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  1. 93blklightning

    Tranny or torque converter......

    I have a 1999.5 250 superduty 7.3 4wd, 4R100 The trans shifts fine, no slip, no shutter. I got the truck from my father, he used to let my brother drive it all the time, my brother said the tranny was bad. When I got it, I took it down the road out of curiosity, and it seemed fine, other than...
  2. 93blklightning

    Turbo question

    Just a quick question. I have a TP38 in my 7.3 IDI I started and ran it a bit for the first time today, but I don't have the exhaust run yet. I noticed that oil is leaking out the exhaust side and the cold side. Leaking fairly bad. My question is, should the turbo leak oil because it's not...
  3. 93blklightning

    2wd 4R100 to 4wd swap

    Just a quick question. Can you remove the tail shaft from a 2wd 4R100 and bolt a transfercase in its place without any issues? Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk
  4. 93blklightning

    Fel Pro or Victor Heinz?

    Just a quick question, and not wanting to start a pissing contest because I know sometimes a question like this can create more opinions than facts. My question is, which one is more popular and preferred for head gaskets and why? Or is there any difference at all? I've always used Fel Pro for...
  5. 93blklightning

    Group 31 batteries

    I've been looking to do the group 31 battery swap, then I ran across this. Anybody have a clue what this is, and why it costs so much? Is it like a mini nuclear reactor or something? Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk
  6. 93blklightning

    Advice on dead fuel

    Many of y'all know about my project, and yeah it's taking me a lot longer than it should to complete, but my free time is scarce right now. Due to the extended down time of my truck, my fuel in the duralift pump bowl looks like turd soup. I think it may be dead, it's turned slightly brown, and...
  7. 93blklightning

    Marvel Mystery

    I've used Marvel Mystery Oil in the past, mixing a few bottles to a tank of fuel. I did notice a difference in how she ran, and it was better. However I quit using it when I found out about 2 stroke oil. My truck absolutely loves 2 stroke oil, roughly 1 quart per tank. My question is, anyone...
  8. 93blklightning

    Hydroboost hose location

    I've searched through the forums, I can't find it anywhere. Anyone have a diagram of how the hoses are routed from the PS pump to the hydroboost, to the steering box. I can't figure out which side of the hydro is the pressure side and which goes to the steering box Thanks Sent from my XT1254...
  9. 93blklightning

    Air intrusion

    Ok, if it'd been a horse I'd shot it. I've fought this all day today, it started two weeks ago, i been out of town and couldn't work on it. It started out surging, bad, so I replaced the fuel filter, and cleaned the bowl on my facet fuel pump. When i went to turn the pump on, and purge the...
  10. 93blklightning

    Looking for.......

    I've searched this form over and over, i know it's here but can't seem to find it. Does anyone have a link or the chart for the headbolt/headstud torque specs, and pattern on a 7.3 idi ?
  11. 93blklightning

    Quick turbo question

    Ok, some of y'all are familiar with what I'm doing, so too make it short and sweet. I spoke with a reputable diesel shop in my...well general area a few days ago, regarding balancing my turbo after i rebuild it. I'm running a TP38, this dude says that Garrett classes the GTP38 and the TP38 as...
  12. 93blklightning

    Injector codes

    Ok, i know what y'all are gonna say.....search for it.... I seen it discussed here many times, and even a list of the codes. But.....i can't find it... I have a full set of injectors from a 1993 F250 7.3idi, code E. Anybody know what this means ? Are these the "better" ones ?
  13. 93blklightning

    Tube size.......

    Got a question.. What diameter is the turbo pressure tubing on the 1995 PSD with the TP38 ?
  14. 93blklightning

    Tube size ?

    Got a question.... What size in diameter was the oem pressure tubing, and v-clamps for the 1995 PSD , with the TP38 ?
  15. 93blklightning

    E-Brake

    I have an e brake from a 1990 F450 7.3 diesel ZF5, for sale or trade. Msg for details
  16. 93blklightning

    Wheels....and tires

    Ok, just scored another set of wheels... I'll post pictures when i get a chance. They're 16 1/2 inch deep (12" I think) bullet hole, aluminum. They came off a 2001 F250. But...they're aftermarket wheels. I know factory 99+ wheels won't fit because the lugs are smaller...1/2" I think. And the...
  17. 93blklightning

    Head studs

    Well....I finally got 'em ! After being so busy for the past several months, I got the chance to order my ARP head stud kit, they came via FedEx yesterday. I would rather ordered them from typ4 or R&D , but everyone was saying they were sold out. I don't guess I did too bad...$494.00 , with...
  18. 93blklightning

    Pressure tubing size ?

    Ok, I'm working on her again...finally. I'm still in the process of gathering parts to build this truck. My question is what is the proper pressure tube size,and v-clamp, to go from the turbo to intercooler, or just to the intake snail ? Again, I'm fitting a 1995 PSD, Garrett GTP38 ...i think...
  19. 93blklightning

    WTB intake hat, intake snail, pressure box , etc.

    Looking for a intake hat, or pressure box for my 1992 7.3 IDI project truck. I would prefer the hat or the snail as some call it, due to the type of turbo I'm using and lack of space. I've seen several on here, but my luck prevails , and they were already sold. Leave reply here, or pm me for my...
  20. 93blklightning

    LED

    I know this has been on multiple topics, but I never could find a solid solution. I've had led bulbs in my tail lights for awhile now with no issues. I installed a set of led light bulbs in my front signal lights last night, and kaput...they quit working. Now when I don't have my headlights on...
  21. 93blklightning

    Head studs ...?

    Ok here's my issue. I'm trying to put together a stud kit., without paying the $450.00+ premium for the ARP kit. My question is will Grade 8 work? Or do I need a better material? And does anyone know the exact length, thread length on shaft ends, diameter, and thread pitch of the head studs I...
  22. 93blklightning

    Any tips ?

    I'm getting ready to drop my new to me 7.3 in , in a couple of weeks. Along with my hydro boost. This engine has 93,*** original miles , and runs like a new one. I intend to replace the valve cover gaskets, rear main seal, front main seal, oil pan gasket, rebuild the oil cooler with o-rings, and...
  23. 93blklightning

    Still in the planning phase

    Ok , here's my problem. When everything else is finished , I'm going to mount my turbo, intercooler , tubing , and pressure box. I have no way to haul my truck to the exhaust shop. So here's my question, if I hook up the oil lines to my turbo and drive the truck down to the exhaust shop without...
  24. 93blklightning

    Rotella

    There is another thread here that deals with an individual who is looking for an oil where he currently lives, so instead of hijacking his , I'll start mine. Has anyone ever had any issues with Rotella? I know we ran it for years at the quarry in all of our CAT equipment, with no issue. Now I'm...
  25. 93blklightning

    Alternator rebuild or i'm i building a monster?

    To be more specific...a monster that wont work, or worse. I was looking on Rockauto website, and they have alternator brushes, bearings, and internal voltage regulators. I always wanted a "ambulance alternator" on my rig. What I was wondering is, I currently have a 130 amp basic OE alternator...

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