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  1. mblaney

    eBay pop testers

    I build my own pop tester (thread here in the last couple of weeks). The injector is a metric 12 x 1.5mm pitch off-the-shelf at your local hydraulics shop. If you find my thread there is also a link to an older thread (of mine) with more info. Easy peasy to get a fitting for that.
  2. mblaney

    No intake hose on the air cleaner.. supposed to be like that?

    Google image search "7.3 idi" and you will see it. You must be missing the air duct hose plus the molded under-hood-lip part. Scrap yard!
  3. mblaney

    '89 F-350 front tow/pull attachment

    Dump the front bumper and make your own! I posted pics of mine with hitch and a Warn 8274 winch in this thread http://www.oilburners.net/forums/showthread.php?66224-Anybody-have-a-front-end-hitch See post #13
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    IDI behavioral question?

    I bet part of the reason is compress air in the high pressure side. The injector opens (pops) at say 1800 and closes at 1400 (I have seen this on my fancy pressure gauge) and you will get a very measured amount of fuel. With air inclusion, when the injector pops the expanding bubbles results...
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    Just another homemade POP tester

    I don't have any experience with that brand but it looks good! Certainly more affordable than the Crystal Eng gauge. I would install a snubber / damper on it. Now if you want to do it right, use a pressure transducer and log it to a laptop... pop pressure, injector close pressure :sly Bet...
  6. mblaney

    Just another homemade POP tester

    I would bet that jacks are like appliances... most are made by the same manufacture and just re-branded. I bought mine from Crappy Tire (Canadian Tire). I have no problem turning a plug for you but the crappy thing is shipping from Canada. It would probably cost me $20 to ship that to you...
  7. mblaney

    Just another homemade POP tester

    I would suggest a smaller jack. The top cap of the jack is not intended to take the load that the piston is supposed to. I would be concerned that you would blow the top off. I know the cap on mine is some cast POS... If you are expecting 1850 psi my jack (cap retaining the brass) has to...
  8. mblaney

    Just another homemade POP tester

    Hmmm... shipping pretty expensive... plus USD x 1.4 to CDN :rotflmao Cost me about $50 in fittings (not including the Rawlston...don't even ask), plus $15.99 for the pump. It would be easier just to sell/ship the brass plug. Only need a couple of dimensions to make that anyway. One...
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    Just another homemade POP tester

    Thanks! Yup, easy fill is coming. Actually I will plug the existing hole and put one near the top to increase capacity and allow venting.
  10. mblaney

    Just another homemade POP tester

    I have been borrowing some equipment from work to pop my injectors (pump and precision gauge - see http://www.oilburners.net/forums/showthread.php?63111-Best-homemade-pop-tester-Ever ) so I figured I might as well make my own pump and either use a shite gauge or borrow the digital one from work...
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    Old school tunes

    I put a single DIN Alpine CDE-SXM145BT in mine. Bluetooth, CD, front usb input ;Sweet I can play over 1000 ol' time hurtin' songs none-stop. Bought a miniature 8G USB stick BLACK... you would never notice it as it sticks out about 1/4 inch. Boat got the Pioneer that I took out of it...
  12. mblaney

    Interesting reading...

    ^^^ +1 A 'hydraulic' system in the context of mobile equipment, etc, is a much different environment than our IP's. We get air issues with lift pumps, leak back (causing hard start), etc but I think the only time the IP would have air issues is when it is run out of fuel (ok, maybe also in an...
  13. mblaney

    POP tester guages

    http://www.dfs-gauges-blog.com/index.php/2010/07/when-to-use-a-pressure-snubber-and-how-to-choose-one/ You can also brew your own... drill and tap your POS gauge to accept a machine screw or set screw. The threads leak enough to measure pressure but you won't get bouncing. Also, bouncing...
  14. mblaney

    POP tester guages

    Here is a 5K gauge that would work :eek: You won't find many of these around! 5000 psi mechanical gauge, 5 psi divisions ;Sweet. Big mofo though.
  15. mblaney

    POP tester guages

    This will be completely unhelpful but I borrow a Crystal Engineering XP2i gauge from work. Digital, peak hold... really sweet unit. Accuracy of this gauge is 0.1% of reading... so you can know your pop pressure within 2 psi :sly. Problem is that one of these gauges will cost you $1400...
  16. mblaney

    TECH 101 4x front axle spindle nut and axle removal

    We have a better CURE... I made one for riotwarrior, once he confirms fit I will turn out some more. See http://www.oilburners.net/forums/showthread.php?75272-Steering-ISSUE-fix-Drag-link-roll-causing-dead-spot&highlight=CURE The part fit my truck fine but I use XRF joints; before making...
  17. mblaney

    TECH 101 4x front axle spindle nut and axle removal

    Nice quality pictures and great write-up. Now if we could just get you to do the same installing THE CURE!! :sly
  18. mblaney

    Anyone that has replaced their carpet...

    BTW, real trucks don't have spark plugs OR CARPET :rotflmao
  19. mblaney

    7.3 idi turbo has no power

    You can rent from icanfixall, google Ferret pulse adapter. Check tech 101 section for instructions. http://www.oilburners.net/forums/showthread.php?42782-Timing-a-7-3-with-a-Ferret-adapter There is also the timing registry in this forum... mebe find someone close to you who can do it.
  20. mblaney

    Injector pump removal.

    Remember though that when YOU are doing the timing you are timing the whole system. This includes injectors (well one of them anyway) and any other uniqueness of your engine. The IP timing done at a shop is to make sure that it is close enough that you can time it on the engine without using a...
  21. mblaney

    Dual tanks with electric pump and manual valves

    Ok, I see how you are using one 4-way if the tanks are plumbed together. If they are plumbed together (essentially one bigger tank) then why have a valve at all?
  22. mblaney

    Dual tanks with electric pump and manual valves

    Ummm, wouldn't you need two three-way valves? I would think that having two three ways would be the easiest way to switch feed (one valve) and return (second valve). Valves like the pic could be mounted back to back such that the handles are together (shrink wrap them together) as one handle...
  23. mblaney

    Heater problem, not much air blowing out

    The symptom for the resistor fault is the fan will only work on the highest (no resistor) fan speed. Resistor network can sometimes be salvaged by fixing corroded connections. Pull blower motor and spin the squirrel cage by hand; tight? take it apart and lube it up. You should also be able...
  24. mblaney

    I'm at a loss. maybe you guys will know.

    It has been said already... grap an ATV tire pressure gauge and check the pressure available at the schrader fitting. You need 5ish psi there. When it dies, have wife (or GF:love:) crank'er over while you check pressure. Easy to figure, good pressure at the schrader then frown at IP. Vent at...
  25. mblaney

    Pillar Grab Handles

    tbrumm get a winch in that avatar Man:D I read about the Explorer grab handle upgrade - that is probably the best option. Been meaning to to that... Got a long legged wife so I am good but fishing buddy has a little trouble :dunno

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