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  1. Ky85

    New injectors arrived. Advice?

    When I got my truck initially I was advised to always rotate the injectors and swivel nuts opposite until you hear the click of the threads lining up, and then tighten down. to avoid cross threading
  2. Ky85

    Need a few Banks turbo pieces for an IDI

    7 years later.. I got a manual banks and am looking for a automatic pedestal to swap
  3. Ky85

    1985 6.9 Project

    True! I sent a hail Mary email to banks, maybe I can swap out something or idk. If not I'll let anybody here take it for what I paid for it. All good. Ok going turkey hunnin!
  4. Ky85

    1985 6.9 Project

    Aaand it was a zf5. Dang
  5. Ky85

    1985 6.9 Project

    He had it in an 89 7.3. I'm not sure which Trans were used for that series
  6. Ky85

    1985 6.9 Project

    I don't but I asked the fella and am waiting to hear back
  7. Ky85

    1985 6.9 Project

    Research telling me;
  8. Ky85

    1985 6.9 Project

    Word, I dl the manual I'll check it out. Ty
  9. Ky85

    1985 6.9 Project

    Let's hope I do! Didn't know that
  10. Ky85

    Another option for studs

    Do you think the arp studs on eBay are legit?
  11. Ky85

    1985 6.9 Project

    This was the ad and subsequent photos I got from the fella
  12. Ky85

    1985 6.9 Project

    Guys I found a turbo!! Craigslist out on the hill Starting to build a strategy, Step 1. Figure out what parts I ain't got Step 2. Figure out what parts I need in addition to that Step 3. Get the headgasket redid. Some new studs. If you're gonna be stupid, be smart about it Step 4...
  13. Ky85

    So what did you do with your truck today?

    Lost a washer on my axle flange bolt..somehow? Maybe it was when I went 75 on the 101N.. idk Bolt was still on just backed out. Napa got me 8 new lock washers and I went overkill and did flange gasket and diff cover gasket and new gear oil. Just had to wait for babygirl naptime and got done...
  14. Ky85

    Water in intake, what parts if any are saveable?

    Its 700, Got no place to put it tho. Got place for parts! I'm in Humboldt Co if anyone wants to go in on it
  15. Ky85

    Water in intake, what parts if any are saveable?

    Found 85 f2 on CL (zf5 4x4) Water in intake It's a rust bucket but I thought I could use a spare set of injectors/hard lines, maybe even the sending units because the bed is off it. What is worth picking off? Pics.
  16. Ky85

    So what did you do with your truck today?

    Backroads picking up fallen logs
  17. Ky85

    Ignorant regarding turbos

    Sup Burners, Found a 85 f350 on Cl with a 93 7.3 Idi turbo This fits on 6.9? Is it likely a ats 093? If so what's a good price to offer
  18. Ky85

    So what did you do with your truck today?

    Went and got a xmas tree, hit the mud puddles in 4wd :)
  19. Ky85

    Smoke coming out by pedals

    There was a LOT The chute that goes down to the bottom was packed full.
  20. Ky85

    Smoke coming out by pedals

    Thanks all! I got the hood loose and out if the way, cowling almost free. Blower motor is the large cylinder on passenger side of bay?
  21. Ky85

    Smoke coming out by pedals

    Driving last night. Turned defroster on and smoke starts coming out by my feet. Smelled like pine needles, not really electrical. Turned defroster off and drove home smoke free. So, I only get like 2 hrs a week to tinker, got job/kid any ideas to help me make the most of my time? Thanks!
  22. Ky85

    adjusting the vacuum modulator

    Here is a link to replacements https://www.nickpisca.com/diesel/fuel-system/injector-pump/new-idi-online-c6-vrv-vacuum-regulator-valve/
  23. Ky85

    So what did you do with your truck today?

    This month I did the 2 fuel filters, oil change and filter, ordered a new cdr tube online, got air intrusion so the ood Ford is gonna sit for a while so I can keep the "good" parking spot in my complex and chip away at some oil leaks and other stuff while the fishing stacks up and when its green...
  24. Ky85

    Led 1157 for 1985 rear brake/tail

    Thanks, I got LED Reverse lights Marker lights Inner cab light Wiring harness ain't the best, or worst. Mice free just dirty as all get out
  25. Ky85

    Led 1157 for 1985 rear brake/tail

    Anyone else had an issue with led bulbs for taillight? Got some 1157 led to replace 1157 old bulb. Put it in and nothing. Put it in the wrong way and it works.. Huh.
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