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    Help! Need rear tail light harness. Corrosion bug bit hard.

    Any body have a good tail light harness for a 84-86 f250? My wires seem to be all corroded. Shoot a price if you want to sell. Thanks.
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    Ohio Ebay find

    You guys in OH should pick this up. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1985-Ford-F250-F350-Van-6-9-Diesel-Engine_W0QQitemZ180448138725QQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item2a038c15e5
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    I got it out! I got it out! I got it out!

    I got my lost glow plug tip out! Hooray! Thanks to all the posters in this thread: http://www.oilburners.net/forums/showthread.php?t=35949 I had to be a little creative, but its out and my engine is running harm free! I'll post pictures of the tools I used and how I managed to do it...
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    What I learned.....

    from taking the glow plugs out of my truck... I learned that Champion brand glow plugs swell..... #7 cylinder. LOL AC Bosch autolite and (of course) beru were OK, Learned that the PO never replaced all the glow plugs. 5 different kinds in the engine. :mad: Learned that Stress is...
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    My first YouTube video! Glow plug test TEST VIDEO

    've made a test video, it's not that great. but a valiant FIRST try. I had never put a video on YouTube, so salt your criticism a little. My Son was the camera man, and got confused with the controls a little. It'll all be worked out by the time the full video is made...
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    I'm making a video...

    (posted on FTE also) of Glow plug tests. with measurements, tip temp reading, durations and failure analysis for all these plugs we keep talking about. Anyone want to donate a plug to get tested? PM me, I'm not doing anything wild, like pumping 36 volts into one or anything, Just 12v, take...
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    Will these fit?

    I found on CL, a whole set of (4) 16.5 x 10 8 lug wagon wheel rims. Can i fit those on my F250? How wide of a tire can i fit, and what is the minimum needed to put on those rims? I'd pick them up if they fit, only $35...
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    Help..... Speedometer problems, need tech advice.

    Ok, My speedo doesn't work, and didn't when I bought the truck. But I'm determined to fix it. So here's what I've done so far: 1. Tested speedo cable. Result: Spins at both ends. Seems smooth enough. 2. Tested Speedometer: Result: Speedo registers when I spin the back...
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    GPR bad, how to tell?

    I've read a whole bunch of posts on the GPR in my truck, but can't figure out if I would still see the WTS ( glow plug) light for the normal 10 secs if it was bad. How do you tell ( besides a no-start) that the GPR is bad. Mine clicks, and the light comes on for 10 sec seconds the first...
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    $9.99 motorcraft glow plugs. ZD1a's

    This is about the best price I can find right now on NEW motorcraft's... http://www.dieselfiltersonline.com/Zd1a-Ford-6-9-Liter-Diesel-Motorcraft-Glow-Plug-Zd1a.aspx Just thought I'd share a find.
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    Got these suckers out!!

    I've been working on getting my passenger side exhaust manifold off for a few weekends, and finally have all the bolts out, and i DIDN'T BREAK A ONE!! Started 2 weekends ago, I jacked up the truck, took the tire off and started cutting out parts of the lower inner fender. I used a angle...
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    Fuel pumps, what'cha got and why that one?

    I started a thread yesterday, and got marvelous response, so on to the next related topic. Which electric fuel pump did you install, why, how much did it cost you, and where did you mount it? also, any tips for mounting the pump would be good. Mine currently is kinda hodge podged...
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    Stock Lift pump vs Electric

    I have a 86 F250 RC LB 4x4 4spd diesel I just picked up a few weeks ago. After looking around to familarize myself with the engine bay, I noticed what I thought to be a fuel heater, but is really my FUEL LIFT PUMP!! The PO apparently was having starting problems and the mech he took it to...
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