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  1. oldblue05

    HVAC blowing fuses

    I can put a fuse in my fuse block for the HVAC system and it lasts until I turn the system on, to any setting. I have unplugged the fan and compressor with the same results, all I can gather is that there is a wire somewhere shorted out. I just replaced the dash about 2 months ago and used my...
  2. oldblue05

    7.3 won't start

    Been having trouble starting my truck for about a week, it acts like the batteries are low and will barely turn the motor over, and had one bad glow plug causing hard starts as well. Been using ether or parking on a hill for the time as I'm out in the country working and had not gone into town...
  3. oldblue05

    7.3 idi starting issues

    Been having trouble starting my truck for about a week, it acts like the batteries are low and will barely turn the motor over, and had one bad glow plug causing hard starts as well. Been using ether or parking on a hill for the time as I'm out in the country working and had not gone into town...
  4. oldblue05

    Not an idi but... got the recovery rig goin!

    slapped a new IP on yesterday and it fired up first try after chargin batteries and primin the injectors, fuel is at least 3 years old to boot! Figure I'll need this when I finish my 4wd conversion...:rotflmao:rotflmao:rotflmaocookoo The tires are 6' tall for a perspective, and full of...
  5. oldblue05

    school me on the cdr valve

    I feel I understand it's basic principle and how the work but would rather have one of the experts clear it all up. Thanks.
  6. oldblue05

    Oh man...

    got bored with nothing on tv and went to browse other forums, like dieselbombers and psn... oh man...cookoo:puke: one guy wanted to pull his egr valve off his 89 and it went downhill from there;Really;Sweet I want to thank all of yall for keeping this site full of a wealth of knowledge and...
  7. oldblue05

    serpentine belt questions.....

    Question, I've been noticing that some of yall have vacuum pumps on top of the engine by the a/c compressor, I'm guessin this is for the serpentine setup. How would one go about gathering the parts to convert to a serpentine setup? Hijack over.
  8. oldblue05

    ATS air box, K&N filter

    Have ATS or psd air box for sale, asking 20. Also have a K&N air filter thats in good condition as well, asking 20 for it also. Prices don't include shipping. Pic of the air box, filter is in storage. Can get pics of filter upon request but we all know what they look like.;Sweet
  9. oldblue05

    EGT's

    I know it's been stated time and time again on here but I don't have much time this morning or internet that is fast where I am at now to search for this so thanks in advance for the info!:hail:hail What is the threshold for safe EGT's? I was pulling a hill pretty hard last thurs when I was...
  10. oldblue05

    A/C compressor might be on last leg

    I know I've been asking ALOT of questions lately but I have been going non stop on this truck to get it reliable enough to move me and all my shit(it's alot) 400 miles by the end of the month, I really appreciate all the help and advice that has been handed to me from this forum. With that...
  11. oldblue05

    High pressure powersteering return lines?

    I put a saginaw pump off a 79 lincoln continental on the truck in my sig and did a hydroboost upgrade; I also decided to use the trans cooler that is built into my radiator for my powersteering system since its a manual anyways, and now all the fittings in the return line from the gear box to...
  12. oldblue05

    powersteering fluid as fuel

    Will it work? Got a few quarts that are old just wanted to ask the pros b4 dumping in tank. Thanks in advance.
  13. oldblue05

    Engine temps

    So I drove the truck 400 miles yesterday nonstop pulling an empty but HEAVY 20' bumper pull trailer with A/C on and 100+ temps with no relief, the gauges pretty much looked like this the entire time except when I rolled through a few small towns the temps would drop and when I pulled a few long...
  14. oldblue05

    Rear main seal replacement time

    Like the title states, I need too replace it. Can anyone walk me through this?
  15. oldblue05

    shift points

    I've been curious lately as to which rpms are most desirable when in a situation such as a drag race, you know you've done it:sly:sly. Personally I used to rev to the first yellow mark, now that I have whats in my sig I have been thinking more like not letting it go over 2500, running a ZF-5...
  16. oldblue05

    this little dummy light

    I put a 130 amp alternator on Sunday and plugged this wire in to another wire that was hot when running... it drained the hell out of my optimas, down to like 6 amps and took forever to recharge but everything is back in shape again. Except with this wire not plugged into the 12 volt system my...
  17. oldblue05

    Whats this thing?

    I pulled my dash and found this box, it resembles a typical cpu box on a later model truck. I didn't think these had cpu's, especially diesels...
  18. oldblue05

    another ZF-5 thread

    Ok as many of yall know I have been extensively rebuilding my truck, before everything happened my trans might have been on it's last leg. Now that I put a turbo and other goodies in front of it shifting isn't as smooth and I feel it is about to crap out, my tail housing is busted and needs...
  19. oldblue05

    Looking for a NP205

    Needs to be a Ford and married, 6 bolts 31 spline. Looking to get one cheap, if it needs to be rebuilt that's fine.
  20. oldblue05

    O-ring size

    Whats the size of the O-ring for the oil turbo drain?
  21. oldblue05

    Floor mat

    Does anyone have a black rubber floor mat for a 90 single cab they would be willing to sell? If so pm me, thanks.
  22. oldblue05

    Saginaw powersteering pump upgrade

    So I picked up a new pump that was never meant to go on my truck, I was told a ford van of early 90's would have a bracket that would bolt up. But finding one of these today is nearly impossible, so... new pump Just painted it, I'll get some pics...
  23. oldblue05

    hey check out these axles!!!

    I found some axles for sale seems like a good deal to me what do yall think? they posted: Axles are off of a ford. They r Dana 60 front. Sterling ten and a quarter rear. Disk brakes I texted them and gathered this: Asking: 800 says he thinks its a early 2000's F350 gonna ask...
  24. oldblue05

    WTB seats

    Like the title states, I'm looking into buying some seats for my 90. Anything but the bench seat is welcome as that is what I will replace. Considering race seats so nothing is to far out to post.
  25. oldblue05

    trade in

    My buddy has a 2010 or 09 GMC with the 6.0 gasser and is thinkin of trading it in for a 04-06 powerstroke, what are some of the issues and things he should look out for? any other thoughts?

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