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  1. DuRolf

    Zd29s vs Zd9s...for the inquiring mind...

    Fellow Ohmists, I am in the process of changing my glow plugs today. I got eight ZD29s from O'Reilly. They all came in Ford Motorcraft labeled plastic bags saying "made in Germany". Stamped on the barrels between the threads and glow tip are ZD29 2216 E2510 061143...
  2. DuRolf

    1993 E4OD torque converter

    I found a youtube channel called Transmission Bench, and the guy is, like one commenter wrote, the Bob Ross of transmission rebuilding. He makes you believe in yourself that you can do it. He has a thread on E4OD rebuilding.
  3. DuRolf

    Selling upgraded drop in fans!

    even without a shroud(which I highly recommend you run a stock shroud) What do you mean by this? Taking the shroud off?
  4. DuRolf

    Selling upgraded drop in fans!

    I am very interested to hear some reports too. I am often limited by engine temps when towing in the mountains.
  5. DuRolf

    So what did you do with your truck today?

    Fuel filter light was coming on, so I went in to change the thing. I was reminded that the last time I did this I swore I was going to move the filter down to the frame rail. I just looked again at R&D but those parts have been out of stock for a long time. I am thinking about fabricating a...
  6. DuRolf

    Torque converters

    I would vote for a low speed stall converter. AAMCO replaced my C6 in 2012 with a 2100 RPM stall speed TC, and my vehicle struggled for years going up grades. I finally figured out to put in a 1500 RPM TC from Hughes, and it was night and day. Grades that used to be a challenge, with engine and...
  7. DuRolf

    Biting the bullet: Converting to electric fuel pump

    I don't know what the actual fuel pressure is between the lift pump and the IP. I am left wanting to plumb a gauge in. Does there exist a send unit to splice into the fuel line that would wire to a fuel pressure gauge in the cab?
  8. DuRolf

    Biting the bullet: Converting to electric fuel pump

    Reading this thread is the first time I have thought of running two electric lift pumps. I put in a Facet Dura Lift model # 40295 that produces 9 - 11.5 psi, and have really enjoyed the ease of refilling the line and factory filter after a filter change. For pump longevity I put a simple barrel...
  9. DuRolf

    Camshaft possibilities?

    Hello Russ I am hearing that your cam is good for torque at lower RPMs. Is it better than the factory IDIT cam? And, what does it do to EGTs? Rolf 1989 Ford E 350 Born Free "President" Converted to 4WD 7.3 IDIT (factory turbo engine with Hypermax van kit) - C6 - NP 205 - GV - 3.54...
  10. DuRolf

    New Products from Classic Diesel Designs July 2019- The Ultimate IDI Turbo and Intake Manifolds

    Wes, could this replace a Hypermax van turbo?
  11. DuRolf

    So what did you do with your truck today?

    Thanksgiving drive: Late night I note the headlights flickering. The under dash spade socket from which I have been running power to the voltmeter has gotten loose, so it is easy to lose the volt meter. I can't check the voltage to insure the alternator is charging, but joining the coach...
  12. DuRolf

    DB2 Tuning Guide

    TheWesPaul, what pressure did you need to make it work when you opened up the flow in the pump housing return fitting? Did you just turn your adjustable lift pump pressure up until the engine ran smooth? What was it like when the pressure wasn't dialed in correctly?
  13. DuRolf

    Summer of upgrades, and then a problem

    Genscripter, you are actually the reason I put in the Wicked Wheel 2 compressor wheel. I figured, who else has a same generation van with a 7.3 Hypermax IDIT - C6 - GV? Your glowing report on your website got me to pull the trigger. My rig was converted by a local mechanic. We took the NP205...
  14. DuRolf

    Summer of upgrades, and then a problem

    What do you think of propane injection pre turbo and water post?
  15. DuRolf

    So what did you do with your truck today?

    I kept going today, and adjusted the spacing on the high beam foot swtich and the Gear Vendors foot switch. I had originally mounted them both on a piece of wood that I screwed down to the factory mounting bracket. But I mounted them too close. Especially with winter boots, I was hitting one...
  16. DuRolf

    So what did you do with your truck today?

    Some minor fixes after my 2000 mile round trip. Towards the end of the trip the wait to start light quit coming up. I though, damit, another glow plug controller. But today, my cold engine roared to life, which makes me think that is actually the light itself not the glow plug controller. Also...
  17. DuRolf

    Summer of upgrades, and then a problem

    Thanks ShadetreeV. I have been reading a little about pre turbo water injection. It seems risky. I was willing to try it out on the last leg of my journey, especially as the filter I figured was going to protect my compressor wheel from being hit by droplets. I am thinking the oil soaked...
  18. DuRolf

    Summer of upgrades, and then a problem

    here's a short vid of the temp unit upon a quick hit of the fogger
  19. DuRolf

    Summer of upgrades, and then a problem

    As I found my second gear causing big transmission overheating, I wanted to maximize my ability to get home over Vail Pass and the Continental Divide. Last year with exactly the same load I had to crawl up Vail Pass in first gear with the transfer case in 4 lo. I was doing 5 mph on the...
  20. DuRolf

    Summer of upgrades, and then a problem

    Fellow IDIT'arians It has been a rewarding summer, though the fates kicked back right at the end. In June I installed the Hypermax cold air hood scoop kit for the van. It was a pretty easy installation. What finally made me pull the trigger on this kit was zip tying a temp probe to the old...
  21. DuRolf

    Van Restoration Project

    https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/d/1994-fordl-idi-van/6631530800.html Here's a new van body style IDI for sale.
  22. DuRolf

    Memorial Day Plans Ruined

    If you have an electric fuel pump, can't you just let it run to force any air out of the lines, without turning over the starter?
  23. DuRolf

    Discovery S/T Maxx 255/85r16, and Concentric Dually Spacers

    Your point is well taken. It is indeed additional stress on the bearings. I do most of my driving on the highway, and nothing off road, and wanted larger diameter tires for a taller final drive ratio.
  24. DuRolf

    Discovery S/T Maxx 255/85r16, and Concentric Dually Spacers

    I had to use spacers on both sides of my inner wheel when I went up in tire size. Old Hercules Terra Trac AT ll 215/85 R16 E Tread width 8.4 in Overall diameter 30.31 in New Hercules Terra Trac AT ll 285/75 R16 E Tread width 11.50 Dia 32.60 in I used the Ford 8 x 6.5 dualie adaptors...
  25. DuRolf

    Seeking taller final gear ratio

    Well, I finally decided to get bigger tires, and make room for them by trimming away the rear of the front fender wells as well as the front tips of my running boards. I had to get spacers as well, both to keep the inner tires of my dualies off the leaf spring anchor plate as well as keep the...

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