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  1. Nick382

    Need advice with my 1992 F250 7.3 IDI

    I thought it ended up draining off the block near the starter. That seems like a really bad place to drain if it's by the flywheel. Can you modify that with a plug + holes in the pan? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  2. Nick382

    Need advice with my 1992 F250 7.3 IDI

    I'm not exactly keen on doing it, but I can't really afford the alternative of paying someone else to do it. The valley pain drains into the transmission? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  3. Nick382

    Need advice with my 1992 F250 7.3 IDI

    Luckily I have a 2wd truck, so that pesky transfer case isn't in the way. Well, the clutches are contaminated with something. I'm guessing it's ATF, but it could be oil. The way I understand it, those are the only two things that can contaminate the clutches. I should probably drain the...
  4. Nick382

    Need advice with my 1992 F250 7.3 IDI

    I'm going with a new old stock DMF. Found a new optional upgrade 12" unit (Part# 167755) for $130 shipped. 12" Clutch kit (Part #07-100) will be another $220 shipped. Hard for me to justify spending more money on a SMF conversion when I can get the OEM equipment for less money (at the very...
  5. Nick382

    Need advice with my 1992 F250 7.3 IDI

    It seemed to me those 12 1/4 kits were comparable cost with the DMF kits still floating around. I'll have to do some research.
  6. Nick382

    Need advice with my 1992 F250 7.3 IDI

    Would you suggest a larger size than OEM to combat gear rollover? I've read the kits > 12" seem to remove this issue.
  7. Nick382

    Need advice with my 1992 F250 7.3 IDI

    I agree 100%. I'm not mad at the truck, but damn I can't catch a break. I understand doing what you have to do in order to get by, but it seems like nearly every maintenance item was neglected. But, it's my headache now. At least I'll know what I've got by the time I'm done discovering weak...
  8. Nick382

    Need advice with my 1992 F250 7.3 IDI

    And I just made it worse. Burnt up the clutch trying to limp back home. Should have towed it... but it's too late now. Any members in driving distance? Certainly willing to pay for some help at this point. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  9. Nick382

    Need advice with my 1992 F250 7.3 IDI

    This truck is a four wheeled example of Murphy's law. Went to start the truck this morning and the switch wouldn't work. I assumed it was the clutch safety switch and tried to plug it in since I have new pedal box bushings and the heim joint mod. Nope. Try installing the jumper for the switch...
  10. Nick382

    Need advice with my 1992 F250 7.3 IDI

    The oil cooler held this time! New injection lines from accurate diesel took care of the fuel leaks. Immediately after installing the new hard lines, I had a lift pump start weeping fuel. A new lift pump from Napa sorted that out, and the truck is FINALLY holding all fluids. That's a pretty...
  11. Nick382

    Need advice with my 1992 F250 7.3 IDI

    Got the front header back from the machine shop today. There was indeed damage to the gasket surface. The gentleman who flattened the mating surface guessed that the existing oil leak contributed to the surface imperfection/damage. In any case, he suggested using "The Right Stuff" instead of the...
  12. Nick382

    Need advice with my 1992 F250 7.3 IDI

    The PSD gaskets are the metal with silicone impregnated surface (I think.). The first time I used felpro gaskets, and this time I tried the Ford gaskets. I used the part numbers listed on diesehub for the cooler rebuild Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  13. Nick382

    Need advice with my 1992 F250 7.3 IDI

    Can someone please help me figure out what I'm doing wrong? Both times I installed the gaskets the only way possible; with the gasket material facing the engine block while the bare part of the paper gasket seated against the cooler head. Thinking on this problem, I can only come up with a...
  14. Nick382

    Need advice with my 1992 F250 7.3 IDI

    Didn't end up needing to pull the pan. Had enough threads to accept a new plug. The bad news is the oil cooler gasket failed. Again. Cylinders 1 and 3 are still spraying fuel everywhere. I tried to better align the bubble flare to the injector. So, I get to drain coolant and oil for a third...
  15. Nick382

    Need advice with my 1992 F250 7.3 IDI

    Thanks Bill. I think I'm gonna try and get away with a new plug and see if that seals up. If not, I'll try tapping it. Pulling this engine is outside of my capabilities. Unfortunately it will have to go to a shop for that. If I'm pulling the engine then I should really replace the clutch...
  16. Nick382

    Need advice with my 1992 F250 7.3 IDI

    Doesn't that involve jacking the engine way up or removing it? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  17. Nick382

    Need advice with my 1992 F250 7.3 IDI

    Should have went with my gut. My first experience with a failed gasket, and a paper gasket. I read at the time of installing that RTV wouldn't be effective because the oil cooler and block are two different metals. Not sure if that's even true, but I know I didn't trust that flimsy little...
  18. Nick382

    Need advice with my 1992 F250 7.3 IDI

    Didn't end up ordering the petcocks: but I did make more work for myself! The oil pan drain plug decided to pull its threads out with it. I'all have to tap that a size up. Gaskets for oil cooler coming in tomorrow. I'm only (re)replacing the ones between the cooler heads and the block. Should...
  19. Nick382

    Need advice with my 1992 F250 7.3 IDI

    My hope was that draining coolant wouldn't be common occurrence, but Murphy strikes again. I'll certainly order some now. Will I have to drain the passenger side as well? I was absolutely unable to catch any of that with a container. I believe I wore that gallon last time. Sent from my...
  20. Nick382

    Need advice with my 1992 F250 7.3 IDI

    Good comes with the bad! Truck tried to fire off as soon as I put the single charged battery that tested good. A bit of a purge from the filter, then the lines, and she fired right up. The bad news is that the front oil cooler gasket didn't like the running condition. Made a hell of a mess...
  21. Nick382

    Need advice with my 1992 F250 7.3 IDI

    Well, I replaced the IP supply and lift pump line sleeves. No more fuel in the valley pan when cranking. However, it seemed to be MUCH more difficult to get fuel at the injectors. It would have helped had I prefilled the fuel filter with fresh fuel, or tried to bleed air out using the Schrader...
  22. Nick382

    Need advice with my 1992 F250 7.3 IDI

    Thanks Bill! Sometimes a map and two hands isn't enough for me. I also saw a post elsewhere that referenced McMaster oring # 9464k24 for the o-rings on the hard lines. I also called my local diesel shop and they have some in stock. I'll replace them with the correct ones and leave the o-rings...
  23. Nick382

    Need advice with my 1992 F250 7.3 IDI

    Here's the best I could do at night with a cell phone ! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  24. Nick382

    Need advice with my 1992 F250 7.3 IDI

    Mine is not like that. This is my mark that's basically horizontal. I'll take a more macro picture in a few minutes. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
  25. Nick382

    Need advice with my 1992 F250 7.3 IDI

    Late update from yesterday! I installed the shiny new fuel system I ordered from Justin. Couldn't quite get the truck running as the batteries were tired from sitting without being charged; Both tested good before all the cranking shenanigans. There's a pretty bad leak on the bottom two lines...

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