Recent content by THSIM9
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EGT questions
This is what I have done with my previous setup. (Banks sidewinder, no intercooler, stock ip and injectors) if I drop to 4th or even 3rd and stay at the higher RPMs I see lower EGT’s while pulling grades for sure.- THSIM9
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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THSIM9’s 1991 F250 Project
Indeed, 3 generations prior to me were all mechanics/machinists for all or part of their careers. It’s definitely in the blood!- THSIM9
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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THSIM9’s 1991 F250 Project
I was an 11B (Infantry) active duty from 2014-2017 and then 1 year in the Arizona Army National Guard from 2017-2018. I got an B.S in “University Studies” from Northern Arizona University it’s essentially a build your own major by completing two minors kind of deal for people like me who can’t...- THSIM9
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THSIM9’s 1991 F250 Project
That’s what I’m thinking as well, I’m actually wondering how much of my lack of power previously, particularly while pulling grades was just the facet pump not keeping up. Especially since it was mounted under the hood, and pulling though the stock FSV.- THSIM9
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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THSIM9’s 1991 F250 Project
Did some cleanup and painting on the inside of the front fenders, core support, and battery trays. I also plumbed and mounted my old facet pump to work as a transfer pump from the front tank to the new 38 gallon rear tank. Forgot to take good photos today so you will have to take my word for it...- THSIM9
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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THSIM9’s 1991 F250 Project
38 gallon tank installed and plumbed through to the engine bay. Belt drive brackets installed, alternator, vacuum pump, and power steering installed. Still need to install the AC compressor. Fuel filters sit just barely higher than the skid plate for the transfer case. Should be a pretty safe...- THSIM9
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THSIM9’s 1991 F250 Project
Return lines, injector lines, turbo, and downpipe all installed today. Don’t look too closely at any of my painting. I’m more of a wrench guy than a paint guy. :cry:- THSIM9
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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THSIM9’s 1991 F250 Project
Pressure washed the frame and everything up front, added some new stick on insulation to the firewall, sprayed everything down with a little black VHT and clear coat, and got the engine back in the frame. Hopefully tomorrow will be return lines, injectors lines, turbo, and the belt drive...- THSIM9
- Post #11
- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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THSIM9’s 1991 F250 Project
Lots of time spent cleaning old dirty parts and getting things painted and ready to go back together. Took the opportunity with the engine out to replace the motor mounts, front leaf springs, and shocks. Now that’s it’s warming up it’s about time to roll the truck outside and pressure...- THSIM9
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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THSIM9’s 1991 F250 Project
I decided while I was in the heads I would have them install new valves, keepers, bronze valve guides, the comp 910 springs and get everything set back to spec. While they worked on this I continued to tear down the engine and found another damaged piston. I measured the bores once the...- THSIM9
- Post #9
- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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THSIM9’s 1991 F250 Project
At this point I ordered all the fun goodies from CDD and began getting the engine ready for removal. I found a local rental place that had a cherry picker for 50 bucks per weekend, and got the boat anchor removed. I purchased the Daytona gear driven engine stand from HF to hold the hunk of...- THSIM9
- Post #8
- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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THSIM9’s 1991 F250 Project
Once the winter set in my father in law was gracious enough to allow me to take up half of his shop for the teardown of the truck. At this point I foolishly suspected a simple failure in the injection system that was causing the miss, and puffing of smoke. When I went to move the truck to the...- THSIM9
- Post #7
- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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THSIM9’s 1991 F250 Project
Northern Arizona is an incredible place for all things outdoors, but especially hunting. I am going to be applying for tags there for the rest of my life. Luckily the property we were on is still in the family so we always have a place to go.- THSIM9
- Post #6
- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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THSIM9’s 1991 F250 Project
After a short stint in Mormon Lake she once again handled the moving duties. This time about 250 miles from Mormon Lake to Sahuarita. Where she went on the sideline once again since I had a company truck and the wife drove the F150. After a year in Sahuarita just pulling weekend fun duty we got...- THSIM9
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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THSIM9’s 1991 F250 Project
The next year or two were pretty uneventful, the truck was my daily driver and it was stupid reliable. I decided to go to college and bought a commuter car to ease my fuel costs so the truck went back to my grandparents house to sit while I got learnt. :rotflmao After about two years I was...- THSIM9
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