Truck - 1993 F250 Factory Turbo 5 spd 4 WD Ex Cab.
I dropped the tranny because my slave cylinders kept failing. I could not even move the slave cylinder forks with a pry bar. It was tight, like it was hung up. I don't think the clutch is too bad, but since I have torn it down I am replacing it with a single mass set up anyway. The throwout bearing looked ok but, it does not move really that well on the input shaft. I slid the new one on and it just doesn't feel right. Maybe that is my in-experience... Either way I am looking for guidance and tips, tricks or whatever you feel is necessary. I am hoping that this is upgrade will stop the failing slave cylinders. It cannot figure out what is causing the slaves to fail. I have been through 10 of them, I know they are not that poorly manufactured. I used the ones from O'reillys, maybe that is my problem.
I have found 4 bad glow plugs as well, I am replacing them. The truck has Motorcraft/Beru plugs and that is what I am going back with. I just can't get the back 2 on the passengers side. The only way I see to do that is to remove the turbo, I have no idea how to remove the turbo. Any help on that would be greatly appreciated. I need to check the back 2 glow plugs and replace with new ones.
The old dual mass
The new single mass.
Should I replace my rear main seal? Ford Motorcraft is 73 bux, O'reilly felpro is 24 bux. I have heard plenty of issues regarding non Motorcraft parts. Does this apply to seals and gaskets at well? What do I need to do or get to make the job easier? Tools, tips and or tricks. I have never changed out a rear main on a 7.3 before. Is this something that would be better suited for a qualified professional? Also, should I put Teflon tape on my oil sending unit since I can get to it relatively easily?
What is up with my transfer case? Is there something missing? It seems ok but I would like to know what this is and if I need to fix it while I have it out.
Thanks for everything and all the replies. Sorry the post is so large and long.
John
I dropped the tranny because my slave cylinders kept failing. I could not even move the slave cylinder forks with a pry bar. It was tight, like it was hung up. I don't think the clutch is too bad, but since I have torn it down I am replacing it with a single mass set up anyway. The throwout bearing looked ok but, it does not move really that well on the input shaft. I slid the new one on and it just doesn't feel right. Maybe that is my in-experience... Either way I am looking for guidance and tips, tricks or whatever you feel is necessary. I am hoping that this is upgrade will stop the failing slave cylinders. It cannot figure out what is causing the slaves to fail. I have been through 10 of them, I know they are not that poorly manufactured. I used the ones from O'reillys, maybe that is my problem.
I have found 4 bad glow plugs as well, I am replacing them. The truck has Motorcraft/Beru plugs and that is what I am going back with. I just can't get the back 2 on the passengers side. The only way I see to do that is to remove the turbo, I have no idea how to remove the turbo. Any help on that would be greatly appreciated. I need to check the back 2 glow plugs and replace with new ones.
The old dual mass
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The new single mass.
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Should I replace my rear main seal? Ford Motorcraft is 73 bux, O'reilly felpro is 24 bux. I have heard plenty of issues regarding non Motorcraft parts. Does this apply to seals and gaskets at well? What do I need to do or get to make the job easier? Tools, tips and or tricks. I have never changed out a rear main on a 7.3 before. Is this something that would be better suited for a qualified professional? Also, should I put Teflon tape on my oil sending unit since I can get to it relatively easily?
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What is up with my transfer case? Is there something missing? It seems ok but I would like to know what this is and if I need to fix it while I have it out.
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Thanks for everything and all the replies. Sorry the post is so large and long.
John
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