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MIGHT GET ALUMINUM RADIATOR: FLUSH BEFORE, OR FLUSH LATER?
I'm on the fence... Looking like I can get an aluminum radiator from Champion, the price is right and performance is probably better than my OEM brass unit. But, it's aluminum. From what I've found on this forum and elsewhere to flush the Ford IDI cooling system right, is a bit of a...- SDEconVan
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1998 E4OD on the outside... ...wait a minute!
Hi RocketScott- I'd like to see the kit you are referring to, like TrackSpeeder says it is the E4OD case which determines the gasket and valve plate kits that you need to get. The upgrades you seek are after-'95, and are in the form of hard parts as I've shown in this build. Sometimes...- SDEconVan
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NO START, NO CRANKING CONDITION- seeking diagnostic avice!
@madpogue- Thank you for the help. Turns out to be the MLPS and related shafting/lever. My case was unique and I am still not sure if the 1998 E4OD case was more like the 4R100 case as far as the mounting bolt locations for the MLPS (TR) are concerned, or not. I just COULD NOT GET THE...- SDEconVan
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1998 E4OD on the outside... ...wait a minute!
@FORDF250HDXLT- Ha, yeah I figure I got lucky on that one :rotflmao Kinda gettin' antsy to drive this thing (still haven't since I bought it) but slow and steady will win the race... *********************PLUMBING THE E4OD COOLING SYSTEM********************** Once I located the basic...- SDEconVan
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1998 E4OD on the outside... ...wait a minute!
@david85- Yes I was impressed at how close and how well the wiring fit my van, because the vans are way different length looms than the trucks, so I had my reservations. There were two sections to the wiring, the part above^^^ that talks to the Controller, and the part to keep the Controller...- SDEconVan
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NO START, NO CRANKING CONDITION- seeking diagnostic avice!
I ended up pulling the entire Relay-to-Solenoid wire out to inspect and replace the broken end. (Just wanted to check it off the list of possible issues.) Used cutting wheel to remove the clamped part, Copper looked good, rest of wire felt supple. Soldered rather than crimped, I...- SDEconVan
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NO START, NO CRANKING CONDITION- seeking diagnostic avice!
Thanks madpogue, since they are new batteries, it's not a problem to take them down for load tests. I am aware that no-load is not too informative, please note that the vehicle started and abruptly ceased. I should note, this reminds me, when it died, the van started in P and N, then only...- SDEconVan
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NO START, NO CRANKING CONDITION- seeking diagnostic avice!
@79jasper- "When thinking of the batteries, think of them as one battery." Okay, this helps a lot, since I had no experience with it, thank you. I will look up MLPS diagnostic methods, seems like I can just put the sensor and hold it while watching my US Shift display. More on that...- SDEconVan
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NO START, NO CRANKING CONDITION- seeking diagnostic avice!
I didn't have enough time to try much stuff, and didn't read all the suggestions until I got home. I ran a screw driver between the posts of the starter, and it spun but did not engage. I tried it two times then more customers came in so I had to stop. I will have more time tomorrow and will...- SDEconVan
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NO START, NO CRANKING CONDITION- seeking diagnostic avice!
Ok, I'll balance out the charging before I try to arc the starter... Thanks for the knowledge! ;Sweet- SDEconVan
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NO START, NO CRANKING CONDITION- seeking diagnostic avice!
Thanks laserjock, I'll give that a try. Being cautious as I learn more about these diesels, very simple overall. I left the shop for the day, MAN that beast is HEAVY, I just about popped a swivel pushing it back into the work bay...:rotflmao Oh, got new batteries, both show 12.4v, have the...- SDEconVan
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NO START, NO CRANKING CONDITION- seeking diagnostic avice!
NO START, NO CRANKING CONDITION- seeking diagnostic advice! This is my dream diesel, so I'm taking my time. I haven't even driven it yet! ha. Got a bit more work before I can drive it, but was able to start the engine today just to see that I wired up properly. That was fine. Glow plugs...- SDEconVan
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1998 E4OD on the outside... ...wait a minute!
