EBPV Disconnect
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1400 rpms when its cold? Is that only in the really cold weather or when the engine is first fired up? I live in Ca cold to me is 40 degrees. I have never heard my truck idle any faster than it does when its warm.
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From: Rio Rico, AZ.
Originally Posted by semperfipsd
Hate to jump in here but, if I understand Crumm correctly if you have a '99 or newer PSD you don't need an idle controller because they will idle up by themselves?
I live about 3.5 miles from work. Not enough time for the engine to fully warm up. I'll pull up and park, set the brake and wait. Engine will idle up to the fast idle and close the valve. Weather outside is about 45 - 50 degrees. I have found that if I let it idle long enough (about 30 - 45 minutes) it will eventually warm up enough for the programming to finally turn the fast idle off and then it will stay slow idle for the rest of that drive cycle. Let it cool off and it will repeat the behaviour until warmed up.
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So should i get a idle controller for my 97?? i usually let it idle for a few min before i take off... and let it idle once i get somewhere to let the turbo bearings cool down...but i dont want to have any problems with "wet stacking" (if you could explain that it would be great!!) how much do they go for and where can i get one...?? thanks
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From: George West, Texas....
OK....let me jump in here.
I'm new to the diesel world so excuse any repeats.. I have a '99 PSD..So I have the "flapper" thingy and since I live in S. TX don't need to disconnect my BSPV ?
How do I take the flapper thing out or get rid of it. I do believe in free flow exhast.
Thanks.
I'm new to the diesel world so excuse any repeats.. I have a '99 PSD..So I have the "flapper" thingy and since I live in S. TX don't need to disconnect my BSPV ?
How do I take the flapper thing out or get rid of it. I do believe in free flow exhast.
Thanks.
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From: Cabot, Arkansas
Crumm. I know why it's there, I think it's a bad idea. I might feel differently if I lived where you live, but I think it's all but useless for the lower 48.
Robbgt. Wetstacking is only going to be a concern when you do extended low rpm idling in extremely cold weather, like Fairbanks for example, but an idle controller is nice to have year round. I use mine a lot in the summer to keep the A/C blowing cold when I am parked somewhere, like when waiting for the old lady to emerge from the mall for example. You can build your own idle controller for about $10 in parts. Do a search for "idle controller", or "homemade idle controller". I reposted the instructions I used to build mine just a few weeks ago.
RobertJohn. In post #2 of THIS THREAD there is a link to a detailed how-to on gutting the EBV
Robbgt. Wetstacking is only going to be a concern when you do extended low rpm idling in extremely cold weather, like Fairbanks for example, but an idle controller is nice to have year round. I use mine a lot in the summer to keep the A/C blowing cold when I am parked somewhere, like when waiting for the old lady to emerge from the mall for example. You can build your own idle controller for about $10 in parts. Do a search for "idle controller", or "homemade idle controller". I reposted the instructions I used to build mine just a few weeks ago.
RobertJohn. In post #2 of THIS THREAD there is a link to a detailed how-to on gutting the EBV
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From: Fairbanks, Alaska
Robbgt, If you are going to be letting your truck sit around and idle you should install a idle controller. Search on ebaymotors for "Powerstroke idle". There are two on there right now. You can also get one at a dealer but they are very expensive there.
RoberJohn, Taking out the flapper is referred to "gutting the ebpv".
radtech, The plug is between the turbo and left valve cover. The plug if I remember correctly is a two prong and the wires from it lead right to the turbo. It is a little tight under the intake tube so don't tear the skin off the back of your hand getting to it.
RoberJohn, Taking out the flapper is referred to "gutting the ebpv".
radtech, The plug is between the turbo and left valve cover. The plug if I remember correctly is a two prong and the wires from it lead right to the turbo. It is a little tight under the intake tube so don't tear the skin off the back of your hand getting to it.
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