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  1. Kevin 007

    Fuel Flow rate 6.9

    The carter 4070 was a great, reliable "go to" universal pump for decades. No longer. The quality has taken such a turn for the worse, it's shocking. I have quite the fleet of equipment, and I now have 8 dead 4070's sitting in a pile that failed after minimal hours of operation. A few old...
  2. Kevin 007

    Are Motorcraft Beru glow plugs still the best?

    Always good to check up on latest quality control topics as everything changes for the worse as time goes on, it seems. I'd say that they are. In my opinion, don't even try anything else. There have been some issues with motorcraft plugs that I have had in idi's and there are a select few...
  3. Kevin 007

    C1145 RF Wheel speed sensor code

    I might try plugging the module plugs into another module, without moving on the brake lines over to see what that does, to avoid the bleed process if it's not necessary.
  4. Kevin 007

    C1145 RF Wheel speed sensor code

    1999 F550 4x4. So im getting an ABS light on (I couldn't care less about ABS but for inspection purposes the light has to cycle within spec/not be on) and a code C1145. Both front wheel sensors along with the hub assemblies have been replaced, no change. I replaced the plug on the harness...
  5. Kevin 007

    Who runs WMO on 7.3 psd?

    Ya the coking that develops on the injector tips will quickly make a psd smoke pretty bad at an idle. I second the starting and stoping on diesel with the psd more so then idi diesels. They do fine otherwise tho. Gotta be clean oil tho.
  6. Kevin 007

    Motorcraft ZD1A glow plugs

    Yup Im noticing Buru's failing to, Rockauto sourced ones. I'd like to look a little further into the Rockauto sourced Buru's for authenticity
  7. Kevin 007

    Amsoil synchromesh in ZF-5

    2 years later, almost to the date. The Amsoil MTF in 2 zf-5's and 2 zf-6's have shown no downsides. The only noticeable thing I gained was slightly better cold shifts.
  8. Kevin 007

    FUEL PUMP RELAY OVERIDE

    Although I don't have an answer for you, I applaud your efforts and thought here and im with you on realizing that these things are getting old and we're gonna have to start getting creative as time goes on.
  9. Kevin 007

    G.E.M Module sourcing.

    Does anyone have a source for new G.E.M modules for the 99-00 superdutys?
  10. Kevin 007

    2003 7.3 Surges and dies.

    Yeah you want to stay genuine motorcraft for these parts, but it would be very beneficial to retrieve all data/codes with an appropriate (powerstroke compatible) scanner; before money is thrown at various sensors and guessing at the problem. Fuel restriction could also be a problem....this is a...
  11. Kevin 007

    Lift pump mechanical or electrical?

    Im a AAA/CAA towing service provider (running ford and ih diesel emergency vehicles); and I still would recommend to be as best prepared as you can to get yourself running/repaired to the best of your ability before relying on them to save your ass.
  12. Kevin 007

    Lift pump mechanical or electrical?

    All it takes is one single event of being in the middle of nowhere and needing to bleed/prime your fuel system and drain some batteries or fry a starter trying to get a mechanical lift pump truck bled off. Now you're stuck and things can get ugly fast, depending on the situation. Yes a...
  13. Kevin 007

    Lift pump mechanical or electrical?

    Yeah I pump WMO with them. They struggle when it's real thick (as any electric pump would) but I haven't had one fail. I do only ask them to pump a 50% blend tops tho and they do fine with that.
  14. Kevin 007

    Lift pump mechanical or electrical?

    I have run the 13, 5 and the 22. the 22 is too high a pressure for our DB-2 pumps in the idi's so if the 22 is to be run in an idi application; a pressure regulator is needed. The 5 and the 13 are great just as they are, for our idi's
  15. Kevin 007

    Lift pump mechanical or electrical?

    FRB's are all that I run now. Never a failure. I have gone thru several other brands of E pumps. Yeah the FRB's are pricey, but it's cheaper then a tow bill or having to replace the other brand of pump 4 times in the same life span
  16. Kevin 007

    Electric pump conversion question

    Use a relay/solenoid. If you want toggle switch control, you can trigger your relay/solenoid with a switch. It's nice to tie in your fuel shut down circuit to that switch also so you don't accidently run the truck every now and then, with no lift pump on.
  17. Kevin 007

    DB offset starter review

    I have run 4 over the past 6 years or so, on different trucks. All have been great except one failed within a few months. Maybe 100 starts. No excessive cranking or any form of abuse. But aside from that one, no problems. Knock on wood.
  18. Kevin 007

    Poll: Sleeved and Non-Sleeved IDI Engines

    I don't think over 500k is out of the question or even surprising for and idi that has been used and maintained correctly and within it's parameters. I have many of them and none are under 300k. I don't expect that any of them are in a state where they need a rebuild anytime soon. However I...
  19. Kevin 007

    Manual glow plug control

    Manual glow control (especially on the obs truck) can really help increase the life of the under cover harnesses, which otherwise become a problem sooner or later. Not to mention the reduced strain on the glow plugs themselves and the alternator
  20. Kevin 007

    Extended Idle Time.....

    Yeah I agree that excessive idling isn't the best for engines, some tolerate it less then others. However due to my work and previous work that I have done; I do have things idling for long periods of time. (hours and sometime overnight in extreme cold) Whenever possible I will put a load on...
  21. Kevin 007

    Coolant heated fuel filter header, coolant flow questions

    Outfitting a truck currently, that is going to move to Alaska and the fella burns a veg oil/bio blend and wants a coolant heated fuel filter header. What would be the best place to tap into the cooling system for the best flow/least disruption to the cooling system. Im not a bio diesel guy, and...
  22. Kevin 007

    what is a good A/M electric fuel pump for a 6.9l?

    Good point!
  23. Kevin 007

    what is a good A/M electric fuel pump for a 6.9l?

    FRB-13/FRB-5. Yes this is a common topic that gets brought up often. BUT, like anything, the quality of pumps is always going downhill and we need to stay up to date with what's good. I have gone thru many brands myself, mech and electric and the Walbro FRB's are proving to be the most...
  24. Kevin 007

    Extended range, midship fuel tank options

    Haha. Yeah. Im a ticketed welder.....but what I don't know, is how to make enough time to build a tank
  25. Kevin 007

    Extended range, midship fuel tank options

    Seems as the biggest midship tank that spectra makes, is the 19gal F83A. I called Titan Tanks. They dont offer a model that fits a single cab, cab and chassis application

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