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  1. Brian VT

    Tach sensor

    My tach. doesn't work and the sensor was leaking oil so I bought a new sensor. My tach. still doesn't work and the new sensor also leaks oil. :-(
  2. Brian VT

    Intermittent crank + start switch Again? + push button

    That's what my button does. It just jumps the solenoid. If the screwdriver trick doesn't work then I don't think a button will.
  3. Brian VT

    Intermittent crank + start switch Again? + push button

    I bought a new switch for in the column. It was kind of a pain to replace. And it didn't work. I tried to diagnose the other parts of the system but got nowhere. So I gave up and went with the button...
  4. Brian VT

    Intermittent crank + start switch Again? + push button

    I added a starter button under the dash. I just ran new wire from the button to the starter solenoid. I turn the key to the run position and then hit the button (after running the glow plugs). This is the button I used. I'm on my second one. The original started working intermittently after a...
  5. Brian VT

    How to set the timing on your 6.9 or 7.3 IDI and how to buy timing equipment.

    No pic needed. I use a stubby wrench on the passenger side and a full-size wrench that I ground down the thickness to @ 3/16" on the passenger side. You're only going to be able to turn the nuts one flat at a time. It can be frustrating at first. Just try to relax and stay with it and it...
  6. Brian VT

    New Flywheel + Starter Motor

    This starter is very good. I don't know if it's available to Finland. https://www.summitracing.com/parts/pwm-9050?seid=srese1
  7. Brian VT

    Upgrade from oil burner to oil dumper...

    On my way home from work I put one of my neighbor's calves back in (for the 2nd time that day) and temp. fixed the fence again. I stopped at the house to tell him. He asked if I had some time. I said, "Sure." We got in his truck and drove to the crime scene. He had me hand him his ".44 mangler"...
  8. Brian VT

    7.3 idi compression test results

    Where'd you get your injectors?
  9. Brian VT

    Brake lights, continue to not work?

    You haven't given us much to go on as far as what you've checked so far. I assume you checked that the lamps are good. I assume you checked that the sockets are clean and making good contact with the lamps. There is a mechanical switch on your brake pedal. Check that it hasn't moved out of...
  10. Brian VT

    A have a few ugly injectors. Need help diagnosing appearance/causes.

    I got a new set from Russ last year and they turned to rust within a month or so. It's really a bummer to look at them. They work fine but they look like hell.
  11. Brian VT

    6.9 sudden NO power and smoking

    Gotcha. Thanks for taking the time to post that. I replaced my pump last year. I didn't know about that valve. And I don't know if a clean one came with my "new" pump or if I'm still running an old crusty one that I reconnected to the new pump. My truck is running fine but I'm wondering if I...
  12. Brian VT

    6.9 sudden NO power and smoking

    Wow. Good work, detective! For my future reference...where is this check valve? (a picture would be great)
  13. Brian VT

    Tailgate latch help

    That was my intention. I was giggling when I typed it. :cool:
  14. Brian VT

    Tailgate latch help

    I managed to get it open from the outside. Looks like an easy fix and replacements are cheap. If yours is feeling stiff give it some lube. ;-)
  15. Brian VT

    Motorcraft ZD-29 Glow Plugs

    Subscribed...thanks for doing this.
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