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  1. Olds64

    Possibly cavitated engine?

    You mentioned that the oil was over full. Did you recently pull the engine, had it been running with low compression? If you've been running it recently with a mechanical fuel pump be aware that the OE style mechanical fuel pumps have been known to pump diesel into the crankcase.
  2. Olds64

    Dead 7.3 IDI Diagnosis

    I only have a Cheater's guide for my Bullnose truck. It mentions you can install the fuel filter dry and the IP and mechanical fuel pump will fill the filter. As you found out, it takes forever to fill the filter by cranking the engine. :frustrate
  3. Olds64

    Dead 7.3 IDI Diagnosis

    Do you have a mechanical fuel pump? If so, it might be a good idea to keep an eye on your engine oil level until you solve the Fuel Filter light. The old mechanical fuel pumps have been known to fail and pump diesel into the crankcase. I had this happen to me multiple times.-cuss
  4. Olds64

    Dead 7.3 IDI Diagnosis

    Since your battery cables are rotten here are well rated suppliers for aftermarket battery cables. Even parts store cheapies would be better than deteriorated OE cables. https://custombatterycables.com/ https://www.batterycablesusa.com/
  5. Olds64

    85 6.9 IDI Will not run

    Never read that before. Definitely order from a trusted supplier vs. Amazon. Everything is counterfeited these days. :eek: x2 on contacting Justin at R&D. He's the expert when it comes to these old IPs. Let us know how that spare IP runs. ;Sweet
  6. Olds64

    Throttle Cable Receiver Connection keeps "Popping Off" of the Injection Pump Arm

    You could check Summit Racing and Jegs for cable ends and ball studs. Maybe you could remove the OE ball from the throttle arm and install an aftermarket one?
  7. Olds64

    85 6.9 IDI Will not run

    With that PSD fuel pump putting out too much pressure you're shooting yourself in the foot before even trying to start the truck. Replace the fuel pump with at least a parts store cheapie and then see if you can get the truck to start. Here's one that's less than $100 on Summit. You could...
  8. Olds64

    Wild Dreams!

    No, I had always thought a flame thrower exhaust kit would be cool on my 71 Oldsmobile, but I've never installed one. For my Bullnose truck I'm not into the "rolling coal" thing. I don't want my EGTs to get too high. Plus, in the dream it's the forest that's on fire, not me or my Bullnose truck. :)
  9. Olds64

    Wild Dreams!

    Those are clean Broncos. :cool: Sometimes I dream that I'm driving my Bullnose truck through the forest and everything is on fire. Not often, but I've had the same dream multiple times.-Flame Thr
  10. Olds64

    Updating heater hoses

    I added a coolant filter between the heater core and my 6.9l. I just used normal heater hose. I was actually considering removing it.
  11. Olds64

    Coolant tank / overflow relocation ideas

    Awesome! Is that a Mishimoto radiator? :cool:
  12. Olds64

    Coolant tank / overflow relocation ideas

    I'd like to see that overflow tank. I've never considered that the overflow tank has to be moved with a turbo install, but it makes sense. A++ for CDD. I've bought parts from them before. Their injector nozzles were great in my 6.9l. They're at the top of my list to eventually install a turbo...
  13. Olds64

    Truck running weird

    ^^^THIS^^^ I hope you get the truck home soon. :Thumbs Up
  14. Olds64

    7.3 idi hx35 turbo build

    @Chuckwobbel that's excellent! :hail Necessity is the mother of invention.
  15. Olds64

    Underhood vacum

    Thanks for posting the link to Nick Pisca's webpage on that vacuum manifold. He's a member on FTE (and I thought here too). His username on FTE is genscripter. I had Nick rebuild the VRV for my 86 F250. It was a decent price and speedy service. I highly recommend him. Thankfully, my OE vacuum...
  16. Olds64

    Ford Bullnose truck video

    Here's a new video on YouTube about the Ford Bullnose trucks. He mentions the 6.9l IDI.
  17. Olds64

    Truck running weird

    You can also get a manual push button for your starter from the auto parts store. Hook it up to the starter relay on your passenger's side fender and you can manually crank the engine with the push button with the key in the RUN position. If the electric fuel pump isn't installed yet you want...
  18. Olds64

    Underhood vacum

    With a 92 OBS truck your brakes might be hydroboost. Is there a vacuum hose running to your master cylinder? Otherwise you are correct, all the accessories use vacuum pump vacuum (there's really no manifold or ported vacuum on our trucks). Plus with a 92 you'd have an E4OD if it's an automatic...
  19. Olds64

    Underhood vacum

    All of the accessories under the hood use vacuum off of the vacuum pump from the vacuum manifold above the passenger's side valve cover. Hopefully your manifold isn't damaged, I don't think it's reproduced. The only ported vacuum our trucks have is the hose from the Vacuum Regulator Valve to...
  20. Olds64

    My waste oil cleaning set

    Excellent! I was talking to a friend about centrifuging oil the other day. I guess it's the best way to clean WMO for use as fuel.
  21. Olds64

    1994 F350 IDI Turbo help

    Cool project! If you replace the glow plugs make sure you only use Motorcraft glow plugs. The others are known to separate and leave the tip in the head.
  22. Olds64

    Precups now available

    Excellent! Now that there's a source for the pre-cups I suppose machine work will be easier. I don't even know how much you can take off the heads without effecting compression excessively. :music:
  23. Olds64

    6.9 IDI valve train questions + head gasket job

    That's a good price for the tool. :rock:
  24. Olds64

    6.9 IDI valve train questions + head gasket job

    Having difficulty posting with my phone... anyways. :frustrate Here's a thread that came up recently on FTE. https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1759687-6-9-7-3-idi-expansion-plug-tool-info-and-install-instructions.html If Justin did a video on modifying the block to use standard...
  25. Olds64

    7.3 IDI checking in

    Welcome. Make sure you post some pics. I hope you used a Motorcraft thermostat. The others out there are a mixed bag.

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