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    New engine running but knocking

    Justin at R&D dropped a replacement in the mail as soon as I notfied him. Icanfixall , thank you for the input. I truly appreciate all the wisdom and advice I have received from this site. I was aware of some of the issues members here have had with R&D. As far as my own personal...
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    New engine running but knocking

    So I swapped over the injector and sure enough the sound and heat followed it. ran out to the junkyard and grabbed a full set of bb code injectors. I had been working on building a pop tester for sometime and just needed an injector line I could cut up so I grabbed that also. tested ll the...
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    New engine running but knocking

    Thanks for the feedback, been working on it all morning. I was able to time it by ear a little better and have gotten rid of 90% of the smoke. The #7 injector line is extremely hot and it does sound like the ticking is coming from that area. It is however the closest line to the downpipe. Could...
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    New engine running but knocking

    Just for clarfication, when you say 9* is that from the timing marks being lined up? What would that be roughly a quarter inch between the lines? How do you guys turn the pump? I was having a real hard time getting anymore than maybe a 16th of an inch. I don't have any way to dynamic...
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    New engine running but knocking

    I will try taking a video in the morning and posting it. I know anything is possible but the injectors are stage 1's from R&D IDI who I thought had a pretty good quality product. I tried cracking the lines one at a time and noticed larger difference in rpms on several cylinders and only slight...
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    New engine running but knocking

    Hello all, so I finally started my new engine today, first time ive ever swapped an engine and I was thrilled to see it start with minimal effort. I have a new long block, new injection pump, new injectors, and oil cooler. I also did the upgrade to the electric fuel pump, added a bypass oil...
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    Wiring issue maybe?

    So I finally found the part and after driving halfway across Colorado and 8 hours of searching with no luck, it ends up in a tiny 4x4 specialty wrecking yard about 10 miles from me. Funny thing is as I was driving away with it I received an email saying they had just shipped the parts from...
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    Wiring issue maybe?

    So I have been to multiple yards and found nothing. I have emailed the folks I purchased my new pump from about sending back my part but have yet to receive a reply. So I am in dire need of that bracket if anyone has one, or knows where I can get one. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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    Wiring issue maybe?

    Thanks for the feedback. I am going to do a pic-a-part run myself today and hopefully find it. If I don't I will let you know.
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    Wiring issue maybe?

    That's exactly what it is, I was able to round up a new sensor but it needs a bracket to mount it to. Any ideas on where I might find something like that. I checked with Ford and they don't make them anymore.
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    Wiring issue maybe?

    So I am 90% finished with putting a new reman motor in my truck. The issue I am running into is I am trying to get all of the wiring hooked back up and have one connector that looks like a 3 pin Molex (maybe wrong terminology here) it comes out of the harness just past the alternator and timing...
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    Torque Converter pulled with engine!

    After a couple more hours of thrilling research on coolant, I think I will just go with the fleet charge. Seems a whole lot of guys use it and I will be adding a coolant filter after I get the new motor back in anyways. That way I don't watch expensive coolant leak on to my shop floor when I...
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    Torque Converter pulled with engine!

    Any thought on Zerex ZXED1. it is decently priced and meets EC-1 standards which I read is great for cavitation protection.
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    Torque Converter pulled with engine!

    Awesome! Thanks for all the replies. I checked and there is no scoring on the toque converter shaft. I will replace both seals and be sure I mate the torque converter all the way on the transmission shaft. This is off topic a bit but I have read 100's of pages of info and opinions on what...
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    Torque Converter pulled with engine!

    So I am replacing the engine in my truck. It is a 7.3 idi with an E4OD. This I my first time swapping an engine. I have been going really slow, labeling and referring to the three shop manuals for advice. I removed the whole front clip and all accessories from the block before removing the...
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    Cavitation?/Head Gasket?

    Your probably right. At least worth digging a little further before making the leap. Thanks for the feedback.
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    Cavitation?/Head Gasket?

    I keep going back and forth on it. I keep reading that head gaskets on 7.3 idi's rarely go out and that it is usually cavitation. Maybe I have just been scared by the whole cavitation thing. One shop I talked to quoted me $700 to just find out which it is. If I have them take it down to the...
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    Cavitation?/Head Gasket?

    Promar not Leonard, sorry. Stupid auto-text.
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    Cavitation?/Head Gasket?

    I am really leaning towards the promar. Been trying to get as much info on them as possible. Wish I could get some feedback on motorworks though. I spoke with them and they actually will use a 6.9 block bored to a 7.1. Then they put 7.3 heads on. I like the concept, not having to worry about...
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    Cavitation?/Head Gasket?

    Again thanks for the information, Wondering if anyone out there has any Information good or bad on Motorworks out of Spokane Washington. Not 100% on if a new motor is in store for me yet but trying to do my research. I received a quote for a Jasper remanufactured 7.3 and a quote from Motorworks...
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    Cavitation?/Head Gasket?

    Thanks for the input, helps a bunch. I am debating on taking it to a shop to have it looked at. If it is head gaskets would anyone have any idea on what a shop would charge. Just a ballpark so I can have an idea. Obviously things always change once they get in there.
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    Cavitation?/Head Gasket?

    So I have already posted about this once in the 911 section but I've done a bit more digging and need some advice. History: 94 F 250 7.3L Turbo 228,000 miles. Pickup had been running fine, has always burned through oil. No other major concerns. I'm a shade tree mechanic at best but highly...
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    Oh Shoot!!!

    So, there is definitely coolant in my oil. I drained a bit off of the oil pan and sure enough. I also idle the truck for a couple minutes prior to checking the oil and found that I am dumping oil off the back of the engine somewhere. Looks like it is coming from the turbo oil feed line at the...
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    Oh Shoot!!!

    Well that would be better news. Thanks for the info. I will try to check the lift pump today.
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    Oh Shoot!!!

    I guess I'll just put my thoughts out there and see what you guys think. I am guessing that this is either a head gasket or cracked block. Is there any definitive way of knowing which it may be? I've read some posts stating that a bad injector could cause knocking and excessive white...

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