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  1. J

    1988 Brick Headlight Adjustment Screw replacement parts?

    Yep. Some of them look close - with the "nut" facing the opposite direction, or with a non-identical pair (only one might work) with a Phillips rather than the 4mm hex. I'm still looking. Thanks for the reply.
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    1988 Brick Headlight Adjustment Screw replacement parts?

    My 1988 F-350 has 2 headlight adjustment screws at the top of the headlight assembly. They have 4mm hex on the end and a ball with a plastic "nut" captive over it, together with a fine thread into the rest of the truck frame. The "nuts" cam into the headlight assembly to hold it in position...
  3. J

    So what did you do with your truck today?

    Some years ago I told the wife I was buying $200 of parts for the Mercedes. She nodded. I rolled home with an entire 1979 Mercedes 300SD parts car - complete. Immediately took four good tires and wheels off it. Plenty of parts since then - one of the taillight assemblies I needed retailed...
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    Wiring questions.

    @notenuftime: Use stranded wire of appropriate wire gauge Try to use appropriate insulation colors (or at least different colors) for ease in future troubleshooting Use loom or route new wires with existing wiring to prevent pinching insulation and shorts Leave enuf wire length so devices can...
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    Toolkit for ignition switch.

    @Sell-a-door: If your key works properly then use it to unlock the column. If the starter won't engage when rotating the lock cylinder to "START", sometimes this can be corrected by adjusting the ignition switch position up or down where it bolts onto the column. IMHO, unless you need the...
  6. J

    Anyone proactively replace parts?

    I replace filters and fluids on the schedule. All else as broken or worn. When I did the waterpump I would have replaced rubber hoses and thermostat as well, except the existing rubber looked so good and the thermostat was a half step beyond the water pump on this engine. I park my truck on...
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    Diesel rookie, feeling a little overwhelmed

    Rod K, Welcome, and nice looking truck you've acquired. So first your overwhelmed with the vehicle; and now your overwhelmed with advice. This is a great forum and most of the advice here is relevant and accurate - a lot of these guys really know what they are talking about. Bear in mind...
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    Electical Burning after hard start

    If your starter was cranked a lot and you didn't let it cool, check the electrical connector in wiring between the right fender and right valve cover. That connector may have melted and is now affecting power to the glow plug controller. regards, Jim
  9. J

    With a heavy heart......

    Along with a few others, I've always paid special attention to Bill's posts. I'm sorry he's gone - he was an asset here. In general, I must say, I've been highly impressed with the technical rigor and commitment of all of you on this site. You all deserve an attaboy for the quality of the...
  10. J

    Perfect Stereo for my 88 Bricknose!

    Wait. Wait. That's a cassette pocket?
  11. J

    Clutch won't disengage

    Did the slave replacement only. Replaced just the slave cylinder. Slave clip comes off the transmission bracket with a large screwdriver as lever. Roll pin holding line in place comes out with a 3/32" pin punch. Bleed screw is a 5/32" allen hex - no nipple. New slave was Chinese aluminum...
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    Clutch won't disengage

    Filled the reservoir with DOT 3 brake fluid. The pedal pumped up without bleeding. I'm surprised there is no nipple on the bleed port. Firewall is OK and there are no leaks at the master. Clutch pedal springs both up and down. I will (soon) need to do the heim joint mod. The plastic...
  13. J

    Clutch won't disengage

    Hydraulic Problem. Firewall was previously reinforced. This morning I found some minor fluid leakage on the slave cylinder. Master cylinder reservoir was dry - there is a rubber funnel-shaped dingus in the mouth of the reservoir that stays full of fluid. This deceived me in thinking...
  14. J

    Clutch won't disengage

    For some time, my clutch pedal would not immediately return to "pedal-up" position, mainly when shifting out of gear when coming to a stop. Pedal would come to about 75% off the floor and then pop to 100% off the floor after a few seconds. I figured the problem was mechanical in the pedal...
  15. J

    A/C Fuse Melted in the Fuse Box

    Dielselkid, To fix this you need some diagnostic equipment so you can measure, a wiring diagram for your ’86 F250, and a good description of the symptoms. You mentioned that this problem occurred 10 years ago, what was the cause and the fix at that time? Part of your previous fix was to...
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