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  1. 97powerstroker

    long time to start

    i think if it was the glow plugs or the relay it would have only been hard to start the first time.20 mins after you drove it the gpr or plugs arent a factor anymore cause its warmed up and it has no need for them.someone correct me if im wrong.
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    can a burnt chip be fixed?

    i was interested in buying a chip from someone until i found out it fried .is there a way to have them fixed or would it not even be worth it. on that note does anyone have a chip they would like to sell for a first gen psd?
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    7.3 powerstroke info?

    you know how they have the torque ratings for the trucks.like say mine is somewhere around 450ft lbs of tq @1800rpms.when it hits 1800rpms that is its peak torque,what im wondering isso after that rpm,does it get weaker,if so how much,or does it flatline in tq after that rpm.cause if im towing i...
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    The 01 is gone

    A toyota?a toyota? i feel sick. im sorry for your loss.i think your son will regret that decision the next time a big psd pulls up next to him at a stop light.
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    7.3 powerstroke info?

    is it supposed to take me to the 94-97 forums?
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    7.3 powerstroke info?

    im just wondering if anybody knows a website or something i can find info on the prefferably pre super duty powerstroke engine.94-97 diesel.i want to learn exactly how it works and learn all the parts.so if anybody can help ,thanks
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    idling bad?

    ive always thought that a diesel can idle 24-7 with no problems.ive heard they would be fine if they were never shut off.some people have been telling me that extended idling is bad.so every stop that i make i should shut her down,cause i always make frequent stops and i just leave it running.i...
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    What is your Fuel Economy?

    dont get me wrong,im not doggin the 08,if i could afford one,im sure id have one to.but as of now im an obs guy,so i got to act like it,good luck with it,hope it turns out to be as reliable as the big 7.3.
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    What is your Fuel Economy?

    you guys should just sell them 08's and get an obs psd.i got a 97 and im gettin 17-18 city,thats right,your readin it right,its a manual and i lug the garbage out of it around the city.i fill up both tanks up for around 90 bucks and i can go two weeks on it.obs psd 4 life!!!i may not be able to...
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    need quick answer for tomorrow morning.

    so this morning it wasnt quite as cold as it was the previous days when it took 3 cranks for it to start but anyway i jumped the gpr,left the power on for around 20 seconds and bam,she fired up first try.im still wondering if it was going to fire up anyway though.when i turn on the key i can...
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    need quick answer for tomorrow morning.

    alright thanks guys,gnite
  12. 97powerstroker

    need quick answer for tomorrow morning.

    how can i do it with jumper cables
  13. 97powerstroker

    need quick answer for tomorrow morning.

    so do i just hook pos to neg up to batt,then hook them to the big terminals on the gpr,
  14. 97powerstroker

    need quick answer for tomorrow morning.

    what do you mean 30 sec should do it,i shouldnt start the truck with it jumped?
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    need quick answer for tomorrow morning.

    my trucks been acting up on cold mornings,when it gets below 50 it takes 3 cranks till it starts,then blows gobbs of white smoke when it does start,ive searched on the forums,and i want to jump the gpr with the battery tomorrow morning to see if it starts right up.but i need to know exactly how...
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    where to get good quality zf tranny rebuild kit?

    i just wanted some recomendations on were to get a rebuild kit with synchros,or just the synchros,that may be all i need but if im in there i may as well do it right.
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    anyway to get a better turning radius on my 97?

    ill tell you what though,my 86 bronco could turn around in a paper bag,that thing has the best turning radius ive ever seen,no joke,i wish my 97 turned have as good.maybe ill drop the big 7.3 in my bronco,then make it a dually,a bronco with a diesel and drw,thats the ultimate rig
  18. 97powerstroker

    anyway to get a better turning radius on my 97?

    theonly way i can burn rubber is if it has just started raining,or im goin around a corner i can make churp,i got a stock 5 speed,what do you expect,lol
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    anyway to get a better turning radius on my 97?

    im scared to even try a u turn on a main road,my luck i wont make the turn and have to back up in the middle of a main drag,plus i got a stick shift so it aint no picnic gettin up to speed either.looks like im just screwed.
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    anyway to get a better turning radius on my 97?

    hey guys i got a supercab shortbed,and i swear that a school bus has a better turning radius then me.just parking in a lot has to be a four point turn,is there anyway to make those tires turn more?
  21. 97powerstroker

    Really Confused

    just check out the technical articles wiki,they have pics and everything,i would have put the link but i couldnt figure out how,lol,but there there.cps is right on the rightside of the crank pulley,10mm socket and ext is all you need,pcm i think its on the driver side fender by the air filter.
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    anybody have any old gauges 4 sale?

    i need some gauges but i really dont want to pay 180 for them,i dont tow that much,but if i can get some at a decent price that would be great.so if anybody has some old egt and boost gauges,i pay you for them,or if you know somewhere i can get them at a decent price.thanks
  23. 97powerstroker

    Really Confused

    when then they say these engines max torque is say 450@1800 rpm,is that the only rpm it makes that much? or is it 450 @1800rpms and up?
  24. 97powerstroker

    Regearing/mpg after lift?

    i have a 4inch lift and 35's and 3.55 gears,1st thru fourth gear not much difference,but overdrive is significantly weaker,on my truck anyway,97 psd,its also a 5 speed manul,my next tire size will prolly be 33's,i just dont need my truck way up in the air,for 1,im short,and 2,i dont do any...
  25. 97powerstroker

    best video ever!!!!!

    i agree,obs trucks are sweet,i wish mine was as powerful,with less smoke,i like some,but i think that is a little to much,unless is was turned on and off with a switch,maybe it is,i told my grandpa to buy a ford diesel cause he has been lookin at them,but he said he will never buy another ford...

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