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  1. Nidenn

    glow plugs 6.9

    Not sure what controller or manual switch is. But I put in Motorcraft plugs in 2015 and they seen to be working fine still. My '87 6.9 was my daily driver for about a year and has been my toy since then for forest service roads. Don't drive it much in the winter but just for the hell of it I...
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    Not enough antifreeze

    I drained radiator, the block from above the starter, and the block from near the oil filter. Is there another drain plug somewhere I missed? Could there be 2 full gallons in the hoses even with those 3 drain plugs off? I am working on it on a flat surface. I thought of opening everything and...
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    Not enough antifreeze

    Hey everyone, I just flushed my truck and replaced my thermostat while it was drained. That all went fine. But I noticed my truck only takes about 6 gallons in the cooling system and I thought it had 8. Any input? Could there be 2 gallons that never flushed or am I wrong about the capacity of...
  4. Nidenn

    6.9 idi thermostat bypass

    Well I put it back together without the check ball and it seems to be doing fine. Thanks for the advice guys.
  5. Nidenn

    6.9 idi thermostat bypass

    I know it will run without but the engine stays pretty cold I would like to keep the bypass closed until needed.
  6. Nidenn

    6.9 idi thermostat bypass

    Ah sorry search where? Gfl?
  7. Nidenn

    6.9 idi thermostat bypass

    When I went to replace my thermostat I flipped the housing upside down an lost the ball for the bypass. It's nowhere. Any ideas on where to get a replacement? I would rather now buy the housing units if I can just get a new ball for the bypass. Thanks everyone.
  8. Nidenn

    Thermostat check ball fix.

    So if one were to lose that ball is there a part number for a replacement?

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