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  1. onetonjohn

    Doing oil cooler. Is this trick legit?

    Found this: https://www.oilburners.net/threads/oil-cooler-rebuild-for-dummies.20121/#post-228845 Talks about unbolting the back and leaving front bolted on, then tapping rear housing so separate it from front and you can fish it out without jacking up the motor? Is this legit, or a good way to...
  2. onetonjohn

    Hesitates after start (600RPMish) for 3 seconds - then runs normally

    Starts right up after waiting for glow plugs. Only thing it runs really slow for 3-5 seconds (maybe 600RPM ), then runs normally. Anyone had this happen? Curious what would cause this?
  3. onetonjohn

    4WD IDI C6 are hard to find?

    I'm in grass valley and the closest one is 100 miles away and 700 bucks on car-part.com. I had no idea. I figured no one liked the C6 and they are pretty much bullet proof, so they should be plentiful in wrecking yards. Never been wrong without first thinking I was right. I'm hoping to get...
  4. onetonjohn

    How hot is too hot

    Driving my 86 F350 today to get some propane tanks re-certifiied. It's pretty hot - maybe 90. Driving up hill (this is C6 truck) were going slow, and temps rising. I remember the fan clutch used to kick in around 210 - then it would sound like a jet engine. Today... Nothing. Temp went all...
  5. onetonjohn

    Glow plug controller questions.

    I've got an issue where when I turn the key on, I get clicking about 1 second apart for around 10 seconds. Putting a meter on the relay, I determined that the relay is on (current flows through) only while it's making the clicking sound. During the wait between clicks, it's off. I have 86...
  6. onetonjohn

    Truck is down. Fuel problem. Not sure where to start.

    Been having what I thought was fuel drain back. Been fighting this for a while, can't find the air leak. I think it's the return line from the junction on the back of the engine back to the fuel tank switch. There is some moisture (maybe not wet, but not dry either) on and around the switch...
  7. onetonjohn

    Best/good source for mixed plastic hose return lines

    Subject says it all. Last leg in air intrusion battle. Tried hose clamps, but sill leaking.
  8. onetonjohn

    Anyone running an additional bypass oil filter?

    I saw a video where machine shop was looking at PSD that looked really clean and he was really impressed with the very fine bypass oil filter system and recommended them for everyone. I believe it's not a bypass in that is bypasses your original filter, I think that one still filters, only much...
  9. onetonjohn

    Is there a manual for sterling 10.25 rear end?

    Looking for something with disassembly, assembly, setting backlash and what not. Haven't been able to find anything like this on the internet (yet). Is this info available, if so, where?
  10. onetonjohn

    How common are F350 regular cab, cab and chassis, 4wd dually?

    Should I pick it up while I have the chance or pass cause I don't need another project?
  11. onetonjohn

    Before I buy injection pump....

    Figured I'd ask you guys. Air intrusion symptoms for a couple months. Start then die. Continue cranking for a while - finally start. Then no start at all. Figured air intrusion, so added plumbers tape and pipe dope to my water separator bypass job (last thing I touched). Wait 24 hours to...
  12. onetonjohn

    F350 front driveline questions.

    Do all F350s with Dana 60 high pinion kinpin front axle have double cardone front drivelines, or can we use single cardon driveline? I'm asking for F350 with stock height (which I think is 3" blocks)? Curious as I'm running into some issues with front yoke of the BW 4407 in my swap. Driveline...
  13. onetonjohn

    Value of early 90s idi dually with blown motor

    Been on truck restriction so long I don't know what these are going for. Don't have a lot of details. I'm in the foothills around sacramento ca. As values depend on geography. Don't have many details yet. Just hopping to get ballpark. Free to 500 bucks? Or are they going for more.
  14. onetonjohn

    Tech article: "Converting the 6.9 OEM glow plug system to the 7.3 system" link is broken

    Not sure who to tell, and if we can get it back. Guess what I'm trying to do???
  15. onetonjohn

    Reasons that rear axle hub would be really tight after torqueing axle nut?

    This is on 86 F350 with full float rear axle. Driver side came out OK. Reverse thread on axle nut, torqued to 55ft/lbs and could still spin hub backed off 5 clicks. I spun hub as i tightened a little at a time, also pulling hub in and out while there was play. Go to the other side. Same...
  16. onetonjohn

    Swapping pushrods with a different motor?

    First off, I want to thank you guys for keeping me motivated on my little foot project. It's really easy to let months slip by without doing much, so thanks for that. I read a thread a while back about copper side up on the pushrods, and made me think I didn't check this when I put mine in...
  17. onetonjohn

    Particulate filter on IDI?

    I don't really understand how these work, but curious if we can put some type of filter inline on our exhaust that would let these run a little cleaner. These engines don't make a lot of power and engines that make way more power have some type of pollution control. It got me thinking that I...
  18. onetonjohn

    Is this mirror fixable?

    It looks like there was originally some flexible, pliable glue that was used to fasten the mirror glass to the housing. It started rattling every time I closed the door and I was afraid it would come off, so I pulled it off. Wondering if I can re-attach, and if so what's the best way. I have...
  19. onetonjohn

    Help with search or the answer.

    Hope everyone is having a happy new year. I'm getting back to project little foot. It's time to get the gas tanks in, and the fabric that was under the tanks and straps is now gone or destroyed. I know there must be info here somewhere but I"m having trouble with the search. Tried Gas tank...
  20. onetonjohn

    What's the best manual for 86 F350.

    Subject says it all. I got factory manuals with diagnostics and wiring diagrams for my ranger and I love them. I heard helm is good, but they only have light truck spec book for 1984 trucks. I'm hoping to find something that has detailed instructions and wiring diagrams for just about...
  21. onetonjohn

    What's a 6.9 or 7.3 N.A. core worth?

    There are a couple dead trucks in our local wrecking yard. With all the P-pump talk I thought it might be worth rescuing them and having a backup to play with. What's a fair price for idi motor (non-turbo) in unknown condition?
  22. onetonjohn

    Rear axle seals leak. TSB 94-19-24 (PN: F4TZ-1177-C)) - part dealership only?

    I know we were just talking about this - because I got this TSB info from a link you guys supplied. I remember the tread having pictures of the seals and part numbers - I think from Napa. Anyhow I searched with site search and google and can find it. It sucks cause I know it's there, but...
  23. onetonjohn

    Anyone using new Banks, Hypermax, R&D, or home made turbo kits?

    I'm looking for NEW turbo kit. Looks like the ones listed in the title are the available options. I'm not completely closed minded on the NEW aspect, but it seems like if I get a used one, and have any problem (turbo rebuild, or missing parts) then I've almost spent what a new one would cost...
  24. onetonjohn

    Project Little Foot

    Original truck is a 1986 F350 (6.9 non-turbo) 4x4 with 4sp manual trans. I asked earlier about project scope and schedule in this thread: "Time and budget estimate for project" It's pretty clear I"m running behind schedule, but based on your feedback, it seems like my goals are doable. I...
  25. onetonjohn

    What's a clean E350 non-turbo van worth.

    I've been looking for one of these to do a 4WD upgrade. I've got a good feel for what the trucks are going for in my area, but I don't see many vans. I'm in northern California not far from Sacramento. I see this listing here that looks great. Seems clean. It's an IDI - so it's awsome...

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