BeagleRock Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Hey gang I've been told a pop can as an example may be used to block off the EGR passage. My simple question is do I put the strip of aluminum on the intake manifold side or the EGR side as mine has the sandwich type cooler in between the two. Thanks Randy 1983 F150 XLT 351W C6 transmission Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Doesn't really matter since there's no flow. But, for grins put it on the manifold side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeagleRock Posted June 20, 2018 Author Share Posted June 20, 2018 Doesn't really matter since there's no flow. But, for grins put it on the manifold side.I was going to do that just because that plunger protruding out of the EGR itself is pretty stout! But functional.Thanks Gary I'll get back to it as soon as it stops raining ☔ There's also a residue of some sort around the plunger hole, perhaps that mysterious coolant loss! Sent from AOL Mobile Mail On Wednesday, June 20, 2018 Gary Lewis [via Bullnose Enthusiasts] <redacted_email_address> wrote:Doesn't really matter since there's no flow. But, for grins put it on the manifold side. Dad's: '81 F150 Ranger XLT 4x4: Down for restomod: Full-roller "stroked 351M" w/Trick Flow heads & intake, EEC-V SEFI/E4OD/3.50 gears w/Kevlar clutchesBlue: 2015 F150 Platinum 4x4 SuperCrew wearing Blue Jeans & sporting a 3.5L EB & Max TowBig Blue: 1985 F250HD 4x4: 460/soon-to-be ZF5/3.55's & EEC-V MAF/SEFI If you reply to this email, your message will be added to the discussion below: http://forum.garysgaragemahal.com/EGR-Block-off-tp12005p12007.html To unsubscribe from EGR Block off, click here.NAML Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 If the residue is black it is carbon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeagleRock Posted June 21, 2018 Author Share Posted June 21, 2018 If the residue is black it is carbon. Hey Gary who would you recommend I take my truck to get it running right and perhaps fix a couple of major leaks? I'm tired of throwing $$$ at it with zero results. Probably nothing wrong with the old 7200VV since I've put 2 more on it and basically with the same results! Very frustrating and I'm very tired of fooling with it. Thanks Randy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Hey Gary who would you recommend I take my truck to get it running right and perhaps fix a couple of major leaks? I'm tired of throwing $$$ at it with zero results. Probably nothing wrong with the old 7200VV since I've put 2 more on it and basically with the same results! Very frustrating and I'm very tired of fooling with it. Thanks Randy Randy - Sorry to hear that it didn't fix it. I don't have a good recommendation, but perhaps Brandon/Bruno2 will. He's a lot closer to you than I am. You are looking for someone that can do a good job troubleshooting, and I'd recommend that he run a leak-down test to find out if you have valve or head gasket problems. Valve problems can cause all sorts of issues that cannot be solved with carb tuning or replacement. As for the leaks, where are they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Randy - Sorry to hear that it didn't fix it. I don't have a good recommendation, but perhaps Brandon/Bruno2 will. He's a lot closer to you than I am. You are looking for someone that can do a good job troubleshooting, and I'd recommend that he run a leak-down test to find out if you have valve or head gasket problems. Valve problems can cause all sorts of issues that cannot be solved with carb tuning or replacement. As for the leaks, where are they? Brandon says: Gil Blumenthal Mobile (918) 813-6305 Have him call Gil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeagleRock Posted June 21, 2018 Author Share Posted June 21, 2018 Randy - Sorry to hear that it didn't fix it. I don't have a good recommendation, but perhaps Brandon/Bruno2 will. He's a lot closer to you than I am. You are looking for someone that can do a good job troubleshooting, and I'd recommend that he run a leak-down test to find out if you have valve or head gasket problems. Valve problems can cause all sorts of issues that cannot be solved with carb tuning or replacement. As for the leaks, where are they? Thanks Gary : leaks are oil pan and possibly rear main seal. Also discovered a little oil running down from near the top of the lower radiator hose area, that's a new one 🙁 maybe timing chain cover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeagleRock Posted June 21, 2018 Author Share Posted June 21, 2018 Brandon says: Gil Blumenthal Mobile (918) 813-6305 Have him call Gil. Ok thanks I'll give him a call. BTW where's he located? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Ok thanks I'll give him a call. BTW where's he located? Don't know, but I'd assume in or near BA as that's where Brandon lives. Not Muskogee, but closer than Skiatook. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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