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Old Aug 21, 2013 | 10:17 PM
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How would I do a compression test on a diesel?
You have to have a diesel compression gauge, and a special adapter for the PSDs. Pull the valve covers and remove all 8 glow plugs. Screw the adapter in a glow plug hole and turn the engine over 5-6 revolutions.
 
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Old Aug 22, 2013 | 06:07 AM
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So something that would take a while when just looking at a truck.
 
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Old Aug 22, 2013 | 06:34 PM
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Yeah its not a 5 min thing. although Bill might be able to do it in 5! LOL
 
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Old Aug 22, 2013 | 08:18 PM
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Bill IS the 5minute man i heard...lol
 
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Old Aug 22, 2013 | 09:03 PM
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Bill IS the 5minute man i heard...lol
Best 30 seconds of life!
 
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Old Aug 22, 2013 | 09:05 PM
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Best 30 seconds of life!
Yers not hers!!!!!
 
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Old Aug 22, 2013 | 09:36 PM
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Yers not hers!!!!!
No! Hers for sure! Foreplay included!!!
 
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Old Aug 22, 2013 | 09:42 PM
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Haha. How can I be sure that the 94.5 is a PSD not a turbo IDI.
 
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Old Aug 22, 2013 | 09:53 PM
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Haha. How can I be sure that the 94.5 is a PSD not a turbo IDI.
The glow plugs and the injectors are under the valve cover on the PSD.They are exposed on top of the heads on the IDI.
 
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This is an IDI turbo....



This is a powerstroke...

 
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Old Aug 22, 2013 | 10:01 PM
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Thanks Bill I was looking for some good pic to show the diff.
 
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Old Aug 23, 2013 | 06:24 AM
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It just looks soo beautiful... I can't wait until that is in my bronco.
 
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Old Aug 24, 2013 | 08:56 PM
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Well both trucks IMO were a bust because neither guy called me back. Must not want to sell it too bad.
 
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Well both trucks IMO were a bust because neither guy called me back. Must not want to sell it too bad.
What about the guy in CT with the truck that got smashed by the tree? Sounds like the perfect fit for your project!! I think this is the thread...
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...-it-worth.html
 
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Cuz my price range stops at 4000
 
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