http://www.dieselbombers.com/ Discussion of 83-94 6.9 and 7.3 Liter Ford Diesels en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 12:27:16 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.dieselbombers.com/images/misc/rss.jpg http://www.dieselbombers.com/ http://www.dieselbombers.com/ford-83-94-6-9-7-3l-general/36342-aftermarket-tachometer-question.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:09:39 GMT Hi All, Looking at a Stewart Warner electrical Hall Effect tachometer. Says it has 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2 ratios. With my 1987 6.9L NA E350 WHERE does it... Hi All,

Looking at a Stewart Warner electrical Hall Effect tachometer. Says it has 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2 ratios. With my 1987 6.9L NA E350 WHERE does it mount and what ratio do I need? Thanks for any/all help! ]]> Ford 83-94 6.9 and 7.3L General InTheDogHouse http://www.dieselbombers.com/ford-83-94-6-9-7-3l-general/36342-aftermarket-tachometer-question.html http://www.dieselbombers.com/ford-83-94-6-9-7-3l-general/36311-1985-f250-6-9-problems.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 23:35:25 GMT i recently bought a 1985 f250 6.9turbo 4x4 w/4spd and there are a couple things that are wrong with it that i have no idea what they are. 1. i... i recently bought a 1985 f250 6.9turbo 4x4 w/4spd and there are a couple things that are wrong with it that i have no idea what they are.


1. i tried starting it today when it was cold and that glow plug light kept flashing on and off and i heard the controller clicking but it would start until my dad sprayed starting fluid:ouch:. is this the glowplugs or the controller?

2. is there any kind of clamp or something that goes on the exhaust side of the turbo to the downpipe because it is smoking out of the exhaust side around the edge of the downpipe.

3. when i was tryin to start it, it quit turning over witht the key. i had the clutch in and all that and it still wouldn't work even after we tightened some wires so we had to start it by using a screwdriver in the start solenoid to get it to turn over. what could cause this?

4. this is the worst. when ever you have the truck in gear and the clutch all the down, it keeps pulling. if you don't hold the brake to the floor, the truck will go like you let out halfway on a good clutch. then to get into first or reverse, you have to shut the truck off to get it in\out of gear. is this the clutch or the slave cylinder?


any advise is appreciated. ]]> Ford 83-94 6.9 and 7.3L General sootman http://www.dieselbombers.com/ford-83-94-6-9-7-3l-general/36311-1985-f250-6-9-problems.html http://www.dieselbombers.com/ford-83-94-6-9-7-3l-general/36203-93-7-3-turbo-developed-miss-other-noise.html Sat, 14 Nov 2009 02:44:27 GMT I picked this truck up really cheap. It,s a93, f350 ,xlt ,4 door,4x4, 5speed, very clean in and out. $250.oo bucks. PROBLEM. My friend was driving... I picked this truck up really cheap. It,s a93, f350 ,xlt ,4 door,4x4, 5speed, very clean in and out. $250.oo bucks. PROBLEM. My friend was driving the truck when it broke. He pulled a long hill with a load on. No problems. As he descended it developed a mis. It was immediatly shut off and trailered home. Initial inspection showed no obvious problems. He changed the oil and filter. It then developed a ticking noise, like a lifter. The longer he ran it, the more noises it made. Like gaulded bearings. Also, it took awhile for the oil to come up through the push rods. Oil pressure seems fine. I,m not to familiar with this motor. Any help will be appreciated. 130,000 miles,Fleet serviced.:humm: Thanks. ]]> Ford 83-94 6.9 and 7.3L General cumdog http://www.dieselbombers.com/ford-83-94-6-9-7-3l-general/36203-93-7-3-turbo-developed-miss-other-noise.html http://www.dieselbombers.com/ford-83-94-6-9-7-3l-general/36131-7-3-idi-dies-under-load.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 04:27:53 GMT I have a 1990 7.3 f-350. It will start and run as long as I don't get on it real hard. If you put your foot in it it will fall on it's face and die. After a few minutes it will start back up.
I have changed the injector pump, and the return lines. It's running better than it was, but still dies. I'm ready to burn it.
It's a 1990 f-350 7.3 with an automatic trans.
I'm thinking fuel pump next.... ]]> Ford 83-94 6.9 and 7.3L General bigpig http://www.dieselbombers.com/ford-83-94-6-9-7-3l-general/36131-7-3-idi-dies-under-load.html http://www.dieselbombers.com/ford-83-94-6-9-7-3l-general/36086-86-f350-6-9-questions.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:05:59 GMT Iam thinking about buying a 86 F350 6.9 diesel from a family i do work for. It is a crew cab, 8ft bed, dually, manual. They are willing to give it... Iam thinking about buying a 86 F350 6.9 diesel from a family i do work for. It is a crew cab, 8ft bed, dually, manual. They are willing to give it up to me for 300 bucks which seems like an awesome deal. Iam not familiar with diesels and this one has been sitting for about 3 years, the reason he parked it was because he wasent driving it much since he has a new powerstroke and one of the injectors was sticking. He has receipts for a new clutch and bell housing he did in it 4 years ago and hardly drove with it. What type of problems should I worry about since it has been sitting for so long? Also it doesent get too cold where i live, ussually in the winter its about 15-20 degrees, very rare for it to be below 0 and it hasent been plugged in. What kind of problems can that cause?

