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  1. Brian VT

    CDD injection line issues

    Spark adapter on #1 and set to what's recommended (-8, I think).
  2. Brian VT

    CDD injection line issues

    I decided to put new (China) lines on (not fun getting them to fit) when I replaced my pump and injectors. Now I'm thinking about putting the old ones back on. I was never happy with the fit and now I'm wondering if I can get it tuned better with the original lines. I get some smoke at startup...
  3. Brian VT

    CDD injection line issues

    Am I reading this right? That these lines will throw off the timing because of the lengths being wrong?
  4. Brian VT

    Can I install a kill switch on my truck?

    Just to be clear, the switch would need to be a type that stays on (run) or off.
  5. Brian VT

    Can I install a kill switch on my truck?

    Maybe he wants a kill switch to stop a runaway engine? (by shutting off the fuel supply) Not a bad idea. I don't know how often that happens or what causes it.
  6. Brian VT

    Can I install a kill switch on my truck?

    Mine already would slow down a thief. Manual glow plug controller and manual starter button. But we don't get many truck thieves around here.
  7. Brian VT

    Can I install a kill switch on my truck?

    There is a wire that goes to the injection pump. There is a valve there that is closed when it does not have power. It prevents fuel from going to the injection pump (probably to prevent fuel spills in the event of an accident or other failure?). It opens when you turn the key on. It seems you...
  8. Brian VT

    Can I install a kill switch on my truck?

    Seems like it'd be simple enough to wire in a switch to prevent the fuel safety shutoff valve from opening (which happens when you turn the key on).
  9. Brian VT

    Donaldson DBL7405 oil filter on a 7.3idi

    I don't know if it helps you any but I've been running the P559127 in my 1987 6.9 n/a
  10. Brian VT

    Blue Top or Red Top steering gear?

    My red top has been leaking since day 1.
  11. Brian VT

    Starter Issues... Help!

    My key stopped working but I could start it by jumping the solenoid posts. So I replaced the contacts slider board in the steering column. Not a fun job. And still no go. I gave up and wired in a push button. Sorry. That's all I've got.
  12. Brian VT

    6.9 died on the freeway and I can't get it started again

    I don't think it's common to have an IP just quit. I knew mine was getting tired because it didn't want to restart when the engine was warm. But it would start fine when cold.
  13. Brian VT

    6.9 died on the freeway and I can't get it started again

    You should be able to hear the FSS valve open and close when you turn the key on and off.
  14. Brian VT

    7.3 IDI Tachometer

    My speedo. was bouncy. Then it stopped working. It turned out to be the cable. The old lube inside gave up and it finally got twisted until it broke. You might get away with just taking yours apart and lubing it.
  15. Brian VT

    7.3 IDI Tachometer

    The tach. didn't work when I got my '87. I bought a new sender and still no tach. and still (maybe more?) oil leaking at the sender. Ugh. Makes you want to stop trying to make things right.
  16. Brian VT

    Fuel level increase overnight

    That's how I decide when to refuel.
  17. Brian VT

    $9.15 clearance 75w140 full synthetic at Advance

    I had no leaks before I bought the Red Head and paid my local to indy install it so I'm assuming it's the Red Head. But I dunno. Sucks all around but I can't get motivated to deal with it properly again.
  18. Brian VT

    $9.15 clearance 75w140 full synthetic at Advance

    Thanks for this. I think? I didn't have time to check which lube my front and rear. diffs. take before I left so I took a chance and grabbed 8 quarts. Also got a bunch of power steering fluid for my new (leaking, grrr) Red Top and a bunch of 5w-20 oil for my beater Subaru.
  19. Brian VT

    Sudden air intrusion

    ...or replace the fuel filter again. A bad batch of fuel and/or and sucking off the bottom could have clogged it. Cheap and easy thing to rule out.
  20. Brian VT

    Sudden air intrusion

    Dumb question? but...have you replaced the fuel filter?
  21. Brian VT

    Noise abatement?

    I may dig into doing this soon. I also need to repair/replace my seatbelt retractor. I tired to take off the body plastics to get at it but I bailed out for fear of breaking it. Any advice on getting that piece off would be greatly appreciated.
  22. Brian VT

    Engine rebuild cost

    I won't be the one taking it apart to find out. So how does it play out if I buy a donor and send it to R&D and it needs sleeves or heads? It goes from $6500 to ...$10K? And what about the transmission connection from donor to mine when someone I hire tries to swap my engine for the rebuilt one...
  23. Brian VT

    Engine rebuild cost

    Thank you. What else to look for in a donor engine? Does it matter what transmission it was driving?
  24. Brian VT

    Engine rebuild cost

    I'm thinking about getting a spare engine built to have on standby. It's not something I would consider attempting myself so I would need to find someone capable and willing. Say you bought a used engine that supposedly "ran good when pulled"(yah, sure), how much $ would you budget to have it...
  25. Brian VT

    6.9 IDI questions

    It's Rotella rebate time of year. https://rotella.shell.com/en_us/promos-loyalty-rewards/coupons-rebates-and-sweepstakes/get-up-to-80-dollar-in-mastercard-virtual-reward.html

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