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    Air cleaner snorkel tube connector pipe lost NA IDI ?

    During the couse of some extended length projects , I seemed to have misplaced the round plastic snorkel connector pipe that connects the air cleaner with the plastic snorkel tube . . I am not sure that it is its going to turn up until I move. if ever . Any suggestions flof substitute or...
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    Stuck on the road in NM IP problems ?

    Stanadyne DB2 IP experts here - Can you give help this guy out ? http://biodiesel.infopop.cc/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/159605551/m/6311015082 ( sorry for post GM on the the IDI forum butd this is where the knowledgeable Stanadyne IP are )
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    Adding a drain to new fuel tank

    This is question for those familiar with welding and / or metallurgy. I recently purchased a Spectra Premium fuel tank to use for diesel that is made of Ni-terne coated steel (http://www.ussteel.com/corp/sheet/coated/terne.htm) . I want to add a 3/8-1/2 drain bung (black iron or brass ) to...
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    Cleaning out fuel tank ?

    I have removed the front and rear tanks of my 1994 F250 7.3 IDI for cleaning and sending unit replacement . I will use some degreasining cleaner like Purple Power and a pressure washer (or spray car wash) to clean them . If I see rust should I also then use muriatic acid and water solution (fill...
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    DB2 Injection pump manual (GM and Ford IDI)

    Standayne DB2 Injection pump manual (Ford IDI amd GM ) Rebuilding an IP is best left to the pros and well worth what you pay a reputable company IMO . However for those that want to know how it is done, make minor external repairs or just want to know what it looks like inside , please look at...
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    DB2 Injection pump manual (GM and Ford IDI)

    Rebuilding an IP is best left to the pros and well worth what you pay at reputable company IMO . However for those that want to know how it is done, make minor external repairs or just want to know what it looks like inside please look at this military repair manual - many thanks to the...
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    New IP problem ? - No start ? Metering valve ?

    I recently installed a remanufactured IP from MWFI . I installed the pump and flushed the lines and installed a new filter . The system was bled , primed and it started easilt . The timing was then set with peizo timing light setup . I used the vehicle for 3 or 4 short errands over about...
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    Another WVO centrifuge in development ?

    This person is trying to make a more affordable version of the more conventional type spinning bowl CF ( direct mechanical drive ). Maybe some of the engineer and machinist folks here can give him some input - see - http://www.greasecar.com/forum_topicview.cfm?frmtopicID=16874
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    New IP no start

    A few weeks ago the fully warm engine quit just a couple minutes after switchover to WVO . I finally removed the bad IP from the engine using instructions here - http://oilburners.net/brian/idi/FuelInjectionServicing.htm ) the 12 point bolts were very difficult to remove almost as it they were...
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    IP suddenly stopped pumping

    While going down the highway, the engine on my 1994 F250 7.3 IDI N/A suddenly stopped . After getting it towed home, I cracked an injector line, cranked it over and got no fuel . The pump solenoid cutoff does click . I am thinking that the mainshaft might have seized and sheared . Any way...
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    Oil Pressure Gauge

    The electronic oil pressure gauge on my 1994 7.3 IDI non-turbo seems to be reading on the low side of normal about 1/8 inch to the left of N both cold or hot . It was reading just above the N just about 1500 miles ago . No difference after an oil and filter change . I guess I need to check the...
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    Bed R&R 1994 F250 ?

    It looks like that I am going to have to remove the bed on my 1994 F250 IDI to deal with fuel tank sending units. A walk-thru / any tips on this procedure are appreciated. - Thanks
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    Fuel guage problems ? 1994 F250 IDI 2 tanks

    The front tank gauge quit working a long time ago ( stayed pegged way past F ) . Recently, the rear tank gauge started bouncing around from nearly empty to pegged above full with tank being about 15 gal low . When completely filled up, the gauge quite bouncing and stayed pegged above full . How...
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    Turned on defroster A/C clutch smoking

    I turned on the defrosted today and the A/C clutch started smoking. I stopped and found the compression to be locked up . I disconnected the compressor wires and completed my trip . It looks like that I will be replacing the AC compressor this spring . What fits ( is this one common to many...
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    E4OD in limp mode - will driving it cause damage ?

    Today I noticed a hard 1-2 shift and a flashing OD light . I will check codes and and do voltage test on the FIPL in the few days . My question here is that I really don't mind the harder shifting but wonder if it is harming the transmission diving it ( ie do I need to park it and take care...
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    Lower flywheel cover missing ?

    I bought my 1994 F250 E40D with bottom teeth of the flywheel exposed . The sheet metal cover is missing . I presume that it was left off after a transmission R&R in the past . What is that part actually called and what will fit from other models ? - Thanks
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    Finished IP and injector replacement but now missing

    First, thanks to all who have given me advice for the IP R&R on my 1994 IDI 7.3. Because of this advice, there were really no problems taking it out or going back in with the rebuilt pump . The engine started up after a few tries . It is running rough . It could be way out of time even...
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    Injection pump part # ?

    I am about to purchase a rebuilt injection pump for my 1994 non-turbo F250 E4OD . I will be replace the original unit . I cannot find any numbers on it ( DB2-XXXX on it ) . The local diesel shop says either a DB2-5013 or DB2-5028 will work and they have DB2-5013 on the shelf . Is this correct ...
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    Ferret 765 timing light adapter

    Anyone here used a Ferret 765 timing light adapter (see description - www.gxtauto.com/Product_Pages/765/765.html ) ? The street prices are little less than on that website . A neighbor who also has old diesels and I are thinking of buying one to share .
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    Injector interchangeability ?

    I ahve been shopping for a set of injectors for my 1994 F250 7.3 IDI . I was told by one vendor that any of the BB, B, D and E code injectors whould work fine as long as the same type was out in as set . Is this correct ? What should I use for the model of my vehicle ? - Thanks
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    Injector R&R ?

    I need to remove the injectors on my 1994 F250 7.3 IDI for testing and/or replacement. At this point I am not planning on replacing this IP. What is the best way to deal with getting the lines out of the way ? What six socket are they ? I will buy one of those injector replacement kits (hoses...
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    Homebuilt injector tester ?

    Somewhere I read or heard about making a low cost fuel injector tester using a bottle jack or a grease gun for the pump . Is anyone familar making an injector testor ? The reason for having my own tester is that the local injection shop lately seems to find a disproportional amount of "bad"...
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    Blue exhaust smoke afet getting the air out of injector system lines ?

    Blue exhaust smoke after getting the air out of injector system lines ? I am now getting a fair amount of blue exhaust smoke ( most noticeable at idle ) after dealing with a very hard to find air leak in the fuel injection system on my 1994 F240 7.3 IDI . It barely had any visible smoke prior...
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    ABS light on ?

    These things just happed today which has been rainy weather day . The ABS light came on when I started my 1994 F250 today . Also when I turned on the lights the right turn signal indicator light came with a solid green . The green ligh eventually went out but the ABS light is still on . I guess...
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    Tire repair string plugs ?

    What is the difference between the black and brown tire repair string plugs ? Also, can you double up plugs in a larger hole ? And yes I know that this is an inferior method of repair but it sure is easy and inexpensive .

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