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    Fuel filter vacuum sensor?

    my truck is leaking around the fuel heater connection. is the plug in a threaded piece or pressed in? I'm thinking if its threaded to plug it.
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    '90 F350 Crewcab 4x4 "BFTD" Project..

    I like the black out job on the grill, Nice job!!
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    HP and torque numbers for comparison

    I appreciate the answers. I am trying to get an idea how the Isuzu would occasionally tow around 10,000#. With a 4.555 rear end and the same size tires, I'm guessing just a little better than the idi. Time for the idi to become more of a rolling toolbox. It's not being put out to pasture by any...
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    HP and torque numbers for comparison

    I read the FAQ and it mentions the average idi non turbo numbers are 128.3HP and 241.55T if I understand it right. This is at the rear wheel. I am shopping for another work truck and have been considering the Isuzu cabovers. Their torque numbers seem to run higher than the idi. Is their numbers...
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    dump truck opinions

    thanks for the replies, as far as I know the engine is original
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    dump truck opinions

    I am looking at a '87 International S1800 dump truck. It has a N/A 7.3 for the engine. The truck is also 4WD so no split rear end. The owner said the top speed for the truck is 55-60mph. The good sides seem to be the low miles at 31,000, no rust, and appears to be in excellent condition. My...
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    idi vs. isuzu npr

    i have been running a '94 350 cclb in my signature. the engine isn't turbo'ed. Although it is running like a top now with new IP and lift pump and timing being reset i am thinking about another truck to take some of it's workload. I like the Isuzu cabovers and they seem to have similar HP and...
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    Members from Tennessee?

    Carter County here. Can you still throw pennies at the store front windows in the Camden square to make the burglar alarms go off. I used to spend some time in Beaver Dam.
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    the symptoms

    update, filled both tanks and truck is running smooth when not under load. tried towing around 5000# and it is noticibly down on power. looks like one of the pumps is definitly down a bit. same on both tanks. thanks for the help.
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    the symptoms

    finally made it home this evening and added 5 gallons of diesel to the aft tank. it wasn't starting on either tank prior to adding diesel. with the 5 gals. added it fired right up on the back tank. thanks for the input.
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    the symptoms

    you guys are amazing. my knowledge of diesels leans more to larger engines but i was thinking along the same lines as it getting airlocked. i have the batteries charging so i can check on it later this evening. the tanks are about 1/4 full. i may try to bring some diesel home to add and see if...
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    the symptoms

    truck has been acting up on me a bit lately. '94 idi n/a 275,000 miles. the first time it acted up i heard the engine make a strange noise then parked it to go in a building. came out and it wouldn't start. i towed it to the shop where it started and idles fine twice. started driving the truck...
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    Pics of IDIs still working?

    towing the tool trailer and second picture with 300 gal. hydroseeder in back. this truck has paid for itself many times over and still working
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    Did all Crew Cabs have locking rear diffs?

    my crew cab 5 speed dually spins one side.
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    If you put your parents in your IDI and sent them across the country?

    maybe a back up camera
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    If you put your parents in your IDI and sent them across the country?

    my F-350 has the smaller rear view mirrors, i would definitly go with larger ones to help with backing up. maybe a sticker somewhere to remind them it is a little wider than the small car they are used to.
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    Biggest load with IDI

    I towed a backhoe and a few attachments back from central Fl. to Northest Tn. total trailer weight was around 14,000#. Interstate the whole way. the truck hauled the load but i never knew there were so many mountains in Florida. towing local speeds it does fine with the same combo, just a little...
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    trade: dually for single wheel

    http://www.oilburners.net/forums/showthread.php?t=34204&page=16 here is a link to a couple pics
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    trade: dually for single wheel

    i have a '94 idi dually. it is a double cab with 5 speed. the truck is in pretty good shape mechanically, body wise it has been a work truck but could easily look worse. just not a parade truck. i just took a 1600 mile round trip in it and it performed great. 4:10 rear end. it does have bucket...
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    Diesel Schools

    being from nashville i have known many guys that went to NADC. the housing isn't in the best part of town but it's not the end of the world either. Nashville is a great city to spend a couple years in. I ran into a guy in SW Louisiana a couple weeks ago that was a graduate of NADC. 2 years out...
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    truck seems to have no power

    no egt gauge on the truck. blowby doesn't seem to be a problem. none was noticable. i'll probably take it by a mechanic and let them put some gauges to it and see what shape the engine is in. i have been hesitant so far to add a turbo or any upgrades due to the milage. thanks for the help.
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    truck seems to have no power

    thanks for the info, i'll check blowby monday when i use the truck again. i have a 4:10 rear end.
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    truck seems to have no power

    injectors have less than 600 miles on them. the speed drop on the interstate can be from 70 in 5th to 30-35 in third.
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    truck seems to have no power

    i have a 94 F350 with the 5 speed and natural idi engine. i have been noticing when towing relatively light weight the truck slows on any hill. I am talking about towing a toro dingo weighing around 2500 and a attachment weighing around 800. this on a trailer that weighs 3000. this puts the...
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    How much would it cost to build my dream idi

    i have towed a Bobcat B300 tlb with my 7.3. it does fine if i can stay in the lower gears but once i break around forty the east tn. hills win. it will go up them but very slowly. also i am relying heavily on the trailer brakes coming down mountains which lessens the warm fuzzy feeling more. the...

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