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  1. Zephyr

    I can't afford a Raptor, but...

    I do love the leadfoot gray color available in those trucks! A few pics of my project: Before- Bodywork-
  2. Zephyr

    New Gage front winch mount bumper

    See this thread for details and pictures. https://www.oilburners.net/threads/bumper-help.83743/ The bumper (or frame) needs a little modification but is well built, powder coated, and looks awesome on the OBS truck. This is an ideal purchase for someone who is adept at modifications. Can send...
  3. Zephyr

    How did you get into an IDI?

    Bought my 94 new off the dealer's lot in the year they switched to Power Strokes. It was 10 HP less, an established reputable engine, manual tranny, and thousands less than the new guys on the lot. Fast forward to mid-2000's, toasted turbo and low compression, I swapped in a rebuild from a...
  4. Zephyr

    Bumper help

    Hopefully off to the body shop soon for some paint!
  5. Zephyr

    Bumper help

    Perfect fit, excellent quality appearance and exceptional customer service from Peacemaker Bumpers for making it right!
  6. Zephyr

    Little help please.

    I had to look at the camo pattern several times. For a minute I thought the truck should be the state truck of Colorado, Rocky Mountain high and blowing smoke.
  7. Zephyr

    K&N ATS air filter question

    I'm curious, if it fills up quicker when the paper filter doesn't, where does all that dust and dirt go? Does it settle out in the filter housing, go through the engine, or come back out the intake? I'm not trying to start the proverbial oil versus dry battle, I've just have never heard a valid...
  8. Zephyr

    K&N ATS air filter question

    I didn't, but no dyno. I wouldn't expect any as it matches the factory filter is size and appearance for all practical purposes. My concern was filtering effectiveness. I do hate the cleaning, drying, and reoiling hastle although this one is relatively easy.
  9. Zephyr

    K&N ATS air filter question

    Yes it fits the factory ATS setup. The molded rubber "rings" go around the base spacer studs. I run one of these having lost my first motor and turbo due to dust inhalation according to those who rebuilt them in an arid, dusty region of Colorado. Does it help? IDK, but doesn't seem to cause problems
  10. Zephyr

    Bumper help

    Kudos to Peacemaker Bumpers for rapidly and ethically taking care of this! A new 33 1/2" bumper is being built by the factory and will be shipped when finished to replace the oversized bumper.
  11. Zephyr

    Bumper help

    Thanks for the measurements. If your mounts sit outside the frame, washers as spacers will take up the slack and work just fine. To try and spread the front of the frame 3/8" , force the bumper inside, and drive 100,000 miles with that strain doesn't sound to good to me, but I don't profess to...
  12. Zephyr

    Bumper help

    It looks very similar, manufactured by Gage, about $500 less. Fit and finish look quite good otherwise. Apparently, there were some differing frame widths from Ford during the 92-97 OBS era according to one bumper website, but according to that website (http://franksupplyco.com/gage.html), my...
  13. Zephyr

    Bumper help

    I started to mount my new cow catcher bumper today, but... Inside of frame measures 33 5/8". Outside of bumper measures 34" If someone has the front bumper off of their OBS, could I get a comparison measurement? I need the narrowest measurement between the the frame and bumper mounts...
  14. Zephyr

    farm diesel and used motor oil make fuel???????

    A friend accidently put dyed diesel in his truck while we were on a trip to SD. He asked the counter attendant about it. He paid an additional charge, was given a receipt for the highway tax, and was told to keep it in possession while running the next few tanks of diesel. Legally I don't know...
  15. Zephyr

    Oil Pan Full of Coolant

    I placed a thick sheet gasket between the block and oil cooler manifolds, pressure test normal-no other leaks! Rebuilt oil cooler, pressure test again-no leaks, maintained pressure for hours. Today, she roared back to life after a 10 month project. Thanks everyone for your assistance.
  16. Zephyr

    Oil Pan Full of Coolant

    Thanks everyone for your help. I pulled off the cooler today and found a pretty large nick in the smaller o-ring on one end. I had followed previous manuals doing the rebuild and put that o-ring in the header instead of on the bundle. I have seen in other recommendations to put both on the...
  17. Zephyr

    Oil Pan Full of Coolant

    Thanks. You talked about block off flanges. Am I correct in understanding that would be to block off all oil cooler passages to pressure test the coolant system? I couldn't start it that way, correct? I am planning to remove the serpentine belt, fill the oil pan with new oil and a new filter...
  18. Zephyr

    Oil Pan Full of Coolant

    Update, drained 5+ gallons of water from oil pan plus the remaining engine oil. That is a huge amount for an overnight leaky gasket! Drained the radiator, maybe 2 gallons of water. I am guessing the radiator water level was about even with the upper extent of the lower radiator hose . Am I...
  19. Zephyr

    Oil Pan Full of Coolant

    Well, I lurk here and learn lots but usually don't need to post questions as someone has already received the answer...but I'm not finding the answer easily. I just put my 7.3 back in following a long drawn out reseal, clean, rebuilt heads, oil cooler, turbo, injection pump, new injectors, lift...
  20. Zephyr

    7/8" Hex brass return caps

    They are no longer on R&D's website last I looked. I was debating about trying a set.
  21. Zephyr

    So what did you do with your truck today?

    LOL. After sitting so long during my prolonged repairs, a mother mouse proceeded in moving into the cab. I saw the mouse crap and trapped her. Little did I know that the little ones were still in there, until they started crawling out from under the seat and dying. The smell wasn't quite...
  22. Zephyr

    So what did you do with your truck today?

    FINALLY finished up engine tear down, reseal, rebuilt heads, turbo, injection pump, new BB code injectors, water pump, fuel pump, LUK clutch, glow plug harness and paint. Ready to go back in!
  23. Zephyr

    Kent-Moore J33300 Time & Tac

    Trying again. Is it sold otherwise I will take it if fully functional.
  24. Zephyr

    Ford Diesel 6.9 -7.3 IDI Timing Tools

    Do you still have these? If so count it sold. Sent PM
  25. Zephyr

    Champion 3 core vs 4 core radiators.

    Yep, I own one, anyone want to buy it so I can buy a new F350?

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