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  1. Heide264

    Brake Bleeding Issues and Bleeder Suggestions

    Just as a general note... I never wanted to give the impression I was/am cheaping out on anything, especially brakes. I've had my brakes go out before on an old caddy deville. I don't plan on that happening again. I didn't post here to save a buck - I asked because I wanted input to help do...
  2. Heide264

    Brake Bleeding Issues and Bleeder Suggestions

    I'm working on it, ha. Toilets always get clogged with shite when it's Sunday and every plumber is ignoring his phone. Regardless, it's nice to know they will gravity bleed - renders the fancy 'speed bleeders' somewhat useless in my opinion. My other car won't gravity bleed at all, and I...
  3. Heide264

    Brake Bleeding Issues and Bleeder Suggestions

    Good input. Thanks. I'll report back if I find anything. I was curious if they would gravity bleed... Then I found that mine don't even bleed with pressure on them. Gravity bleeding is great when it works. I have a feeling I'm going to end up changing out at least some brake lines, but...
  4. Heide264

    Permanent clear lines for return setup...

    Just my $0.02... be careful with anything that is Teflon/PTFE lined. The lines become very difficult to seal well, especially under any pressure. I've tried to use Teflon lined fuel lines in my supply system for my gasoline car (30psi-40psi system - nothing too high by any means) and even with...
  5. Heide264

    Brake Bleeding Issues and Bleeder Suggestions

    Understood. The junkyard I got it from didn't have an E40D with the hydroboost, and I haven't had a chance to call around again yet. I figure the automatic brake pedal seems to come out easily enough that I can get the system put together and in good shape with the current pedal for now. I'm a...
  6. Heide264

    Brake Bleeding Issues and Bleeder Suggestions

    Good morning, After finally getting my hydroboost swapped in, I went to flush and bleed the brakes. It was a miserable failure. I used a motive 'power bleeder' to attempt to make my life easier. I've used it on my Subaru many times with great success. I had the pressure up pretty high on it...
  7. Heide264

    7.3L Fuel Filter 'Housing' Replacement

    Thanks! I may hit you up on that, pending my 'investigation'. Can't hurt to try. I'll give it a go as soon as I get a day warm enough that I can enjoy a beer while trying.
  8. Heide264

    7.3L Fuel Filter 'Housing' Replacement

    Good Afternoon, I know the subject of the fuel heater has been beaten to death. I have also read of a few differences between the 6.9L and 7.3L filter heads (and how the 6.9s have no heater within them). That being said, my fuel filter housing was not so fortunate to receive the...
  9. Heide264

    DB2 Pump Internals

    Great to hear! ;Sweet
  10. Heide264

    DB2 Pump Internals

    When things like the rotors and head faces wear out, are there still current suppliers for them? Or are you basically stuck polishing them as best you can? I'd guess it frequently comes down to taking the best out of the guts of a few different cores.
  11. Heide264

    DB2 Pump Internals

    Thanks. I was curious. It's not apparent off of normal operation what would wear out, that's all. Seems the best thing to prevent early failure on most of those parts is to keep the fuel supply clean, keep the fuel supply steady, and keep the fuel supply slippy. I've flipped through the db2...
  12. Heide264

    DB2 Pump Internals

    Thanks for the great video. Nice ten minute break in the work day. It helps to see a cutaway in motion. For what it is worth, I did find a Stanadyne DB2 shop manual on the internet somewhere. It is a good resource to flip through when you are curious. I'm sure it's commonly known, but what is...
  13. Heide264

    A brief overview of a turbo system 'components' in the context of an IDI

    Sorry about the snappy remarks above. I'll try to keep the sarcastic and snippy remarks to a minimum. I do have a patience limit. EDIT: I see now, reading above, that my sarcastic comments aren't very clear. I'll edit those up for reference.
  14. Heide264

    A brief overview of a turbo system 'components' in the context of an IDI

    Man, I dunno what you want. It was a figurative example. I think anybody here is capable of understanding a turbo could be ideal lower in a rev band, and be out of it's efficiency range at a higher RPM... regardless whether it has a wastegate or not. I don't really understand the issue here...
  15. Heide264

    A brief overview of a turbo system 'components' in the context of an IDI

    Ha, yeah. They are fun. I wish they were a bit cheaper to play with, but oh well. The newer ECUs in them drive me up a freaking wall. I don't need a several 32x32 fueling tables... its a headache at times. I wouldn't, obviously. Say a guy drops a non-wastegated turbo on his truck that he...
  16. Heide264

    A brief overview of a turbo system 'components' in the context of an IDI

    Not all waste gate actuators can have their springs easily swapped out. Many are sealed shut from the factory and you are either stuck adjusting the pre-load (if the actuator arm has an adjustable length) or getting lucky hitting the sucker with a hammer to 'smash' it a bit. There is no...
  17. Heide264

    A brief overview of a turbo system 'components' in the context of an IDI

    That sounds like a standard 'boost controller' to me. I think of a boost controller as a device that selectively 'blocks' the wastegate actuator from seeing the actual manifold pressure. They'll allow a wastegate actuator to use a small spring (5psi) and run significantly higher boost pressures...
  18. Heide264

    A brief overview of a turbo system 'components' in the context of an IDI

    I think we are starting to 'nit pick' a good bit here. The general idea is that a wastegate isn't your first decision when choosing a turbo. You pick your ideal turbo flow characteristics... and then you decide whether you need a waste gate or not. If you want to be in an efficient area of...
  19. Heide264

    A brief overview of a turbo system 'components' in the context of an IDI

    Perhaps because your internal wastegate isn't doing it's job. Perhaps you already have a non-wastegated turbo and it would be cheaper to retrofit an external one. There is nothing special regarding an internal wastegate as opposed to an external wastegate, other than the convenience of exhaust...
  20. Heide264

    A brief overview of a turbo system 'components' in the context of an IDI

    I fixed it... As I said I would. My apologies. I never claimed to be perfect and gave a disclaimer right up front. The girlfriend came home in the middle of writing this and I made dinner... Sometimes I don't pick right up where I left off well. :dunno I figured most people think of a boost...
  21. Heide264

    A brief overview of a turbo system 'components' in the context of an IDI

    Give me a bit to update this, guys. I'll get any mistakes cleared up and note any difference of opinions. For the record, I don't bother getting personal over internet forums. I'm past that.
  22. Heide264

    A brief overview of a turbo system 'components' in the context of an IDI

    You can. People have. Perrin has ran their time attack car without one for years, for example. They didn't include one on certain front mount kits. No, they did not run a BPV, either. Just let the system do it's thing. It's semantics. No big deal. Traditionally a BOV releases to the...
  23. Heide264

    A brief overview of a turbo system 'components' in the context of an IDI

    I'm not doubting that the loads exist regardless of bearing type, just that ball bearings are much more 'friendly' to loads in those directions, as opposed to a traditional journal bearing. I'll take it off. While my opinions on the matter may differ a bit, I'm not looking to start a debate...
  24. Heide264

    A brief overview of a turbo system 'components' in the context of an IDI

    Ya know, I thought that this book in front of me was the source that told me that. I can't find it in here. It does advise using a bypass valve over a blow off valve unless in a drag racing build, but I don't see where the comments regarding excluding one all together. I'll edit the post and can...
  25. Heide264

    turbos, wastegates, and blow off valves.

    Hey. I tried to sum up a lot of the info in this thread and throw it in a 'compilation'. It's currently very biased with my opinion, so give it a read over when you have a nice frothy beverage and let me know if you guys have any corrections for it. I figure a bit more of a coherent write up...

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