Search results

  1. W

    Time to move on...

    Well, all good things come to an end... The family's up to 5 now, so I went and picked up a clean enough 1993 C2500 Suburban with a 454. Now that I have its issues sorted, I find myself driving it more and the truck less. No big whoop to have both since the truck doesn't cost much, but then I...
  2. W

    Fuel tank mod now results in massive fuel spill at pump

    So, like most, my truck struggles with taking fuel at the pump. It clicks off all the dang time unless you trickle it in. Rear tank is by far the worst. A couple of weeks ago, after reading up on this some more, I decided to do the "mod" where you enlarge the vent hole using a Philips...
  3. W

    7.3 fuel filter head

    Mine's leaking at the heater element (not o ring). Looking to pick up a spare in case I goober the DIY trick of plugging with a NPT thread. Mike
  4. W

    SoCal CL score

    Wish i had space to park this and part it out... https://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/cto/d/1988-ford-truck-f350-4x4/6260510326.html Mike
  5. W

    Pretty sure I killed the alternator. Just looking for confirmation...

    ***short version*** Truck was over-charging. Replaced the voltage regulator but had to jump it to start it. Now it's charging 13.5V-13.8V but batteries are draining FAST when sitting. Likely that I fried a diode or two in the alternator? ***long version*** Driving home from work Thursday, I...
  6. W

    Replacement seat foam?

    Does anyone know a source for replacement pre-molded seat foam for our trucks? The driver's side of my bench seat was getting worn out, so I took it to an auto upholsterer yesterday to have it fixed. They 'fixed' it by replacing only the foam they thought was bad, and PUT THE SEAM OF THE NEW/OLD...
  7. W

    What exhausts work with Banks (other than Banks)?

    So, let's just hypothesize that I wanted to put a 4" exhaust on the truck. No reason, really. I know lots of folks install kits made for OBS Powerstrokes onto our trucks. Would a kit like this bolt into my bricknose, which has a Banks Sidewinder turbo installed? Ideally, I'd like something...
  8. W

    Falls off at WOT near governor....normal?

    OK, newb question, but I am curious since I haven't ridden in any other IDIs... My truck seems to run strong enough all the time. Not a speed demon, but once it builds some boost (non-WG Banks Sidewinder) it trucks right along. But, one thing it seems to have always done since I've owned it...
  9. W

    Used Champion 3-row radiator (CC1165)

    I'm selling a used 3-row Champion aluminum radiator that was in my truck for 3 years. No leaks and in overall great shape. Some bent fins here and there, but nothing serious. Will need a new petcock. I ran Fleetcharge coolant mixed 50/50 with distilled water in the radiator. I REALLY prefer...
  10. W

    Craigslist fail. IP = Glow plug distributor

    So, apparently, we've all been using the wrong terminology for the IP..... "Glow plug distributor for a Ford truck diesel 6.9 or 7.3" http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/pts/5145689090.html Mike
  11. W

    Lost turn signals and fan motor at the same time........

    Not the ideal way to start the morning..... I've somehow managed to lose both HVAC control (the fan won't kick on) and the turn signals at the same time. No setting on the HVAC works and the turn signals do nothing. Hazards still work, though. I checked Fuse #1 (15amp, stop/hazard lamp) and...
  12. W

    Pioneer DEH-33HD stereo

    Hi folks - I'm selling the 2-yr old stereo out of my truck. There's absolutely nothing wrong with it; I just wanted something with a few additional features. Some literature: http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Car/CD-Receivers/DEH-33HD Included: - A BRAND NEW wiring harness...
  13. W

    Engine, Banks turbo, GV OD, Trans.....CHEAP! (SoCal)

    Came across this CL ad. No pics, but prices look real good: http://sandiego.craigslist.org/esd/pts/4283446427.html Mike
  14. W

    Bad ZD9s already?

    I replaced the GPs (thankfully they were the original Motorcrafts) soon after buying the truck almost 2 years ago. Now, less than 15K miles later, I think my GP system is indicating I have a bad GP or two. When I first bought it, the GPs wouldn't even cycle for 5 seconds. The controller would...
  15. W

    Dumb question regarding 'ENGINE' light.....

    Which sensors/conditions activate the ENGINE light? I know oil pressure is one since I just installed an aftermarket gauge using the location of the OEM sending unit for the aftermarket one (OEM is disconnected for now). Just wondering what else would trip this light for future reference...
  16. W

    Facet/Carrier lift pump on inner fender. Good idea?

    I was scoping out locations for the Carrier pump today, and this looked pretty good: It means relocating the jack (or discarding) and a wee bit of drilling, but I could easily get nuts behind the fender. Plumbing would be easy other than ensuring the soft line I'd run from the OEM metal...
  17. W

    Throttle/accelerator cable routing

    Quick dumb question: I had to replace the cable a few weeks ago when I accidentally broke it while timing the truck. Took a quick peak under the hood today, and the cap on the injector farthest back on the driver side and the return line leading to the cylinder adjacent to it are wet. It...
  18. W

    Clean, low miles dually. Stick, too!

    http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/ctd/3958820619.html This is why I should stay off CL. Mike
  19. W

    Timing versus smoke (coal)

    Did some searching but all I got were threads with people wanting to 'roll coal' cookoo What relationship, if any, is there between the timing of an engine and the amount of black smoke it emits? My truck has always smoked a bit when I lug it heavily (close to WOT but at a low enough RPM to...
  20. W

    Can someone please confirm the accelerator (throttle) cable PN?

    Hey all - Well, one step forward, two steps back. I timed the truck this morning using the super awesome timing kit rented out by icanfixall (Gary). Worked splendidly, btw. But, while trying to get a wrench on some of the injector lines at the IP to get a bit more movement out of the pump, I...
  21. W

    Oil pressure reads low on OE gauge at turbo (Banks)

    Hey all - My OE oil pressure gauge has read low since....well, not sure. I've owned the truck for 1.5 years, and while I cannot definitively say it has always been low, it's certainly been low for quite some time. The gauge typically barely gets to the right of the the red line, let alone...
  22. W

    Proof of a thermostat gone bad.......

    Thought you guys might like this....... So, my truck has run warm since......well, as long as I have owned it. Didn't have proof until I installed an aftermarket temp gage (Autometer digital unit with the sensor in the factory overtemp location), but ever since then it's been pretty constant...
  23. W

    starting troubles, but not what you think......

    So, a while back I posted that I thought I needed a new neutral safety switch for the truck. See here: http://www.oilburners.net/forums/showthread.php?62904-Where-s-the-clutch-switch&highlight=switch But now I'm thinking that's not the problem. Admittedly, I haven't replaced the switch yet...
  24. W

    Suspension (chassis?) popping noises........ball joints?

    I'm getting a lot of popping/creaking noises from the front end of the truck lately. They seem to correlate mostly with accel/decel rather than actual suspension travel. I mostly hear it when coming to a stop, but it probably makes it other times, too, but I can't hear it because of road noise...
  25. W

    Where's the clutch switch?

    The truck has slowly developed this annoying trait where I occasionally have to slam the clutch to the floor to get it to turn over. I don't think it's firewall flex as the truck drives fine otherwise. I'm pretty sure it's the clutch position sensor, so I ordered one up from RockAuto...

Latest posts

Forum statistics

Threads
91,280
Posts
1,129,741
Members
24,098
Latest member
William88

Members online

Total: 456 (members: 11, guests: 445)

Share this page

Top