Search results

  1. J

    WTB: Tank Crossover Valve for 89 7.3

    Before I dish out a crapton on a new generic one, I was hoping for someone on here to have a stock Motorcraft fuel crossover valve for an 89 7.3 longbed single cab.. Im running out of the front tank only right now and would like to use the rear tank. Thanks in advance!
  2. J

    i know most you guys are freezing your butts off but, My AC works awesome now.

    I just had to share my good news somewhere :cool I got my truck's a/c checked today and it was a whole freaking lb low on freon... no wonder it worked with such mediocrity. It now makes my cab a FREEZER. Im really glad since its getting real warm here in FL For those who are still in freezing...
  3. J

    moisture in headlights.. arghhhhh!

    I've polished them up real nice, and let them dry out, but i am STILL getting moisture inside the lenses :confused::confused: I drilled a small hole on the bottom of each bulb socket to allow for air to flow in/out, but the moisture isnt getting out. What do you guys do to your bricknose...
  4. J

    With these crazy gas prices, I think its time to start filtering some WMO/WVO...

    Ive been pondering this idea for a while.. I'm in between jobs, and I need a way to cut my fuel costs big time. I have a bunch of spare oil and access to lots more if needed. I'm thinking of setting up my rig here, and I know a buncha folks do the same thing with some pretty complex rigs. I was...
  5. J

    dang blasted radio noise/interference... and more IP timing?

    I've been slowly pecking away at all the little quirks with my 89 7.3.. She's never run better thus far.. I had the timing modestly bumped up by Diesel JD and runs much smoother despite the same mpg :confused: maybe another bump would help? i could really use a pulse timer to see where my...
  6. J

    Same sub-par mileage even after IP re-timed.. ugh!

    I had my IP retimed by Diesel JD a couple weeks ago, and while the truck does in fact run ALOT better.. my mileage hasnt seemed to improve at all! I'm still getting a solid 15mpg mixed city/hwy.. I do have 4.10 gears but its a 5spd single cab and I wouldnt think 15mpg is the best I can do.. I...
  7. J

    Fuel tank selector switch fuse keeps blowing.. hmm?

    a while back I was left stranded by my truck when the tank selector valve failed closed and cut the fuel supply to my 7.3.. I since bypassed the valve completly and I'm running on the front tank directly. I searched under the dash today only to find out the fuse for the tank selector switch was...
  8. J

    This is what 7 month old autolite GP's look like

    I thought I would post a pic of the autolites I just removed from my 89 7.3 N/A.. I replaced them with a batch of the latest bosch GP's. Since I recently had my IP re-timed by JD (motor was 5 degrees off) i figured now would be the best time to replace all 8 and get those autolites out...
  9. J

    FS: NEW Motorcraft Sending unit for 87-91 rear tank (used for 1 tank)

    I bought this Motorcraft sending unit expecting to receive one for my front tank, instead it's for the rear tank. This is a 2 wire unit used for 87-91's I believe it could be used on newer models as well.. This appears to be a newer design, as it uses a plastic float instead of a brass one...
  10. J

    HELP! Stranded! Truck stalled and wont start now!

    Ugh I can't believe my horrible luck with this truck right now :( I'm 200+ miles away from home and visiting my folks. I drove to a friends house, but as soon as i pulled into the parking spot, the truck stalled and will NOT start again. Return lines are replaced and leak free. Glow plugs...
  11. J

    Seatbelts dont retract (searched)

    Alright, Im just going down the list of issues with this truck, and close to the bottom of my list is the fact that BOTH seatbelts do not 'grasp' or lock the seatbelt.. so what happens is they just get looser and looser until you pull the belt and make it retract back again.. I noticed there...
  12. J

    My coolant gauge might be possessed

    So, Im preparing this truck for a 400 mi trip and I want to be sure I don't end up broken down on the side of the road. I've noticed my coolant gauge NEVER gets above the N mark while driving (I drive 40-50 miles roundtrip to work) However, this morning, I looked down and noticed the gauge was...
  13. J

    Request: Someone in Central FL to time my IP

    I'm not sure if this belongs in the FS section or not, if it does please move to that section. I am looking for someone in the central florida area (Orlando) who could time my IP for me. I've tried to find various shops in the area which could do it, some say they can't because they have no...
  14. J

    Radio resets everytime I crank the truck

    This is a very strange problem indeed. I lose my radio presets everytime I start the truck, IE everytime I use the starter. It will have the presets saved before I start the truck (Key in ignition, on '1' position, but as soon as i turn over the starter the radio instantly resets.. What could...
  15. J

    %%$^$##@ Injectors came apart while removing!

