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  1. idi_econoline

    TECH 101 engine chuff/ valve breaks POST MORTEM

    This whole thing wasn't obvious to me, Al. Been poking at this old rig for 4 years, but had little clue until finding this board 1½ years ago. Felt the miss before noticing the chuff. Had NO clue about this until the revived "Chuff" thread a short time ago. Temp gun showed exhaust temps pretty...
  2. idi_econoline

    Largest BTU Rated Aux Trans Cooler for a 1994 E350 IDI Van?

    Makes sense, trackspeeder, just wasn't aware. Freshly-heated ATF will give a better number than the stagnant stuff in da pan. Thx much! ;Sweet
  3. idi_econoline

    WOO HOO...got engine coming..

    Dang, Al.... thanks for being an inspiration to us all. And for sharing your madness with this board. cookoo Lucky for us you use your superpowers for the cause of Good, and not Evil! LOL
  4. idi_econoline

    Largest BTU Rated Aux Trans Cooler for a 1994 E350 IDI Van?

    Not sure which van you speak of, NO_SPRK, but FYI: Last year, when I was slammed from behind, the guy's insurance said the approx $1,300 they paid me (=2 bumpers and a small bit of bodywork; frame & class III hitch took it all quite well) was about 70% of its value.... With my...
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    Largest BTU Rated Aux Trans Cooler for a 1994 E350 IDI Van?

    Thx for the useful thread, guys! ISSPRO trans temp gauge waiting; temp sender ready to go into my deep pan at next service.... on-and-off engine issues have kept me from real workouts for my trans. Got a cheapish aluminum radiator from my previous mechanic. It works fine, but he couldn't...
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    TECH 101 engine chuff/ valve breaks POST MORTEM

    Was hoping/planning to have to only pull off one head, but I'm psyching up to pull both, if comp test & visual don't give me a clue. Many thx for the offer of the tester, dgr, but I did spend the big bucks on a Miteyvac unit. Have still procrastinated.... :frustrate Time and daylight...
  7. idi_econoline

    TECH 101 engine chuff/ valve breaks POST MORTEM

    Dang, dgr, didn't know you were having an issue, too, though mine's exhaust chuffing. The head shop I dealt with is in your (our) area; won't know how they will treat me in this situation until they look at it. Can let you know who (by PM), if you want. Let's hope neither of us gets a rude...
  8. idi_econoline

    TECH 101 engine chuff/ valve breaks POST MORTEM

    Same here, Al. Had no idea about the whole topic until seeing the revived "Chuff" thread a few months back. Have been driving my beast gently since then, but your experience has convinced me to park it until my long-procrastinated compression test and engine pull. :eek: The screwy part about...
  9. idi_econoline

    For those of you with vans. I salute you.

    Oh, dang, Corey.... can't imagine how many hours (and wounds!) it took to strip that 6.0 down to that! :hail:hail:hail Made the mistake of taking the doghouse cover off one of the 7.3 PSD vans at the workplace, just for yuks. Never doing that again. Scarred for life! :eek: EDIT: And even...
  10. idi_econoline

    For those of you with vans. I salute you.

    Hope Jon won't mind me sharing one of his pics here.:sly Realizing: next time I go to PicknPull, I should measure the engine compartment of the early vs late vans. Seems my later one is smaller. :confused: DON'T try this at home, kids!!! For those who haven't seen this kind of thing...
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    For those of you with vans. I salute you.

    Yeah, we're a special breed of crazy, Wicked97. cookoo cookoo cookoo About to start my 3rd engine pull in 3 years. Full head recondition with head gaskets last year, but now I have a chuffing exhaust valve.:frustrate And MY hat's off to IDIDieselJohn, up north. I can't even get my valve...
  12. idi_econoline

    Will a 7.3 idi out of 1990 ford van...

    Right on, DaytonaBill! Most guys on this board have heard this more than once; am I right? cookoo My answer is: They don't make 'em like this anymore! :D Best o'luck on your swap.
  13. idi_econoline

    water neck pic needed

    The same, as far as the thermostat housing goes. Installed an "F" engine in my "E", and they're the same. Curious why, 91idi?
  14. idi_econoline

    Writing Down his Phone #

    Guess I gotta like a guy who has a pre-'92 IDI former U-Haul as a service truck. And since I have yet to find a shop in this area I can trust, worth a try? He just might have a clue about my rig....... ;Really (Though my abilities, with the awesome assistance from you fine fellas, seem...
  15. idi_econoline

    Alternator belt slap? 1991 F250 4x4

    I've read on here that over 95 amps, the alternator needs a second belt..... can't imagine TWO belts slapping away on that long side! :eek:
  16. idi_econoline

    Popping noise in front end when turning or flexing?????

    Have heard that on my beast, especially when frame does a diagonal flex. But not lately. Front end was checked recently by my very capable tire & front-end shop; all good. :confused: Will be interested to hear if someone has this one figured out.
  17. idi_econoline

    strangest things come out of my area

    Calif law prohibits private citizens from owning armored vehicles. Some retired armored trucks are donated for police use, but most are scrapped. I'd love to take a test drive, though....... :sly
  18. idi_econoline

    interesting truck on CL

    Yeah, Gary..why aren't under-the-hood pics required these days? Calling it a Cummins raises a few questions, for sure.
  19. idi_econoline

    pickup slowly going in large circles

    Always good to see keeping it in the family. Not only have time and miles passed, but family values add that much more, IMHO. Thx for a reminder of what really matters. Hope I live long enough to see a pic of your kids there, with the truck, in another 25 years, hce.
  20. idi_econoline

    this made me laugh

    Aw, dang.... so much for matching VIN numbers. :rotflmao
  21. idi_econoline

    Newbie diesel owner need help/advice/do's & dont's!

    Ouch, AaronG! I know that hill well! Over to the right and flashers on! And that tow was probably close to $700 for the 15 miles or so. Good call. I know your area well. Used to have a deliv route into downtown 3 times a week. I like Vacaville quite a bit. A fluid change all around is...
  22. idi_econoline

    DMF springs

    I do have a trans jack I can lend, Alan. Haven't used it on a 4x4/transfer case before, but I trust it'll work; 800 lb capacity.
  23. idi_econoline

    Newbie diesel owner need help/advice/do's & dont's!

    Have only used ether on Detroit 2-strokes, Towcat. No glowplugs, no problem! I'll leave it to veterans like you! And yeah, here in the often-hot valley, I must admit I don't really wait for the glowplug cycle, starting "cold" in the afternoon. On the flip-side of that, AaronG, we did have...
  24. idi_econoline

    Newbie diesel owner need help/advice/do's & dont's!

    Hey, there, Vacaville! I'm about 50 miles east of you, and there are others on this board even closer to you. Welcome to an excellent forum and community! If you were going up I-80 east of Auburn on a regular basis, I'd question your choice of power a bit, 'cuz that kind of serious tonnage at...
  25. idi_econoline

    Better oil filter?

    Found the Baldwin cross# (diehard Baldwin fan over here), and the length of 12 3/32". Will have to check the fit in my van application. Of course, you guys tell me this when I still have 2 PSD size on my shelf. :mad: LOL All news to me. Wow.

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