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  1. TahoeTom

    What is this bracket for?

    Factory jack is a screw jack so won't leak down if left in place long term. It is a micro adjustable jack stand. I like them so much I bought several at the PicknPull. I'm surprised Old Goat didn't snag them first,
  2. TahoeTom

    Rear Main Seal Questions

    The Ford kit linked in Old Goat's post is the one I used. I think it was branded Navistar. The installation tool is plastic and the plastic dowels index the tool to the FW bolt holes in the crank. It was supposed to be used without removing the rear cover, and installed by tapping (pounding)...
  3. TahoeTom

    Rear Main Seal Questions

    I am pretty sure the OEM Navistar seal kit containing a sleeve has a thicker sleeve than the Speedy Sleeve. That kit has an installation tool and the rear cover isn't removed. I installed that kit and after it still leaked I realized as the OP that my leak was at the oil pan corners. SKF has a...
  4. TahoeTom

    Rear Main Seal Questions

    The manual says to use a seal protector over the crank end when installing the rear cover and coat the seal lip with a thin film of oil. I used a large yogurt container cut down. After the plate is in position remove the seal protector. Be sure to use plenty of RTV in the corners of the oil...
  5. TahoeTom

    Yet another heads thread

    There are hex head coolant drains on each side of the block near the bottom. I replaced them with petcocks to make draining simpler.
  6. TahoeTom

    Clean 94 F250 Turbo 4x4

    '97 and earlier diesels are smog exempt in California, so they are desirable. The prices folks are asking in the nearby state of Nirvana reflect this.
  7. TahoeTom

    Removing 6.9/7.3 Adaptor Plate with Starter

    I like to use alignment dowels to R&R the flywheel , Replace a couple of the bolts with same thread and heads cut off. No way I could hold it in place to start bolts without them.
  8. TahoeTom

    The problem with new brake shoes and the parking brake.

    Living in snow country I got the habit of never applying the parking brake, so no issues. When I got my current truck the cable was rusted in the housing and the actuator had milled the seal end off the hub.
  9. TahoeTom

    KansasIDI’s 1986 Ford F250HD 7.3L IDI

    You could try the Russian method.
  10. TahoeTom

    lets see your custom CCV concoctions

    I used a Goldenrod filter as a catch can. I used the stainless mesh in place of a paper filter and added a stainless pot scrubber around the mesh. I'' hose from oil fill adapter and CDR into intake. My ring seal got progressively worse and blow by was filling the catch can, so in a sense it was...
  11. TahoeTom

    Fuel Sending Unit

    Members have used these guys for fuel pickups and tanks. I have not dealt with them myself. https://www.ebay.com/str/trexautoparts
  12. TahoeTom

    New injector pump install this weekend

    Sometimes a person will remove the whole assembly by removing the gear housing with the gear attached to the pump, then realize they have no way to put things back correctly timed.
  13. TahoeTom

    Need a IP Adjustment Tool

    Here are the IP tools in the official kit. Before I got a kit I ground an obstruction wrench thinner and cut a section out to make a flare nut style wrench.
  14. TahoeTom

    Sad day and clutch (I thought...)

    I have pulled my T19 this way. Doesn't leave a lot of room to remove clutch, flywheel, bell. I use alignment dowels as stated earlier to aid installation. Your engine will drop down in the rear when the trans is removed, so should support it. I am not a fan of jacking under the oil pan, but have...
  15. TahoeTom

    What is the 6.9-7.3idi hypermax turbos?

    Exhaust size is 3.5". The Hypermax cowl intake is a plastic piece the size of the intake on the stock air filter housing. The Hypermax kit utilizes the original air filter. I don't know if the stock brake booster leaves enough room but it probably does. Hydroboost leaves plenty of room. If I am...
  16. TahoeTom

    What is the 6.9-7.3idi hypermax turbos?

    I bought a Hypermax kit. The turbo is a Garrett T04B69. I don't know what that means, but I don't think it is anything special. That was years ago so they may be doing something else now. Kit should work on 6.9 or 7.3 IDI. The only difference is the up pipes for auto or manual trans I think. I...
  17. TahoeTom

    Bad sound on a fresh rebuild (video)

    With IP removed and gear cover in place, the gear can rock side to side but there isn't enough clearance for it to jump a tooth. If rotating the engine inverted the gear can hang up on the block edge and stop rotation. I used an old IP to keep the gear in place to prevent this.
  18. TahoeTom

    Question about Bullnose windshield cowling: plastic plug placement

    If you have that much debris in the cowl the drains in front of the doors are probably full. You can access by removing the kick panels with the sliding vents. Removing debris from above will not damage the duck bill drains. I park under a pine tree and am constantly picking needles out before...
  19. TahoeTom

    86 6.9l water pump

    You could cut the heads off some spare bolts to use as guide dowels.
  20. TahoeTom

    Not to beat a dead horse..

    Check out your fan clutch. Make sure it isn't wobbly. I had play in mine and it was ******* water pumps until I realized I needed a new clutch. I have run without the clutch and fan in winter without issue. edit: the censoring app is pretty amusing.
  21. TahoeTom

    Hard starting after sitting over night, pretty sure air is getting in!

    It looks like there are some olives in the picture of the kit. Mel would include the better viton o-rings so those should be good. Here is what I bought at McMaster: https://www.mcmaster.com/50385k83/
  22. TahoeTom

    Hard starting after sitting over night, pretty sure air is getting in!

    Did the return kit contain "olives"? They are like a short (1/4") length of fuel hose. There are olives at the hard line connections in several places, sort of like a compression fitting. Mcmaster Carr calls them vibrolock. The line from the fuel filter to the IP and I believe the fuel filter...
  23. TahoeTom

    Pillar gauge set

    I had room above the radio.
  24. TahoeTom

    Oil filter and wrenches??

    My local Walmart has the Motorcraft powerstroke fl1995 filters for around $12. The filter is larger and holds more oil but will fit an IDI. I am able to remove filters with a strap wrench. I do it with the oil hot, so it may turn easier than cold.
  25. TahoeTom

    Glow Plug borescope picture help

    You could rotate the engine with a breaker bar and see if it comes to a stop when the piston with the broken GP comes to the top. Possible it broke off long ago and has already left an imprint in the piston. Someone said they fished one out by removing the exhaust manifold. I can't vouch for the...

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