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  1. blaz4wd

    Boost gauge reviews

    hello all I just got my truck up and running so I'm in the market for a boost gauges. So I have read a few reviews on the parts stores gauges and there not very good. What brand are you guys running????
  2. blaz4wd

    Gauge change trans to engin temp?

    Afternoon everyone, well I'm sitting here in my truck and got to thinking(can you smell smoke) I'm going to be doing the E40d to the zf5 swap this month. Now I have a transmission temp gauge and the sending unit installed. Now could I take that sending unit and use it and my temperature...
  3. blaz4wd

    Waste oil centrifuge setup

    Hi everyone I'm looking to get rid of the waste oil centrifuge setup I have had for years. Looking to get rid of it locally. $300.00 location fort Atkinson,wi. Need to sell because it's taking up space and I need the cash to fund another project.
  4. blaz4wd

    factory turbo piston vendor? In existence?

    Hello everyone just seeing if anyone has bought factory turbo pistons lately and we're they got them from. The machine shop needs to bore or resleve my motor so that's why I'm looking. Thanks Joe
  5. blaz4wd

    Comp valve spring shim?

    hey everybody I have a few questions about this be for I make the order. The stuff I read on here about the upgrade to the comp valve springs says to run a .030 shim. I found the valve springs but having a hard time picking out what shim diameter. The valve says its outside diameter is 1.354...
  6. blaz4wd

    Looking for a 7.3 oil pan vendor

    Hey guys just looking for a new oil pan for the truck. So looking for anyone that has gotten a oil pan from a vendor and there review on it. Good steel? Not all out of wack. Ect. I see some on rock auto,a1 auto and a few others but want to see if it's decent quality. Thanks Joe
  7. blaz4wd

    How much wiring

    Just asking to see how much wiring I need for this swap. I'm removing the (family) 93 f250 non turbo motor/e40d installing the (donor) 93 f250 factory turbocharged motor/zf 5? Is it just the motor wires or do I need the distribution block?
  8. blaz4wd

    Another heart saved from the crusher

    Just saved this 7.3 out of a f450. Told the wife I could put it in storage. Lol. Time to wash and store.
  9. blaz4wd

    Odd oil usage in a day

    Hey everyone. So I know I have a bit of oil blow by in my motor ever since we have got back from last summer's trip from wisconsin to Wyoming. Well when we got back I did the CDR on it and there is no oil leaks. What surprised me is that this passed Friday I did some scrap hauling for a friend...
  10. blaz4wd

    What to look at when buying a used truck

    Hey guys/gals I may be picking up another idi truck. Well this Is a factory turbocharged 94 f250. It's supposed to have 115,000 on it but I have never bought a turbo diesel motor. So give me a quick run down on what to look for? Aka problems. I know th normal oil,antifreeze bubbles ect...
  11. blaz4wd

    Replaced transmission now no start help needed

    Hi everyone. Here what were working with. 93 f250 7.3 non turbo e40d transmission 4x4. So I just got done putting in a different transmission and now the truck won't start. I have a electric fuel pump that's working. I have fuel going to the injection pump but not to the injectors. This...
  12. blaz4wd

    E40d transmission 4x4 transfer case

    Hi everyone I hope this will be a easy answer. I picked up a used transmission and transfer case for my truck. The trans is out of a 91 f250 4x4 7.3. Well this trans has the p.t.o option. Well the one in my truck 93 f250 4x4 did not have this option. So is there any differences between the...
  13. blaz4wd

    Fuel problem or ??

    Hello again, my family and I just recently got back from out trip running from wisconsin to Jackson, Wyoming. Well on the return trip we ran into a few transmission temp problems and decided to take a different on the way home. Well here is the story we left Jackson Wyoming and headed as south...
  14. blaz4wd

    Elevation change

    Hi all. I know the higher elevation the less air. But I'm here in Jackson hole I'm from wisconsin and the poor truck is struggling and smoking more then normal. Is there any thing I can do?
  15. blaz4wd

    In-trip possible problem

    Hey group, I need some advice. So I'm 3 1/2 hrs from Jackson hole wyoming to meet up with my buddy and from our stop in south Dakota to here In rapid city wyoming i noticed that the 3rd gear aka with overdrive switch off and I have been getting a pulse in rpms. Almost seems like it lock then...
  16. blaz4wd

    Suggestion on transmission coolers

    Hi everyone I'm looking to get some suggestions on transmission coolers. I see a lot doing the switch to the ford 6.0 cooler but what year is it from and is there special fittings on them? At the moment I have the stock one in the radiator and a small cooler that was good for 10,000lbs. But...
  17. blaz4wd

    Dodge or chevy transmission?

    Hello everyone... I'm in the process of putting a isuzu 4bd2t into my 85s10 blazer frame. I can either use a adapter from isuzu to chevy transmission or the isuzu to the Cummins b series transmission. The cummins adapter is cheaper than the Chevy adapter. So what I'm looking for is info on non...
  18. blaz4wd

    Vehicle prep before making a long haul ?'s

    Hello everyone. I recently had a thread on newbie to camper towing. And I took your guys opinions and started this thread. So here it goes. Our first family trip will be going from Wisconsin to Wyoming in the beginning of july. Tow vehicle is a 93 ford f250 7.3 non turbo diesel e40d trans...
  19. blaz4wd

    Isuzu 4bd2t transmission adapter

    Looking for a isuzu 4bd2t transmission adapter. Anyone have one laying around?
  20. blaz4wd

    Vehicle speed sensor

    Hello everyone. Hopefully this is a quick painless answer. But I have a '93 extended cab ford f250 non turbo with e40d trans. So question is. is there two vehicle speed sensors? Orilly auto shows two different types one on rear axle and one that connects to the Speedo cable. Is this true? I...
  21. blaz4wd

    Newbie to camper towing

    Hello everyone. Here is my ? I have a 93 ford f250 non turbo 4x4 with the e40d trans. I know when towing not to have the o.d. engaged. Now I plan on taking a family trip in July towing a 29ft travel trailer. With a unloaded weight of 4500lbs. On interstate speeds of 70+ can you engaged the...
  22. blaz4wd

    4bt swap/ buying tips.

    Hi guys/gals I'm looking at buying a 4bt to put in my 1gen s10 blazer. Looking for input on what to look at on a used motor before purchase.. Thanks Joe
  23. blaz4wd

    what to use to measure viscosity of wmo/diesel

    What's the best way to measure the thickness/viscosity of my wmo after filtering. I use multiple weights of oil from 20w50-hydro-synthetic trans and oil and it's all mixed together. Just want to get it close to diesel fuel as I can.
  24. blaz4wd

    power steering pump

    Quick ? Before I finish building my setup. Do the tankless power steering pumps have some suction on the lower pressure end?
  25. blaz4wd

    looking at wmo centrifuges

    Thinking about switching from my gravity feed into socks wmo filtering system to a centrifuge setup... looking for places that sell them and experience on them... help me out thanks joe

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