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  1. quickster

    A Post I Don't Want To Make

    That parts truck is 4x4. If I wasn't moving I would have it in my back yard. The Philly one is just a motor. 650 I think. Maybe Quakertown.
  2. quickster

    A Post I Don't Want To Make

    I seen on craigs a guy has a 6.9 down near Philly. And there is a parts truck in S NJ with a 7.3 .
  3. quickster

    A Post I Don't Want To Make

    I guess it's time for a compression test. The smoke smell like fuel?
  4. quickster

    A Post I Don't Want To Make

    Hopefully something sticking. I would think large hardpart failures happen while running. If it was running fine, then sat all nite to cool, you would think maybe something is hanging up. or a lifter not pumping up. Hopefully.
  5. quickster

    A Post I Don't Want To Make

    pull the valve cover and look for a valve not working. Maybe a collapsed lifter. That sucks. I know the feeling well. Just keep in mind that new pickups are in the 40k range just to start. That's what I have to tell myself when something goes wrong.
  6. quickster

    What's up with the censoring

    I didn't know this either. Learn something new everyday! That's all good too.
  7. quickster

    What's up with the censoring

    Remember, you give an inch they take a mile.
  8. quickster

    Rebuilt 89 7.3 will not idle or go over 2100 rpm

    That doesn't sound right. Was the linkage on the pump removed, or adjusted after you put the pump on? And the fuel shutoff was bad too? Something doesn't sound right. And just curious, you didn't remove the pump tower, did you? The housing over the gear the pump mounts to.
  9. quickster

    Rebuilt 89 7.3 will not idle or go over 2100 rpm

    If you have to hold the throttle down to hold 650, it sounds like your throttle cable. You shouldn't have to hold anything down to stay at 650. What's your truck? There are a few different lengths throttle cables. Did you try to operate the pump with your hand? Try the simple stuff first. I...
  10. quickster

    C6 torque converters

    I think there is a Aamco or whatever they are called a couple towns over. Never thought to really check it out. When you get a shop that tells you your truck is too old for them to work on, you tend to avoid shops altogether. And my newest truck is a 97. Plus I trust what you guys post- I can...
  11. quickster

    C6 torque converters

    Ok , I want to ask again, because I'm at a dead end. I've tried contacting 3 different online companies that carry torque converters for a C6 that are low stall. Only one answered the phone. But the stall speed is 1600. No good. The other 2 won't answer the phone, or even answer emails. I'm...
  12. quickster

    What's up with the censoring

    What a truckload of ****, right?
  13. quickster

    What's up with the censoring

    This is my go to site. Very easygoing. If people get annoyed with someone, they handle it and move on. Like it's supposed to be. Don't let the word police take hold. And Google definitely is evil. They need to be broken up and regulated.
  14. quickster

    What's up with the censoring

    This is an automotive/truck help site. I think the sponsors know who they are catering to. I don't buy that make the sponsors happy bs. Just appeasing the PC/woke police.
  15. quickster

    What's up with the censoring

    Unbelievable. The effin wokies and PC police are effin everywhere. What a load of chit. You'd think maybe they would ask us first, or be able to control that in settings if we were "offended" What a ****** load of ****. I'm an adult and can choose what I want to write or read. I don't want...
  16. quickster

    What's up with the censoring

    Since when did they censor the "bad words" in posts? Something new? Or can I change that in settings somewhere. Off topic, but that **** is truly annoying.
  17. quickster

    89 7.3 IDI is Loud

    Like Blackdawg says, the timing is too advanced. Mine was noisy as hell, ran great. But once I picked up a timing meter and dialed it in it got real quiet. I had to retard the timing.
  18. quickster

    How soon do I need a new IP?

    Start looking for a new IP. That's about the outer limit. From years of reading about these, I'd say 150k is average.
  19. quickster

    Tech time mag probe

    Yeah I revved it up to 2000rpm and it wasn't much different. After I posted the first time I went back out and re timed the truck. At 1400 I noticed it was holding a little higher than9.5, so I retarded the pump slightly. So at 1400 I had close to 8.5. And once the rpm is jacked up the degree...
  20. quickster

    Tech time mag probe

    7.3 is timed at 2000. All I ever read on here was 1400 for the 6.9. Unless all that I read here was wrong, or mixing it up with something else. Was just double checking. Took it up a big hill near me and no smoke. Sounds and feels good.
  21. quickster

    Tech time mag probe

    So 21/64 works perfect. Ok, so now that it all works, the 6.9 is set at1400 rpm iirc, correct? At@1400 my timing is at 8.7 to 9. You have to hold the rpm's dead nuts to get an accurate reading. I'm impressed. So I timed it pretty damn close with my other timing unit, which will be going up for...
  22. quickster

    Tech time mag probe

    The 5/16 fit good, actually a little sloppy. But the probe is 8mm. I bored it out rather than mess up the probe. The timing unit is most likely intended for a certain mfg. Or more like the probe is intended for a different truck.
  23. quickster

    Tech time mag probe

    I went out and picked up a 21/64 drill bit with a hex end and drilled out the hole. Had to remove some belts and alt bracket, but got it done. Going to try the timing unit out tomorrow. Just so you know, that tube will spin on the mounting plate, so you need a pair of vise grips to hold it from...
  24. quickster

    C6 torque converters

    Ok, I'm sure this topic has been beaten to death, but what brand low stall converter does everyone prefer? Been looking at old posts, but some of ther companies either don't exist or don't make them anymore. And something that isn't going to break the bank if possible. Thanks
  25. quickster

    Tech time mag probe

    I have an adjustable timing light with a timing unit that has a line clamp, but it's so erratic that I figured if I get a proper timing unit I wouldn't have to second guess the readings anymore. I'm going to try and find a 8mm drill bit cause that's the size of the probe. I know if I try and...

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