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    Another PG Kijiji ad - Ford Fummins !

    Thought this might be of interest to you guys. http://princegeorge.kijiji.ca/c-cars-vehicles-cars-trucks-1992-Ford-Fummins-24-Valve-Cummins-W0QQAdIdZ479315074
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    Engine Crankshaft Seal Savers ?????

    Hi Guys, I have some oil leaks on my 86 6.9 and would like, if at all possible, to get a couple of years out of the engine before having to replace both crankshaft seals. The engine seals are original and have only started to leak noticeably, a few months ago (six or seven months before...
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    Cold Weather Starting ???????

    Well, now that winter has finally arrived here in mid northern BC, things are proving to be very interesting. Last night and early morning temperatures were minus 36 C or minus 32F and nothing worked on the old F250. Literally, nothing worked. To get the ignition switch to accept the key I...
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    6.9 Engine Block Heater Replacement !!

    Hi Guys, I have tried doing a search for this information but had no luck - maybe my wording just doesn't cut it ???? I have an 86 F250 with the 6.9 engine in it. A couple of years ago the block heater started to drip coolant, so I have been keeping a close eye on the level in the...
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    6.9 Injection Fuel Pump Intermittent Problems

    Hi guys, I am experiencing intermittent problems with the injection pump on my truck engine. It will cut out - governor I think, without warning and when this happens I get the loss of engine power - clouds of grey/blue smoke billowing out of the exhaust. Then the governor resets, the smoke...
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    C6 transmission oil lines in hydraulic hose ???

    Hi Guys, I have tried using the search function but haven't had any luck. I am wondering about re-running the steel oil lines for the C6 in hydraulic hose. Has anyone done this ? Is it a good or bad idea ? Reason I ask is I have had some problems with chafing through of the original...
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    1986 F250 4x4, 6.9 diesel truck - wheels that fit ?

    Hi Guys, I have a 1986 F250 4x4, 6.9 with limited slip rears and manual front hubs. with 8 bolt hole, 16x6 steel rims. I am wanting to get a spare set of wheels for winter tires and wondered if any of you knew what would fit the truck - other years if any ? I have in the past tried other...
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    Winter is arriving - bbbrrrrr!

    Sure looks like winter is coming in the mid central area of British Columbia. Yesterday I had to go into Prince George to do errands etc. and the temperature for most of the day was -28C or -18F. That is on 23rd November as well - January is several weeks away yet. I have to tell ya, my old...
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    1986 electrical parts - a good US source anyone ?

    Hi guys, I have just had my horn stop working and in checkingit out, have traced it to the electrical connections on the steering column. My cruise controls have been iffy for a while as well. I removed the steering wheel and found the two brushes that run on the slip ring of the steering...
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    6.9 engine fuel lift pump/fuel transfer pump.

    Hi guys, I was in an International truck place on Wednesday to buy a fuel lift pump for my 6.9 engine. This is the fuel pump that fits below the vacuum pump position and sends fuel up to the injection pump and is operated by the crank arm that runs of the crankshaft. I had ordered it two...
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    Just joined

    Hi Guys, Just thought I would say Hi ! I have just joined Oilburners.net and am very impressed with what I have found. I am still using my 1986 F250 that I bought new and have used almost daily since. Other than a bit of rust around the wheel wells, the truck is in pretty good shape...

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