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    To those with 460 ZF5

    How do you like it? What gears, tire size etc are you running? I came a across a screaming deal on one and am gonna pick it up if time works in my favor to get thru the area. I know about drilling the bellhousing and such, but I've been contemplating a 5 speed swap into my 85 almost since day...
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    Hypermax Turbo and Intercooler

    Anyone running the combo? I swore up and down I was going to keep my new to me 85 naturally aspirated, but I'm contemplating forcing some air down its throat. Truck is going to be used for pulling a 31' travel trailer and 17' open bow ski boat. I've had 2 NA idi's and a Banks nongated 6.9, and...
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    Roll call from 2000

    Hey guys, I know I've come and gone over the years, but I was wondering how everyone from the 'other' site was doing. I joined in 2000 as 2TALL with my first 85 6.9, at age 16, and have been learning since. I remember the original Enterprise, Lady Moose being bought, trucks being taken over...
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    Any Y-pipe options?

    My new to me 85 has a rotted out y pipe. I checked with my fave exhaust shop in town, and they're talking $600+ to do a decent single exhaust, or close to $700 for a straight set of duals. I remember doing duals on a 90 7.3 10 years ago for $225 lol. Also, Banks used to make a Stinger y-pipe and...
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    Looks like I'm getting back in an IDI

    After quite some time, a few different jobs and other numerous life happenings, it looks like I'm snagging an 85 ECLB 4*4, 4 speed 6.9. Should be picking it up this afternoon if all goes well.
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    E4OD issues - is the trans all that bad or is it the computer tuning, or both?

    I've been looking for a 4 or 5 speed truck, but can't find many. My current truck has a 4R100, which I understand is basically an updated E4OD with a different name. I haven't had any issues whatsoever towing heavy, sled pulling and other 'abuse' as most consider it. So what's the root cause...
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    How much would you pay for an all original, un-molested IDI?

    http://pages.ebay.com/motors/link/?nav=item.view&id=181275727913 Been keeping an eye on this just to see how much it actually goes for. I'm in the market for another IDI and was wanting either an extended or crew cab and stumbled across this. I am not in the position to pay that much for it...
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    Wtb ext or crew cab idi

    Looking to get back into a diesel pickup. Requirements are 4x4, and have seating for five. I've had pleny of these trucks, not afraid of something that needs a little work here and there. However, it would need to be running and drivable, I won't trailer another truck home. Also, no swap jobs...
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    ZF5 5 speed, 4x4

    Condition of trans is unknown, came from a wrecked truck. I would assume it be in ok working condition, but who knows until it's installed. Needs a shift tower. Clutch is complete DMF, used, in ok condition from a visual inspection. I'd like to get $250 for everything, but willing to work a lil...
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    Wanted - rear springs

    Looking for a set of rear springs for my 85 F350. Just need the main pack, not the overloads. Broke the main leak on the right side, just don't wanna replace one spring tho. Don't really want some from far away, shipping is expensive on these things, so local would be best. Thanks.
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    85 CC 4x4 Dually ZF5

    It's for sale for sure now. I'm getting a divorce, need to pay a lawyer and get a place to live. $3500 is what I need. It's an 85 Ford F350, crew cab, dually. Started life as a two wheel drive, was converted to 4x4 with a 92 balljoint Dana 60, 1356 transfer case, and ZF5 manual transmission...
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    I need an intake hat for my Banks non-gated sidewinder

    I'm fed up with having to remove that stupid ass filter housing/intake hat piece of scrap aluminum that Banks used, just to check everything on the motor and play with the fuel screw. So, anyone know which intake hats will fit with the large turbine on my Banks? Or does anyone custom make one...
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    Are the 98 6.5's any good?

    I found a SCREAMING deal on a 98 Chev with a 6.5 diesel, 4x4, leather, loaded, 140k miles on it. I've heard tons of horror stories about the 6.5's, but don't know if they're all as bad as everyone makes them out to be. So, feel free to school me on the 6.5, point out strengths and weaknesses...
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    WTB-high idle solenoid and A/C parts

    Need a working high idle solenoid. Also, previous owner stripped the A/C components out of the engine bay of the truck. I need a compressor, condenser, lines, and a drier/accumulator. I have the evaporator core, control panel in the cab and all the wiring inside the cab and underhood. The...
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    Trying to get cruise working again

    I've searched, and found one thread about converting to cruise. My truck came with cruise control and an auto, and has since been converted to the ZF5 manual, and also a transfer case was added to the mix. I seem to have everything for the cruise under the hood: servo with vacuum lines...
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    Shackle reversal WITHOUT lifting the front end?

    Last few times the wife and I have taken the truck out, she's been complaining on how rough it rides. I'm not too fond of it anymore either, but I like the truck so I'm content with putting up with it. However, I'm interested in putting a reverse shackle kit and front sway bar in it, but I...
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    Traction bars of some kind and towing?

    Any truck of this vintage that I've had has always had some sort of wheel hop issue. Not sure about others experience, but all my trucks have had stock 4x4 rear suspensions, and in somewhat slick situations or on uphill starts, they have tended to buck a little and chirped the tires. I am not...
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    Want to go back to automatic glowplugs

    I know that most tend to go to manual glowplugs with the old 6.9 system, but I'm stick of pulling my Banks assembly apart to replace glowplugs whenever someone borrows my truck. People are good at buying me the plugs, but I'm just sick of the hassle. I plan on picking up a new controller and...
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    Got to play with a 93 factory turbo truck today

    And it's a pretty nice truck too. After a couple conversations with the owner, he brought it over to have me take a look at it. His complaint was white smoke and rough idle on cold start up. I immediately figured it was timing. When I first heard the truck, it sounded like a gasser with a...
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    Accelerator stuck on the floor last night

    Was on my way to the store to pick up some things when I noticed my accelerator acting funky. I decided to turn back home, since I was only about a mile away. After I shifted into 4th and started accelerating, the truck just kept going. I reached down to pull the pedal back and got nothing...
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    Torque cam + Hypermax turbo ?

    Anyone try this combo yet? I've always heard very good things about the Hypermax Pulse system, and that the Torque Cam works well with turbos. My personal experience has always led me to shy away from non-gated turbos, but it seems like this might be a killer combo in theory.
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    Bumped the timing and turned down the fuel today...

    Seems kind of a backwards move, but ever since I got this truck, I've been able to black out a city block with no problem. It was simply too much. So I decided to turn the fuel screw back about 1/4 turn. I took it for a spin, and hooked up the 24 ft camper. I was glad to see the pyro stay at...
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    Anyone running 'Hurricane' mags?

    Just interested to see if anyone has them. I've always liked the looks of them, and am searching to see if I can find some 8 lug 16" ones to run on the dually. Anyone that follows sled pulling close will know how I'm going to fit them. Anyways, if you have a truck with them on, post up some...
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    Need spacers between the duals

    I got a set of 255 Coopers 2 weeks ago, and have been running them and loving them everyday since. Today, I got some landscaping rock, a decent load, and was unpleasantly surprised to see the tires touching sidewalls when it was loaded down. They are D rated, 3000 lbs each at 65 psi, I have 65...
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    Larger capacity rear tank options?

    I posted a thread a little while back about putting a poly Bronco tank in my truck. The one I had simply will not work for me, so I'm searching for something that will. I know there is a Bronco tank out there that will work, but was also wondering if there is a truck specific tank that might...

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