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  1. MtnHaul

    A word about dieselkleen

    Just curious here, but what are the differences? Detergents, dino vs synth? Would Type-F ATF be closer to the older stuff?
  2. MtnHaul

    A word about dieselkleen

    https://www.dieselplace.com/threads/lubricity-additive-study-results.177728/ DieselKleen ranks fairly low in terms of lubricity but may offer other benefits. Personally I like the optilube products but for off-the-shelf I go with Stanadyne or Hotshot's sumpn' or other. Sometimes I run some...
  3. MtnHaul

    Vibration at Speed

    If you really think the rear axle is binding then you might try adding some LSD additive, unless you know there is already some in there.
  4. MtnHaul

    6.9 cranking but no start

    Even without glow plugs, you should be able to start the engine with a healthy starter, battery, and temps 50 or higher. Yeah there is a lot more cranking but it should fire. I do this with my rig periodically just for kicks. You could always check out some of the cold start videos on Zip...
  5. MtnHaul

    Oils, lubricants, filters oh my

    If you change your oil at 2500-3000 miles then any brand should be fine. From what I've read it seems that any oil with the proper specs is going to work well for 2-3k miles but might not provide the best protection as mileage goes up. Delvac 15w-40 Synthetic ATF in the ZF 5speed--Currently...
  6. MtnHaul

    Installing cab clearance lights

    If you're not installing LEDs then make sure whatever wire you splice into can handle the extra current. Personally I like running fresh, dedicated wires whenever possible as I find it easier for troubleshooting if it becomes necessary. I like the idea of installing cab clearance lights but I...
  7. MtnHaul

    Oil leak down filter

    No great tips here but I recall removing the steering shaft. Removing the oil cooler wasn't so bad but it was very awkward finagling the assembly back into place while not disturbing the gaskets or the carefully clocked headers. To be honest I was amazed that I got it right on my first try...
  8. MtnHaul

    Slow start at 47 °F ... Glow plugs?

    Well shoot. The only time I had a lot of white smoke before start was with an effed up glow plug system.
  9. MtnHaul

    Oil leak down filter

    It's been a while but pretty sure I used 24 ft-lbs.
  10. MtnHaul

    Oil leak down filter

    Well that Dorman part# checks out and the gaskets look right. Maybe the torque spec is different with the aluminum gaskets--I've never used one myself so I don't know anything about 'em. I used paper gaskets with Hi-Tack to help hold 'em in place and a little RTV to help seal. I suppose if I...
  11. MtnHaul

    Slow start at 47 °F ... Glow plugs?

    That's a lot of cranking before ignition. While cranking do you get any white-ish smoke out the exhaust pipe? Fuel could be draining back and the pump needs those extra cranks to actually get fuel to the IP. Does this hard start only happen when it's cold? Or would it happen the same if you...
  12. MtnHaul

    Oil leak down filter

    I didn't know aluminum gaskets were available for the IDI. Are you certain you didn't get a 7.3 Powerstroke kit, I know I did when I first ordered a set. A quick bit of internet searching and I can only find paper gaskets for our engine. In my experience a lot of parts departments don't have...
  13. MtnHaul

    Oil leak down filter

    Well that picture is worth a few "choice" words. Did you use any gasket dressing or just the paper gaskets?
  14. MtnHaul

    Might be going to look at a "new" truck, what to look for.

    Depending on the mileage and how heavy the truck was used that E4OD might be in bad shape. And yeah, 2wd dually will get stuck just about anywhere.
  15. MtnHaul

    1993 8th digit M with turbo Canada made

    What vehicle are you swapping the engine into? The link you posted is for a Powerstroke which is not a plug 'n' play swap. Yes you can just add a turbo to a 7.3 IDI, factory or aftermarket. Depending on budget there are plenty of turbo options.
  16. MtnHaul

    Camber Adjustment

    I have seen kits for Dana 60 kingpin axles that are designed to adjust camber but don't know about 2wd axles.
  17. MtnHaul

    Oil pressure/ Temperature and level

    Knee replacement? Dang, I hear that's a fun one. I'm on the tail end of recovering from a severely herniated disc/fused vertebrae situation. I know I've had to relearn what patience and "takin' it easy" mean. Best of luck to ya'.
  18. MtnHaul

    1993 8th digit M with turbo Canada made

    Ford switched to serpentine at 1992.5 model year.
  19. MtnHaul

    6.9 cranking but no start

    Be careful leaving the keys in the "On" position because it activates the injection pump fuel shutoff solenoid which is cooled by fuel and can burn out if left on. So make sure that when you turn the key to the "On" position you hear an audible click at the IP. No click=nofuel to IP.
  20. MtnHaul

    Oil pressure/ Temperature and level

    I could be wrong but I thought I read that the factory oil pressure gauge only registers that you have pressure but does not indicate how much pressure. FWIW my oil pressure gauge never moves much past the "O" and has never been in the middle, but I have replaced the factory sensor with an...
  21. MtnHaul

    Another 7.3 idi won't start thread... I'm sorry...

    Yeah, that^^^^ describes my truck perfectly, even though it came with an inch thick folder of receipts
  22. MtnHaul

    Another 7.3 idi won't start thread... I'm sorry...

    Perhaps you've already done this but make sure your battery terminals and cables are clean and shiny before dropping in a new starter. I had an intermittent no-start issue with batteries off-gassing and causing buildup, but a quick brushing and the ol' girl would fire right up Also, resting...
  23. MtnHaul

    King pin advice and manual transmission swap?

    Without knowing what part of the kingpin assembly it's hard to gauge reasonable cost. I had a c6 in an '85 F150 that acted like you describe and it failed soon after, about 200k miles on it.
  24. MtnHaul

    Hard Start when cold

    FWIW, if your leak is the olives in the hard line between IP and fuel filter outlet Wes at Classic Diesel Designs offers a nice replacement with AN fittings and a gauge to monitor fuel pressure.
  25. MtnHaul

    93 idi with the e40d downshifts when turning headlights on!

    Pretty sure the switch often malfunctions/melts behind the dash. Actually spoke with someone who had their dash start smoking while they were driving due to a burnt headlight switch.

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