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Old May 22, 2013 | 08:20 PM
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I would have done what you are doing, run it and get another IDM. Maybe ebay has one? Or craig's list for someone parting out a 7.3.
 
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Old May 22, 2013 | 08:26 PM
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Shake the bad IDM and see if it has water in it. That's usually what gets them.
 
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Old May 22, 2013 | 09:06 PM
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Originally Posted by ReBilld
Shake the bad IDM and see if it has water in it. That's usually what gets them.
That was the first thing I did when I pulled it... No signs of water at all, at least not a "swhoosing" sound, I don't know if it's corroded at all inside or not but I know it was no good now.. I don't wanna break it open because most idm's I'm am findIng on eBay want the core back.. Any serios advantage you Guy know of for going with the 99-03 idm? the price is much higher for that era over 94.5-97, if it's really worth it I'll spend the money but from what I've read it's not that big of deal...?
 
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Old May 23, 2013 | 12:44 PM
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No. Just buy the one for an OBS truck and do the 140V mod. Unless you are terrified of soldering on something so expensive.
 
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Old May 23, 2013 | 02:44 PM
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whats the 140V mod? didn't know you could convert ours to run higher voltage. I grabbed a junk IDM from a yard and would be willing to try converting it if you wouldn't mind posting a link to the process.

thanks!
 
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Old May 23, 2013 | 04:16 PM
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Originally Posted by OldWoodsDiesel
whats the 140V mod? didn't know you could convert ours to run higher voltage. I grabbed a junk IDM from a yard and would be willing to try converting it if you wouldn't mind posting a link to the process.

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Here ya go....https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...-140-volt.html
 
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Old May 23, 2013 | 04:39 PM
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Originally Posted by ReBilld
Dang it, Bill! You're stealing my thunder.
 
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Old May 23, 2013 | 09:07 PM
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Dang it, Bill! You're stealing my thunder.
He does to me all the time too Phil, LOL
 
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Well I got myself a used idm pulled from a running truck on eBay for $85 shipped to my door! Not bad 'eh..!
 
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