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  1. lakesurfer

    IDIT glow plug tools

    For any who are just getting started: I love having a factory turbo IDI (VIN C / IDIT) except when it is glow plug time. Plugs 5 & 7 suck because the turbo is blocking access. For any new to this game, here's my tool list to help the job suck less: Pliers, long, curved needlenose...
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    Motorcraft ZD-29 Glow Plugs

    Time to do GPs and saw the lack of ZD-9 availability and the controversy about ZD-29s, so I thought I'd try them and start a thread. I bought 8+1 from Rock Auto to minimize the chance of counterfeits. They came in individually sealed Ford Motorcraft bags. The bags say, "Made in Germany". The...
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    IDI Shop in Tennessee for Head Gasket Job?

    IDI Shop in Tennessee for Head Gasket Job? I am in middle Tennessee, just south of Nashville, with a '93 IDIT. Pretty sure the passenger side head gasket is leaking coolant. I could do this myself, but don't have the garage or concrete, so it would be more challenge than I want at my age...
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    Electrical System goes Dead at Start

    1993 F350 7.3L IDI Vin C Turbo, 5-speed: May I please get the group's opinion on troubleshooting and possible solutions to this problem? Current Symptom: When I turn the key to start, the entire dash goes dark and not even the solenoid clicks. Can a failed alternator cause this symptom...
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    Report: Injection Pump and Injectors

    Report: Injection Pump and Injectors I intalled the Baby Moose pump and Moose Mister injectors from Mel @Agnem at Conestoga Diesel. Since my IDIT 7.3 has a recently renewed factory turbo with a Wicked Wheel, I barely pull anything with it, and the Baby Moose delivers only 5cc more than a...
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    Injection Line Flare Socket / Wrench / Tool

    Injection Line Flare Socket / Wrench / Tool After replacing and dynamically timing my IP, a couple of fuel line nuts at the pump got loose. That sent me looking for an SAE 5/8" (or 16mm) flared wrench or slotted tool to tighten fuel line nuts on the IP with the pump installed on the truck...
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    Can the Injection Pump (IP) suddenly fail completely?

    I thought IPs failed gradually, such as getting to where engines become hard to start or hard to keep running. Mine went from running decent (caveats below) one evening, to zip, nada, zilch two mornings later. Question: Has anyone heard of an IP going from working ok to absolute failure...
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    Zicam Bottle Cap Trick for Fuel Return O-rings

    Zicam Bottle Cap Trick for Fuel Return O-rings: Getting the o-rings over the injector threads w/o nicking the o-rings can be a pain. I had read several places that there was a trick, but all the references just said to "google it". I did that can came up with zip. So if there's anyone else...
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    Turbo Turbine: Replace?

    Turbo Turbine: Replace? I'm disassembling my factory Garrett TC4305 turbo for rebuild. I got the turbine shroud off and discovered that whoever balanced this last removed a crap-ton of material (IMO) from the integated shaft nut. So much, and at such angles that I really can't grip the nut...
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    Favorite Fuel Return Kit & Why?

    Favorite Fuel Return Kit & Why? Which fuel return kit do the forum users prefer and why, please? I know there are some fine vendors, both on this forum and outside that offer these kits. I have noticed differences in hose types, and in the case of one well known vendor, a radical *billeted*...
  11. lakesurfer

    Injector copper washers - seals

    Regarding the Injector copper washers - seals: Is there a source for these alone, without buying the whole fuel return kit? Had to temporarily remove one injector recently, and now am faced with either reusing the copper seal or spending $45 for a whole fuel return kit I'm not ready for yet...
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    Q: Turbo Rebuild: Replace Backplate Required?

    The backplate: Must I replace it? I am rebuilding my factory TC4305 Garrett turbo. I bought and read the Smothers "Turbo Rebuild Guide and Shop Manual - Garrett T3 - T04B - T04E" and have have this question: The guide emphatically states that the backplate must not be checked for wear, it...
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    Q: Turbo Rebuild: Replace Oil Feed Required?

    The oil feed line: Must I replace it? I am rebuilding my factory TC4305 Garrett turbo. I bought and read the Smothers "Turbo Rebuild Guide and Shop Manual - Garrett T3 - T04B - T04E" and have have this question: The guide states unequivocally that the oil feed line *must* be replaced. "No...
  14. lakesurfer

    Broken Glowplug Removal Victory Story

    First, please know this: ever since I bought this truck in 2008, and ripped all the non ZD-9 junk plugs out of it, it has been running NOTHING but Motorcraft/Beru ZD-9 glow plugs as it should. Now for the story.... The #5 glow plug (the one behind the darn glow plug relay) failed so I pulled...
  15. lakesurfer

    Questions: Turbo Rebuild: Factory Garrett TC4305 Turbo

    Due to circumstances I'll create a separate post for, I had to remove the turbo from the engine recently. While the turbo's off, I am definitely going to rebuild it (mostly just because), and am strongly considering a Wicked Wheel 2 upgrade. I have watched some YouTube videos on the rebuild...
  16. lakesurfer

    TURBO SEAL / GASKET REFERENCE GUIDE FOR 93-94 7.3L IDIT VIN "C"

    Had to temporarily remove my factory turbo, so I ordered a factory turbo seal kit from typ4 to reinstall it as advised by many on this forum. The kit by typ4 is very thorough, so despite having done some disassembly, the kit had items in it I could not identify. Also (to my chagrin) the parts'...
  17. lakesurfer

    Ferret 765-01 Dynamic timing questions

    I purchased the Ferret 765-01 Diesel Timing Adapter, and an Innova 5568 timing light with RPM and advance. I read the instructions and watched some videos on the testing procedure. Also, FYI, I just installed a Facet electtic fuel pump. When observing the timing, whether at idle or at 2000...
  18. lakesurfer

    Factory Turbo Removal

    I have a 1993 F350 5-speed crew cab with factory turbo. I am trying to understand how to remove the turbo so can plan replacement of the glow plugs, injectors, return line system, and injection pump. I wrenched on it some, removing the air cleaner, the intake bolt, and some other things, but...

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