[TooManyToys]

It's been a long time since I had a 7.3L. I think I see the problem. It's supposed to be the 50-cent trick; you can't cheap out on repairs like this.

Actually, that is something I'd never do, unfortunately, for your reasons. I know it has been promoted on all the forums, but wedging something in a high-vibration environment that is oily does not have a good long term chance. If you are going to put something like this in an area that can have bad consequences, don't. Sorry for the salt in the wound.

When mine had an issue, I used a wire tie to hold it; then, I bought the kits from Ford. They have never been that expensive. The wire ties have to be small ones, preferably oil resistant. I did not trust them long term though. I know some people used stainless or monel wire, but again, they are metal.

For anyone in the future that finds this.

 

[TooManyToys]

It doesn't make it a good idea.

Unquestioned? No one is unquestioned. There's a front cover video he has that's a bad idea.

And I suppose you don't wear a seatbelt either.

I highly respect the man for what he did. I had conversations with him; I sent money to support him when he was alive and after his passing. But no one is perfect.

Putting a friggin quarter there has a potential ......

 

[TooManyToys]

To me, that's a problem not discussing it. Not today, not ten years, not ever?

Having worked in accident construction, having interfaced with families who have lost sons, daughters, mothers, and fathers, and people disabled for life, it's never too soon.

From everything observable, Ron was a great husband and father to the family, humanely and financially. And also to the automotive world. He provided so much to the 7.3L and 6.0L communities that what could have been in the later years is almost inconceivable. I've not found anyone who really takes his place. But still, most important, to his family.

We all take chances; we all make mistakes. From his son's telling, he did that often, judging when it was safe or not.

I get upset about the loss to family and community whenever I look at his videos or mention. That did not have to happen. For NoRalPh to try to shove that in my face because he said to use a quarter makes it unequivocably an acceptable situation, never to be questioned; that's a trigger point, not withheld.