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  1. StephenZ

    Oil/Water Leak Question

    Got a 12v that came in, to me it looks as if it’s leaking both coolant/water and oil out of the bottom of the oil cooler. That being said, it isn’t mixing any cool/oil in either the coolant reservoir or the oil all together. Truck runs like a top with no smoke other than your typical black...
  2. StephenZ

    Key Actuator Question

    Got a guy that brought in a 2006 6.0 to me and said the key isn’t working. After digging into the column I found the actual actuator was broken. It’s a tilt column so it’s a 2 piece actuator, it’s the actuator piece actually in the column not the one that the key engages. In the picture, it’s...
  3. StephenZ

    My options, and your opinions.

    Glad to see that. Haven’t had to buy one since then. Back then I lucked up on both the 6.9 and 7.3, and found 2 at an Oreillys warehouse down here in Baton Rouge and told them to grab them for me lol. But that’s good to see they’re at least in stock again at other places.
  4. StephenZ

    My options, and your opinions.

    From experience your 7.3 is going to be cheaper than the 6.9. The prices for 6.9 commodities are a good bit more than most of the 7.3 commodities. Sure a lot of the stuff is interchangeable but for the most part when I rebuilt my 6.9 it was during the height of Covid and of course everything...
  5. StephenZ

    Sensor name?

    It’s a 94.
  6. StephenZ

    Sensor name?

    Hell if USPS will put it in a “fits it ships” box then I’ll send it. I’ll figure it out in the morning. It’s probably something simple that I’m overlooking. All else fails I’ll just throw the push to start back in it.
  7. StephenZ

    Sensor name?

    What does the plug go to though? Also there’s another plug up above at the top of the column in the new pictures as well that isn’t connected to anything.
  8. StephenZ

    Sensor name?

    This may be it actually. Trying to look at pictures and get a close up.
  9. StephenZ

    Sensor name?

    Lol. I’m going to trace down the ignition wire tomorrow and run a straight shot to the starter solenoid and see if that’ll work.
  10. StephenZ

    Sensor name?

    Mine has it even though it’s a manual lol.
  11. StephenZ

    Sensor name?

    Would a manual have one? You can see the tan on mine that’s broken, and the sensor plug was just hanging there by it. So I’m at a loss with it.
  12. StephenZ

    Sensor name?

    Anyone know the name or part number for this sensor/ plug in this picture? I broke the one on the truck I’m playing with but it doesn’t have a part number nor is google helping trying to find it. All I know is the truck used to crank with the key before I snapped the sensor(s), and now I have to...
  13. StephenZ

    Unconventional CDR Mounting Ideas

    Just made this one yesterday for a 7.3/zf5 that I’m turboing.
  14. StephenZ

    Buying 85 IDI ATS turbo motorhome!

    You could buy Tin, use the plywood as intended, put the tin over the plywood going horizontally just like the rest of the camper shell and paint the whole camper shell one specific color.
  15. StephenZ

    7.3 BW 1356 Question

    Truck is as follows. Motor is not the motor that went in it, but everything else came with the truck when I purchased it. It has a ZF 5Spd, with a BW1356 TCase. However the guy said, “the rear drive shaft is in the bed of the truck.” Didn’t think nothing of it, there was a drive shaft with said...
  16. StephenZ

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

    I just bought a 1994 7.3 with the factory turbo, with a ZF5 and BW transfer case, title as well for $650. Issue, rings severely worn out. Also “a small crack in the ZF5 bellhousing.” Crack ended up being the whole case lol. Needless to say picked up a “new to me” zf5 from the junk yard for...
  17. StephenZ

    7.3 IDI part out.

    Got a 7.3 that I pulled out of a 4x4 parts truck I’m doing a swap from. Haven’t broke the engine down, both so far the oil and coolant isn’t mixed. But if anyone needs anything, let me know. Can be more than reasonable on pricing, open to offers also. If I got it ask. Picture is of the actual...
  18. StephenZ

    T-19/ZF-5 Flywheel

    Are you asking the question of “will my ZF5 clutch plate/flywheel fit in place of the T-19 flywheel and clutch plate? If so I’d say yes. Only difference I think is the bolt pattern on the flywheels. Ones a 6 bolt and ones an 8 bolt if I remember correctly. I’ll have to check the T-19 I got...
  19. StephenZ

    Timing my 7.3

    That’s the one I have. I got it for around $170 I think. But it’s pretty good and accurate. Just military surplus. You probably could look up the NSN and find it somewhere cheaper. But honestly it’s worth it to have it. I’m building a 2nd 7.3 IDI. Built a 6.9 back in October 2021, and have used...
  20. StephenZ

    ....Oh i shoud replace this.......SH*T.........Ummmm.

    I’ve had great luck drill with a 1/8” drill bit. You can only go do deep, but almost 95% of the time the bit causes friction, heats up the tip of the glow plug and becomes one with the drill bit. Just have to remember to blow the dust build up out so your bit can get down to the tip of the plug.
  21. StephenZ

    WTB: 7.3 idi A/C Brackets V-Belt style

    Did you ever get the bracket? I have 3 of them laying around because I bought 2 short blocks and the guy sent long blocks so I have extra parts that I'm not going to use. Not in Florida, but over here in Louisiana in the Florida Parishes, so shipping wouldn't be bad at all.
  22. StephenZ

    Is a turbocharging a old diesel reliable?

    Just recently as of the last 3 months did a 6.9 turbo install. It went pretty smooth, made my own up and downpipes. However, I did put new head gaskets, and ARP head studs. As of last weekend, I had some downtime and got a little intoxicated while at a tractor pull, and when I got home decided...
  23. StephenZ

    FYI 6.9 Head Weight

    If anyone was curious about the 6.9 Head weight, without rocker or bolts, the shipping weight is 93lbs each. With my wooden crate, it came out to be 97lbs each. Weights are directly from UPS shipping.
  24. StephenZ

    My Turbo Pipes

    Honestly, it feels like it’s added a little get up to it. However, I’m in the middle of making my drive shaft since I added a ZF5 to the truck in place of the C6 that I had. However it spools up with no issues or turbo lag that I can tell of. Once I finish my drive shaft I’ll really be able to...
  25. StephenZ

    My Turbo Pipes

    Alright, yeah I’m doing a little custom stuff today. Off till after the new year, and decided I wanted my transmission to be completely serviceable through the cab. Also got all my clutch assembly installed, master cylinder installed, and throwing the ZF5 in there tomorrow when my buddy comes...

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