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    Anyone swap back to throttle cable?

    I mean the possibility of the IPR having issues besides the nut. Electro-mechanical devices can end up with a dead spot in the range that comes and goes. Just thinking out loud.
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    Anyone swap back to throttle cable?

    I wonder if that is an IPR thing. My '97 E350 (PSD/E4OD) would die sometimes too if you held it back in 2nd or 1st on a hill.
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    Axle Flange Gaskets - Do You Use ?

    It's steel shim with a plastic coating. I have ordered a fiber Felpro before by mistake.
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    Axle Flange Gaskets - Do You Use ?

    I use the thin steel shim gaskets (reusable) and ultra-black RTV (thin coat both sides) and have no issues. Edit: should be a spicer 39697 or felpro 55328
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    Replacing suspension

    Check Amazon and rockauto too. I didn't notice any improvement going from rancho 5000's to bilsteins. Ymmv.
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    What yrs Radiators interchange & Fit?

    For the trucks, there are two main shapes for the diesel rad. The less common 'wide' format uses a standard gas style rad support; and sits above the frame rails. The other is the 'square' format that needs the rad support with the dip in it, and reaches down between the frame rails. There is...
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    Different Oil Filter (read)

    As best as I recall, the longer PSD filter got really close to the ttb pumpkin/yoke on the 90 F250 I tried. Plenty room with F350 4x4.
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    To penetrate or not to penetrate.

    IME, mechanical damage is usually already done, and you won't unstick anything with penetrating oil anyway. Penetrating oil may help if cylinders/rings have seen some moisture and its a "light" stuck.
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    To penetrate or not to penetrate.

    Imho, you've got nothing to lose trying. You might get lucky.
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    Different Oil Filter (read)

    I get most of my oil/fuel filters from rockauto. I find theres often clearance deals on some lesser-known brand... then a little googling reveals its made by a major mfr in the usa or europe anyway.
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    any known steering querks for '89 F-350

    2wd or 4wd? If the pump if sucking air, or lost prime, the foam build-up can push the cap off. Is the vibration related to road speed? Steering links (drag link and tie rods) need to be free of play, and greased regularly. Worn ones affect your wheel alignment and cause uneven tire wear and...
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    Anyone swap back to throttle cable?

    Ok, just checkin. I had a longwinded troubleshooting runaround with my '97 E350 some years ago. Changed and tested many things, but finally a used hpop and new ipr together made all the difference to get past hard-starting.
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    Anyone swap back to throttle cable?

    Injection pressure regulator? (IPR) Often gets missed in the electronics.
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    Track bar bushing

    A new bar may be the exact same length. Measure carefully before you commit. Something has probably changed/shifted in your truck.
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    is it possible to change only these rubbers?

    Google: "tie rod end" boot Lots of options. Its a dumb thing to fail you on because they are mostly cosmetic. Grease more frequently to keep dirt and grit out.
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