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  1. mblaney

    NA 7.3 Y pipe

    Noisy! Add turbo for a better muffler.
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    Steering gear leaking at pitman arm

    You can replace the lower seal on the steering box; pull the pitman arm, extract the seal and install a new one. I have done this successfully many times but you really have to pay attention to the shaft surface. They get worn and pitted, the new seal won't work worth a damn if the shaft is...
  3. mblaney

    Walbro FRB-13-2 6-8 psi 43 gph

    I bet if you compare to the stock mechanical pump you will get similar pulses. The nice thing about this pump is it is "spring return" - the "thump" is the solenoid compressing the spring (filling cavity) and the spring provides the pressure. Makes sense that the pressure will fluctuate a...
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    Electronic fuel pump 7.3 IDI

    Why wouldn't you remove the mechanical pump and put a cheap block off plate on it? Other than that, your order is correct.
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    Correct way to install injector line clamps on 7.3

    Do yourself a huge favor and weld the nut to one of the clamp halves. Then you don't need frigging triple jointed fingers, a magnetic pick up tool, too many beers and a hangover to put them back on.:cheers:
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    7.3 IDI more issues

    I would suggest that it is difficult to find a competent mechanic to work on these. Most shops have probably gotten rid of their 'old' timing stuff. I recommend building yourself a pop-tester (or buy one). A nice place to start with your truck is to check all the injectors. Timing is more...
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    hydroboost troubleshooting help

    Thanks for the feedback. I do not have dragging brakes so I am not concerned about the MC or lines, calipers, etc (also, I put 100% new on a few years ago, full SS lines front to back, new flex hoses). My only symptoms is excessive heat, especially at higher engine rpms (cruising on highway)...
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    cleaning steering wheel

    This is what I use ;Poke
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    hydroboost troubleshooting help

    Well I am pretty sure it is hooked up correctly... with the preformed lines I am not sure if it is possible to get wrong but I will double check. I decided to order a new PS pump and lines (relatively cheap) - plus I ordered the pump for an F-Superduty so I will have a spare reservoir with two...
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    hydroboost troubleshooting help

    @ifrythings Thanks for the info. I will look at the factory cooler for damage. I will be ordering a proper cooler to replace the factory loop anyway. I really don't want to replace the HB as a shotgun fix... plus it is very difficult and $$ to get. If I have to replace I would much rather...
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    hydroboost troubleshooting help

    @I fry things I agree with you. This would explain why it heats on the highway when it should be cooling off. I will take the power steering hose off and check the bore size on the fittings and work from there. I am using my original master cylinder with the smaller bore. If my pedal gets any...
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    hydroboost troubleshooting help

    I put hydroboost in my truck (with stock MC). It works well but I have never had the "lock all wheels" stopping power that I expected. I also have a problem with it running very hot, causing power brake failure and no power steering. This does not happen with city driving (low rpm) but on the...
  13. mblaney

    Electric fuel pump

    Dammit! I need to type faster :Thumbs Up
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    Electric fuel pump

    The biggest advantage to me is priming after opening the fuel system (filter change). The second advantage is reliability - I guess the mechanical pump could last a long time but I have learned to hate aftermarket crap. The cost difference for a POS aftermarket vs a marine grade pump was worth...
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    hydro-boost question

    I drilled my brake pedal and fit up a new pin location for the hydroboost. Obviously some may be concerned about modifying a "safety item" but it is very easy to do. I know there are some posts here with comparisons and specific pin measurements (i think Riotwarrior posted some).
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    Electric fuel pump

    I'm your huckleberry. The Walbro is a marine grade pump. The life cycle specs and durability are why I bought it. One thing I did at installation is I added a hose pincher to the fuel filter return line. I pinched it down a little to slow the pump cycles down (with engine off) - figured no...
  17. mblaney

    What do y’all pull with your truck?

    Girl Guides Christmas float.
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    What do y’all pull with your truck?

    Ice shack. No that was not today o_O
  19. mblaney

    Walbro FRB-13-2 6-8 psi 43 gph

    I am running a walbro frb pump. Put it on many years ago and forgot I even did it. No problems ever.
  20. mblaney

    Tire balancing beads

    I have never associated my IDI as "starting off fast" :rotflmao I use beads on my wife's Caravan, daughter's Accord, son's Ranger... anything with a 65 aspect ratio or higher. Never had a problem. Beads are not recommended for very high acceleration (sport or drag cars) because there will be...
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    Tire balancing beads

    Here is hack you can do to these tire changers (the manual cheap things). The biggest problem is securing them - (bolting them to the floor). I don't have a nice spot to bolt mine, I have used a sheet of 3/4 plywood as a temporary base... works but still a PITA. What I did was welded a 2"...
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    Tire balancing beads

    +1 airsoft pellets. Cheap and easy to find. Make sure you put the correct amount in by weight! Too little and it won't balance. I will never go back.
  23. mblaney

    Anyone ever had a plugged exhaust?

    Hmmm, I have the Dynomax Y pipe from my manifold back kit... took it off when I went turbo. @chillman88 it's yours if you want it. Not sure how far you are from the Ice-Mexican border. I hated the noise from the Dynomax kit when N/A. Turbo fixed it up nicely.
  24. mblaney

    97 7.3 swap into 90 7.3

    It will work! But remember that your 97 is a powerchoke though... you will need to do a lot of work to move the computer related crap over also (dash, wiring harness). So it will work but it will take a lot of effort. I think the recommendation from most would be unless you have something...
  25. mblaney

    Tire shop: rant/question...

    beads do not wear out the tire. The only time the beads are rolling around is when traveling slow (stop to 20kph?). On a highway the beads are stationary with respect to the tire. The only time they move is if the tire balance changes (for example if your tread chucks a pebble from the...

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