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  1. emmer

    fuel line type and size

    Recently I tapped into my fuel line to put my pre-lifet pump filter in. The line from my tank is a thin (plastic looking) type line. I would like to properly tap into this line becuase the way I did it didn't hold up very well. It hose looks to me that to properly tap into it, would take...
  2. emmer

    won't shut off

    Something strange ................ my truck will shut off till the temp gets up to about 130f, then It will not. :frustrate I have to stall it to get it to shut off.:mad: This isn't a one time thing......... it's been doing the same thing everyday for the past 2 weeks. any idea's...
  3. emmer

    burned out lightbulb in my tach

    anyone know how to remove my dash so i can change the lightbulb behind my tach? My truck is a 1989 f350 (7.3l idi) thanks for any help:hail Joe
  4. emmer

    7.3 l oil capacity

    I know this questions been asked a million times or more but, can someone tell me the oil capacity of my 7.3l idi (including oil filter) ? Thanks Joe
  5. emmer

    need help uploading pics

    How does a person upload pictures here??????????????? I'd like to show some pics, but don't have a clue how too:dunno:dunno:dunno
  6. emmer

    homemade bypass filter

    I think I'll make a homemade bypass oil filter, since I can't afford the one Amsoil makes. I'm planning on t-ing off from the oil sender and going into a (2 micron) filter and then back into the filler spout. what do ya'll think? thumbs up;Sweet or down:puke: thx for any comments.
  7. emmer

    What's a soup bowl mod ??

    Whats a soup bowl mod ?? :dunno anyone? thx
  8. emmer

    coolant capacity question.

    Hi, does any one out there know what the coolant capacity on a 1989 f 350 7.3l idi, is? Everything under the hood is completely stock. I was told there would be a decal under the hood that would tell, but there is nothing like that under my hood. cheers Joe
  9. emmer

    synthetic oil question

    I have about 2500-3000km on my newly rebuilt 7.3 idi, and i was wondering if it's safe to run synthetic now. I was told not to use synthetic for the breakin period. Also I was told to stay away from synthetic because it's hard on seals. Another guy told me a buddy of his had a car with...
  10. emmer

    whats a wastegate ??????

    Can someone please explain to me what a wastegate is.... please? :confused: Something to adjust turbo pressure ?? thx Joe
  11. emmer

    mystery part

    There is a plastic part in my steering that I need to replace, but I don;t know what its called.:dunno Out of the firewall where the steering comes out ,there is a small u joint and then something (i think) is called a slip yoke. Anyways, it slids in and out of a plastic thing. This is...
  12. emmer

    A helpful link... engine diagram..parts list...etc

    http://www.submarineboat.com/engine_and_jet_drive.htm If you scroll down about a half a page, you'll see it ;)
  13. emmer

    Glow plug controller question

    Is it normal for the glow plug controller to keep cycling after the truck is started,warmed up or not? My truck does it every single time and the lights dim and the volt meter needle flicks to one side about 5 or 6 times. thx for any help Joe
  14. emmer

    One more quick question

    Today while making a new glowplug harness i spotted a 2 prong plug (on the motor) .. behind the top rad hose inlet to the engine. It came unplugged so I plugged it back in. anyone know what it is ??? I'm assuming it's some kind of a sensor for something, but i don;t know. thx
  15. emmer

    Computer ??????????

    My truck is a 1989 f-350 with a 7.3 IDI ......now some people say the truck is computer controlled. Is this true ????? ... I'm thinkng it does not have one but ..:dunno
  16. emmer

    gear ratiob????????????????

    Hi, In my truck, when I'm going 80km (approx 50 mph) my tach is 2000rpm... does anyone know what my gear ratio is? I'm thinking 4:10. thx Joe
  17. emmer

    water sender goes where ??????

    Hi i am hooking up new gauges ( volt-water-oil ) they are machanical ,sept the volt of course. I see there are 2 places the water could go, in the right head or above the pump. I have to pick 1. Can you please tell me which one? thanks Joe
  18. emmer

    Diesel emblem

    Do any of you know where I could but a diesel emblem for the front of my 89 f-350 ? :dunno Mine broke and the L is missing...........I'd love to replace it. thx Joe
  19. emmer

    zf 5 speed noisy in 1st and reverse

    Hi, Just had my zf 5 speed rebuilt and it's noisy in 1st and reverse. The guy who rebuilt it said it's normal (gearlash). In the morning it's much quiter (thicker oil maybe? ):dunno Does this sound right? anyone? Thanks
  20. emmer

    need ammeter hookup advise.... please!

    Hi, I know lots of people hook up volt meters nowdays but I am hooking up an ammeter to my 1989 f 350 7.3l idi. I unhooked the BIG (+) wire from the alt and hooked in a (10 guage) wire to my ammeter + post.................... then from the ammeter(- post) ,I ran the wire back onto the...
  21. emmer

    brake and clutch bushing time

    Hi, Any advise(or links) on how to change brake and clutch bushings on a 1988 f-350 would be appreciated. thanks guys.
  22. emmer

    Does anyone know?

    Does anyone know how much coolant my truck holds ? I have a 1988 f-350 with a 7.3l idi ....( no a/c ). I just started my rebuilt 7.3l the other day and only have water in it right now, but I need to drain it and make up a (50/50 water antifreeze) Thx.
  23. emmer

    slave cyl problems

    I have slave cyl problems..... my clutch goes all the way to the floor and the slave cyl only moves about 3/8 " back and forth. How far should it travel. does anyone have info concerning this kind of problem?? .......I know it can be many things .......I just don't know where to start...
  24. emmer

    technical question please //

    Hello, I have a 1988 -89 f-350 with a 7.3l .I rebuilt the motor and am almost ready to fire it up but I'm sort of lost. Here's my problem ...I have three wires left to hook up to the motor one wire goes to one of the temp senders at the front of the motor the other wire goes to the other temp...
  25. emmer

    I have a question for ya'll

    Here goes.When I got my heads rebuilt on my 89 7.3l idi there was a sensor that screws into the (pass side) head at the front, sort of uder the fuel filter and forward a bit. Anyhow after I got the heads back this sensor was missing and was accidently turfed by the machine shop. I would like...

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