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  1. divemaster5734

    Coolant to engine locations

    Are there any coolant to engine connections on the driver side? ‘90 7.3idi engine. The heater hose between #1 and #3 cylinder is obvious. Just wondering what’s on the even side that might be hidden from sight between the oil cooler and exhaust manifold. Still trying to hunt down a water leak...
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    Rear Freeze Plugs

    Knew I should have replaced them when I had the engine out, but they looked so good... Will try to peek up from the clutch dust cover to verify later today, but wondering if anyone knows where to buy them? Pretty sure the water is coming from there, it's running through the vent slots on the...
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    Tailpipe From Turbo

    After reinstalling the 088 turbo I realized the "sprung" spring that was connected from the cross pipe Y to the tailpipe was obviously worthless. I twisted some tie wire with a drill and routed through the hole on the cross pipe collar to support the tailpipe. This is the only fastener to keep...
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    Intake Manifold Corrosion

    Pulled the intake manifold and the gasket leak is obvious. Between #3 and #5 cylinders has some bleed through. That matches corrosion on the intake manifold. I used Permatex 80019 Aviation Sealant on the block when installing, but didn't use anything on the manifold. The existing valley pan is...
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    Best Radiator Flush

    Due to being impatient and reusing a gasket, I contaminated the water with oil. I believe I can flush the block easily enough, but the new radiator has some well dispersed oil. There's both chemicals and tools that use both air and house water that I've seen are readily available. I planned on...
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    ATS Questions

    Have to replace the Valley Pan due to tried to reuse the old one, and it has a small water jacket leak. When I mounted and clocked it I had it on an engine stand. Had the exhaust up pipe mounted, and was able to get a perfect fit. Now that the engine is mounted I discovered a clearance issue...
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    Best Valley Pan Gasket?

    Been looking around for a new Valley Pan. A cursory visual inspection of available products appears to have two identical looking products with a major price disparity. CDD has one for $132, and Fel-Pro has one HERE for $57. The CDD one claims to have to "updated" version for turbos, but to my...
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    Best antifreeze?

    Anyone here use the Peak Fleet Charge antifreeze with SCA pre charged? Seems like a decent price for the concentrate. Thanks
  9. divemaster5734

    Temporary Roof Sealer Recomendations

    Getting ready to ship the C350 to Texas from Washington. Like all the Centurions, the bondo job they did at the F350/Bronco shell was junk when new, and peeling up now. I'm doing all the interior and exterior later. That said, I don't want to use new urethane bondo if it's all coming off by next...
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    Intake Manifold Water Leak

    As the title says, I have a very small but nonetheless existing water leak pooling up on the back of the valley pan after 20 minutes of running. While I know I can have a new one swapped out inside a day, I'm hoping to just get the truck to self-propel enough to ship it out, in order to move...
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    Looking for '04 front bottom single shock mounts.

    I've found dual shock mount kits, but don't want to go dual shocks, and only need the bottom mount bracket that bolts to the top of the leaf springs. There is something from Sky Offroad, but after the bad experience with their RS and Panhard kits, I'll never patronize them again. They may have...
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    Rear Axle Spacer/Stopper Placement

    Have searched for an exploded view of a '04 rear suspension to no avail. Tried to order a pdf download, then got an email it would be sent snail mail in 7 days. Am having an issue with the "bottom out" spacer position. Everything I've read to date said it goes below the leaf springs. Then I...
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    Rear U Bolt's

    Doing '04 SD axle upgrades. I got the axles from a salvage yard in OR., and I got the springs from one in Shelton, WA. The rear spring is a '04, and the front is a '08. Both were supposed to come with all the hardware. Tried to bolt the axle down and got this; You can see the U bolts barely...
  14. divemaster5734

    Seriously Dumb Rear Spring Question

    You have no idea how I've debated posting this, but here goes. Doing the '24 SD axle swap on the '89 C350. Positioning the real springs on the axle. Does the "bottom out" stop go under or over the leaf spring? I did an AI search with six engines, and they were split 50/50. Did I ever mention I'm...
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    Gusset or Go Fish- Frame Question

    This C350 project axle swap opened up a nasty can of worms. It's exacerbated by my general ignorance of most things suspension, but I'm learning. I'd heard rumors they shortened the F350 frame to fit the Bronco cab, but I was told by Sky Offroad this would be a simple direct bolt on. That's not...
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    Rear RS Kit Install Question

    Started the axle swap and immediately hit a snag. The instructions say to use the three forward bolts from the OEM hanger, then drill the new forward holes. There's two problems with that on the centurion. First there's a rivet from the cross frame brace on the bottom that's keeping the new...
  17. divemaster5734

    Battleborn Brakes Master Cylinder

    Anyone know what master brake cylinder fits the battleborn brakes kit? My OEM vacuum assist looks like it will bolt on, but I'm worried about it going ***** with the increased pressure. I'm tempted to email him, but he's selling MC's, and is obviously keeping that info to himself, which is...
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    Anyone use Marine Deep Cycle AGM Batteries?

    As the title says, I'm wondering if anyone has had success using AGM marine deep cycle batteries? I had to leave the C350 project sit longer than anticipated, and I didn't bother to disconnect the batteries, or plug in the Norco dual charger because I had a good excuse not to, and now am...
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    Sky's Offroad RS Kit's Problem

    I've been babbling on about a C350 build on here for the last couple years. I am finally very close to having the rest of the parts for a 04 SD axle swap. I got some Sky's products, including 85-91 Ford F-250 / F-350 2" Front Shackle Reversal SUPER DUTY AXLE CONVERSION kit. The instructions...
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    Battle Born Brakes

    Life happens and plans change. I had originally planned on piecing together a hydroboost conversion after the $950 - $1700 sticker shock for the kits available. Just discovered Battle Born Brakes. They have a complete kit that uses the OEM reservoir and PS pump. It includes some stainless hoses...
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    Anyone Use Power Stop or Detroit Axle Brakes?

    Finally have a chance to get back into the C350 project. Have '03 super duty axles and a Sky front and back RS kits waiting. The axles have been sitting out in open air for a couple years, so going to replace the brakes. Have been looking at the Power Stop and Detroit Axle full sets, calipers...
  22. divemaster5734

    Fan Belt

    Used the '90 box truck to make a couple loads at auction and on the second trip it threw the alt to fan v belt, could only find one 6" piece, but it popped the other two belts off the pulleys that were tangled against the block that were still whole, which I reused to get home along with a new...
  23. divemaster5734

    Rebuilt 7.3idi C6 WA.

    Have a rebuilt diesel iteration C6 8-445with 100 miles on it. It went from this. To this. Then installed into a '90 7.3 e350 box truck. Has all new frictions, steels, ALL bushings replaced, new torque converter, gaskets, seals, etc. Did not drill the optional hole in the valve body when...
  24. divemaster5734

    C6 Neutral Safety Switch Options

    Long story short I discovered the neutral switch is about 1/2 bolt off from the adjustment range. Was able to pull if off, manually set to park and start. I'm wondering if anyone knows about an aftermarket switch that has a little more adjustability. Thanks
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    Gunson 7708 Timing Adaptor

    Looking for my Christmas present and eyeing the Gunson diesel timing adaptor. Wondering if they are decent?

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