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  1. DaveBen

    Replacing ball joints on Dana 50 ttb

    I have removed the ball joint by hitting the part where the u-joint goes through the axle. This is 90 degrees from the centerline of the joint finger. It works.
  2. DaveBen

    The Official "Show Us Your Ride" pictures of member's trucks thread.

    I had my last Detroit Diesel back in 1985. It was a 2 cycle 8V92TA rated at 425 hp and it was really a screaming Jimmy!!! I don't miss it much. I like the lower rpms in today's diesel engines. Dump the clutch and you are in the power curve.
  3. DaveBen

    1996 F350 intermittent crank, no start

    Have you tested the glow plugs? Take a test light and attach the ground to the positive post of the battery and then place the test tip on each glow plug. If it lights up they are good. No light, no joy. If you replace the glow plug(s) use Motorcraft ZD-9 of Beru glow plugs only! The others...
  4. DaveBen

    compression values

    The lower the compression psi, the more likely you will start to have starting problems. I have not been able to get a number for you. Google is your friend.
  5. DaveBen

    compression values

    They are pretty much the same engines. The 6.9 has thicker cylinder walls and a few other things.
  6. DaveBen

    compression values

    https://www.quora.com/What-is-the-compression-pressure-in-diesel-engine?share=1 After doing some checking it looks like 400 psi is pretty good for a 7.3.
  7. DaveBen

    compression values

    Post the numbers you get. Asking us to give you the values on an unknown engine is impossible. Your compression numbers should be within 15% of each other for a good engine.
  8. DaveBen

    93 F350 Glow Plug Relay Clicking

    I am going to disagree with The Gill Fish on glow plugs. USE ONLY Motorcraft or Beru glow plugs. All the others can swell as time goes by and are almost impossible to remove without removing the head(s). But it is YOUR truck, so use what ever you want.
  9. DaveBen

    Just started my 7.3* build

    The timing marks are on the mounting surface (timing chain cover) where the two meet. You should see a mark on the pump and marks on the cover. I don't currently own a 7.3 truck so I can't show you.
  10. DaveBen

    Just started my 7.3* build

    Mark the timing mark before you pull the pump. I use a scribe. This will give you a starting point when you re-install it.
  11. DaveBen

    New Project 6.9 E350, what did I get myself into.

    That is great. I hope everyone who is rebuilding a diesel reads this. :Thumbs Up
  12. DaveBen

    Efficiency comparison between gasoline and diesel engines on generators.

    Thanks Selahdoor. I am currently running a diesel genset for when the power goes out.
  13. DaveBen

    Air to water intercooler

    I was under the impression that the E Series did not have intercoolers due to the lack of space.
  14. DaveBen

    Just a random thought: IP electrical connectors

    Check the glow plugs with a light. Place the "ground" connection, of the light, to the + of the battery. Now take the probe and touch each tip of the glow plugs. If it lights up it is good. If it does not light up, no good. The glow circuit cycling quickly is the clue.
  15. DaveBen

    Re-ring...nozzle issues??? Tired of project

    The hydraulic lifters will do this. But now since you have solid lifters you will have to adjust the the rocker arms do get some clearance.
  16. DaveBen

    89 f350 4x4 dump need help

    Welcome to Oil Burners NT15!
  17. DaveBen

    Defrost only, no vents or floor

    Your vacuum is bad. It defaults to defrost when bad.
  18. DaveBen

    Fuel gauge slosh module has any one change one of these in a super duty

    I have seen this. I just thought it was a very slow gauge.
  19. DaveBen

    question regarding multi weight motor oil

    bobistheoilguy.com is the site I use for oil questions.
  20. DaveBen

    So What Did You Do With Your PSD Today?

    Have you pulled the codes? The Engine Light tells you that there should be codes to pull.
  21. DaveBen

    New Project 6.9 E350, what did I get myself into.

    Did you fill the oil filter before you put it in? If not this is why no oil pressure. The #1995 style oil filter is BIG! Remove the glow plugs and crank it some more.
  22. DaveBen

    Wastegate not activating

    Normally you only need a hose from the intake manifold to the wastgate actuator. That simple, no T's needed. Where does the other hose off the T go to? A dash gauge for boost?
  23. DaveBen

    Wastegate not activating

    Diesel engines do NOT produce vacuum. You can rev it to the redline and no vacuum. This is why there are vacuum pumps for the brakes and/or the Heater/AC. The wastegate is boost operated, as 79jasper stated.
  24. DaveBen

    No heat in cab

    No you do NOT have to pull the dash to get to the heater core. Just remove the glovebox and you are there. Remove the heater box cover and you are golden.
  25. DaveBen

    OBS Overheat!!!!

    Yeah, this is your cooling system and you want it to work ALWAYS. Don't go cheap on this.

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