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  1. TorchMadness

    Changed fuel filter and bled injectors won't start

    Man you guys are lucky! No crap just posted this and the diesel gods must have been watching turned right over
  2. TorchMadness

    Changed fuel filter and bled injectors won't start

    I did a full fluid service last night including changing the fuel filter and my 1989 IDI won't start. I filled the new filter with fuel and also bled the injector lines still won't start. I had zero issues before this filter change.
  3. TorchMadness

    Ignition Key powers everything but won't turn engine.

    I found it I was wonder what I needed to do with that extra piece from the C6! Any easy way to bypass it?
  4. TorchMadness

    Ignition Key powers everything but won't turn engine.

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  5. TorchMadness

    Ignition Key powers everything but won't turn engine.

    Nope it's a fixed column
  6. TorchMadness

    Ignition Key powers everything but won't turn engine.

    When my key is turned over everything is powered up but the ignition will not start the truck. The starter is fine I've started the truck at the solenoid to check and run the truck after the transmission swap I just did. I also replaced the key switch just to be sure it was ok but I still have...
  7. TorchMadness

    1989 F250 ZF5 Clutch Fork! Autozone wrong fork!

    Ford part # is E7TZ-7515-A and I think I paid 20-30$.
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    1989 F250 ZF5 Clutch Fork! Autozone wrong fork!

    I need to put a BOLO for Autozones clutch fork they give with a clutch kit for the ZF5 Speed Transmission! I went twice for a clutch fork after not being able to get it to seat over the throw out bearing ultimately breaking the bearing because their systems tells them to give you the wrong...
  9. TorchMadness

    So what did you do with your truck today?

    Going to sand the floor and put bed liner down. She's gonna be a great work truck!
  10. TorchMadness

    So what did you do with your truck today?

    Just a little R&R almost road ready.
  11. TorchMadness

    Buying a 1989 7.3 idi

    This is mine after purchase. Yea buddy be patient I bought mine with 220k miles for 1600 dollars! You will find your truck eventually took me half a year of searching and ended up drive almost three hours to check mine out. Greatest thing about getting a cheap truck is you can afford some...
  12. TorchMadness

    ZF5 Speed is in the truck!

    It's the shift fork that the slave is touching to push the clutch free during shifting.... Sticks out the side of the transmission. It was already installed on that video.
  13. TorchMadness

    ZF5 Speed is in the truck!

    Shift fork is what in having trouble with my slave is new and has a retainer on it
  14. TorchMadness

    ZF5 Speed is in the truck!

    Alright folks after finally accumulating all the parts for my conversion from a c6 to a ZF5 transmission I finally got the bad boy in. Now how in the heck do I get a good pressure on the shift fork to pop it into place!? All that is left to do is install the slave cylinder, clutch fork and drive...
  15. TorchMadness

    Fuel economy for 89' IDI. (Transmission)

    Don't know exact year but it has spedo port
  16. TorchMadness

    Fuel economy for 89' IDI. (Transmission)

    Would you happen to have a full swap parts list and brands my ZF5 arrives wednesday
  17. TorchMadness

    Fuel economy for 89' IDI. (Transmission)

    1989 F250 7.3IDI 4x2
  18. TorchMadness

    Fuel economy for 89' IDI. (Transmission)

    What all did you need to change from the C6 3 speed transmission to the ZF5
  19. TorchMadness

    89' Diesel F250 update pictures.

    I'm also looking to trade my C6 and some cash for a ZF5 transmission
  20. TorchMadness

    89' Diesel F250 update pictures.

    As soon as I get a free weekend I'm restoring the headlamps and the rims are next.
  21. TorchMadness

    89' Diesel F250 update pictures.

    And the only part that needs to be replaced inside is the carpet! The rest and great!
  22. TorchMadness

    89' Diesel F250 update pictures.

    And of course some of the pictures loaded upside down
  23. TorchMadness

    89' Diesel F250 update pictures.

    Just some before and after pics. Now just to get the guts like I want them.
  24. TorchMadness

    Fuel economy for 89' IDI. (Transmission)

    I am currently running a 3 speed. What would my best swap be for fuel mileage?
  25. TorchMadness

    Newport News, VA Paint and Body Shop

    Does anyone have a suggestions in this area for a decent and cheap paint/body shop. I'm just looking to paint the cab a single color and fix the rust holes above the rear cab windows.

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