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    Floor heat, And Slow Fuel Fill...

    Hi guys. Couple questions for you. My heat works well, but if I switch to floor, it blows cold air. Is this a bending problem, or is there something else up with it? And my front fuel tank won't fill up, it acts like it's full, but my gauge says it's empty when I switch to the front...
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    Where's the heat?

    Kind of simple, but check your coolant level while cold. Make sure it's full. I had a radiator leak, and the coolant was low, when I kept it topped off, it heated up faster, and you could always plug it in.
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    Ford Re-manufactured sticker?

    I'd like to get a pic up, just too darn cold here, been in the teens and hit 0° the other day. I'll try and get one. I don't think it has a dealer name or date, but part of it is coming off too. Just thought it was odd. Did a google search for a pic but nothing popped up.
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    Ford Re-manufactured sticker?

    I cleaned up my engine and found a blue sticker on the passenger valve cover that says Ford Quality Re-manufactured on it. I'm guessing that means the engine was rebuilt or replaced? Is there a way to find record of what was done through Ford? Anyone else see these? Rick
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    Surging problem and amp light questions...

    Got the alt tested last night, everything passed with flying colors. Then they did a load test. With everything off I have a 14.7 ish amp draw! They suggested the starter solenoid was going bad. Does that sound about right?
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    Surging problem and amp light questions...

    I found some BW injectors brand new in town for 36$ each. Not remanned.... I think he said bw.... they are at advanced auto parts. Are these decent? 300$ for 8 isn't bad... Rick
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    Surging problem and amp light questions...

    Thanks! Can I stick with the stock injectors for my setup? It only runs around 6 psi if I'm pulling a good hill, don't want crazy power, I'm ok with where it's at now. Is there a write up on pulling injectors? Just want to make sure I know what I'm getting into before I mess with a 2000...
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    Surging problem and amp light questions...

    Is R&D a reputable company? I know getting rebuilt injectors isn't the best idea, but the cost is decent. I'd rather have the moose injectors and ip, just need more time to buy them. You think I could just slap a new injector ring, o-rings and cap on that 1 injector to buy some time...
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    Surging problem and amp light questions...

    Haha ok it drains the other way. But is is leaking when pressurized, as seen by the wasted diesel. Sorry. It's late, brain isn't as quick as usual.
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    Surging problem and amp light questions...

    Oh ok, I gotcha. So it's wasting my 4$/gallon liquid gold. Nice.
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    Surging problem and amp light questions...

    So basically that cylinder is running lean due to the extra air being sucked in?
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    Surging problem and amp light questions...

    Will do. I'll have to get some cash saved up, they look original, but it can be hard to tell sometimes.
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    Surging problem and amp light questions...

    Guessing and air intrusion is not good on a diesel.... should I do injectors while I'm at it? Thanks for the fast reply. Rick
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    Surging problem and amp light questions...

    Oilbuner gurus! I need your help please. Went to leave work tonight, started the truck up, after gp's warmed up and the engine started surging pretty hard core . Tried to give it gas, fell flat on it's face with a little gas pedal. Shut it off, waited a second and started again, no surge...
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    Odd steering problem...

    Gotcha. I'll hit the junk yard tomorrow before work. Do I need a year specific column? Or one in the same body style range? Thanks!
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    CLP gun cleaner in diesel fuel?

    I would guess it would be expensive, and injector cleaner isn't that expensive, but I guess if it works better it's worth the extra cost. You could always contact the maker of clp and ask. They have chemists that know the effects of the product. But in my experience, clp would soften up some...
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    Odd steering problem...

    So, all the steering issues I have heard of are about wandering and play left to right. But my steering wheel is sort of hanging out of the column and drooping. If you push the wheel toward the engine bay, it will square up and the "clock spring" pins drop into the contact track, and steering...
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    ATS Turbo Questions 7.3 IDI

    Well, I'm glad I did the glow plugs! They were all pretty loose, and they were autolites, so I got the motorcrafts installed, did the fuel filter (filled it with diesel kleen) and I am going to build a better intake system and figure out a solution for the cdr. Tomorrow I'll finish painting it...
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    ATS Turbo Questions 7.3 IDI

    Cool! Looks like it's going to get some mods done then. I'll run the engine, and then check the turbo for play. The other thing I noticed is that spinning the turbo by hand, it is pretty stiff compared to other turbos I've had, I would spin it a few rotations, and then the turbo shaft gets...
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    ATS Turbo Questions 7.3 IDI

    I can figure something out on the cdr issue... I'm mainly worried about the turbo. I would like to rebuild it if possible, I know it should be balanced, but I can have a local shop do that as well. Mostly worried about down time as winter is coming up fast, and...well this is the only car I...
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    New here & to diesels

    Thanks! Yeah I did my research, all the other forums said this is the forum for idi's. So here I am! I'll get my signature updated as well. Rick
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    ATS Turbo Questions 7.3 IDI

    Cool, I'll do a road draft tube, do I need a breather filter on the tube? Or is it ok to just have it open? As far as throwing a rod, well I hope that doesn't happen! Going to do glow plugs on it tomorrow (mororcraft of course) and a fuel filter. Do those 2 guys you recommend offer a...
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    ATS Turbo Questions 7.3 IDI

    The cdr is the oil separator correct? The tube from that to the airbox is kinda broken, and it looked like it leaked oil all over the top of the engine....
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    ATS Turbo Questions 7.3 IDI

    The seal is probably done, I pulled the airbox, and the turbo had oil sitting by the compressor wheel...
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    ATS Turbo Questions 7.3 IDI

    I'll have to check it with an indicator, I'd guess maybe a little over 1/16" total play from one side to the other, but that was just by hand guessing. Is there a spec as far as play is concerned? Thanks for the relpy! Rick

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