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  1. ClifFord

    7.3 powerstroke oil leak

    What I meant by simple green bath is just spray some degreaser and give it a light scrub with a toilet brush then spray it off. And no, I haven't heard of oil leaking into the injectors. The compression is so high that the fuel air mix ignites under pressure. The top ring are also partially...
  2. ClifFord

    7.3 powerstroke oil leak

    Going up the hill will load the block. And that will actually be more efficient for the motor (benefit of diesel engine). Rather get the block warm and drive with light load and step on the throttle. If it blows alot of white smoke at fast rpm, it may be a small issue. But even though...
  3. ClifFord

    7.3 powerstroke oil leak

    What about after it's warmed up and you get on the throttle? Also when starting does it have a quick spot in the rotation? (Crank crank crank spin crank crank)? Sent from my cp3705A using Tapatalk
  4. ClifFord

    Promise... the build

    It's easy. Adjusting window is like a 3/4 oval hole at the bottom inside of the back plate with a rubber cap. Push in the flat lock tab with 1 small flat screwdriver, at the same time turn the star on the adjuster in. Out direction will turn without pushing lock tab, in you have to push lock tab...
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    Promise... the build

    Super easy check just for all around assurance. Can you pull the E-brake pedal up while also pulling the brake release? My brake light only comes on when the E-brake is on. Sent from my cp3705A using Tapatalk
  6. ClifFord

    7.3 powerstroke oil leak

    How bad is it smoking? Sent from my cp3705A using Tapatalk
  7. ClifFord

    7.3 powerstroke oil leak

    If your burning that much oil I'd be checking for dropped piston rings or burnt cylinders. Sent from my cp3705A using Tapatalk
  8. ClifFord

    Tachometer issue 94

    Mine was craping out to. Eratic like what you are describing. It was the cruz controle module. On day I cought the blue smoke of death from under the center of the dash and then the tach, speedo, and odometer all went out. I haven't had luck finding those modules except pic a part or doner. But...
  9. ClifFord

    Injector flow issues

    I'm going to swap out the bed for a service body anyway so I can get it all out together then. Sent from my cp3705A using Tapatalk
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    Promise... the build

    I've had that problem before in my 94 IDI. I couldn't figure it out so I ran with it, till it was too late. It ended up being the axle bearings. The end result was the bearing blew up and then pieces of bearing and cage went into to axle tube and ran so hot that the axle ciezed in the tube. I...
  11. ClifFord

    Injector flow issues

    Ya, something. After I blew out the hose both front and rear flow great. I'm going to replace both pick-ups in the future. Sent from my cp3705A using Tapatalk
  12. ClifFord

    Rattlecan ZF5 at high rpm?!

    Simplest things first. Lift the boot and see if there is anything loose that will rattle on the shifter, also look at the slave cylinder and linkage. I could be wrong but it seams that high rpm will make a solid noise, not a rattle. And at high gear, everything is quieter and you can hear road...
  13. ClifFord

    Injector flow issues

    This is more of a tip. Ok for the longest time I thought I had a pick-up / water issue in my front tank. I recently made a electric tube and harness so I could drain the sludge/ water from my front tank. This is coming pre filter under the hood. Ok, so I hooked everything up and started the...
  14. ClifFord

    Service box install

    The dually is 10" wider than my IDI, AND THE 2nd tire sticks out 5" each side from the tool box. So the bed will match the width damn near perfect. And if I get the 315s they will add 1.5" per side. This shows a comparison with just the 33" tires. Sent from my cp3705A using Tapatalk
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    Service box install

    The shop truck is the 97 powerstroke dually, and it's a base with some rot. And the rear is 3.55 gear. The 94 IDI T, IS THE 4X4 with 4.10 gear rear. And 6 bolts and some taillights are a hell of alot easier than a 4x4 transplant. I'm not worried about the work, just the weight. Bed swap is easy...
  16. ClifFord

    Service box install

    What year is yours? Did you have to lift it any? Even with the 285 I have a ton of clearance. Sent from my cp3705A using Tapatalk
  17. ClifFord

    Service box install

    That was another thing. It's on 33's stock. (285/75r16). Running nitto terra grapplers. E ratted. Wanted to put some 35's on. (315/75r16) all of those have higher than E rate. It's so nose heavy, it just digs straight down. I want more footing and more agressive tread. Sent from my cp3705A...
  18. ClifFord

    Service box install

    Both are 38" wide, and 5' cab to axle. But the 94 4x4 srw has alot of extra welded cross members and supports for the hideaway kingpin. And has the same bed mount positions. But the 4x4 has the extra 4 bolts for the kingpin. Sent from my cp3705A using Tapatalk
  19. ClifFord

    Glowplug issues

    It's a good idea to change the glowplugs and gp relay at the same time. On the 7.3 n/a they aren't that hard to get to. Only use the motorcraft glowplugs, I've heard all other brands mushroom or break off. Also check the connectors. Make sure the squirrels haven't chewed up your wires and ground...
  20. ClifFord

    Service box install

    Ok. I have a 94 f350 7.3idi 4x4 with 4.10 single rear, and a 97 f350 7.3ps 2x4 3.55 dually with a service bed on it. Will the 94 hold the service bed? I know the suspension is alot tuffer on the 94. It sits about 4" taller that the dually on stock suspension. The dually also has 3 helper springs...
  21. ClifFord

    Runaway starter

    Yes, very true on load testing the starter, I bench tested to see if the solenoid was sticking open. I didn't think the gp relay would have anything to do with the starter, but I will change it out with the glowplugs. Sent from my cp3705A using Tapatalk
  22. ClifFord

    headliner

    Peel the boarders of the fabric all the way back, spray the foam with 3m spray glue and smooth over with a pice of cardboard or something. Not your hand, it will leave hand marks and dents in liner. Sent from my cp3705A using Tapatalk
  23. ClifFord

    Runaway starter

    Got a 97, 7.3L P.S. when I turn the key the starter engages, with a cold start issue, yes I have the glowplugs, but still need to install them. Anyway, the starter continues to turn over even when the key is not only off, but also removed. Changed out the relay, and bench tested the starter. All...
  24. ClifFord

    Electronic fuel pump 7.3 IDI

    Ok so order would be ,from tank, tank switch, check valve, electric pump, mechanical lift pump, filter, hpop/ip. Right? Sent from my cp3705A using Tapatalk
  25. ClifFord

    Best oil

    Bar oil. That's awesome. I think I'm going to go with Dello 15w40. Walmart has it on sale for $11 a gallon. Sent from my cp3705A using Tapatalk

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