First Time Diesel Owner
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First Time Diesel Owner
Hi All,
I recently picked up a 1986 F350 Crew Cab long bed diesel to pull my 24ft 5th wheel trailer. It was a "one owner" and seemed well set up for the job. It has the "Banks Turbo" kit on the 6.9 IH engine, 4spd with about 145,000 miles on. It has the full set of Banks gauges for exhaust temp, boost pressure, and extra coolant temp.
I cleaned it up and had to work through a few problems like replacing the ignition switch that was coming apart causing intermittent power to the gauges etc. I also replaced the bushings on the front axle trailing arms, and installed new tires. The fuel gauge for the twin tanks doesn't work on either tank but I haven't sorted that out yet. Ideas/fixes welcome
I don't know how it should perform but it seemed pretty strong- pulling my trailer on a recent trip to Southern California. In third gear, I was able to maintain 55 mph over the infamous "Grapevine" road to Gorman Pass. The factory coolant gauge showed only a little past half way but the Banks gauge was indicating 230 degrees and steady. (That seemed too hot, but I figured it would either overheat and blow or thats what it runs at)- It didn't get any hotter and didn't loose any coolant so I don't know-maybe that gauge isn't correct or thats the way they run. Boost pressure was at about 10.5 psi and exhaust temps were a little over 900. In normal driving around the Banks gauge always shows about 210 and the factory gauge is below half-way. Any input ref this would be appreciated... I look forward to many trips and adventures.
Aren't these forums great?
Mark
I recently picked up a 1986 F350 Crew Cab long bed diesel to pull my 24ft 5th wheel trailer. It was a "one owner" and seemed well set up for the job. It has the "Banks Turbo" kit on the 6.9 IH engine, 4spd with about 145,000 miles on. It has the full set of Banks gauges for exhaust temp, boost pressure, and extra coolant temp.
I cleaned it up and had to work through a few problems like replacing the ignition switch that was coming apart causing intermittent power to the gauges etc. I also replaced the bushings on the front axle trailing arms, and installed new tires. The fuel gauge for the twin tanks doesn't work on either tank but I haven't sorted that out yet. Ideas/fixes welcome
I don't know how it should perform but it seemed pretty strong- pulling my trailer on a recent trip to Southern California. In third gear, I was able to maintain 55 mph over the infamous "Grapevine" road to Gorman Pass. The factory coolant gauge showed only a little past half way but the Banks gauge was indicating 230 degrees and steady. (That seemed too hot, but I figured it would either overheat and blow or thats what it runs at)- It didn't get any hotter and didn't loose any coolant so I don't know-maybe that gauge isn't correct or thats the way they run. Boost pressure was at about 10.5 psi and exhaust temps were a little over 900. In normal driving around the Banks gauge always shows about 210 and the factory gauge is below half-way. Any input ref this would be appreciated... I look forward to many trips and adventures.
Aren't these forums great?
Mark
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Welcome to the site Mark!!!
I would suggest asking your question regarding the turbo temp in the IDI forum (this can be found in the diesel section on the main forum page) - those guys will sort you out pretty quickly.
Hope you enjoy the site
Oh - and don't forget to check out the North California chapter to find fellow Ford owners in your area!!!
I would suggest asking your question regarding the turbo temp in the IDI forum (this can be found in the diesel section on the main forum page) - those guys will sort you out pretty quickly.
Hope you enjoy the site
Oh - and don't forget to check out the North California chapter to find fellow Ford owners in your area!!!
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