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    A list of questions while I'm into it this far

    Wes has the modified gaskets on his website. The pics look like maybe 1/4” or 5/16”, but that’s just a guess.
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    A list of questions while I'm into it this far

    Oh, and the oil cooler was done last year when I first put this motor in. It has about 15k on it. Definitely a good suggestion though.
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    A list of questions while I'm into it this far

    Well, first off, thanks for all the input. For some reason, I had myself convinced that ARP didn’t have a torque spec in their instructions. I’m not sure where that idea came from, but there it is in black and white 125 ft/lbs. I think I’ll stick with that. As far as the cooling mod goes...
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    A list of questions while I'm into it this far

    So, as you guys may have noticed in a couple other threads, I've pulled the engine and trans from my truck in order to address the leaking head gasket, and a few other issues. I figured I'd go over what I've done so far, talk about what I've found, And ask for some opinions on a few things...
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    Bandaid on a bullet wound

    Like @gnathv mentioned there is a plug in the Valley pan that drains out on the back side of the block. It looks like a rear main leak every time. If you want to confirm, pull the torque converter cover off and shine a light up between the flexplate and the back of the block. The flexplate...
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    Soccer ball engine / oil pickup 3/8" from bottom of pan?

    You’re probably better off with RTV only on the pan. That’s the way they came from the factory. More likely to leak with a gasket. You don’t want to be pulling the engine again just to reseal an oil pan. I would be more concerned with making sure there’s plenty of clearance between the pickup...
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    Name the cause of this smokeshow - 6.9IDI+T

    x2 on the timing. Have you had it set with a meter since the pump and injectors were replaced?
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    Bandaid on a bullet wound

    The CDR enters the intake path between the filter and the turbo. After the turbo would be pressurized. So, like any engine with the crankcase vapors routed to the intake, a dirty air filter can lead to increased oil consumption. I would change the air filter that you said was dirty. Go ahead...
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    6v53 trany hookup

    The Detroit’s like almost all industrial, marine, medium duty, and heavy duty engines use SAE pattern bell housing sizes. A quick google search of “SAE bell housing dimensions” should help you sort out what you have. Like I touched on in your other post, the two stroke Detroit diesels were...
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    First Diesel Purchase

    He’s got a factory turbo. It runs the cast aluminum filter housing. No soup bowl. I think it flows ok for stock or near stock power, but the filter is kinda small, so you want to stay on top of changing it.
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    Removing Torque Convertor from 89 F250 7.3

    Starter bolts take a 1/2” socket. Someone else will have to chime in on the TC bolts.
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    Bandaid on a bullet wound

    If you just put the Rotella in it, I wouldn't throw it away. I feel like the Hot Shot Secret Stiction Eliminator is a good product, and will help free up stuck rings etc. I ran a heavy dose in mine once, and I feel like it made an improvement in oil consumption. I will also join the chorus...
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    Detroit 6V53 marine motor transmission swap

    Was the previous motor a 6V53 as well? If so, you would probably be able to swap the flywheel housing from the old motor to the new one. That may be more than you want to bite off though I guess. Did you verify that its the correct rotation? Some marine engines counter rotate.
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    So what did you do with your truck today?

    Well I was going to start on this yesterday, but had to do a few things to my wife’s car, and one of my kids’ car. I wanted to get those jobs out of the way before I made a mess. So first I did this. Then I did this So now it’s time to start ********** it in preparation for head studs and...
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    IDIT oil pressure delay

    Do you still have the factory oil pressure switch installed and feeding the dash? If not, what was it doing before you replaced it with the aftermarket gauge? I think your new gauge and sending unit may be at fault. 70psi hot seems pretty odd to me, and 5 minutes without oil pressure would kill...
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    Tar like "gasket" around the trans tunnel?

    It looks like butyl duct seal. Like what HVAC guys use between sections of sheet metal ductwork. It never sets or gets hard. I would probably avoid silicone or urethane caulk, because you would probably mangle the tunnel if you ever had to take it back off. A soft foam weather strip would work...
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    Intermittent Weak Power

    How about spending $40 on a mechanical lift pump. It’s been pretty well noted on here that the Facet lift pumps don’t always provide enough fuel volume when under load. Maybe it wasn’t as noticeable when the pump was new and you had clean fuel filter. Now with a little bit of age on the pump and...
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    Look what followed me home today: 1985 F250 Explorer

    It’s a cream puff.
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    Truck is running great, but won’t drive

    This is where I was going. If the engine can drive the rear tires when they are in the air, it seems like the issue shouldn’t be in the rear end or drive shaft. I think I would try and move the truck again under its own power. This time let out the clutch all the way. It should either move...
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    Having problems installing zf5

    One other thing to add. In my experience laying under a truck, especially outside, can get disorienting. Things can seem lined up, even, or straight even when they aren’t. If you get it up there and it won’t go any farther, stop and measure the distance between the bell housing and the back of...
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    Truck is running great, but won’t drive

    So, if the truck is running, and on the ground and you let the clutch out completely in reverse, does it stall out, or does it spin the tires?
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    Mixing purple with existing green coolant that has additive?

    Should be fine. Purple is just green with SCA.
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    Truck is running great, but won’t drive

    So if I’m reading correctly you’re saying that all 4 wheels spin freely when off the ground and the trans in neutral. And you said both rear wheels turn in 1st and reverse with the rear end in the air? Was that with the truck running? Are you sure both wheels were turning? It’s a manual, so...
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    Blown head gasket

    ARP head studs.
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    6.9 idi air intrusion!!!

    I think you have that backwards.

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