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  1. OlKoot

    6.9 idi air intrusion!!!

    There is so much prssure being built up in the pump, any place air can get insideitwill. Even backwards up past the fuel coming out, because air s lighter than fuel
  2. OlKoot

    6.9 idi air intrusion!!!

    Thats it, what i did was i removed i, and adjusted the position of the line, and then tightened it. After lubing the line under the olive seal. Making sure it was tight
  3. OlKoot

    6.9 idi air intrusion!!!

    i used those pumps, the green electric ones, but ended up back with a mechanical lift pump. Indestructable, and only 26$ roughly. Made a big difference. the electrical ones, only work when pushing and will suck air into the fuel if up to far from the tark. sucking air, in through he bass ends as...
  4. OlKoot

    6.9 idi air intrusion!!!

    I just did my return line, pulled it, and made sure all thee lines were new, and tightened. sure enough, the rear fitting had to be rubergreased, and tweaked. New clamps,
  5. OlKoot

    Aluminum radiator upgrade

    I will thanks. Its supposed to have a 13 pound cap. A 16 lb cap is typical for an 83-94 diesel, by the way. Also, for my installation an overflow bottle
  6. OlKoot

    Aluminum radiator upgrade

    Heres an oldylate 30's IH, notice the brass fine threaded cap big tubes and lots of solder. Silver solder no doubt.
  7. OlKoot

    Aluminum radiator upgrade

    Im using a solder, used on circuit boards, cant remember the number. Ill se if i canfid it, it always flowed better, and durable
  8. OlKoot

    Aluminum radiator upgrade

    Im running a 73 Buick Centurian steeing box, and cross over steering, makes for a tight fit for the bottom of the radiator. This new ra idea, makes for aa better fit. And, a 3 core, is supplying enough volume for what i use this truck for. Ill add an extra volume tank if needing more volume. And...
  9. OlKoot

    Aluminum radiator upgrade

    If i was using an original Diesel Ford, id stay with the factory radiator. But, this 1970 ford, has been upgraded and custom built. I have seen the mods needed for that radiator fitted in my narrow framed truck, but notching the frame, to do it, isnt an option for me right now. ive had this idi...
  10. OlKoot

    Aluminum radiator upgrade

    Thats a fair statmnt everyone has different experiances, as an Automotive mechanc/technician, experiance dictates to try new things, here colder temps, rad shops are farther away and would be charging me over 500 $ to rebiuld, and this time of year and i need it done sooner than later.
  11. OlKoot

    Aluminum radiator upgrade

    The trailer i built in Sept, the wiring was all crimped metal connectors,save he 3 wire connections which were soldered, heat shrinked all connections, and wrapped with electricl tape. Thats a good point. Keep them dry
  12. OlKoot

    Aluminum radiator upgrade

    History shows, as you mentioned, silver solder, is very good with copper pipe/fittings, whereas, tin solder , not as much. This is key. In my dads day, hes 84, they would use benzine, my memory is going, a hotter gas than propane, getting the copper red hot, befadding the fusing solder. Has been...
  13. OlKoot

    Aluminum radiator upgrade

    Distilled water 50/50 antifreeze mix, suggested for auminum radiators
  14. OlKoot

    Aluminum radiator upgrade

    Dissimiliar metals in the auto industry has been major part of diagnostic anomolies. Such as electrolisis
  15. OlKoot

    Aluminum radiator upgrade

    Now thats a good answer, and worth study. Thankyou.
  16. OlKoot

    Aluminum radiator upgrade

    I havent looked it up either, but ive worked with it. All new transport vehicles, use aluminum for radiators, those are big hp ratings. The 3 core ive ordered is good to 700 hp. my factory rad did fine keeping up with my diesel , until it didn't. its a cross up between old versus new. ill be...
  17. OlKoot

    Aluminum radiator upgrade

    I dissagree, ☺ . 6061 aluminum, https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/6061_aluminium_alloy
  18. OlKoot

    Aluminum radiator upgrade

    My thoughts as well, fiber type mounting, for vibration dampening.
  19. OlKoot

    Aluminum radiator upgrade

    Theres that possibility, lol. Seems there may be a root pŕoblem you maye missing. Pressure surging, from vapour locking air. Ince I started using a motorcraft thermostat, and freeing up the popit valve ball, next to the thermostat, ive had less anomolys. gremlins, persae
  20. OlKoot

    Aluminum radiator upgrade

    Sure, Mishka ill keep everone posted, it will be a bit to get it shipped
  21. OlKoot

    Aluminum radiator upgrade

    Yes, ive done my research, i figured a 3 core minumum. And always kee the grounds clean, and extra grounds too. The best heat sink is Aluminum, and, as a mechanic/technician ive been around hd rad shops plenty. All the newer semi's use aluminum/plastic rads, from the factory, easy to rebuild...
  22. OlKoot

    Aluminum radiator upgrade

    Thanks
  23. OlKoot

    Aluminum radiator upgrade

    Biting the bullit on this , and ordered an Aluminum Radiator, a Champian brand. Ordered it yesterday. My 1970 F-350 has used a brass rad for years but, the last repair didnt take well. Upper tank leaking at the seam. Rad shops around here , a canadian border town arent always up to the task, or...
  24. OlKoot

    Fuel filter mod to run taller filter that's less expensive.

    Thinking if using these fuel/water separatrs on my truck.
  25. OlKoot

    Fuel filter mod to run taller filter that's less expensive.

    I easil gave him 100$, and afer going through the parts, figured ut id made a good deal. A young guy, that go in deeper than he undestood i believe. Almost complete kit for waste oil cleaning, the otor being a 1/3 hp, a tad week, i have a 1/2 new motor that will workbetter. I hae some hyd hose...

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