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    IDI out of fuel

    I second snicklas's suggestion that your fuel problem may be in the fuel tank selector valve. A couple years ago I was driving my truck and ran out of fuel with a 1/4 tank still showing on my gauge. I switched over to the rear tank and the truck sputtered a little and stopped and I had 3/4 of a...
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    Left Hand Rear Wheel Will Not Rotate

    Got the drum off after a few whacks with my big hammer:Thumbs Up. I was amazed at how little rust was holding up the brakes. After sanding the thin film of rust off the drum and then spaying the drum and brake shoes with brake cleaner, everything went together and works like new. I backed the...
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    Left Hand Rear Wheel Will Not Rotate

    The parking brake cable moves freely in it's housing. I think all of you are correct that the brake shoes are stuck to the drum. By the way, I already have loosened the brake adjuster all the way. I wish I had a good air compressor and a adjustable rivet gun with a nylon soft set to vibrate the...
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    Left Hand Rear Wheel Will Not Rotate

    My 1990 F250 has been parked in the garage for about a year waiting for me to afford to fix some engine related problems. I have recently fixed those problems and the engine runs great now. However, when I tried to back out of the garage the other day to let the truck idle and warm up without...
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    RPM keeps jumping when truck in OD?

    Sounds like the torque converter is locking and unlocking, which will cause a drop of a couple hundred rpm when it unlocks. The most common cause of this is dirty or corroded contacts at the wire harness connector on the transmission. If that doesn't fix it then check the connection to the TECA...
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    Dual Tanks, Switch and Fuel Gauge

    The last time I had to replace my fuel tank selector valve, I didn't have time to wait for a $300 original ford part and ended up using a $70 universal tank selector valve from Oreilly's. The only real problem with the universal tank selector valves is that they have hose barb fittings not the...
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    Ignition Switch Lock

    You probably need to replace the ignition lock actuator, which means r&r the steering wheel. Not really that hard if you have a steering wheel puller. Check this out: http://www.partsgeek.com/catalog/1987/ford/f350/steering/steering_column_lock_actuator.html
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    gave my engine a sip of delta muck today....

    Don't forget to check your differential oil. I had water get in through my vent one time.
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    gave my engine a sip of delta muck today....

    Sounds to me you need to put a snorkel kit on your intake and exhaust until the flooding stops. LOL
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    Stainless steel replacement exhaust system for 7.3 IDI ?

    Here is the system I am going with this summer. http://www.dynomax.com/single-4-manifold-back-system-ultra-flo-welded-muffler.html Jim
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    how does this even happen?

    After playing with the calculator on this page http://www.engineersedge.com/manufacturing_spec/calculator/torque_adapter_extension.htm I came up with the extension length of 40.5 inches in order to achieve 650ft-lbs at the bolt with 200ft-lbs indicated on a 18 inch long torque wrench.
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    how does this even happen?

    TahoeTom Your are correct Tom. Fore example, if the torque adapter length "A" is 1ft. in front of the center of the torque wrench head it increases the length of the torque wrench and therefore increases the torque. If the adapter is moved 90 degrees to the center of the torque wrench then...
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    OBS wiper/ control module/issues.....

    If your problems still exist after trying the above suggestions and you decide to replace the wiper control module, try popping the old wiper control module apart and check the solder connections on the circuit board. If they are cracked, you may re-solder them and see if that fixes your...
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    7.1L IDI engine

    Check out Icanfixall's posts on this page: http://www.oilburners.net/forums/showthread.php?t=24528&page=3&highlight=sleeves Jim
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    7.1L IDI engine

    I can't remember who it was that re-sleeved their 7.3L engine awhile back, but they said that they had the machine shop leave a shoulder at the bottom of each bore for the sleeve to sit on. Thus preventing the sleeve from moving down in the bore while running. My understanding is that most...
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    Trans dianostic tool

    I bought one of these and it works very well. http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductDetail.aspx?MfrCode=EQU&MfrPartNumber=3145&CategoryCode=3389 Good luck. Jim
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    timing...

    Here is a pretty good explanation of timing a diesel like ours, even thought the site is about chevys. Oliver Diesel Jim
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    NEW Addition To My Family

    Don't forget to replace the fuel filter and fill it with diesel or Diesel Kleen before re-installing it. Jim
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    Low fuel mileage, ULSD & Timing

    Check this out for how timing affects performance. Oliver Diesel Jim
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    Injecter Pop Tester

    For those of you that don't have a place nearby to get hydraulic fittings you could try NorthernTool.com they have just about everything you need to build a pop tester. The pump , the gauges , the fittings Jim
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    Injecter Pop Tester

    If you need welding done take it to a reputable certified welder. I believe the built in pressure relief valve on the bottle jack or northern pump will still work. When you finish building your tester, you should place it behind a metal shield of some sort to do the first few pressure tests of...
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    Injecter Pop Tester

    Pop Tester Why don't you just go the poorman's route? How to build a pop tester Jim
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    yet another CL deal...

    punkmechanic, if you go into Kalifornia blowing tons of black smoke you will get cited by the ecofreaks on the California Air Resorces Board down here, and thats no joke. Damned communists running this state. Jim
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    I'm getting my second IDI... Need help

    What are the codes for the tranny? Have you disconnected and cleaned all of the connectors to the tranny, FIPL, Tack sensor, Speed sensor, TECA, Barometric Sensor, and don't forget to check the brake system for shorts, grounds, bad connections, and defective swithes. Jim
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    Anyone using Hydro Fuel cells on their diesel?

    There is a very big difference between improving the combustion efficiency of a diesel by adding a proper amount of hydrogen, and trying to run the diesel on 100% hydrogen produced by a hydrogen generator driven by the same diesel engine. Improving combustion efficiency is scientifically...

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