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  1. Rusgo

    F350 steering box upgrade

    Yeah brake feel consistent every time. Pedal feels linear. Usually get three good power stops with gas reservoir after engine off. Drove a friends newer f250 with vacuum boost recently. Felt mushy and inconsistent. Don't think will ever have another rig without it
  2. Rusgo

    Low smoke level from hot injection pumps?

    Been looking at the 110cc pumps available, but really hate seeing my fuel leave the truck through smoke Anybody ever able to make a very low smoke setup using high volume pumps? With a well designed fast spoiling intercooled turbo system, possible to get there?
  3. Rusgo

    Newer injections pump going bad? Weird symptoms. Just creeping along

    Not super familiar with positions of it. Is the solenoid on/off only, or is there a middle range when malfunctioning where it'll reduce power?
  4. Rusgo

    Newer injections pump going bad? Weird symptoms. Just creeping along

    I had a filter assembly out of a newer IDI truck and upgraded filter laying around forever. Just installed it because why the hell not. Helps isolate the problem Going to fill tanks and recheck tomorrow. Cycle the tank switch. Check the fuel supply when it's in 5mph mode Leaning toward the...
  5. Rusgo

    Newer injections pump going bad? Weird symptoms. Just creeping along

    Yeah linkage is good. Fuel supply to IP is very good. No smoke at any point. Couldn't imagine timing being off and the engine running well otherwise. Truck runs perfect for 5 mins then power slowly starts going down. Acts like it's starving for fuel. Even at 15 minutes it only dies when letting...
  6. Rusgo

    Newer injections pump going bad? Weird symptoms. Just creeping along

    AutoZone. Remanufactured.
  7. Rusgo

    Newer injections pump going bad? Weird symptoms. Just creeping along

    Injection pump has 30k miles on it. Truck starts fast and drives well at first. A little lower powered than normal After 5 minutes of driving power is way down. After 15 minutes I'm just crawling along and truck dies at stoplight! Power drop is linear. No surging. 5mph top speed. Restarts fine...
  8. Rusgo

    Solid rear brake line.

    When I first started doing brake lines I left the nut off about 25% of the time After 20 years I'm down to 10%
  9. Rusgo

    Solid rear brake line.

    I've learned to make bends around my thumb and half inch ratchet extensions. Just have to pull the line firmly away from the bend as you're making it (stops the kinks) Same way a mandrel exhaust bender works. Pull then bend. The softer line compounds bend super easy
  10. Rusgo

    My '93 F-250 IDI Overhaul Thread

    Heard it from others that the thinner walls of the of the 7.3 allowed micro flexing that created cavitation, and cavitation wasn't an issue in these engines until the displacement was bumped up. Along with that, was told coolant additive was developed specifically for the 7.3 motor and the 6.9...
  11. Rusgo

    Rebuilt 89 7.3 will not idle or go over 2100 rpm

    Unless the timing is way off, it should still start and idle fine. I can move the IP back and forth a couple dimes and the average person would never notice the difference in sound and performance I'm guessing this is the first time the R&D IP has been installed? Timing does fluctuate from pump...
  12. Rusgo

    What's up with the censoring

    Honestly it's a bit refreshing. People around here would rather flame each all day more than just talk about smokey old broke diesels. The vulgarity was getting a bit much.. /s
  13. Rusgo

    Solid rear brake line.

    Lmc truck and classic industries are awesome for finding that obscure stuff. They actually sell formed hard lines, which is rare Found these https://www.sstubes.com/products/tra9641om-87-97-ford-f-250-350-non-dually-with-3-rear-brake-shoes-rear-axle-brake-lines-steel Gotta check if you have...
  14. Rusgo

    My '93 F-250 IDI Overhaul Thread

    Thought maybe the sleeves could be thicker than the original walls
  15. Rusgo

    My '93 F-250 IDI Overhaul Thread

    Better than I thought it'd be! Seems like such a crazy process
  16. Rusgo

    Replacing valve cover gasket. Anything else to do while I've got the covers off?

    Not much in there. Just a valve train. Good time to look for metal shavings/milky oil/carbon build up Rocker arms and pushrods last a long time. If you have valve train issues you typically hear it with lots of ticking or worse things while running
  17. Rusgo

    My '93 F-250 IDI Overhaul Thread

    What's the damage($$) for something like that? Still have to use the coolant additive after getting them sleeved?
  18. Rusgo

    Truggy Build

    Sweet rig man. Pretty brave for have such a big door opening You just using fat heims in your links? How they holding up? I'm starting a four link front soon. Tough to know what style would work best with 10000+ pounds sitting on them
  19. Rusgo

    My '93 F-250 IDI Overhaul Thread

    Wow. Surprising for sure. Like something got stuck in piston rings grooves.
  20. Rusgo

    Pinion seal is leaking. Shaft has some wobble. Rebuild or snug it up?

    Only leaked for one day and then stopped But shaft has wobble anyway. Does tightening the pinion nut pull the pinion tighter into it's race? Axle has 200k on it. Time for a rebuild? How long can carrier bearings last? The ring and pinion itself?
  21. Rusgo

    Look what Gale just posted!!!

    I love my 6.9 controller. Tucked away by the firewall out of the way. Simple. Has worked perfect for years. Truck starts fast everytime. You saying it's just a ticking time bomb?! Damn. It might have to go now
  22. Rusgo

    New kickers for the old 1986 F350 + build info

    Few days on the brakes now. Steering Performance issues and whining completely cleared. Must have bled itself. Takes a bit of time with all the new lines Pedal response is immediate. Rarely depressed more that 1". Legs get figdety. They were doing so much work before! And the Cadillac ebrake...
  23. Rusgo

    Look what Gale just posted!!!

    IDIs are beasts. Among the coolest things humans ever made. Mechanically controlled precision explosions Like if you combined a fine Swiss watch with a Molotov Cocktail. Then throw it inside a tractor to get moving My first love was a big block Chevy, but always disappointed I had to add...
  24. Rusgo

    1987 Crew Cab 2WD Build

    Yielding bolts get squishy and they spring back a bit. Likely what was happening. I did ARPs on my 6.9. Felt the squishyness at 135 ft lb and stopped. Thinking 130 is max from now on. I don't want to be ruining expensive reusable studs.
  25. Rusgo

    New kickers for the old 1986 F350 + build info

    A little preview. Things getting ready to happen! Also getting parts/plans together for a front four link conversion with a lower arm integrated sway bar setup...maybe overkill.. Too late to turn back now!

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