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  1. jrollf

    Stumped with soft brakes

    If your Rear Antlock break light is on, check the RABS valve. On my 93 its on the frame rail under the driver's left foot. It can cause soft brakes. There is a bleeder on the RABS, it must be bled to get air out too. If the RABS valve is leaking internally around the valve, it will also...
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    Fuel leak, not the return lines

    Another place to check.. I believe there is a weep hole in the bottom of the IP. If fuel is coming out there you likely need a new IP. 1993 F350 Crew Cab Dually 7.3L IDIT with a Banks Sidewinder ZF 5-spd manual transmission
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    Crew Cab Headliner Removal

    I'll try taking the seats out first then... it's really not that hard, just don't like to take the bench seats out for some strange reason. Thanks. 1993 F350 Crew Cab Dually 7.3L IDIT with a Banks Sidewinder ZF 5-spd manual transmission
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    Crew Cab Headliner Removal

    Any hints on how to remove the headliner in one piece on a 1993 Crew Cab (OBS)? Do I need to remove the seats to get enough room to tilt it and get it out... or in the end is it really just easier to remove the rear window and take it out the back? I have new headliner material for it, but I...
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    IDI head weight.

    About 5lbs... at least that's about the amount of force I put on my big chain-fall hoist [emoji16] No way am I going to lift those chunks of lead by hand... I have enough herniated discs already. [emoji51] 1993 F350 Crew Cab Dually 7.3L IDIT with a Banks Sidewinder ZF 5-spd manual transmission
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    7.3 IDI Air Con

    If you have a 92... I would look to get an air box (the evaporator box) from a 1994 IDI. 1994 was there first year of factory R134, then you can buy all the 1994 R134 system components and not have to worry about converting a R12 system to R134. The evaporator, condenser, and hoses are...
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    LMC Sun Visors

    Need new Sun Visors for my truck, the only new fabric ones for OBS I can find are at LMC Truck. The color is listed as 'Gray'. Has anyone bought these? Are they closer to the light Opal Gray or the darker Charcoal Gray... I need the latter. 1993 F350 Crew Cab Dually 7.3L IDIT with a Banks...
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    Black smoke and decrease in speed on hill ?

    Our old IDIs are workhorses but not powerhouses. An 8k lb trailer will definitely make a NA IDI work hard on hills and grades. It will pull it all day and night, but won't be quick. New Powerstrokes have more than 3 times the hp and torque so they walk away from our old iron like we are...
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    Axle swap brake issue

    You'll need the propirtioning valve off the 03, they are different between disk/drum and disk/disk setups. On the factory 93 master cylinder it screws onto the rear port. 1993 F350 Crew Cab Dually 7.3L IDIT with a Banks Sidewinder ZF 5-spd manual transmission
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    Black smoke and decrease in speed on hill ?

    Suggest to get your trailer weighed with the horse and all your tack , saddle, gear, etc in it. Wouldn't be surprised if it isn't around 9,000 lbs or more loaded. Living quarters horse trailers get real heavy quick. 1993 F350 Crew Cab Dually 7.3L IDIT with a Banks Sidewinder ZF 5-spd manual...
  11. jrollf

    Coolant

    I went with the Chevron Dell ELC so I don't have to worry about SCA levels... I know I would get busy and not check the levels as often as they would need to be.
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    So what did you do with your truck today?

    Is B20 or higher blend (diesel with 20% biodiesel) available near you? It will reduce smoke too.
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    Idle hunting...

    I'll start looking into the suggestions... hoping air intrusion as that would likely be a cheap fix. I just replaced the lift pump and filter a month ago and pressure checked good then, and the IP is only a few months old from CDD, so hopefully no issues there.
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    Idle hunting...

    OK new one for me. Today I noticed that when I let off the throttle, it drops below idle RPM, then hunts around the set idle for a couple seconds before finally settling to a constant RPM. Kind of like it wants to start loping but then decides to even out. Any thoughts? I haven't made any...
  15. jrollf

    7.3 ATS '91 Engine: what's it worth?

    If you can get the injectors and or the injector pump super cheap... I believe Wess over at Classic Diesel Design is paying for cores.
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    dash panel clips?

    I found a brand new OEM Ford on e-bay for $60... I'm glad i broke down and got it. Fits great and most my dash squeaks went away. 1993 F350 Crew Cab Dually 7.3L IDIT with a Banks Sidewinder ZF 5-spd manual transmission
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    Project Queso

    Great truck!!! I have pretty much the same thing but all black with the 7.3 IDI Factory Turbo motor. Love it! I would love to find a set of those running boards... can't find anyone that makes anthing but tube steps and basic ugly straight diamond plate running boards for the OBS Crew Cab...
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    Steering is going to put me in a ditch

    Second there second... My redhead box has been great. The other thing I did was replaced the steering shaft, found the slip section was wobbly and sloppy. Replaced it with a heavy duty upgrade that has needle bearing u-joints. I initially put this upgrade off for a long while because it is...
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    Glow plug relay

    Your system is working as designed... Quote below is from my Ford 7.3L Diesel Service Manual when describing GP operation: 'An after-glow operation allows the glow plugs to cycle on and off after the WAIT TO START lamp has turned off. This helps to reduce white smoke during engine warm-up. The...
  20. jrollf

    Allison 6 speed transmision?

    No problem, I'm always up for a good discussion on alternatives. Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk
  21. jrollf

    Allison 6 speed transmision?

    I get the impression from CA Conversions website that their custom controller allows the use of all 6 gears. The 6 speed does have two overdrive gears. Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk
  22. jrollf

    7.3 idi instrument cluster question

    Glad I could help! Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk
  23. jrollf

    7.3 idi instrument cluster question

    If i understand you correctly your looking for the covers in the image below. There were two different ones depending on year and options. My 93 F350 has the one with theft and air bag... even though it has neither! LMC Truck has them...
  24. jrollf

    So what did you do with your truck today?

    That sure is perrty! Going to mirror polish the top tank so you can see your own smile everytime you open the hood? [emoji16] Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk
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    Allison 6 speed transmision?

    So if one wanted to get crazy... Convert to the Allison 6 speed and add a Gear Vender to it... and walla, a 12 speed 7.3 Turbo Diesel![emoji16] Sent from my SM-N960U using Tapatalk

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