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  1. mattplumber

    1993 7.3 turbo motor complete, but for core purposes only Memphis TN

    I have not been into IDI's in couple of years but I have my factory turbo engine on a stand in my shop and would like it gone. It's complete but was consuming oil pretty bad so I swapped it out for a good running 7.3 non turbo a while back. It's all there, sans belt drive system. The factory...
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    AUTO RX users, a few questions...............

    So I took the bait, and bought some snake oil to try and see if I can revive my tired IDI. My problems are low compression, heavy oil consumption, blowby, and smoking. The truck runs well otherwise, just trying to see if I can buy some time before a re-build or Cummins swap. I've seen several...
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    WTB: "Turbo Diesel" badge on tailgate for 93-94's

    My truck is missing it and I was wondering if anyone had a parts truck that had one or an extra laying around. If ya got one name your price in a PM to me. Thanks!
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    Another winch bumper option for 92-96 trucks

    Been wanting a bumper to mount the 12k warn ive had in storage for years but just havent found anything i really liked for 92-96 style trucks, not that there are many options out there. Warn used to make some nice ones, but they have been discontinued as well as a few other companies that made...
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    How do you remove the clutch master cyl push rod from the master cylinder itself?

    Going to replace mine today and just needed to know this little tidbit of info. I'm assuming just jerking it out of there isn't kosher. Truck in question is the 93 in my sig. Thx guys!
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    Clutch pedal assembly. Need some help quick/part numbers!

    Headed to the dealer to get a pedal bushing kit for my 93 which they have in stock.;Sweet It appears as if some assclown welded in a bolt where the pin used to be that the clutch master cylinder rod attaches to. Long story made short- the bolt has broken, destroyed the master cylinder push rod...
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    What is the purpose of the fuel suction switch at the filter head?

    Mines been unplugged for a long time. Runs fine without it. Was just wondering what the purpose of it tis............
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    Lets see if my diagnosis is correct..............100 degrees is the killer.

    So its been hot here in memphis this week. Damn hot. The temps have broken 100*+ for several days in a row. Its been in the high 70's low 80's at night. My truck has developed an intermittant hard start issue that seems to be heat related. The truck has started fine in the mornings after...
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    Had to replace a battery today. Bought a group 31......

    I had to borrow the battery out of my 535is this morning to get to work because one of my 3 year old Autocrafts took a dirt nap and wouldnt spin the starter over last night. Bought a 950cca napa stud top and put it in the main (pass side) battery tray. It clearly is too big for the tray and the...
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    Strange oil leak. Trying to pinpoint the problem.

    As of recently my turbo truck has developed quite a bad oil leak and i'm having doubts as to where its originating from. For some reason I have oil pooling in the back of the valley pan under the intake. Ive been sticking wads of shop towels back there for the past few days to try to clean it...
  11. mattplumber

    Rear block question.

    Ive been doing some searching and trying to figure out if f-250's used a 2 or 2.5" rear block factory. Ive seen in some posts where it says 2 and some where it says 2.5. I know the 350's used 4" and since I just did my 60 swap im wanting to level the rear. I was thinking if 250's used 2" and...
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    My truck has gotten faster since sunday...............

    I know it ain't much, but I've reached the point of no return with my truck. My days of trying to keep it all stock and factory are over. Since I swapped my 60 this weekend the truck is getting faster/running better by the day. -The alignment shop got it dialed in perfect. The truck steers...
  13. mattplumber

    Dana 60 swap DONE! Thanks to Rick (riphip)! What a difference!

    Spent all day yesterday swapping in my dana 60 that i picked up a couple of months back and replacing several other well worn componets as well. I was truly in shock at how bad the front end was in my truck. I had been without power steering for a little over a month, and the truck wandered the...
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    Rear add-a-leaf?

    About to start my 60 swap and was wondering what all options I had for the rear to even it out with the front. Im going to be replacing the rear springs as well with another set of low mile 250 springs. Can I take apart my old springs and add one of the leaves from there into my new set to...
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    Pic request: F-350 4x4's with stock suspension/wheels running 305/70 or 33x12.50

    Trying to see what my truck is going to sit like once I swap my 60 in. Thinking 285 or 305 tires would be right for a stock truck. 315's seem large with stock suspension in my opinion. Lemme see what ya'll have.........
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    What are the symptoms of a bad power steering box?

    Having a problem with what feels like the steering binding up on my truck. all joints look good, no excessive play. Thinking its the steering box since it has never really had good powersteering. Took the pump off in the winter and cleaned it all up and re-sealed it. It is working good...
  17. mattplumber

    Track bar bracket= Hardest part i've EVER had to find.............

    Been searching all over the country for a damn track bar bracket and have come back with absoloutly ZERO. Went on a 500 mile treck over memorial day weekend only to come back empty handed. Saw probably 100-150 f-250's but not one single solitary f-350 anywhere. Searched on car-part.com trying to...
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    WTB: Stock f-350 track bar bracket

    I just got home from a 250 mile round trip search for a track bar bracket and came up with nothing. Crawled through mud, oil, and other assorted nastiness looking under the front ends of probably 90-100 trucks. ALL F-250's. Didn't find a single 350 anywhere. Who has an extra that they can let...
  19. mattplumber

    Salvage yards blow...............

    Been on the phone 15 seperate times today with a salvage yard trying to get confirmation on the fact that what they are calling the track bar bracket is infact a track bar bracket for a 350 front end. It seems every salvage yard i've had to deal with in the acquisition of the necessary parts for...
  20. mattplumber

    Were fr & rr sway bars a common option on our trucks?

    Wondering how common they are. Seem to be hard items to find. Had 3 different f-250's and none had factory swaybars. 1 custom, 1 XL, and 1 XLT is what i've had so I don't think they were more common by trim level, so whats the deal?
  21. mattplumber

    Just washed and buffed my truck today (Pics)

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  22. mattplumber

    I think my alternator died too.........

    On the way home from work a few hours ago I noticed my factory volt guages (93 7.3 turbo) needle was on the "N" on NORMAL rather than the "L" where it usually is. Stopped at the grocery and when I restarted it, it cranked fine but the Amp light was on on the dash. Truck ran fine the rest of the...
  23. mattplumber

    Who makes a 2-3" lift spring for a 350? Full spring, not add a leaf.

    Loooking at options for front springs for my 60 swap and searched, but wanted to know if there are any small lift springs for obs f-350's. The smallest I could find was a 4" kit, and 2.5" add a leafs. Also, will 99-04 SD springs work on the front of my truck? Havent seen much mention of that...
  24. mattplumber

    Found my Dana 60- Now for some swap questions......

    Going to pick up my d60 today. Its a 1997 DRW 4.10. Got it for 700 bucks and it is a real 64k mile axle thats been stored indoors since 2000. It is a "bare" axle meaning that it doesn't have any springs, steering, track bar, etc. Its also missing the locking hubs. I do have a few questions...
  25. mattplumber

    WTB: Dana 60 KP or BJ srw or drw with necess conversion parts in Southeast

    Looking to swap a 60 in and was wondering if anyone had one in the sooutheast they were willing to part with and/or know where one is for sale. it would need to be complete springs-steering-track bar/mount-etc. I've looked around here but can't turn up anything............. Thx- Matt

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