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    1989 7.3 idi vacuum system parts

    I've replaced the vacuum pump once on my '93, at around 300K miles. I replaced the brake booster for the first time a couple of month's ago. Used to be a daily driver but now I'm lucky to put 6K a year on it.
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    Banks Turbo Install - Turbo and Pressure Chamber Not Lining Up

    I purchased my kit years ago during their "restocking" period, saved a couple of hundred bucks. The install was pretty straightforward. Same year and configuration. The only issue I had was the downpipe hitting the seam on the firewall during acceleration. I had to bang our the seam a little...
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    Batteries,,,,

    Factory cables - post style lugs on the batteries instead of studs. Have had zero issues and the current batteries are 5 years old and still turn over well. Destiny 2: The Witch Queen Deluxe Pack
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    Batteries,,,,

    I've run group 31 top post in mine for years.
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    Your thoughts and experience with bio diesel blends.

    When ULSD came out and was selling for $4.00+/gal (in AZ) I switched over to Bio (B100) which was selling for $2.89/gal. Truck ran well but lost some MPG. Idled smoother and pullled my 5th wheel with no issues. When bio got hard to buy - 1 fuel stop in town I went back to ULSD. Half a tank later...
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    Fuel additive

    About a half quart of ATF and a generous splash of Power Service per tank full, I fill up before it hits a quarter tank. Been doing that ever since ULSD was all you could buy. First 1/2 tank full of ULSD took out the shaft seals on my pump. No issues since I started treating the fuel.
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    How slow on a 10mi long 6% grade?

    25. ARIZONA HIGHWAY 77 (north of Tucson, AZ) About 35 miles north of Tucson there is a northbound descent on highway 77. It is posted "7% next 12 miles" but it is not a steady grade. The 7% sections alternate with sections of mild grade. Even so, heat can build up in brakes on such a grade so...
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    02/94 Crewcab F350 bench to bucket seat swap ??

    I swapped from my factory bench to an aftermarket bucket seat set up years ago - bolt in installation. Did not need to drill or relocate anything.
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    Muffler removal

    I removed the Bank's muffler on mine and actually cooled the egt's down by doing it. Straight piped isn't that loud unless I wrap it up to swap gears. The guys at emissons spend an extra minuted looking at my exhaust every year, but don't ever say anything. I have to be carefull on the dyno -...
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    LUK SMF new flywheel installation questions

    I put a LUK in my truck 15 years ago, the t/o bearing failed 2 years ago. The failure was due to the plastic sleeve they use on these bearings. When I pulled the trans (150k miles on the clutch, lots of towing along the way) the pressure plate and the disc showed wear but both were reusable. I...
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    Glowplug issues

    You should hear the controller clicking also if it is working. I have 3 bad plugs in mine right now and the controller still clicks, but the WTS light does not activate.
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    vacuum brake booster

    It should hold vacuum for a while, a visual inspection of the lines is about the only way you can check, Unlike a gasser where you can locate a leak with ether. But the good news is there are only a few systems working with vacuum - cruise control, a/c and brake booster. Check the vacuum check...
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    Aftermarket gauge ideas. 6.9 & 7.3

    I ended up putting the mechanical sender in the overtemp location. I tried and could not get the factory temp sensor removed. Now I just subtract 10-15 degrees off of the reading. As for the oil temp gauge, I ran a tee at the Banks oil feed for the turbo. This also serves the purpose of letting...
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    Help Narrowing Down 1988 F-250 7.3 IDI N/A Slipping Clutch Cause

    I remember paying quite a bit more for the clutch kit and flywheel when I replaced mine.
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    Help Narrowing Down 1988 F-250 7.3 IDI N/A Slipping Clutch Cause

    I put a LUK in mine 10 years ago, only issue I ever had was the plastic sleeve in the t/o bearing came apart. 150K miles and had to replace the clutch. I have to say the disc still had plenty of material left, and I do tow a 8500K fifth wheel and a 4 horse stock trailer quite a bit.
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    Is this what I should expect (pulling up grade NA)

    I installed a Banks on my 93 IDI 5 spd manual a few years ago. I was pulling a hill up to Globe Az with my 5Th wheel, approx 7500# loaded 4-5 times a year. 7 miles 7-8% grade. I used to pull in 2nd gear bumping 3K rpm most of the way up before. After the turbo install the first trip up I was...

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