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    glow plug controller

    Hey guys, I'm having some trouble figuring out my controller issue. A couple weeks ago my wait to start light was staying on for a shorter length of time but I could tell the glow plugs were getting power since my volt meter was pulling down. I thought I had a couple bad glow plugs so I bought...
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    Oil drain plug

    Hey guys, Could anyone tell me how much clearance there is between the drain plug and oil pump tube? Yep I striped my drain plug, pulled most threads off of it. Went to oreillys and bought a 1/2 x 20 drain plug but it was about 3/8 longer than the original. so before I screw something else up I...
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    alternator conversion

    Hey guys, is there a way to eliminate the external voltage regulator on my 89 idi? I'd like to use an alternator with an internal regulator. Suggestions??? Thanks, gunnie
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    fuel pressure

    what do you guys think, would 12 lbs electric fuel pump without a regulator be too much? I know we don't need 12 lbs but could it hurt anything?
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    fan blades

    Hey guys has anyone ever tried to shorten the length of the fan blades? with this hydraulic pump and extra pully on the crankshaft i was thinking if i could shorten the blades about 1" it would clear and i could go back to the oem fan, as most know i'm less than happy with my electric fan set...
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    new seat

    hey guys i need a new or good used seat for my 89 f250 does anyone here know what model years will be a direct fit? i'm headed to the junk yard first thing in the morning? thanks gunnie
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    maximum safe engine temp

    does anyone here know what the max is for extended engine temps? ideally 192 degrees but will 220 or 225 for an hour or so hurt? anyone have a experience with this? thanks
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    blown engine

    hey guys, my brother in law blew up his 03 6.0 today. the dealership wants 10 grand to replace the engine and labor. is there any place to buy a 6.0 and if so whats the cost? i think i can get it swapped alot cheaper at least labor $. thanks, gunnie
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    block heater cord

    Hey guys, any one know where we can get a replacement electric cord for our block heaters? i've heard the stealership wants 45 bucks just for the cord. thanks, gunnie
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    fuel filter housing

    hey guys there is a blue wire which runs to the top of the fuel filter housing on a 89 7.3 its more towards the passenger side of the housing, can anyone tell me what it does? mine is seeping fuel out of the sender and i was wondering if i need to buy a new housing or sender or just rtv it...
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    headlight mod

    I finished the headlight mod with relays, i also installed a set of sylvia silverstar st. my brights are real good but my dims are almost yellow and not what i expected. any ideas on what i could have done wrong? thanks, gunnie
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    Thanks Mel

    just wanted to say thanks to Mel for the article on fuel systems. Changed my injectors today and replaced my return lines the article was really helpful, i also replaced the batteries, positive cables and starter, this old idi starts better than it has for 10 years. Thanks to all for the help...
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    water in fuel

    had a small incident this morning going to work, about 5 degrees this am truck fired up ok, about 6 miles from home fuel filter light flashes, i let off the go pedal and it went out. gave it more fuel and it came back on about a 1/2 mile later it dies. i pulled off the hiway and let it set for a...
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    nippon denso starter

    anyone here using denso starters? i keep hearing how fast they spin a engine just wondering what your thoughts are. thanks, gunnie
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    leaking injectors?

    i have a hard start first thing in the morning, usually 2 cycles of the glow plugs and several cranks before it will fire up, when it does it revs up without me ever touching the go pedal. have 142,000 on the original injectors and lines. the pump was replaced at about 70,000. if the general...
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    6.9 woofing

    Hi guys, i have a chance to pick up a 6.9 really cheap, but it has a woofing sound coming from the intake. what are the possibilities? thks gunnie
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    batteries

    ok guys, time for new batteries, the optima red tops 800 cca are $130 each, wally world has a 1000 cca energizer for $65. are the red tops worth the extra bucks? what are you running and opinions about them???
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    injector life

    i have 142xxx on my original set of injectors, which is probably getting towards the end of their prime, how long do they normally last, if i upgrade will i see and feel a performance increase plus milage increase or? tell me what ya think guys thanks, gunnie
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    gauges

    Hey guys i have an autometer mechanical oil pressure gauge installed and don't really care for the 1/8" plastic line running to it, i have a stainless steel braided line that i can use it has AN -4 fittings on it. My question is does anyone know what size the compression fitting that hooks to...
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    flywheel & clutch

    hey guys, on my 94 f350 5 speed, when i let out on the clutch slowly the truck bucks and jumps, if i let out quickly it takes off better, much less buckin and snortin, so i guess its time for a new flywheel? no noise when i shut the truck down from that area, but only thing i can come up with...
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    rear wheel cylinders

    hey guys is it possible to replace rear wheel cylinders without taking the brake pads off? thanks
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    rear brakes

    need some opinions here guys, i have a 94 f350 with 7.3. had a low spongy brake pedal so took off rear drums and found shoes were shot and leaky cylinder so changed cylinders on both sides and installed new shoes. bled brakes and thought everything was good. next day i needed to make a rather...

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