thanks in advance and great forum ]]> Ford 83-94 6.9 and 7.3L General blackgt00 http://www.dieselbombers.com/ford-83-94-6-9-7-3l-general/36086-86-f350-6-9-questions.html http://www.dieselbombers.com/ford-83-94-6-9-7-3l-general/36070-oil-leakage-1-gallon-day.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 07:03:42 GMT Hi my name is randy and I have a 93 f250 turbo diesel and I got a massive prob and a few questions. 1st of all I can put a new air clean in and it... Hi my name is randy and I have a 93 f250 turbo diesel and I got a massive prob and a few questions. 1st of all I can put a new air clean in and it leaks 2 gallons of oil in a matter of 30 minutes old air cleaner hardley a drop but recently I stopped at a red light and I see oil smoke from under the hood so I pull over and look got smoke coming the front of the intake and the rear don't see no oil but see smoke some visible oil in the valley on the front and some on the rear of the intake also when I jump bon the gas blue smoke comes out need some help any and all is appreciated email at joyej99@yahoo.com. or reply on here ty ]]> Ford 83-94 6.9 and 7.3L General randy craft http://www.dieselbombers.com/ford-83-94-6-9-7-3l-general/36070-oil-leakage-1-gallon-day.html http://www.dieselbombers.com/ford-83-94-6-9-7-3l-general/36026-safe-bore-7-3-1990-030-over.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:18:30 GMT I have a 1990 7.3 IDI with a ATS turbo on it. At 227K mile I broke a piston and need to sleeve that cylinder. Is it safe to bore the other 7... I have a 1990 7.3 IDI with a ATS turbo on it. At 227K mile I broke a piston and need to sleeve that cylinder. Is it safe to bore the other 7 cylinders .030 to clean up the block? I bought this truck new in 1990 and use it to pull an enclose 24 ft. car trailer. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks,
Contnder ]]> Ford 83-94 6.9 and 7.3L General Contndr http://www.dieselbombers.com/ford-83-94-6-9-7-3l-general/36026-safe-bore-7-3-1990-030-over.html http://www.dieselbombers.com/ford-83-94-6-9-7-3l-general/36004-e4od-transmission-problem.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:17:51 GMT I havea 1992 ford 7.3 diesel. I just nowhad to repace the radiator and switched it with a manual one. I put a transmission cooler on it to make up... I havea 1992 ford 7.3 diesel. I just nowhad to repace the radiator and switched it with a manual one. I put a transmission cooler on it to make up for the rad not having one. Anyway since I have driven it today It goes into gear and drives good until it goes ito either 2nd or 3rd. Then it does a hard shift and acts like it not going to go into gear at first. Then it does and it wont switch to over drive it stays in 3rd. I have never had a problem switching the cooler like that before. I was thinking a sensor may hve went out or even the overdrive button, cause it doesnt do anything pushing it either way. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks
:argh: ]]> Ford 83-94 6.9 and 7.3L General cnr1982 http://www.dieselbombers.com/ford-83-94-6-9-7-3l-general/36004-e4od-transmission-problem.html http://www.dieselbombers.com/ford-83-94-6-9-7-3l-general/35862-glow-plugs-not-getting-hot.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:08:20 GMT My 88 F250 7.3 5spd when i turn the key it acts like it did this summer wait to start light come on goes out. Now its just cranking and crankin to... My 88 F250 7.3 5spd when i turn the key it acts like it did this summer wait to start light come on goes out. Now its just cranking and crankin to get it started.:argh: The glow plug relay/ controller is clicking under the hood so i tested at the glow plug and im not getting voltage at the plug itself. What would you say the problem is? Wiring bad or relay/ controller? im sure lost here. ]]> Ford 83-94 6.9 and 7.3L General dolmstead2007 http://www.dieselbombers.com/ford-83-94-6-9-7-3l-general/35862-glow-plugs-not-getting-hot.html http://www.dieselbombers.com/ford-83-94-6-9-7-3l-general/35827-need-80-86-truck-body-parts.html Sun, 08 Nov 2009 20:52:31 GMT does anyone around the northern kentucky/southern ohio are have a 80-86 ford parts truck that they would be willing to get rid of for maybe a couple... does anyone around the northern kentucky/southern ohio are have a 80-86 ford parts truck that they would be willing to get rid of for maybe a couple hundred bucks? i just need body parts for the truck i'm about to purchase. ]]> Ford 83-94 6.9 and 7.3L General sootman http://www.dieselbombers.com/ford-83-94-6-9-7-3l-general/35827-need-80-86-truck-body-parts.html http://www.dieselbombers.com/ford-83-94-6-9-7-3l-general/35752-ford-deuce-roadster.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 17:53:38 GMT Image: http://www.dragdreams.com/wp-content/uploads/ford-deuce-roadster.jpg (http://www.dragdreams.com/wp-content/uploads/ford-deuce-roadster.jpg)...
