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    Rattle and vibration - not typical - at idle and around 1350 rpm

    So, after a long exercise, the bolts are off and the cover is off. The bolts were on very tight and were rounded over, 3/8's was too big, 9 mm was too small or the rounding over made things off. The nut on the bolt on the flex plate was 14mm. Had to get one of those special sockets to back...
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    Rattle and vibration - not typical - at idle and around 1350 rpm

    I could give you lots of reasons, but it all boils down to a belief that transmission work seems beyond my abilities, something that I would inevitably miss something important that any experienced person would spot right off. I will pull her in the back again and give it a go, have today off...
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    Rattle and vibration - not typical - at idle and around 1350 rpm

    OK. Back. I did not see anything and was still avoiding the trans inspection port. Didnt see any signs of exhaust links etc. Was looking on craigslist and found a diesel mech just about 12 blocks away, works at home on weekends. Unlike the others I have had look at the truck, he heard the...
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    What SCA for what coolant

    Hello, Ok, rooking question here. I was looking for test strips to test my SCAs after reading up on them care of coolant for my idi. However, I dont know what type of coolant is in the truck as I have not changed it since it was purchased (and it is very clean by looking at it). It is...
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    Rattle and vibration - not typical - at idle and around 1350 rpm

    Thanks for the info on all counts. I can't believe the wealth of information the people on this forum have. I had to laugh a little bit when you talked about the order of the belts as I did not know, I am trying to redevelop and add to long lost skills over the years. But with every comment...
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    Rattle and vibration - not typical - at idle and around 1350 rpm

    It was noted earlier that the alternator belt likes to flap around commonly. Are there any particular belts that work better for this application or is it just a matter of getting the tension just right? Figure if going to be taking things apart for the vacuum pump, that it would be a good...
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    Rattle and vibration - not typical - at idle and around 1350 rpm

    Ok, I will look for that clip.... perhaps i can just slide a piece of rubber in it and call it done? Will take a look when I get home. Thanks!
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    Rattle and vibration - not typical - at idle and around 1350 rpm

    Interesting on the kohler engines. I have a k662 (I think) - never used really as it is attached to a generator that was purchased at surplus in the 60's and stored away. Never had gasoline in it until I purchased it and dont believe it has ever had an electrical load as there were no...
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    Rattle and vibration - not typical - at idle and around 1350 rpm

    Thank you for your suggestion, I will try to do some more hunting around and see what I find. It does change once the rpm changes slightly. I saw your reply when I logged in back here to post an update. I met a gent who works on big rigs, he was kind enough to take a listen. He thinks the...
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    Rattle and vibration - not typical - at idle and around 1350 rpm

    Bump for today. Thanks for all the help so far. David
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    Rattle and vibration - not typical - at idle and around 1350 rpm

    Update, easy things first: 1) tapping around underneath, it was clear the cow catcher was making noise, it was unable to be tightened more, off it came, no change in anything 2) added bolts back to driver front fender, no change in anything 3) bungied the front grill, it was cracked and very...
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    Newbie from Gettysburg PA

    Did you ever find the issue on this one? I am tracking down some faint sounds (different than when I first got it). Thanks, David
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    Rattle and vibration - not typical - at idle and around 1350 rpm

    I did check the fluid in trans, it seems ok. I find it challenging to get the dipstick in and out of these without it seeming to fall back some as I have to reach so far back to reach the thing. I either have to be on a stool or standing on top of the tire to reach it.... checking pump output...
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    Rattle and vibration - not typical - at idle and around 1350 rpm

    So surprise, didnt even make it to the inspection port. I was looking in from the top and sides at the firewall, have some nice cracks there. Then I found what the shop was talking about (who was investigating some creaks/cracks when the plane for the front axle was different than the rear...
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    Rattle and vibration - not typical - at idle and around 1350 rpm

    Hi All, This is on my newer to me idi diesel. This is my first diesel and why I cant say that I am the best at picking out things on the diesel engine, I can say that it sounds different than it did. Had some work done to the suspension, brakes in front and thought something was loose...
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    7.3 IDI Banks Turbo - E40D in limp mode - No Tach - Help Identify Relays

    Ok, just a report back. The match up in post 36 worked great. Things are moving again, now on to hunting down the leaks that keep making my driveway look like a bus stop... Thanks to all, especially LCAM-01XA. I am new at this and learning, your patience is appreciated. David
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    7.3 IDI Banks Turbo - E40D in limp mode - No Tach - Help Identify Relays

    Woohoo. Thanks for the help! I didnt get a chance to do both the tow and teca, but did the teca and it is working. I didnt have any step down butt connectors, saw some online but nothing in stores near me. So there are some big wire size differences between the new relay box and the old...
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    7.3 IDI Banks Turbo - E40D in limp mode - No Tach - Help Identify Relays

    Posting this forward from an earlier post with what I was thinking at the time, it is where I was headed...
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    7.3 IDI Banks Turbo - E40D in limp mode - No Tach - Help Identify Relays

    Hope you get paid for your extra hours! I work crazy hours, but salaried... however I am very glad to have a job so it is a statement, not a complaint. Thanks for your help, will wait for you to post back. David
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    7.3 IDI Banks Turbo - E40D in limp mode - No Tach - Help Identify Relays

    I think your suggestion is great, would seem that I could add lights over time (not sure why just now) but unlikely to add more on the TCM side. (I was originally concerned that they would both far exceed what was needed for their purpose) Appreciate the help.
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    7.3 IDI Banks Turbo - E40D in limp mode - No Tach - Help Identify Relays

    Its ok, I really appreciate the help. And yes, I could use that exact match up. I thought I was great, actually clipped some wires, then realized something when staring at the corroded bottom my my existing connection, there were numbers that did not match what his relay showed. His...
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    7.3 IDI Banks Turbo - E40D in limp mode - No Tach - Help Identify Relays

    That is very nice indeed! Thanks. Wiring up the diff relay box tomorrow. Will post pics of the swap. Thanks everyone!
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    7.3 IDI Banks Turbo - E40D in limp mode - No Tach - Help Identify Relays

    OK. Found the bottom half of a diff one, looked the same, not much of a selection for big cars out here in SoCal. I also found a 4 relay box, in a single row from a ford van in case things dont match up exactly. The van one, had 3 relays with the fourth spot a diode. Looks like you had...
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    7.3 IDI Banks Turbo - E40D in limp mode - No Tach - Help Identify Relays

    So cant believe I lost the bottom part that covers the wires as they exit below the main assembly. Going to head to pick a part to get that part, or another whole unit. Your comment on hoarding them makes me think I should pick up another one (or two). :thumbsup:
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    7.3 IDI Banks Turbo - E40D in limp mode - No Tach - Help Identify Relays

    Ok. One last try. :-) Bump.

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