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Old Apr 21, 2012 | 03:00 PM
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Glow plug controller

I can't seem to find a controller in stock. Pensacola has the wellman one. Is this a good controller. Its 59.oo I have an 86 E350 van, 6.9 . I need this and was thinking on the IP as well. Who's the best supplier for the IP. I can't seem to find a rebuilder here in Norco, CA. Thanks Chet
Also are the RX glow plugs good. Rosewood Diesel sells them and the price is right.
 
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Old Apr 21, 2012 | 03:25 PM
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Not sure on controller, but for glow plugs, NOTHING but Motorcraft/Buru plugs.
 
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Old Apr 21, 2012 | 04:49 PM
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I have a new controller for the old style system. The type that screws into the head, pm me if you want it.
 
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Old Apr 21, 2012 | 05:51 PM
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Thanks guys. PM sent 84-6.9L . I know on the glow plugs, I asked because it was on Rosewood Diesels site and he said he dose the Military hovee's, I just thought they mit be the heavy duty jobs. Its funny, nobuddy here in Norco, CA carries anything for these motors anymore. I've had cancer the last 6 years and am get much better but still don't want to get enother truck. Works bad and I'm not up to it yet. God bless,

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Old Apr 21, 2012 | 05:56 PM
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I also been trying to find a place to have the pump rebuilt. None of the locals can do it. I lack power going up hill and was told this is the problem. Who's a trusting supplier of these pumps. And are all the injectors for these early years BB. All your help is deeply appreciated. I check back offen, Don't know how to get instan responses while on, thanks again.
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Old Apr 21, 2012 | 09:06 PM
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Hi for the IP I went to Hector with Injectors on ebay about a year ago, no problems $325.00 for a rebuild. He's in PHX hope this help's
 
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Old Apr 21, 2012 | 10:12 PM
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Hi for the IP I went to Hector with Injectors on ebay about a year ago, no problems $325.00 for a rebuild. He's in PHX hope this help's
How do I get a hold of Hector? AZ., not that far away. Thanks, Chet
 
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Old Apr 21, 2012 | 11:10 PM
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Hi: I just went into there ebay store and got this phone # 602-595-0706 if you have an ebay account it would be the easiest way to do it. But I'm sure if you call they will be abel to do it that way also, He does want your old pump in exchange for the rebuilt one. has one for $245.00 right now, with a 1 year warranty.MudGuts.
 
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Old Apr 21, 2012 | 11:21 PM
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Thanks MudGuts. I'll give it a try. I still have to find a controller or try Pensacola one. Do all injectors for 86, are they BB code?
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Old Apr 21, 2012 | 11:33 PM
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On the controler I went to a manual switch and by passed it, I'm real happy with it. also I would ask Hector about Injectors.
 
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Someone posted that the BB code injectors were the only new injectors made now. They work with all 6.9 and 7.3 engines. Keep fighting the good battle, and a positive attitude goes a long way.
 
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Old Apr 22, 2012 | 02:21 PM
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Originally Posted by farmert
Someone posted that the BB code injectors were the only new injectors made now. They work with all 6.9 and 7.3 engines. Keep fighting the good battle, and a positive attitude goes a long way.
Farmert, I didn't know that. I though they changed every few years. And wondered if the turbo models, E7.3 IDI had bigger injectors. Another question since I'm new in here, do the e99 turbo setups fit on the 6.9 .
Is there a place to bolt the pedistal on the block. I know they feed oil right from there.

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Old Apr 22, 2012 | 03:28 PM
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The e99 turbos will not be a bolt on fit. A person probably could make it fit, but it would take some fabrication. The IDI 7.3 turboed engines took G code injectors from the factory, but that was more for emissions than anything. The BB codes are recomended by most now for replacement.
 
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Old Apr 25, 2012 | 08:41 PM
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Hey guys, I'd like to Rep 84-69L, Tom, for helping me out and sending me a new controller for my 6.9L. I just couldn't find one around here. It works great. Counldn't start it right away, had to charge the batteries. I'm now in the morning ordering glow plugs, BB injectors and IP. It still down't have any power going up the smallest hill. 129K on the clock. Everybodies help he is deeply appreciated.

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Old Apr 26, 2012 | 03:06 AM
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Time for a new pump, I can do some farting around here to see if I can get you a good price on a rebuild for oyur pump, got three shops here in town and they all do rebuilds, two of them are right next to each other.
 
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