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  1. Brutis

    Trying to get my glorious IDI running again (finally)

    Hey, My truck has been sitting sitting silently since last May 2010 after I lost of valves. For various reasons I havn't been able to touch it in over a year, but IDI fever is getting the best of me. Shortly before I lost the valves I had bought a '94 factory turboed f250 that had been...
  2. Brutis

    48re problems - starts out in 2nd gear

    Hi, I'm a newbie to this part of the forum. I am in process of buying a 99 24v and have a question. I've been searching around, and have some things that might answer my question, but I'm new enough to Dodge terminology that I may misunderstand. I test drove it today and actually...
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    About to pull the trigger

    I am looking at buying a 1993 F-Superduty and would like some opinions. Its undercarriage is in nearly flawless condition, has a small amount of rust around the fenders, runs and sounds great 95,000 miles. Still has original injectors and return lines. Everything works except the wipers and...
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    Time for a swap!

    Well, after getting a diagnosis of bad valves in my '90 I have decided to swap in the '94 motor. I'm going to jumper the starter so I can check compression asap. The motor supposedly ran strong when it was parked about 3 years ago. The first question I have is about accessories and belts...
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    I think I found the "real" problem!

    O.K. I've been bouncing all kinds of ideas around in my head (and others too - especially my dad), but tonight I may have finally figured out the real issue with my truck. I've posted a couple of previous threads relating to what initially seemed like a major engine problem. Truck would bog...
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    Fan problem

    I posted a few weeks back about a possible blown engine. Well, I finally had time over the weekend to check into some things. I swapped injectors (some thought maybe the issue was stuck injector). I also, drained the oil and refilled. Well I pulled the plug and a bunch of what looked like...
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    Opinions/options for turbo oil supply

    O.K. I pulled my turbo off the other day and now I will be able to punch the holes for increaed draining from the turbo. My question is is there anything I can/should do to rework the oil supply? My truck is a 1990, but I installed a factory turbo kit off a 1994. I wish I had had internet at...
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    Max and average boost for factory turbo

    Hey everyone, Just trying to pin down some information. I am wondering what boost numbers are average and/or max for a factory turbo. It was making at best 4psi at WOT, but I can see definate signs of exhaust leaks where the y-pipe joins to the up pipe. I am hoping to get my turbo...
  9. Brutis

    Update: Blew the motor

    Well, my problems just got bigger and more complicated - I blew the motor about 20 minutes ago. I went to start it up this afternoon to go tow my wife's car home (bad fuel pump) and the motor ground to a halt and rattled horribly in the process. Bent or broken rods? I noticed a tick a couple...
  10. Brutis

    Dianosis Please? Trucks horrible

    After putting my turbo on a few weeks back the performance of the truck didn't change at all, but it smells terrible and hot all the time now. I've been driving real easy on it and haven't adjusted the fuel at all. I just got my boost and Pyro gauges installed yesterday and I can't get more...
  11. Brutis

    Wellman glow plugs?

    I was just reading another thread that mentioned Pensacola Diesel. I checked out their website and it looks like they have good prices at the very least. The glow plugs they sell are made by Wellman. Are they good or bad? Comparable to Berus? Here's the link...
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    WTB: "Aftermarket" turbo downpipe

    I need a down pipe for my 1994 Factory turbo mounted on my 1990 F350 standard cab. I am looking for a 3" downpipe or similar. No one in my area will make me one :dunno and I don't have the necessary tools. I'd be willing to pay a guy with the tools to make me one if anyone is interested.:dunno
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    Location of Water Temperature Pickup?

    My high idle is not working when I turn on the truck. Someone on here told me to clean the Water Temp pickup because the fast idle solenoid works when I use a jumper wire. Where is the Water Temp sender? Thanks in advance! P.S. What should I clean it with?
  14. Brutis

    Does cycling glow plugs affect fast idle?

    I just got internet hooked up at the house yesterday, so I can finally spend some time on OB, so I'm asking a lot of questions. Hope I don't wear out my welcome.:D I was wondering a couple of things. 1. is it harmful to the glow plugs to cycle them 3 or 4 times before I start my truck in the...
  15. Brutis

    Sending units

    The fuel gauges have never worked on my truck and there is a leak from the pickup from my front tank. Now that I have a parts beast I thought about snatching the sending units ect... from the 1994 parts truck and swapping it onto my 1990. Are they the same parts or did things change in 4 years?
  16. Brutis

    Am I off 180 degrees?

    HELP! SAVE MY IDI! Am I off 180 degrees? I just finished swapping the fuel pump of my 1994 factory turbo parts truck (to go with the turbo I swapped a couple of weeks ago) onto my 1990. I also have new "G" code injectors. So now my 1990 7.3 has a 1994 factory turbo and fuel system. After I...
  17. Brutis

    The Project Begins!

    I picked up a 1994 IDI factory turbo truck on Thursday as phase 1 of my planned upgrade. The previous owner wrecked it 3 years ago and it's sat until now. I just finished pulling the turbo system off. Now I need to work towards installing it on my 1990 N/A 7.3. Would be easiest to just...
  18. Brutis

    BioDiesel Kit?

    I've been thinking seriously about making my own fuel and I ran across this kit in Diesel Tech Magazine. It's not very expensive and I'm considering. Also, I have a friend who wants to run in it in a 1st Gen Cummins, and another friend who wants to run it in a 2006 Duramax. Would it be O.K...
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    Swapping EECs?

    I spent all day yesterday trying to track down what appears to be a short in my electrical system. After all that it seems like maybe it's the factory computer itself of the EEC power relay. I ordered a relay, should be in on Wednesday. If that doesn't solve the problem I may be looking at...
  20. Brutis

    Oil leak possible locations?

    I have an oil leak that has shown up on my '90 7.3. I haven't had a lot of time to look into it yet. It is on the drivers side and seems to be running down from a little higher up on the engine but below the valve cover. I replaced valve cover gaskets last spring. Any ideas on common sources...
  21. Brutis

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    How do I PM someone?
  22. Brutis

    Black Liquid dripping from tailpipe

    My truck has been sitting for over a month with tranny problems. Couldn't afford to fix it until this week. When I started it to drive it to the tranny shop I notice a black liquid dripping from tailpipe. I'd never seen that before, and was wondering if it was a major problem or normal...
  23. Brutis

    Goods source of parts online?

    :dunno I'm looking for a tranny for my truck. Has anyone had success finding replacements online for a decent price? Also, I can get a truck in the area with a manual. But it's a F-150. I assume that wouldn't work. Any thoughts? Thanks for any advice!
  24. Brutis

    Tranny for my work truck

    Hey everyone. I need a tranny for my work truck. It stopped shifting today, and I need to replace it fast on a budget. I could just replace my E4od, or swap in a zf (i know it more difficult, but I think I'd prefer it). Thanks for any advice.
  25. Brutis

    WTB: Transmission for a 1990 F-350

    Hey, I lost my tranny today and am in need of a replacement ASAP. This is my work truck so I need to get it running. I would like a parts truck with a 5 speed zf (my truck has the e40d currently), but would take an e40d if the price is right. Any advice or offers are appriciated!

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