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  1. Norark

    So what did you do with your truck today?

    Yep, that’s exactly what I should have done, and realized it too late. I’ll know better next time.
  2. Norark

    So what did you do with your truck today?

    Installed new water pump, fan clutch, hoses, etc. Wasn’t a particularly difficult job, but it was time consuming considering all the brackets that have to be removed to get to the pump. The only real problem I ran into was the inlet tube on top of the pump. The tube was almost welded to the...
  3. Norark

    Finally got around to testing, and then replacing the glow plugs.. 4 stuck.

    Mine was still hard to start after replacing the GPs. It turned out the GP relay on the fender was bad too. As soon as I replaced that it started almost instantly. Since you have a 91, you have a different system than I have, so hopefully someone else can weigh in on what you should check...
  4. Norark

    Finally got around to testing, and then replacing the glow plugs.. 4 stuck.

    Glad the tool worked for you. I had the same issue getting under the fuel lines, which is why it took me longer than expected. I had to use a small ratchet with a swivel attachment, and could only turn it in small increments before bumping up against a fuel line. The GP in the back on the left...
  5. Norark

    Finally got around to testing, and then replacing the glow plugs.. 4 stuck.

    PO of my truck had installed Autolite GP”s, and 6 out of 8 were ballooned and stuck. I bought a GP removal tool from Leroy Diesel, and was able to get all of them out without breaking. It still wasn’t easy given the limited space under the fuel lines, but I just took my time and finally got...
  6. Norark

    So what did you do with your truck today?

    Replaced my starter and battery cables today. It was a lot of fun in the heat wave we’ve been experiencing :( . Hope I don’t have do that again anytime in the near future. It was worth the effort though. Fires up as soon as I turn the key.
  7. Norark

    Is a turbocharging a old diesel reliable?

    Same here. An ATS turbo was put on my 84 F250 in 1985, and it’s still a strong runner.
  8. Norark

    Still possible to get a 6.9/7.3 4x4 for under $10k?

    It’s possible, but challenging for sure. I lucked out and found a good one a few months ago for $4k, but I knew the family. I had been searching for months for an older truck to use for tasks I didn’t want to use my new Ram to do, i.e. pulling the boat to the river/lake, feeding the cows, etc...
  9. Norark

    Tachometer questions

    My 84 XLT has a factory tach. I haven’t checked to see if there is a hole in the IP housing for the tach pick up, but now I’m curious enough to take a look tomorrow.
  10. Norark

    Beware Amazon ZD-1-A labeled GPs arriving with ZD-9 parts.

    I bought my Motorcraft GP‘s at O’Reilly and their prices were competitive.
  11. Norark

    Saw this at an auction today.

    I’m starting to think my $4k truck was a pretty good deal. LOL
  12. Norark

    So what did you do with your truck today?

    It was $259, and they came to the house to do the job.
  13. Norark

    So what did you do with your truck today?

    Had a local windshield/glass company replace my sliding rear glass (that leaked and rattled) with a solid window. Soooo much better.
  14. Norark

    Brand new glow plugs, still no start

    I had the same problem. Replaced the 8 swollen Autolite plugs the with Motorcraft gp‘s and it still wouldn’t start. I then replaced the GP relay and it fired right up. If your relay is good, then like others have said it might be your GP harness.
  15. Norark

    The Official "Show Us Your Ride" pictures of member's trucks thread.

    Sure, here are a few more. I am including a pic of the ATS turbo. I don’t know which ATS model it is. Most of the pics I see of other ATS units have square filter housings instead of rectangle. The odometer show 8,200 miles, and the p/o claims it only has 108k miles total. I tend to believe...
  16. Norark

    The Official "Show Us Your Ride" pictures of member's trucks thread.

    I bought this 84 6.9 with ATS turbo two weeks ago. It was a one-owner truck, and generally in very good shape. No dents anywhere and only a couple of spots of surface rust that I’ve found. The p/o put new brakes all around, new tires and a new IP. It wouldn’t start without ether, so I...

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