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    So what did you do with your truck today?

    I finally got around to changing the fuel system a bit. Installed a relay off a key activated wire and got it all plumbed up. Only thing left is to pull the fuel line off the original lift pump and put a new piece of line in its place. Would like to remove and cap it off but on the vans it is a...
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    New 7.3 IDI Owner Here

    Old thread but look in the compartments for labels. Mine also has labels in the drivers door.
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    Small gas engine additives

    I have used the red label Staybil and I like Seafoam. I have not had engine problems since I started using it. But I also buy non ethanol gas also. It is not as good as the old leaded gas for long term storage however.
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    New style of brake controller

    Wondering why it works with everything but the vans?
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    Alt. Upgrades for 6.9/7.3?

    I just crawled under to check my grounds yesterday and looked up at the lift pump access.....or lack of it. OMG. I will be installing the electric lift pump if and when the original lift pump goes out. Its 33 years old this year but only 44000 miles on it....lol. If I had a lift to work on maybe...
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    IP question

    Following this with great interest. I am going to be digging into mine soon. I cut a hatch in the floor of the Ambulance to access the fuel pickup. Starting at the tank and moving forward. Remote filter mount, new lines. I am wondering about the lift pump delete as mine is probably 32 years old...
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    New 7.3 IDI Owner Here

    I contacted them and they sent me the complete electrical schematics for it.
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    New 7.3 IDI Owner Here

    It says HORTON on a couple of badges on it and it is on several decals and build specs sheets all over the rig.
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    New 7.3 IDI Owner Here

    I have the same ambulance, mine started flashing after I had it awhile and now it does not light at all. Still works to operate overdrive. Mine would start flashing randomly at idle or when I let off the pedal completely. At this same time my tachometer stopped working unless I push reset on the...
  10. K

    So what did you do with your truck today?

    What does the fuel cooler look like and where is it mounted?
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    So what did you do with your truck today?

    Got tired of the air leaking out of the braided lines I put on in order to use my TPMS system. Pulled the rear wheels off to attach them directly to the stems and hope they don't need air.....When I pulled the drivers side inner rim off, the drum was loose. So I pulled it right off and checked...
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    Oil deal (Maine)

    Oh do I miss Mardens.........There is nothing like it down here in the South. But you can have winter and mud season, I'm good on that.
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    Traveller Smurf (Cubey's '89 van)

    That is what he indicated....
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    Traveller Smurf (Cubey's '89 van)

    Wait a minute......**** is a bad word? p o o f
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    Traveller Smurf (Cubey's '89 van)

    Well the guy that did mine said there was, and mine worked just great for months until I turned on the back AC. ****, neither works good now.
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    Traveller Smurf (Cubey's '89 van)

    So I gather from this that there is a line out there that cuts off the rear AC.....Very good info. Since mine is an 92, please follow up on what works for you. Mine worked when I turned it on but I only had the front filled and it lost the ability to cool much. I don't know if the back leaked...
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    Chasing down smokiness and lack of power

    Mine also has come and gone with how it runs. Lately it has been perfect. But 2 weeks back it ran poor for several days in a row. It felt like it was running on 7 cylinders. I have to add the correct amount of cetane booster to make it run right. I ran heavy Seafoam, some PS injector cleaner...
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    Remote Turbo

    Very good info Bear. I have an ambulance body so I have LOTS of space to mount things. I expect that the more boost the more fuel is required. Or so I have read. I already start smoking with no effort in mild grades. The longer the grade.....yeah. And mine is a 7.3. Right now it is running...
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    Remote Turbo

    Thanks for the replies. We are not talking about putting the turbo at the tailpipe. Just behind the engine in line with the exhaust I have a large open area. And access to areas to make a filter housing. And I am in the same boat as raydav, I only want a little help in the hills, even moderate...
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    Remote Turbo

    Also, I am not looking for incredible HP gains. I just want a little more pep in the step.
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    Remote Turbo

    Actually not my idea.
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    Remote Turbo

    My remote mount idea is right in the current exhaust stream, the air to the intake will travel further.
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    Remote Turbo

    Yeah, I have been looking at those posts. I think it is easier to keep the exhaust down where it belongs and is and run the air supply lines up to the top. I have a compartment in the front right(right over the exhaust) of this ambulance that I could easily modify and bring in outside air thru a...
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    Remote Turbo

    So, as a mobile RV tech I work for some interesting people. A bunch of them are race guys of all types. Stock car and drag mainly. The other day a guy was discussing my IDI non turbo work truck(van) and mentioned that he has a remote mounted turbo in a truck that does not show when you pick up...
  25. K

    So what did you do with your truck today?

    Must be the season. My brother got his new windshield broke today somewhere in upstate NY and my wife and I took a rock to her Rav4 yesterday and chipped it.

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