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  1. SD70Ace

    IDI to 12v pics

    Anybody got pics of their IDI to 12v swaps? Intercooled ones. Especially to turbo side. In the process of stabbing mines as we speak. Running into some difficulty there.
  2. SD70Ace

    Looking for right body lift kit

    I finally got the IDI pulled out the other day. I'm about a year behind on my IDI to 12v converison. Tryin to find a 2in body lift is about impossible. I have performance accessory lift and year later it's the wrong one. Truck is an 86 F350 2wd IDI srw crewcab. Any suggestions so I can get done...
  3. SD70Ace

    Intercooler on my 86 F350

    Im finally getting time to start piceing my swap together. Ive noticed some of yall have done swaps. So did yall do the intercooler install using the IDI raditor and AC condser? Trying to see what Im up agaisnt. Its going in a 86 F350 IDI with a 1991.5 12v thats I/C.
  4. SD70Ace

    Cummins swap

    Ive been reading some of the threads in cummings IDI swaps. My biggie is transmissons. The dodge is a 91 I/C with a 5spd. The Ford is or was 1983 6.9 IDI F250 4x4 T-19 that I already have. im guessing most swaps involve a F350 SRW or DRW. Since I don't wanna buy another truck. What Kinda...
  5. SD70Ace

    Rod knocking

    I was driving the 12v yesterday and heard a noise that wasnt quite a diesel knock. It sounded like it was coming from drivers side lower part of the block..What are my opitions here. I really dont wanna rebulid the whole thing.:mad:
  6. SD70Ace

    Removing dashboard

    Whats the steps to remove the dashboard so I can replace my leaky AC evaporator. Its hot and where do I need to start at.
  7. SD70Ace

    What kinda transmission

    Today we were replacing my clutch in teh Dodge, we noticed the speedo connections were differnt. The oringal one I think was electric, now the current one is cable driven. So any differce between the two?
  8. SD70Ace

    No run

    I recenty bought a 91 D250, like 2 weeks ago, and now the truck doesnt wanna run. Its mostly stock except for the injectors. The PO said he installed +75hp injectors and it has 5 inch exhaust from the turbo back and gagues. I bypassed the lift pump with an Holley red pump and still no start. I...
  9. SD70Ace

    Pulling the heads

    I finally got the heads pulled off the 83. Driver side looked I guess okay, no water leaks, or broke parts. Now Im working on the passgners side. One of the roller retainers is busted. I havent checked to see if the pushrod is bent yet. Where can I run one of these reatiners down at? Also, when...
  10. SD70Ace

    The oil in water subject

    Earlier today,I pulled the water drain plug on the 85 with the 83 6.9 in it, the water drain plug on the oil cooler. It had a fair amount of dirty motor oil in the antifreeze. Since Im about to pull the motor (weather permitting and devising a away to hosit the motor out) to remove bunk and...
  11. SD70Ace

    antifreeze problem

    Since my truck is sitting dead out in the yard and the temp is gonna be getting around 30 degrees or less. If I pull the lower raditor hose, will that remove most of the water from block? The truck contains alot of water right now. I cant run the truck due to glow plug tips in cyclinders to get...
  12. SD70Ace

    Head Gasket time!

    I called over to Rock Auto and ordered me the head gasket kit and valley pan kit. The gaskets are my by Felpro. I dont know much about Felpro. Are they worth it? As in able to hold up? But, am I forgetting any extra parts? I might have the heads done. No new head studs.Wheres the help guides on...
  13. SD70Ace

    Glow plug woes

    I was in the process of removing the bad plugs , when a AC delco tip broke off in the head. I spun the motor (ip off) and it blew compression out. I didn't hear anything bounce off the hood. I'm little rusty about how go about it. Help!
  14. SD70Ace

    Two problems now

    1st problem: Im in the process of installing a push button GP switch and new relay. I cant hear the the click. Ive got power coming from the push button. The relay is getting very hot, but still no click. Whats the red and purple wires for? Do I need to connect one of those too? I must be...
  15. SD70Ace

    fuel pressure reg.

    Durning some routine maintace,I removed the screen in the fuel pressure reg. After running down some orings,while waiting for the rain to stop.Ive forgot where the ball/bb looking thing goes back in.Whats the order of reassblemy on it?
  16. SD70Ace

    Hard start

    My trauck is now here and there giveing hard starts. Maniny when cold around 70 degrees or less. Lots white/grey smoke.Fuel filter mabe 2 months old. Anything else I need to look for? Plenty of oil.
  17. SD70Ace

    elec. problems

    Im having charging problems. When under accerition, my idiot gague drops down to the N in normal, let off the pedal, 50/50 chance it will go back to M or drop even lower. Even the headlights and all get dim. Replaced alt and same problem. I dont what else to look at. Also the alt. is getting...
  18. SD70Ace

    Tuners

    Now, I got my 4 inch exhaust,AFE air filter on the way,new 3inch down pipe ready to be installed. Ive been reading about tuners/programmers. Wich are the best and easiest to use(as in installtion and lots of black smoke and not so much black smoke and towing ect)? And wheres the best place to...
  19. SD70Ace

    injector O rings and fun

    I replaced my injector O-rings and glow plugs and relay. Truck started nearly fine, but however, the driver side spouts are spouting a fair amount of oil. The passanger side aint doing very much. Rough idle and lots of smoke. What possible step did I miss?
  20. SD70Ace

    injectors

    I pulled out the injectors today. Wich ones are stock? Black or brown solends? Also are Bosch glow plugs just as good Motorobbery? The stealership can keep em.
  21. SD70Ace

    Glow plugs

    One last thing, What controls the gp's? The PO said truck was a bear to start if not plugged in. Back from the IDI I used to have, hard start when cold, have to be plugged in, bad gp system,right. But the IDI GP system was easy. Anyways, Im about to pull the injectors out,replace the GPs. What...
  22. SD70Ace

    useing oil

    Ive noticed that my truck uses some oil, to the tune of a quart every fill up. I talked to the PO, that was a problem since he owed the truck. He also told me he had 4 new injectors installed and the turbo rebuilt. After he spent close to $5000 and still useing oil, what/where else could be...
  23. SD70Ace

    From the factory

    Since I ventued over here to the dark side from my IDI,what kinda TQ do these PSD's have from the factory? How much boost? The truck is so far stock, only mods that I have done is CAT delete ( or guted ) . The turbo down pipe will go sooner or later and yee yaw pipe(s). Are there any fixes for...
  24. SD70Ace

    B99.9 in my 97

    Can I run B100(b99.9) in my 97PSD? Will there be any extra cranking time? GPs and everything else are good. When I had my IDI, I ran it all the time weather permitting. Already got extra fuel filters.
  25. SD70Ace

    85 F350 1ton

    Well, Im putting my 85 F350 1ton,srw,4x4,4door with a 6.9 and C6 up. The truck aint fully put back together yet. It runs and starts sloppy. Dont quite have the time to finish it.Tags and insp till August of 08. The motor has around 173K and Im the second owner of it.Also I have an another carbon...

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