steelholder
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Ironically I have an atf leak somewhere back there. Haven't hunted down the source quite yet.
How bad is the HG job on a 7.3 IDI?
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IDIBRONCO
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My first guess would be the front seal in the transmission.
ROCK HARVEY
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I didn’t mess with the main seals on mine since they weren’t leaking. Here’s the videos I watched to get ready to do the head gaskets:
And here’s a link to a thread where one of the members here posted a bunch of tech manuals:
www.oilburners.net
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And here’s a link to a thread where one of the members here posted a bunch of tech manuals:
Useful PDFs
Here is a link to some useful PDFs I've collected over the years https://drive.proton.me/urls/P4FWE9PCF4#kscneh8L7gjm
www.oilburners.net
steelholder
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I'm starting a parts list and would appreciate any input on what brands or kits I can go with. I have heard that there is plenty of junk seals and gaskets out there and to make sure I buy the "right" ones. I will be needing the obvious, HG, seals, manifold gasket. What types worked for you guys and what else am I missing?I didn’t mess with the main seals on mine since they weren’t leaking. Here’s the videos I watched to get ready to do the head gaskets:
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And here’s a link to a thread where one of the members here posted a bunch of tech manuals:
Useful PDFs
Here is a link to some useful PDFs I've collected over the years https://drive.proton.me/urls/P4FWE9PCF4#kscneh8L7gjm
I also tried looking for a good youtube tutorial where someone pulls a 7.3 or 6.9 and couldn't find a single one, I have the manual but visuals work best for me, anyone know of a good one out there? Thanks all.
steelholder
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This one here?
IDIBRONCO
IDIBRONCO
I prefer Fel-Pro too. I don't like cork valve cover gaskets though. I prefer the rubber ones. I can't tell which ones the Napa kit has by the pictures.
Pulling one of these engines is fairly self explanatory if you're mechanically inclined. Once you get into the job, there really isn't much there to remove. It's not like a newer vehicle that has more wiring plugs than our engines have cubic inches of displacement.
Pulling one of these engines is fairly self explanatory if you're mechanically inclined. Once you get into the job, there really isn't much there to remove. It's not like a newer vehicle that has more wiring plugs than our engines have cubic inches of displacement.
steelholder
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Yeah, took care of the valve cover gaskets last year, I too prefer rubber the rubber one.
steelholder
Registered User
What do you guys think about this main and front seal kit?
https://classicdieseldesigns.com/pro...46245739593972
Do I need the sleeves, is there a better one you guys recommend?
What about the manifold gasket? Any proven leader out there? I don't need the valve covers on the felpro kit, wonder if I can save a few pennies and find one without that.
https://classicdieseldesigns.com/pro...46245739593972
Do I need the sleeves, is there a better one you guys recommend?
What about the manifold gasket? Any proven leader out there? I don't need the valve covers on the felpro kit, wonder if I can save a few pennies and find one without that.
steelholder
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Might you have a link to those?
Rear gasket set
Front gasket 'timing cover' set
www.summitracing.com
I sourced both from my local napa, but rock auto and others have them.
Front gasket 'timing cover' set
Fel-Pro TCS 45575 Fel-Pro Timing Cover Gaskets | Summit Racing
Free Shipping - Fel-Pro Timing Cover Gaskets with qualifying orders of $109. Shop Timing Cover Gaskets at Summit Racing.
I sourced both from my local napa, but rock auto and others have them.
steelholder
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I've been hearing not to mess with the timing cover, any thoughts on that?Rear gasket set
Front gasket 'timing cover' set
Fel-Pro TCS 45575 Fel-Pro Timing Cover Gaskets | Summit Racing
Free Shipping - Fel-Pro Timing Cover Gaskets with qualifying orders of $109. Shop Timing Cover Gaskets at Summit Racing.
I sourced both from my local napa, but rock auto and others have them.
steelholder
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Dumb question but when you guys refer to the front and main seals, what parts are we talking about here? What contact points do the front seal and the main seal, seal?
