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  1. slyhog022056

    97 F250 7.3 Fuel delivery air??

    I have a 97 ford 7.3 duL tanks problem. A couple of weeks ago my 97 appeared to run out of fuel. Since them I have added 7 gallons diesel into front tank. Fuel selector switch appears to be working. Filter cover off and cranking appears to be getting fuel / air but wont fill the filter housing...
  2. slyhog022056

    Ran out of fuel

    This last weekend my 91 F250, 7.3 ran out of fuel while parked on side to side incline, Showed 1/4 tank, but I assumed it uncovered the pickup line. Put in 5 gallons and got it started after filling filter and a little ether. Started and let it idle for about 15 minutes. While running it began...
  3. slyhog022056

    Nut for output yoke

    I have been searching high and low for the nut inside the output yoke of a ZF-5 in 97 F250 with 7.3 powerstroke. I have ordered and paid for over 10 online in the last 3 months only to be informed they are obsolete and get a refund. No one can even tell me the thread size and pitch. Anyone with...
  4. slyhog022056

    ZF5 output yoke and nut

    In a big bind, got a bad vibration at 70 mph the other day. Limped it home and found the nut is gone off the tail shaft of my trans and the little ******* that hold the u-joint end caps in the yoke are worn down to the point i can move the joint in the caps 1/8" because the ******* are almost...
  5. slyhog022056

    97 7.3 shuts off and sometimes refires

    97 7.3 shutting off while driving, while sitting in traffic etc. I dont understand this i have read every possible thread. my truck will be running fine then it just shuts off at different times, sometimes it will refire if i am moving but if it shuts while at a stop i can usually just turn the...
  6. slyhog022056

    Help... wants to die

    1997 7.3 PSD Went out to start my truck since it has been sitting for 2 weeks. started right up as normal then it tries to die. gauges stay working so i dont think its ignition problem. I can rev it up and hold at rpm then it goes to idle cutting out like a misfire. when it goes to idle the...
  7. slyhog022056

    How to locate misfiring injector

    97 F250 HD with 7.3 psd. I have a constant miss from one of my injectors. How can I trace it out electrically? I swapped injectors with known good one and still have a miss. Do I need a oscilliscope to trace out the circuit? My high dollar scanner doesnt tell me anything. Does anyone have a...
  8. slyhog022056

    Air Filter CFM Requirements

    I have been searching for some CFM imformation as to what CFM an air filter has to flow to run my 97 7.3 PSD. It is street driven, never sees over 3000 rpm, little bit of towing (GVW truck and trailer under 18,000 lbs) I have a batwing oilbath air cleaner from my 52 olds that is modified to...
  9. slyhog022056

    Needing heater/AC linkage information

    97 ford f 250HD. 7.3 5 speed Needing to find location of all the places under the dash for the heater control cables, etc. Using the dash controls on the dash wont let me change from heat to vent or to the defrosters, floor, etc. Does anyone have a diagram of where the flaps, linkages are...
  10. slyhog022056

    huge turbo lag

    Just got my 97 f 250 with 7.3 turbo and 5 speed running again. I am having major issues with turbo lag... namely the turbo doesnt even begin to spool up at all until around 2000 to 2500 rpm. It is just flat unresponsive up to that point. Especially in first or second gear. I have to throttle it...
  11. slyhog022056

    Anyone need parts from 97 F250 HD

    My F-250 got rear ended last weekend, i know the insurance company wont give me much for it so i am going to keep it and part it out 7.3 PSD rebuilt about 75k back was getting 18 mpg city and 21 hwy NEVER been overheated, ZF5, 4.10 rear, tires with under 3000 miles on them, 5th wheel hitch I...
  12. slyhog022056

    throttle pedal travelling half way down

    I dont know if this is a common thing with 97 7.3 f250hd. My throttle pedal has to be pushed down 1/2 way before it begins to accelerate. is there an adjustment to shorten this stroke?? it bothers me that i have to push it so far when trying to time clutch to throttle footwork. It doesnt seem to...
  13. slyhog022056

