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MOUNTAIN ROAD TRIP Preparation!
Hey everyone! I'm under two weeks out do my 3rd Ontario to BC road trip in "Moonmud" '86 6.9 Camper Van. Been at it last month trying to replace and upgrade as much as possible for the smooth journey this time... Here's my recent REPAIRS; - Warrantied / new Group 34/78 850 CCA batteries -...- parkergn
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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Hard Start - Glow Plugs / Air Intrusion Help!
Hey! Having a strange hard starting issue on my ‘86 6.9 IDI Van. Currently on road trip and appreciate any help! Recently did the “return line kit” before my trip. Had some coolant level issues and troubleshooted that, then the same morning, the van took a lot of cranking to start. 3 days...- parkergn
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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Tachometer Troubleshooting
Been trying to hookup an aftermarket tachometer to my 6.9 E350 with C6. Don’t necessary need one, but thought it would be nice. Anyways, after my first used sensor was no good, I received a new one (Standard Motor) and wired it to my 3” diesel tachometer from eBay. But after some frustrating...- parkergn
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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7.3 Truck Turbo for 6.9 Van
Morning! Looking to upgrade my ‘86 6.9 NA Van with C6. I found this full ‘94 7.3 engine for sale with a turbo, looks like a Garratt, maybe Hypermax? The whole thing for $800 CAN. Seems tucked back behind the engine rather than the stock 7.3 turbos that are on the angle towards the front...- parkergn
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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Accurate Diesel - ‘86 6.9 Glow Plug Controller Upgrade
Hey everyone! Glow plug controller failed on me on a trip. Installed a manual push button before as backup, and running that now. Wondering if upgrading to this controller is any good? https://www.accuratediesel.com/shop/61.html Also anyone know a Canadian source that’ll be great. I’m...- parkergn
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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6.9 E350 camper down in Cranbrook, BC
Traveling 6.9 E350 converted camper van down in Cranbrook, British Columbia, Canada. Got towed down to a “diesel specialist” here in town from ski hill. Wouldn’t turn over, killed batteries up on the mountain. Fuel in the lines from somewhere with inconsistent flow, sometimes more rough power...- parkergn
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- Forum: 911 Diesel Down!
