Hello Oilburners,
Huge fan and very grateful for the knowledge that I have gained from this site. My truck is 1992 f350 7.3 idi n/a
I have my cylinder heads out and I’m trying to clean them up as best that I can at home. My question is there are 4 plugs between the intake and exhaust valve springs with a 3/8” square for a ratchet to loosen them.
My search for a coolant/fuel/air passage diagram for these heads has been unsuccessful. In the pictures I circled the plugs that I’m thinking of taking off.
Any input on how to properly clean the heads will be much appreciated. The amount of sludge under the valve covers, on the rockers and in the valley was an area of concern when taking the top end off. I imagine it was a dirty cdr valve.
I had a leak between the block and head at the rear of the the passenger side of the truck which encouraged me to do the head gaskets.
Name the part it is either broken or has been fixed already. Never imagined becoming such a good diesel mechanic when I bought Ashy Larry but my knowledge and research has hit a road block. Definitely taking the front clip off has made this job a lot easier.
Thanks for the help,
Paul
Huge fan and very grateful for the knowledge that I have gained from this site. My truck is 1992 f350 7.3 idi n/a
I have my cylinder heads out and I’m trying to clean them up as best that I can at home. My question is there are 4 plugs between the intake and exhaust valve springs with a 3/8” square for a ratchet to loosen them.
My search for a coolant/fuel/air passage diagram for these heads has been unsuccessful. In the pictures I circled the plugs that I’m thinking of taking off.
Any input on how to properly clean the heads will be much appreciated. The amount of sludge under the valve covers, on the rockers and in the valley was an area of concern when taking the top end off. I imagine it was a dirty cdr valve.
I had a leak between the block and head at the rear of the the passenger side of the truck which encouraged me to do the head gaskets.
Name the part it is either broken or has been fixed already. Never imagined becoming such a good diesel mechanic when I bought Ashy Larry but my knowledge and research has hit a road block. Definitely taking the front clip off has made this job a lot easier.
Thanks for the help,
Paul
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