    Talk about frustrating as hell! I'm in the process of replacing my return lines, and after successfully removing the driver's side bank of injectors with no issue, 2 of the passenger side injectors are stuck in the engine.. only the upper halves came out! -cuss-cuss-cuss I was able to...
  16. J

    WTB: MotorCraft/Beru ZD-9's Anyone?

    Before I drop 13$+ per glowplug I am wondering if anybody here has any extra sets lying around they'd be willing to sell. I hate to pay so much for those things! Thanks In Advance :)
  17. J

    Return lines replaced.. still leaking (hoses wet)

    After replacing the return lines on my 89 idi I still see small pools of diesel on 2 cylinders, and wet/soggy hoses on both banks of cylinders.. I believe my friend installed the dipaco kit for a 7.3L idi. Question is, what would cause them to STILL leak? I had cracked injector lines which i...
  18. J

    UGH! my injector lines are cracked! Where can i find replacements?

    My buddy just replaced my return lines only to discover 2 of my injector hardlines are cracked and leaking.. :( I've tried locating replacement hardlines with no luck.. I've checked my local JY, but all the trucks there don't have motors in them.. Would anyone be able to point me in the right...
  19. J

    WTB: Front tank for my 89 Single cab long bed f250 idi!

    I am having a VERY difficult time finding a replacment tank for my 89 f250 diesel single cab long bed.. I was given a tank from the person I bought it from, but its for a gasser and doesnt have any baffles in it, and will not fit underneath. Its the 19 gallon replacement tank for the front, and...
  20. J

    rear drums sticking?

    When I begin to brake the rear drums 'CLUNK' and grab when I push the pedal down far enough.. it gets tricky on the hwy when I need to brake on the heavier side as the drums will clunk and cause the rear wheels to lock up sometimes! :eek: Would I be able to get in the drum and lubricate...
  21. J

    Replacement shifter?

    When I bought my truck (89 7.3L idi w/zf5) The shifter was ghetto rigged by bolting another type of shifter to the broken off portion of the shifter at the base (The old shifter broke off :o )... Unfortunately I keep snapping the bolts which hold it on which is VERY frustrating especially if I'm...
  22. J

    Injector return lines leaking - missing the line damper, possible cause?

    I'm leaking diesel out of my return lines, quite bad I might add.. It makes it start hard, and misfire upon startup. I have a replacement return line kit already.. however I'm missing the injector line damper (the bracket that holds the hardlines together) on the left bank of the engine.. Is it...
  23. J

    AC works, but vent selector doesnt!

    I tried searching for any threads regarding this, but my 89 just had the a/c compressor/drier replaced and the system charged up. It blows cold air, but only out of the windshield defrost vents! I also think its stuck on outside air too. I'm trying to figure out what I need to replace. It...
  24. J

    89 f250 tranny/rear end dealer options?

    Well After buying my truck I have a buddy repairing some odds and ends for me, and he's told me after looking over the truck, that it has a DANA 60 rear end and a different trans (not a zf5) and that the truck has a tow package installed (beefier rear springs) I'm a ford noob so forgive my...
  25. J

    Dam blasted Fuel sending units.. what can I use? 89 f250

    After hours of searching this website, I dont have a definitive answer on where I can find a COST EFFECTIVE (ie not 180$ for a new one) Fuel sending unit I can use? I see many threads on pre 86 models using a sunpro sending unit.. but what about 87+? I browsed JC whitney and only found this...

Latest posts

Forum statistics

Threads
91,328
Posts
1,130,429
Members
24,133
Latest member
Nanohawk

Members online

Total: 672 (members: 13, guests: 659)

Share this page

Top