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    Changing Our Own Tires

    Just a quick question/comment. Do we mostly take tire changing to a shop because it's too hard to loosen lug nuts or wrangle tire/wheel or ? If lug nuts too tight couple fixes. 1. The planetary gear torque multiplier with 1/2" drive input/17,19,21mm output with 18:1 multiplier so 10 in...
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    AIR LEAK DIAGNOSIS

    Can we have a single spot where air leaks are diagnosed by starting/running behavior of IDI? I propose the following which will be edited to keep up to date. Post ones you have found/fixed. 1- Starts, after priming, and idles fine for minutes, dies seconds after gunning it in neutral to >...
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    Rotunda IDI Timing Tool Operation

    Does anyone have data on normal output of Rotunda timing transducer, on #1/#4 hardline? Such as typical voltage during injection pulse? Or harder yet, has anyone built up an amp for that xducer to trigger a timing light, besides Ferret, MAC, etc?
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    Head bolt block thread

    Read the whole thread " ARP STUD INSTALL BLOCK THREAD FAILURE " and so no mention of another possible cause. ARP now uses the hex on top for finger tight installation. Is it possible PO did not install some full depth due to friction? Seeing how much stud protrudes thru nut before torquing...
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    Slow braking at idle

    While I drive an AT with both feet I realize most don't do this. If you are surprised by low braking effect due to low vacuum (worn pump. leak, etc.). Try this. Slip into neutral, push on brake with left foot and gun the gas with right. Speeds up vacuum pump and greatly increases stopping...
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    NEW DB2 PUMP

    Question for Wes, or whom ever, maybe of some general interest. Friend has new in wrap from FORD a db2-4821 for couple hundred. Is this a 8cyl x 4 x .21 plunger pump? Too much to use as just a core so would it flow significantly more than my current, no problems, db2831? Also have a spare...
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    IDI OIL PRESSURE TO START

    Noticed while priming that spins faster after couple seconds cranking (oil pressure starts up). Would wear be improved by use of accumulator/lube prime pump or could I just keep shut off solenoid off until I see oil pressure (starts first compression anyway so still using single battery).
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    BAD HOSE CLAMPS

    Tried 3 different sizes from this kit and none worked well. Tight enough to not leak and started to go D shape and leak. A little tighter and strip out slots so will not release. Further loosening and screw backs out due to no thrust shoulder. Look like stainless but plated mild steel so...
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    Sad (sort of funny tho)

    Should have known better (do now) but went into local FORD stealership and asked service writer if they had any techs that could time an "IDI 7.3". "I have plenty of techs that can time that". How much? Starts typing and asks year. I tell him "93 7.3". He says, "that's a diesel, I don't...
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    Leaky 6.4 Water Pump

    Can not find where 6.4 folks hang out, maybe here. Can anyone spare the hub off of or just pump (not in/out casting) from leaky 08-10 6.4 water pump?? Need to test assemble 7.3 IDI adapter. Oreillys says no core charge so no source there. Thanks for any help regarding project.
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    Newbie in CT

    Hi all. Just an old fart in tax hell with couple diesels. I am semi retired as they laughingly say with Navy heavy big diesel maintenance and later electronics training / repair and finally nuclear power plant maintenance. Back to the diesels, the one applicable to this forum is 93 F350 7.3...

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