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  • divemaster5734
    divemaster5734 reacted to Cubey's post in the thread E 350 V Belt Issue with Like Like.
    Yep could be. Better off with strong parts. Last thing you want is a broken turnbuckle and loose belts flying into the fan.
  • Cubey
    Cubey replied to the thread E 350 V Belt Issue.
    Yep could be. Better off with strong parts. Last thing you want is a broken turnbuckle and loose belts flying into the fan.
  • Cubey
    Cubey reacted to divemaster5734's post in the thread E 350 V Belt Issue with Like Like.
    I agree. Was pretty amazed finding it, and just realized the jury rig could be the root of the issue I'm having. Will probably wind up...
  • divemaster5734
    divemaster5734 replied to the thread E 350 V Belt Issue.
    I agree. Was pretty amazed finding it, and just realized the jury rig could be the root of the issue I'm having. Will probably wind up...
  • Cubey
    Cubey replied to the thread E 350 V Belt Issue.
    A regular turnbuckle isn't as tough, it might break under engine vibration and load variations
  • divemaster5734
    divemaster5734 reacted to IDIBRONCO's post in the thread E 350 V Belt Issue with Like Like.
    I can say that the vacuum pump belt didn't stay on the pulley for very long. The groove is still pretty rusty. Are you absolutely...
  • divemaster5734
    divemaster5734 reacted to Cant Write's post in the thread E 350 V Belt Issue with Like Like.
    I fought V-belts in high school almost 30 years ago, what ended up being the problem was someone used the wrong damper pulley, it looked...
  • divemaster5734
    divemaster5734 replied to the thread E 350 V Belt Issue.
    This one is a much simpler version. Here it is loose, the belt can be easily removed. Here it is wrench tight, literally as tight, or...
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    • Wrench Tight - Copy.jpg
  • david85
    david85 replied to the thread Bell housing dowel needed.
    As mentioned, McMaster Carr is an excellent resource for precision items like this because they have accurate dimensions for just about...
  • david85
    david85 reacted to tradergem's post in the thread Bell housing dowel needed with Like Like.
    Try looking on McMasterCar catalogue for .335 dowl.
  • david85
    david85 reacted to ROCK HARVEY's post in the thread Bell housing dowel needed with Like Like.
    I can tell you that the ones between my 7.3 and my zf-5 were exactly 0.5 inches in diameter and 1 inch long. I’m betting that yours are...
  • divemaster5734
    divemaster5734 reacted to Cubey's post in the thread E 350 V Belt Issue with Like Like.
    Heim joint tensioner, available in many lengths. Just an example: How it would be used. For IDI, you'd get rid of the quarter...
  • david85
    david85 reacted to Nero's post in the thread GP Operation Issue (1988 7.3) with Like Like.
    I also had a similar issue, but found it was where the main hot wires came in to the engine harness, had melted the connector. As soon...
  • Nero
    Nero reacted to The_Josh_Bear's post in the thread Rebuilding a 7.3 IDI Turbo with Like Like.
    My experience was 100 from the machine shop. 100, 120, use whatever you've got!
  • KansasIDI
    KansasIDI reacted to Nero's post in the thread Rebuilding a 7.3 IDI Turbo with Like Like.
    Just remember, the more you sand it the more material you remove. 600 will clog up stupid fast. I'd say maybe 120 then send it. As long...

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