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    97 OBS PSD Hard Starting

    OK all, this is outside of the ones I know how to work on….. My son as a 96 OBS Truck with a 97 OBS PSD installed. It has having a hard start issue. One odd thing about it is, ambient temp does seem to make a difference, but it doesn’t seem to be because of the Glow Plugs. He picked it up...
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    Look what Gale just posted!!!

    I was on YouTube going thought all my subscribed channels, and low and behold, look what Gale Banks just posted: THIS THING IS AWESOME!!!! My favorite body style and colors!!!!!! Before you watch, go get some napkins to wipe up the drool!!!!!
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    2021 Rally "Throw your hat in"

    As in years past, this thread is to throw your hat into the ring to be the wagon-master for the rally. Please submit your ideas, time frame and location ideas for the 2021 Rally. Being as late as this is getting started, This thread will only be open until February, 28. At that time, a voting...
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    2021 Rally Information

    All, I spoke with GOOSE about the 2021 rally, since it was mentioned a few times that he was the wagon master this year. He said yes he was wanting to hos the 2021 Rally, however, he would like some input from the group. He @GOOSE and @LadyGoose have some ideas and are looking to get the ball...
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    Troubleshooting help

    Hey all, outta my comfort zone here and needing some help / confirmation.... I’m helping out a friend trying to troubleshoot an issue with a: 2001 F-350 7.3PSD, Auto, 2wd CC Dually When we have gotten to, it appears the PCM is dead.... maybe.... We have checked all fuses, relays and the...
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    Thrashed E4OD/4r100

    I know that we have all talked about the good and bad of the E4OD/4r100 transmissions used with the 7.3 IDI and 7.3 PSD. This guy owns a transmission shop and he, Richard the grey haired guy doing the work, and his son, the one running the camera own this shop. I’ve gotten hooked on watching...
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    2020 Oilburners Rally Location

    Here is the official thread for the 2020 Oilburners Rally With the voting now over , the winner is: @no mufflers no mufflers - Elijah in New Hampshire. Once he has started the thread information post, I will delete this one, so the rally info post is at the top. Congratulations Elijah!!!
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    2020 Oilburners Rally Location Voting

    Sorry for the delay on getting this one up. Been a crazy few weeks for us here... Looks like we have 2 options 1. A repeat of the 2019 Rally in Gatlinburg, Tennessee area - Heath and Jared (@hesutton and @subway) 2. A return to New Hampshire - Elijah (@no mufflers) I'll leave this one open...
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    2020 Oilburners Rally Location

    OK all, here is the thread to throw your hat in the ring for the 2020 Oilburners Rally, usually held sometime in July. So, make your pitch, it's been a couple months since the 2019 Rally, so I'm sure the bug is starting already.... Post a general location, and an idea of activities and the like...
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    1988 F-250 Dually Flatbed

    1988 Ford F-250 Regular Cab, Long Bed This truck started life as an F-250 SWR Truck, 8 Foot Bed, it is now a dually with a commercial flatbed. ***Water pump replaced*** 7.3 IDI with Early Hypermax Turbo C-6 Automatic, 2 Wheel Drive Dually Conversion (not sure if it's adapters or dually rear...
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    2019 Oilburners Rally

    Pleas see: https://www.oilburners.net/threads/oilburners-2019-gatlinburg-rally.84559/ For Rally information. Voting has closed, and the winners are: Heath and Jared (@hesutton hesutton & @subway subway) This will be the official thread for rally information. Please allow Heath or Jared...
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    2019 Oilburner Rally Location Voting

    Bidding has now closed for the 2019 Rally Location. Voting is now open in the above poll. Only two bids were made for next year. Gatlinburg, Tennessee area with Heath and Subway (Jarred) White Mountains area of New Hampshire with no mufflers (Elijah) Voting will be open until September, 15...
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    2019 Oilburners Rally Location

    OK all, here is the thread to throw your hat in the ring for the 2019 Oilburners Rally, usually held sometime in July. So, make your pitch, it's been almost a month since the 2018 Rally, so I'm sure the bug is starting already.... Post a general location, and an idea of activities and the...
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    Picture request...

    Does anyone have a good picture of the throttle cable mounting and all the correct springs mounted on the IP? The throttle is wanting to stick, but I'm not 100% sure we have everything and hooked up properly. The PO has done some interesting things so nothing would surprise me... I've...
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    Tools needed?

    Quick question....... The 88 threw its belts the morning. Unfortunately it was at the end of the trip to work instead of in the driveway. Have the belts but need to grab tools on the way to the truck. What do I need? Figured pack up my socket set and gear wrench set, and grab a pry bar...
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    Change in the fleet...

    As you all have seen over the last few months, we've had some changes in the fleet...... well there has been another change..... we sold the 92 IDI........ But, fear not, we are not without an IDI...... We sold the 92, to buy this: It's an 88 F-250 7.3 IDI, Hypermax Turbo, C-6, Dually...
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    Front End Parts Recommendations

    This is for information for @Thewespaul and @chillman88 as an "addendum" to the Body Bushings in the IDI section This is my recommendation for front end consumables for the 99+ Dana D-50 Monobeam (some will cross the the D-60/Super 60 axle's also) axle found under the Excursion and F-250...
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    Operating Instructions for Tech-Time Timing Unit, Model 3300

    Thank you @SPR1NK for scanning these images.
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    2018 Oilburners Rally Location

    The voting has closed, and it appears that Corey found us a bus.......... The 2018 Rally voting winners are Rob - F350camper / Mike - laserjock - Shenandoah Valley Area, Virginia Congratulations fellas!!!!! When ready, start a new thread with the information, and we will get is "stickied up"...
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    2018 Oilburners Rally Location Voting

    This is the 2018 Oilburners Rally Location Voting thread. See the voting choices in the above pole, below is a description of each potential host / location. I will leave this thread open until: Saturday, September 16, 2017 At that point, the thread will be closed, the host / location will...
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    Glow Plug Push Button Verification

    I have looked and not 100% sure, so I am going ask to be sure. I am going to be under the hood doing other work, I am going to replace my bad controller here shortly but for now, I am going to install a push button. I am gonna leave the push button for emergencies after..... To verify, on the...
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    Radiator Cleaning Question

    This is not your typical radiator cleaning question, so this is why i am asking...... I just picked up a "new" radiator for the 92. The reason I have new in quotes is because it is not new out of the box new, but it only has about 300 miles on it. This was in a 94 IDI-T that popped a head...
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    2018 Oilburners Rally Location Nomination

    This thread is to nominate yourself and location for the 2018 Oilburners Rally. Post your username, proposed location, and if you have any ideas of activities in the area, and your proposed time-frame. I will leave this thread open through: August 15, 2017 To allow sufficient time for anyone...
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    OBS Door Speakers

    Trying to get verification of the speaker size of the door speakers in a 92 Regular Cab. It has been decades since I've had the door panel off of an 80-97 pickup..... Looking at replacement speakers, and I am seeing listings for 5.25" and 6.5" direct replacement speakers. What size will fit...
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    E4OD Heater Hose

    I know this has been discussed before. But I want to confirm 100% Gary, @icanfixall has talked about the heater hose for the E4OD, and what the purpose is, and the flow is actually very small. However, we have one that the heater hose is beginning to leak at the output barb on the passenger...

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