This is really got my attention when im searching for a car wallpaper for my desktop.. the color was so nice and very elegant look... what do you think guys? any comments? ]]> Ford 83-94 6.9 and 7.3L General pat63 http://www.dieselbombers.com/ford-83-94-6-9-7-3l-general/35752-ford-deuce-roadster.html http://www.dieselbombers.com/ford-83-94-6-9-7-3l-general/35714-85-rear-tank-not-working.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:43:37 GMT :rocking: 85 6.niner 250 dual tank reading empty ( ITS FULL ) it used to work. truck runs good When i change to rear tank she starts to run out... :rocking: 85 6.niner 250 dual tank reading empty ( ITS FULL ) it used to work. truck runs good When i change to rear tank she starts to run out after a few miles:humm: ]]> Ford 83-94 6.9 and 7.3L General reddog1701 http://www.dieselbombers.com/ford-83-94-6-9-7-3l-general/35714-85-rear-tank-not-working.html http://www.dieselbombers.com/ford-83-94-6-9-7-3l-general/35713-help-ip-7-3-idi-turbo.html Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:39:18 GMT i heard you can get more torque by turning a screw on back of ip if so there are two allen screws on back which one to turn how much and which way i... i heard you can get more torque by turning a screw on back of ip if so there are two allen screws on back which one to turn how much and which way i have heard two turns dont know which screw ]]> Ford 83-94 6.9 and 7.3L General BIG RON http://www.dieselbombers.com/ford-83-94-6-9-7-3l-general/35713-help-ip-7-3-idi-turbo.html http://www.dieselbombers.com/ford-83-94-6-9-7-3l-general/35580-6-9-running-great-fuel-cutoff-top-pump.html Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:22:21 GMT :rocking: Hey now THANKS to WILD BILL he put me right on the problem the fuel cut off solenoid had one off 2 wires that are soldered broke. Saved me... :rocking: Hey now THANKS to WILD BILL he put me right on the problem the fuel cut off solenoid had one off 2 wires that are soldered broke. Saved me money .Found top off used pump 10 bucks. Again thank u DIESEL BOMBERS :U: ]]> Ford 83-94 6.9 and 7.3L General reddog1701 http://www.dieselbombers.com/ford-83-94-6-9-7-3l-general/35580-6-9-running-great-fuel-cutoff-top-pump.html http://www.dieselbombers.com/ford-83-94-6-9-7-3l-general/35565-heater-core-bad.html Wed, 04 Nov 2009 23:51:07 GMT Well..was driving down the highway and turned on the heat, and smoke started flying out of the vents..got to where I was going and took out part of... Well..was driving down the highway and turned on the heat, and smoke started flying out of the vents..got to where I was going and took out part of the dash to see if there was any burnt wires and nothing.

Fast forward today..it still does it off and on, and while it smokes it also fogs up all my windows..well stopped by a buddys today and he said he thinks its my heater core because smoke wouldn't fog up my windows like that..I'm guess he would know being hes a firefighter..fast forward to now and Googled signs up of a bad heater core and yup..I found this
How to Tell If Your Heater Core is Going Bad | eHow.com

Number 2 states: "Look for abnormalities at the vent or defroster ducts. Look for puffs of smoke coming out of either one of these. Check to see if the windshield fogs up while or after running the heater or defroster."

Which is exactly what its doing..so has this happened to anyone else and it turned out to be the heater core? Just how bad is it to change one of these? I know you have to pull the dash off..that shouldn't be to hard..with all screws, the steering wheel is fine where its at though right? Once that is off is much harder? A buddy of mine that works for Ford said he would help me but I'd like to get an idea whats going to go down. ]]> Ford 83-94 6.9 and 7.3L General ZTMIKE http://www.dieselbombers.com/ford-83-94-6-9-7-3l-general/35565-heater-core-bad.html