    Cleaned. Engine then slow death

    Today i degreased my engine bay after rinsing it started and ran fine for a few minutes then it slowly died, over a period of 30 seconds, before i could get inside to hit tge throttle it died and wont restart. I have removed every connector i could find, bkew them out then WD40 them. I reved the...
  14. slyhog022056

    oil pressure gauge swinging

    97, 7.3 PSD, 316,000 miles. Recently traded for this truck a couple of weeks ago. Yesterday while driving around Dallas for parts noticed the oil pressure gauge swinging between 1/2 way then down to the lower end of the white on the gauge. Kept an eye on it and it drops when accelerating. If i...
  15. slyhog022056

    Traded my IDI for powerstroke

    I traded my 91 F350 dually 7.3 IDI for a 97 F250 power stroke 7.3 power stroke. New to turbocharged diesels and would appreciate any input as to pros and cons of this truck. The only questions I have so far is the clutch pedal has to move down 3+ inches before it begins to engage and has to go...
  16. slyhog022056

    trans fluid level after being towed

    91 ford f 350, 7.3 idi non turbo e40d trans Was recently towed and i assume they removed the driveshaft, since i got it back it is slipping, especially on take off, and no lockup at highway speed, lockup is on a manual switch and worked fine for 2 years, any way i can't get a reading on the...
  17. slyhog022056

    No front brakes

    I have searched the forums and cant find the info i need. I have a 91 Ford f350 Diesel I have rear brakes but no front brakes until I mash the pedal 3/4 of the way down I have bypassed the ABS on the system and it has a new master cylinder could this be a proportional valve problem. the front...
  18. slyhog022056

    Front disc brakes not working and strange knock

    Hey folks, been a while since i have been here but i have a problem that has been ongoing for a while. 1991 Ford F350 crew cab dually. 7.3 IDI, automatic 165,000 miles I have replaced everything NEW, not rebuilt, vacuum pump, front rotors, calipers, master cylinder and brake booster (as a set)...
  19. slyhog022056

    Cold start issue after new injectors

    Last week i put in new conestoga injectors and had to remove the entire ip with cover to attempt to seal the leaking cover. i scribed a mark so it went back in the same position. not so hard. ever since i changed injectors it wont start cold at all. it starts right up the dies as if it was out...
  20. slyhog022056

    White smoke and rattle at idle.

    I have read and understand about injector knocking and white smoke at idle. My problem is the knock comes and goes at times at idle. Above 1200 to 1300 rpm it is completely gone. Ok, bad injector. If i crack the lines at idle all of them are about the same. At idle and at 1200 rpm. The white...
  21. slyhog022056

    cracked fuel injector lines

    I keep having problems with my lines from pump to injectors cracking and squirting right at the ball. Does anyone else have this problem? Is there anything i can do to stop this? I have been removing the line, cut off tge ball and put on a slip ferrule then tighten. Do i need to just do them...
  22. slyhog022056

    Low charging issues

    91 ford f 350 7.3idi Having charging issues, first installed a rebuilt 70 amp alternator 3 months old, then 2 different new electronic voltage regulators, all 4 batteries have tested good, only 1 year old. When i run my a/c or headlights or led light bar i have very low voltage, my turn signals...
  23. slyhog022056

    Fuel filter "o" ring

    hey folks, i have a 91 ford 7.3 idi. I keep having problems with the o ring around the bottom of the fuel filter leaking and letting fuel drip onto my exhaust. Does anyone know a fix for this?? I have had to replace the oring 4 times in the last 4 or 5 months which meant having to buy a new...
  24. slyhog022056

    Hard brake pedal in mornings

    Hey people, I am having a brake problem and no one seems to know what is wrong. To start with I have a new vacuum pump, showing 24 inches of vacuum, new brake booster. pads, rotors, calipers, shoes and drums less than 20k miles. System has been flushed and bled 3 times. Rear ABS is completely...
  25. slyhog022056

    91 idi starter grinding & hard start.

    My truck is a 91 f 350 with 7.3 idi and e4od trans. i have only had this truck since jan of this year and am already issues with the second starter. What i have is a 12 tooth ultima 19418 starter from oreileys. open ended no cover over the teeth. same as came in the truck when i got it. It has...

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