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    Clutch time

    Well I'm afraid it might finally be time for a new clutch. It has been shuddering a little for the past 20K or so, but it's finally starting to get worse to the point where I don't fully trust it. I won't be doing the work, but have a transmission shop next town over. They quoted about $1000...
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    10W-30 OK over the summer?

    Hey, I ended up not driving my truck much over the winter and only have about 500 miles on the Rotella T5 10W-30 semi-syn that I use over the winter months. Is it OK to keep this oil in over the summer since I don't have many miles on it or should I change it out for 15W-40 that I normally...
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    Tool for 5/16" IP bolts

    So what do you all use to remove the 3 bolts holding the IP to the timing gear? I can't find a 16-point socket or wrench anywhere local so far. Tried the local Napa, Sears, Lowes, Fastenal, and the typical response I got was they didn't really know a 16-point tool existed. Any idea where you...
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    Any help with IP in Maine/New Hampshire?

    Are there any members in the ME/NH area who would be willing to help me install and time an IP? I'd be willing to pay someone who knows what they are doing. Having trouble finding a diesel shop in the area that still knows how to time these old IDIs. Had a shop install a Uhaul IP and now the...
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    Replaced injectors, now engine has knock

    I could use some good advice here. Today I replaced my injectors that were original with 162K on them along with return lines, caps, o-rings. I did not replace the pump yet which is original also with 162K. I do have a replacement U-haul pump I'm just not convinced I can do it myself. So...
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    '12 VW TDIs

    I have been looking at the new VW TDIs in the Sportwagen model and wanted to know if anybody had any experience or insight into the newer TDIs?? Have found some stuff concerning the HPFP (high pressure fuel pump) failure on some, but it seems most are fine. However, the new pump is a $7000...
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    Glow plugs replaced

    So I replaced my glow plugs this weekend and installed 8 new Motorcraft/Berus. I started spraying them down with Deep Creep at least a week ago. After pulling the first one and finding it was a Champion :puke: I thought: Oh Shit I'm in trouble here. Well I ended up removing all 8 of the...
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    2nd gear ZF

    Just curious does anyone else find 2nd gear shifts harder than all other gears in the ZF? Mine has always shifted a little hard even with synthetic ATF into 2nd but fine in all others. Not overly hard, but definitely noticeable. Or could this be related to my original dual mass that has been...
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    F250 front end

    Recently my F-250 in my sig has been having a bit of a shimmy while driving and tires are starting to cup a little bit. Shimmy is worse from 45-55 mph. Today I went for a half hour ride and it got a little worse. When I got home I felt both front hubs and the driver side hub was super hot...
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    7.3 head gasket

    The past few weeks I've been having some strange pissing/wheezing sound that lasts for just a second or so randomly during warmup, but not every time. Also at the same time I've noticed just a few drops of coolant where the block/head meet on the driver side, but not every time. Other than...
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    F-250 IDI in New York

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    Electric/Charging Problem

    Ok so I'm stuck, truck has no power to batteries now whatsoever. A few weeks ago my voltage gauge started reading way high, but truck still started fine. Then it was beginning to crank harder like the batteries were dying and one battery started leaking - so I replaced both batteries last...
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    7.3 IDI power specs

    Anybody know why the earlier 7.3 made 338 f/lb torque and the later one made 360 f/lb?? I can't remember what year the specs changed, but I was curious as to what changes made the later 7.3 slightly more powerful. Thanks all
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    Starter solenoid going??

    Went to start my truck yesterday and after letting the glowplugs cycle once turned the key until it almost started, but I released the key before it caught. So I turned the key to cycle the glowplugs again and after the light went out turned the key and ....nothing...just a click. Tried...
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    Synthetic Mercon

    Does anyone know where you can find synthetic Mercon ATF for the ZF? I understand the best ATF for these is synthetic Mercon, but NOT Mercon V. I just can't find any - I can only find the dino Mercon or the synthetic Mercon V. Anybody know who makes it and where you can get it?? :dunno...
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    Biggest load with IDI

    So what's the biggest load any of you have ever hauled or towed with your IDI Ford? How was the truck set up, and how'd she handle it? :dunno I've only hauled a hay rake and a bed full of wood, not too much yet but I'm curious to really test her someday. ;Really
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    Factory gauge readings?

    Hey, Just wondering what the norm is for the factory gauge readings on our trucks with 7.3 IDI. My temp gauge reads from R to M, my OP gauge reads about on the O to R. My truck has 148K and seems to run very good. Only burns a little oil which I hear is normal in these engines anyways.
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    Chassis paint

    Hey Oilburners, This summer I'd like to scrape down the frame, axles, springs, etc. and paint them with the best rust-proof chassis paint I can get. My truck has seen 20 Maine winters :eek: and even though the PO did this once before, it's due again. There are 2 brands I've been looking at...
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    Bilsteins

    Just installed some Bilstein shocks in the front of my truck in my sig and man am I pleased. Truck rides so much better than before. I also installed Monroe gas magnums in the rear as I didn't think I wanted to spend the extra for the Bilsteins in the rear too. Of course the old shocks I took...
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    Rear abs/e-brake light

    Hey Just today my rear abs and e-brake light came on randomly and at the same time during several trips, but not on every one. Brakes seem to work fine, e-brake is not sticking, fluid is full, rear shoes are fairly new. What should I check or start with?? Any ideas?? Thanks
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    CAT ELC?

    Good morning, Just recently got a new radiator in my '90 7.3 IDI and I'm not sure what type of "green" coolant they used. I have added the Motorcraft VC-8. What I am interested in doing is draining and refilling my system with Caterpillar ELC which has SCAs already in it. My local parts...
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    Cummins swap overrated?

    I just have to wonder if the time and money involved with swapping a Cummins 5.9 into a Ford F-Series is really worth it? First I must say this post may start a lot of opinion talk. So let's hear it. But seriously, is a little extra low end torque and mpg really worth the effort? I have to...
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    Towing, Payload Capacity

    Hey, Anyone know what the towing or payload capacity on my truck was from the factory? It's a 1990 F-250 HD, Supercab, longbox, 4x4, 7.3 IDI, ZF S5-42, 3.55 gears. Just wondering what the specs were from Ford. Thanks in advance. Birdhunter
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    F250 Sterling 10.25

    Hey, I have been the proud owner of a 1990 F250 HD Supercab longbed 7.3 IDI ZF 5-speed for a few months now. Anyways, I would like to know if my rear Sterling 10.25 is a full-floater or semi-floater? How can you tell? Or were the F250's semi-floaters and F350's full-floaters? I believe my...
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    '90 7.3 IDI small radiator leak

    What is the best product out there that might fix a small radiator leak in my 1990 F250 7.3 IDI. Also, will any radiator/cooling system stop leak stuff interfere with the Ford cooling system additive for cavitation? Advice needed please, Thanks in advance.

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