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    Need advice engine knock/detonation

    Hi folks my 1985 ford f250 has a serious problem It started detonating or knocking very bad Im at a loss and dont have any diesel tools I replaced all injectors and glo plugs The truck was just starting to rundecent and now this There is no way tge truck will drive the hilly dustance to a...
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    another glo plug question

    I'm currently trying to switch over to manual control of my GPs. I have replaced all the plugs but I cant get one to get hot. Cant I just hook one up to the battery with jumpers and watch it get hot? The plugs I have are AC delco 10.5V, Why don't they get hot on 12.75V? What am I doing...
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    Glo plug broke off.....

    Man I'm having a bad day.... The #2 glo plug tip is missing.... In servicing my 1985 f 250 6.9 I noticed the #2 was testing bad. I'm changing over my plugs to manual control and figured now is the time to get the system in tip top shape...... How screwed am I? I'm guessing the head...
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    85 Ford rear break hard line, No longer made?

    I tore the drivers side rear hard line off and now it appears that because the line has a NPT fitting on one side and a flare on the other it is no longer made? I went to both the local Kragen and Napa with no luck. I can't believe that a break line for an 85 ford is that hard to find...
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    New old Ford owner

    Hi folks, I recently got a 1985 Ford F-250. It has the 6.9 Diesel a four speed and 4X4. I have a few questions about it. How do I test the glow plugs and injectors? When I remove the fuel filter do I have to bleed the fuel system after? What about if it ever runs out of fuel? My...

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