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  1. Zion

    4x4 Front Axle Service Write-Ups

    For a 1984 F250, 6.9L 4X4; I sent my front ball joints into the great beyond earlier this year, hubs blew their grease seals a while ago, and my rotors look like vinyl records. I finally have the time to start working on it, but I'm not too sure what all should be replaced. I've seen a few...
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    Wiring Conundrum(s) II. : Brake Lights and Oil Pressure

    Truck in question is a 1984 6.9 - Brake Lights The PO removed the trailer brake wiring and ended up wrecking the rear lights circuit. I tore out the (complete) harness that included break lights and functioning trailer plugs off of a bricknose and have been thinking about grafting it in. The...
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    Wiring Conundrum(s) I. : Busted GPs and Tachometer

    Truck in question is a 1984 6.9 -GPs I'm not sure what the issue is, but my glow plugs burn out within a week of installation. After replacing them the first time I got about a week out of them before 6~ out of the 8 plugs went bad, which were then replaced again with similar results. My plugs...
  4. Zion

    Axles, Suspension, and funny noises.

    Successfully made another 1800+ mile drive to college and am pleased to say my handiwork did not annihilate the truck. Unfortunately, there are now new issues I’m not sure how to fix. My front axle had been leaking since before I left and only trickled out gear oil onto the interior of the...
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    Laramie, WY - No Crank/No Start, just solenoid clicking

    Already a few hundred miles into a 1800+mile trip to college and the truck decided to call it a night in Laramie. No preceding electrical issues that I know of. Shut it off to get fuel and now running ignition just results in clicking. My multimeter doesn’t seem to be working, and I’m not a...
  6. Zion

    Trying to fabricate a CDR mount for turbo swap

    Nearing the end of the swap, which has been a garbage fire from the get-go. Now all I have left, besides welding the firewall, floorpan, and misc., is making a CDR mount for the ATS-style factory turbo setup. I haven’t been able to find engineer drawings or anything, so I was wondering if anyone...
  7. Zion

    ZF5 Swap: Cross Member Tomfoolery

    After exhausting both the ratchet-strap and skid steer methods of installing a trans, I finally borrowed a jack and got it in. Only issue now is cross member fitment/selection, and how to secure the mounting bracket with only one usable bolt. The threaded mounts on the ZF5 were already pretty...
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    Unconventional CDR Mounting Ideas

    Been gathering components for a turbo and ZF5 install on my 84’ 6.9 and every time I turn around, I’ve forgotten another important part/system. This time it’s the CDR. I got a complete ATS093 style turbo setup, but no turbo valve covers. I haven’t found any listing for valve covers that...
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    Clutch Kit Suggestions for ZF5 Swap

    I’ve finally gotten my hands on a ZF5 and turbo for my truck, and it’s left me with a tight budget. After searching through a few threads, it seems like there isn’t much consensus on what all can be re-used in the process. With that being said, I’m trying to get a parts list together for the...
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    West Coast to Midwest Route Suggestions - N/A 6.9L T-18/19, 4.10s

    My term is coming to an end, which means I need to start mentally preparing for the drive home. I initially drove from IA to OR via I80 to I84 to I5, but it was a rough going and not at all ideal with no overdrive, no pyrometer, and 4.10s. I know I'm not going to be able to avoid grade changes...
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    Trying to upgrade DD on a budget

    Recently I’ve been diving down the rabbit hole on marketplace trying to find turbo-kits and ZF5s in the hopes that I can drive the 1800 miles home from college come winter break. My N/A 1984 is currently equipped with 4.10s, a t-18 with no synchros, one half-working front tank, and bad air...
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    Trustworthy repair shops in OR?

    My will to keep this truck operational has now passed my ability to repair, or even diagnose, the issues it has. With that being said, I’m in search of a good repair shop (hopefully somewhat near Corvallis). The truck’s got definite problems, and to be honest, I know I won’t be able to figure...
  13. Zion

    Major Confusion on what is wrong with my 6.9L

    My plans for getting to college fell apart pretty abruptly and the only option I was left with was to drive my 6.9L from Iowa to Oregon. Still west bound and down at the moment, and it has already been very eventful. I can’t pinpoint what all is wrong with it, but I fear that MethZilla has had...
  14. Zion

    Injection Pump Issues and Adjustment Procedure

    Recently, I was lucky enough to buy a 1984 6.9L off of a buddy for a $1000. The POs he got it off of had the pump turned all the way up. As it stands right now, the truck is having some issues starting, idling, and maintaining power. I know air-intrusion is present, so I’ve already gotten a...
  15. Zion

    Compatibility of 87-91’ Dash Cluster Between Gas and Diesel

    I’m currently looking at options for re-incorporating a functioning tachometer on my 7.3IDI. I was originally entertaining aftermarket kits, but it seems like Craigslist is having a dash parts Renaissance at the moment. Being a gas-to-Diesel swap, my truck is currently equipped with a 5k tach...
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    Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of a truck that does not fall apart every week

    Truck in question: Powertrain - 1994 7.3IDIT Body - 1989 F250 Lariat XLT ECLB (Gasser) Drivetrain - ZF5 w/ 4X4, 4.10 rear and corresponding Dana 60 Kingpin front. Swap Truck: Powertrain - 400 Body - 1981 F350 Ranger SCLB Drivetrain - BW T-18 w/ 4X4, 4.10 rear and corresponding TB front. - I...
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    Overview/tips on the servicing of air intake, valley pan, and valve covers - 7.3 IDIT

    For some context: My truck is a Frankenstein of a few other fords and just so happens to be my first diesel. As it is most applicable to my questions, I'm specifically dealing with what I believe to be a 1994 7.3IDI factory turbo (I haven't checked the block code, but the turbo on it looks...
  18. Zion

    Leaks and All That Fun Stuff

    New year, new problems. I apologize for how this reads, it’s 50/50 between rants and actual questions. The truck mentioned is an 89’ F250 with a 94’ IDIT. Regardless, I’m in serious need of help. I replaced my return lines yesterday and took her for a drive to check for leaks. Cap 5 weeped...
  19. Zion

    7.3IDIT Alternate CDR Routing

    I've been on a quest to ditch my draft tube since I bought the truck and finally found some schematics for a factory turbo. It seems knowledge comes at a price because it lead me to discover something rather interesting. PO, evidently a descendent of Albert Einstein, decided to get rid of the...
  20. Zion

    Gauge Cluster Tomfoolery

    Although I haven't been on this site for very long, I've got to say that the amount of help I've received from members has been invaluable. In my first post I stated that I have no clue how to work on/maintain an IDI and a majority of my concerns have been mostly my misunderstandings of the...
  21. Zion

    CDR Plumbing and Winter Tips

    I finally got a CDR and I'm very interested in getting rid of the oil puke-tube that is currently mounted to the block. Unfortunately, I have no clue how to re-incorporate the CDR into my factory IDIT. There are brackets for the CDR on the driver side valve cover, and I believe I have found the...
  22. Zion

    First Diesel Ever, Could Really Use Some Advice

    First time on this site, I apologize for any formatting, etiquette, or vocabulary related shortcomings. I did consult the Tech Articles and FAQs before posting. This website seems like the perfect place for a know-nothing 18 year old to gather some wisdom, so here it is: I bought my first...

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