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  1. Justin B

    ISO Flexplate Spacer

    Good morning, I have a cracked Flexplate on my 1990 F250, E4OD combo. It's of the two piece design, thin Flexplate mated to a cast iron flywheel/ring gear. I got excited when I found a replacement Flexplate for under $100, but now I've come to the realization that I need the elusive crankshaft...
  2. Justin B

    Early E4OD Output Shaft

    Good morning everyone, I picked up a 2WD E4OD the other day for my project F-150 IDI swap. The truck is a 90 (mechanical speedo) and the trans is from an OBS, door sticker of the donor truck said 94, was behind a Powerstroke. Compatibility is obviously a problem with the output shaft. I've been...
  3. Justin B

    Yes, another timing thread..

    Good evening folks. I've scoured the forums and I'm even more confused with my truck than ever before and hoping some can shine a light for me. I have a 6.9, turbo'd with Banks. New injector pump, new injectors, timed with ferret adapter and digital light at 10*. I'm experiencing a hazy smoke...
  4. Justin B

    WTB: Home for my 6.9 powerplant

    My truck is probably going to be totaled by my insurance, which I'll then probably buy back as "salvage". I'm looking for a vehicle to drop my engine into. Must have: Close to Virginia Factory IDI vehicle, not interested in converting a gasser at this time Body in good shape, minimal rust...
  5. Justin B

    Wrecked

    Well, I was in an accident yesterday, thought I'd share the photos of the carnage. His car didn't stand a chance. I was waiting in line for traffic to start moving, the light turned green and I began accelerating. At the time I was stopped, there was no one behind me. As I was pulling away, the...
  6. Justin B

    Vacuum Warning Switch

    Good evening Oil Burners, In my haste to pull my old engine out and get the replacement in I seem to have broken the vacuum line nipple on the low vacuum warning switch. Does anyone know of a replacement or a work-around to fix this thing properly (alternate setup)? I traced out some part...
  7. Justin B

    Bricknose Towing Capacity

    I have a 1990 F-250, 7.3 (about to be 6.9 due to engine swap), E4OD, Supercab, 2wd, 3.55 gears and I'm trying to find the maximum towing capacity. (I would also be interested in a combination of ZF5 and/or 4.10 gears, I could do those swaps if worth it). I've searched the forums a bit and...
  8. Justin B

    New Owner Learning Curve, Strange Sound

    Good afternoon folks, So I've made a couple of recent posts about my new-to-me pickup. When looking the truck over at work with some folks I fired it up an someone pointed out a noise that I didn't hear when I bought it. There's a hollow sound coming from the exhaust, keeps rythym with the...
  9. Justin B

    Requesting Thoughts on Service Manuals

    Good morning, I recently purchased a '90 F-250 Supercab, 2WD, Auto, with the original 7.3 (181k on the clock) and a Banks Kit. I'm already on a mission aquiring some spare parts to have around for a rainy day. I came across an '87 6.9 with a matching ZF5 with transfer case, reportedly a running...
  10. Justin B

    New 7.3 IDI Owner

    Hello everyone, new to the forum as well as owning a diesel pickup. The truck is a 1990 2wd, F250 Supercab, 7.3, Banks, E4OD with 181k on the clock. I've done a fair amount of research and leaned on these forums for information quite a bit prior to my decision to buy. I just joined up today...
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