Been a while, but I've been chipping away at this project almost every day, but just a little each time...:mad: Couldn't get a torque on the U-Bolts, so I just have them tightened by "seat of the pants" torque wrenching...LOL To anyone considering doing this conversion- the details of...- SDEconVan
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u-joint issue killing me..
Crewchief219- As mentioned there should be NO play between the tabs. These two tabs: I just got done getting a custom shaft built and double checked the specs. You probably have the Spicer 1330 U-joint. INSIDE the caps should be end play washers. One of mine went missing and I got...- SDEconVan
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Anybody know about this fitting? OEM Radiator Trans Cooler
Thanks chris142, thought it was 1/4 pipe. Too bad for me, it is a limiting factor to trying to have 3/8" trans cooler hard lines:( (I still will have 3/8" lines but just noting the journals inside the E4OD are smaller, and now I know the Radiator has smaller holes too.) Radiator is...- SDEconVan
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Anybody know about this fitting? OEM Radiator Trans Cooler
Anyone know the thread size of the fitting coming out of the radiator? Am I correct that they are 1/4 NPT?- SDEconVan
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Anybody know about this fitting? OEM Radiator Trans Cooler
I'm weighing options. Seeing if the threaded fitting comes out of the Radiator or is it sweat-fitted into the cooling tank: This is the Transmission Cooler at the bottom of the Factory Radiator. 1985 Ford 6.9L Club Wagon van. 27mm socket got the locking nut off: Ideally, I want...- SDEconVan
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Locating "under hood" 12v hot in Start and Run 1985 Club Wagon
Hi 79jasper, I read someplace that Printer Companies LOSE money on their printers and they make it back on selling printer ink... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loss_leader ...so to answer the question, the shrink tubes are spendy, like 30 a cartridge and tho it lasts a while (5 ft...- SDEconVan
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Locating "under hood" 12v hot in Start and Run 1985 Club Wagon
Hi laserjock, It's a label printer, called Dymo 5200, an internet installer buddy of mine turned me onto it. Remember those mechanical label makers that made those raised-letter strips? same company. I got to admit, thought it was a bunch of cash to throw down, but I use it all over my...- SDEconVan
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Locating "under hood" 12v hot in Start and Run 1985 Club Wagon
Thanks everyone, Got the wiring to the Load Center done today. I have been using a wiring diagram I made up to help me with the Transmission Controller install and other circuits. I updated it to include tapping into the IP: Was extra careful to utilize the existing FSS connector...- SDEconVan
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Locating "under hood" 12v hot in Start and Run 1985 Club Wagon
79jasper, Yeah, I meant the one wire to control the Fuse Panel, not the panel power itself. Okay, that's two experienced opinions. "Where's my shrink tubing...?" :rotflmao George- SDEconVan
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Locating "under hood" 12v hot in Start and Run 1985 Club Wagon
Hi laserjock, Thanks for the info, I'm on the fence now, since I've gotten two different opinions.LOL The relay draw is around 100 mA. My problem is I still don't know the IP's requirements/behavior from FSS voltage getting bumped... ...life would be real easy if the FSS is not...- SDEconVan
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Locating "under hood" 12v hot in Start and Run 1985 Club Wagon
Thanks 79jasper, Glad I'm asking, I suspected it. I'm powering a Bosch 40A Relay, but the control NOT the load. Control circuit power is usually in milliAmps but it can spike. The 40A Relay allows fused Batt 12v to connect to the panel I built. This is an early mock up, wires will...- SDEconVan
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Locating "under hood" 12v hot in Start and Run 1985 Club Wagon
Hey guys, Looking to connect a self-made Load Center via Bosch 40A solenoid. Trying to keep everything in the engine compartment. Not knowing enough about diesels is it bad news connecting to the IP Shut Off sol'n? Wiring would be so clean and easy if I can, BUT will the mA siphoning...- SDEconVan
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1998 E4OD on the outside... ...wait a minute!
*****************Trans Cooler (cont.)**************** Built a stable frame for the cooler: First part was to make some sloped pieces (view looking aft) 1/8" thick flat stock bent to fit, lots of Nutserts (1/4-20) Hardest part was figuring how to get both slope pieces to hold the same...- SDEconVan
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