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    Bay Area diesel mechanics

    Thank everybody! I IM'd Calvin to see if he could shed some light on the situation.:dunno
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    Bay Area diesel mechanics

    Does anyone know of any diesel mechanics or shops in the Bay Area that can do an engine swap? I don't have the space or overhead lift to do it and will have to pay to have it done. I'm planning on getting a used engine from a wrecking yard to replace my tired 6.9 in my 86 f350. I'm in the...
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    lookie what I brought home today.....

    If you're going to part it out,I'd be interested in the lift gate. ;Sweet
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    Truck not starting

    Update in original post. Thanks!
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    Truck not starting

    Thats kinda my thinking. I'm gonna put a clamp on amp meter on the pos.to starter and see how may amps it draws. I read somewhere that it should not exceed 500 amps. Anybody have any input? Thanks
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    Truck not starting

    Update 2 new Interstate batteries and it still cranks slow. Sounds like a small block chevy with the timing advanced a little. Not as fast as it was doing last week.:confused: I loosened the 2 most forward injector lines and a little fuel looked like it dribbled out after cranking. Bought a new...
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    Glow Plug Frustration

    I ordered "constsant duty" glow plugs and installed them about 4 years ago. Haven't had one starting problem from glow plugs since. At $30.00 a pop, they're expensive but never have to worry about them.
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    Truck not starting

    I changed the filter and was trying to bleed it when the batteries went flat. After the jumps, I was getting fuel out the bleeder. This is the first time in 7 years the old girl let me down.:mad: I'm home now, had to get towed. Gonna charge up the batts and see if I can't figure it out. Thanks...
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    Truck not starting

    OK, heres a new one for me. Lately, the old truck started to turn over a little slower than usual. I need to change the return lines. If I park with the nose pointed uphill, it gets air in the lines and takes a while to start. Earlier in the week I had to park uphill in my driveway for a couple...
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    WHAT RIMS WILL FIT?

    Alcoa only lists 87 and up. I called to see if they would fit my 86 4x4 dually and they didn't have a clue. Is there any difference between an 86 and a 87 as far as wheel fitment?
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    Auto-RX

    I've used it and it helped my poor old smoking truck immensely.;Sweet
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    Coolant leak,water pump?

    Yeah, thats what I was thinking. Just wanted to make sure there wasn't some hidden freeze plug under there. It could very well be the gasket as the bearing feels tight. Thanks for the replies. Always good to get some other opinions before surgery!LOL Oilburners always delivers!
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    Coolant leak,water pump?

    Mileage wise its pretty new.Maybe 40k at the most. I'm pretty sure I bought a new,not rebuilt. Oh well, I know what I'm doing this weekend.:dunno
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    Coolant leak,water pump?

    Howdy, I need some diagnostic help please. I replaced my waterpump about 4 years ago.Lately,I've seen coolant dripping from under the waterpump. Today I topped off the radiater with water and water was flowing pretty fast from below the WP. I gave the fan a tug,bearings seem tight. Is there...
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    DOOR STRIKER ???

    The striker with the u-shaped part is for vans,I believe.
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