Search results
-
dumb but easy fuel tank question
so, this is going to sound stupid considering i have owned three of these things, but which tank is the primary fuel tank and which is the reserve, and where is the button to switch tanks? thanks for any info!- Skidmark
- Thread
- Replies: 6
- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
-
Did I just ruin my tranny?
I might have just won the dumbest mechanic award. I was under my 86 working on the starter motor when I noticed some fluid leaking out my 4 speed. Since I already had my tools I decided to check and see if the fluid was low, so I started unscrewing what I thought was the filler hole on the...- Skidmark
- Thread
- Replies: 26
- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
-
Help for a troubled 86
Hey, I haven't been here since I sold my 85, but I recently picked up an 86 for 400 smackers and I need some help to get it running. The steering column is messed up so turning the key does not turn the starter motor or heat up the GP's. So, the previous owner put in a switch that runs to a...- Skidmark
- Thread
- Replies: 7
- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
-
Cold Engine Power Surge???
Okay, i know this is going to sound dumb, but i really don't know what's going on. when i start my rig for the first time each day i let it warm up for a good while. then, i hop in, put it in first and start driving. then as i'm just about to shift into second, for no apparent reason, my rig...- Skidmark
- Thread
- Replies: 5
- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
-
Block heating idea
hey, so the block heater from my 85 6.9l has been removed. i have been looking for ways to heat things up when its cold out. arctic fox makes these heating pads. would something like this work and where would i want to put it so that it heats the oil and coolant? thanks for any info...- Skidmark
- Thread
- Replies: 12
- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
-
Dumb Glow Plug Questions
First, I'm pretty new to diesels. The former owner of my rig told me that I should probably get a new set of glow plugs. Some motorcraft gps are going to cost more than I would like to spend, so I would like to make sure I need them before I buy them. I'm wondering how can you tell if your truck...- Skidmark
- Thread
- Replies: 1
- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
-
Aftermarket block heater?
Hey, I'm new here but this looks like a great site! Anyway, i have an 85' f-350 that I bought not long ago. The block heater was removed by the original owner before it caused any problems, but now there's no way to heat the block (obviously). The guy I bought my rig from said he looked into...- Skidmark
- Thread
- Replies: 5
- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
