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Anyone try sourcing a quality copper radiator core?
I recently bought another project truck and ended up robbing the radiator out of it as mine started leaking on the drive home with the new acquisition. Someone had re-cored this beast in recent history, the PO claimed it cost him 600 bucks. It looks nice! tubes are probably an...- maverick350
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new or used flywheel bolts?
Sec 6 pg 31 step 6 of engine service manual states to put lock'n seal on bolts if reusing. Implying acceptable procedure to reuse. Last time I had one of these off, it was a cracked flex plate on a c6 mated 6.9 New bolts came with the plate, and I compared them with the old...- maverick350
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C.A.V. Injectors?
Robbed an injector off what I believe to be a 92 7.3 to put on an 89 7.3 spare that I want to keep running just in case I need it. Noticed that the 92 was stamped C.A.V. England "E" which I understand to be one of the less desirable types. First time I've seen anything English on...- maverick350
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Will a missing turbo crossover pipe damage anything on a short trip?
Just picked up an old f250 extended cab 7.3 with a banks. The crossover pipe is rotted completely off. my trailer really isn't made to haul a vehicle of this size. About a 30 mile trip down the back roads to get it home. Think I'll damage the turbo or valves by running it...- maverick350
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Fuel Pressure Question
When I first put my truck together, I put a low pressure electric fuel pump in line on the frame rail along with the mechanical pump. using the electric for priming purposes for the most part. I recently replaced the mechanical with a faucet dura-lift, and put in a fuel pressure gauge...- maverick350
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Is there an oil bath air filter that will function with an idi?
I used to have a 345 with an oil bath,.. still have an 8v71 with one. I was happy with them, liked the simplicity and ability to clean without going to the parts store for a filter. I haven't seen any examples of this online, or even of people talking about this subject. Has anyone done...- maverick350
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Manual glow plugs. Opinions and ideas.
Some background. I put together something of a frankenstein last year, and have had pretty good luck with it so far. Engine is a 94 NA IDI with somewhere around 250k. zf5, 4.11's. cab is a 96 f150 with 20ga steel mig welded in to replace the rust, covered with brushed rustoleum...- maverick350
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