this is new to me so still got to get some ??? - Diesel Forum

braveops · 10-11-2005, 11:56 AM

okay i only had this truck for about 3weeks now

#1 glow plugs has a push button? good or bad should i go back to the light?

#2 is there any hop ups for more power other than turbo
i dont care if it is only 2hp i just want to know
i have been thinking of the soupbowl mod and getting the pump advanced
is there anything else i can do?

#3 anyone have a remote start on a 5 speed will i t work on this old truck

#4 how can i ajust the parkbrake as it has no ajustment?

thanx

icanfixall · 10-11-2005, 12:20 PM

The park brake problem is the bad self adjuster on the rear brakes. What most here do is manually adjust them every so often. The push button glow plug system is fine, just don't hold them on more than about 8 seconds. Much more will burn them out and could cause lots of cylinder damage. If the plugs are autolite you need to change them out fast. We have found Champion and autolite are the worst. Motorcraft Beru ZD9 are the best and you can buy them at Autozone or other part stores. Turning up the fuel on the injection upmp is another way of boosting power but do this ONLY if you install a pyro so you don't burn down the motor.

agnem · 10-12-2005, 02:21 PM

Ask me about #3 after I get it working on my project Bronco. As for more power, propane is a common add-on to an N.A. engine.

cdnsarguy · 10-12-2005, 05:20 PM

You could put a 3-4" exhaust on it that will perk it up, try to allow more air to the intake too.

As far as the GPs the IH dealer has them and Ford $$$$ check the prices in your local area of Canada.

Beru ZD9

Ford F2TZ-12A342-A $20.25

IH 1819649C1 $13.95