for bad news.
  14. Zion

    First Diesel Ever, Could Really Use Some Advice

    I believe the media I embedded will work, but it gives visuals to my blow by issues. I’ve written out a list of what I should adjust from this thread, and I plan to work through it before making another questions thread. I really do appreciate the help from everyone, I’ve been looking to get my...
  15. Zion

    First Diesel Ever, Could Really Use Some Advice

    Heeding good advice, I’ll limit this post to the subject of blow-by. I took a video tonight of my trifecta of smokestacks under the hood, but was cut short by the alternator deciding to pass away. How does one go about adding a video to a thread? I feel it would be beneficial to add some imagery...
  16. Zion

    First Diesel Ever, Could Really Use Some Advice

    From what I understand of the schematics of the factory turbos, it looks like the CDR was originally mounted to the driver side valve cover, or at least that’s where its brackets are on mine. Coupling age with the RDT (which I don’t think has the right circumference of hose), would that account...
  17. Zion

    First Diesel Ever, Could Really Use Some Advice

    Thank you for the warm welcome! Glad I came to the right place. Now for the issues: I’ll start off with excessive blow by. I have no clue how to gauge blow by on these engines and I do not have testing tools available to me. When warmed up, the blow by from the oil fill cap looks like a tea...
  18. Zion

    First Diesel Ever, Could Really Use Some Advice

    First time on this site, I apologize for any formatting, etiquette, or vocabulary related shortcomings. I did consult the Tech Articles and FAQs before posting. This website seems like the perfect place for a know-nothing 18 year old to gather some wisdom, so here it is: I bought my first...
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