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    Odd find at my grandfathers estate. tu-flo501 compressors.

    Odd find today going thru grandfathers estate. he was a carpenter. Not mechanical at all. had 2 new in box tu-flo 501 compressors. Not sure what he was going to do with them. To be honest I am not sure what ii am going to do with them..
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    Any specific year 6.5 to avoid?

    Well I finally got settled in. retired from the military and relocated back to Oklahoma city and decided to get another diesel. I sold my 1991 crew cab that I built into a 4x4 a couple years ago so I could concentrate on retiring and family. Well long story short. I want to go back to GM. No...
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    I am back, Have a quick question about a possible new truck.

    So I have decided to get another IDI, I sold the crew cab I built several years ago and now I found 2 low miles F250 extended cab 4x4 trucks. Both are Manual 5 speed transmission. A big plus for me and both around 150k miles. Anyhow what should I look for in terms of a possible purchase. I hear...
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    1984 toyota extended cab 4x4 diesel swap.

    had this truck for some time. Just sitting now, want to do a diesel swap but must be able to burn WMO. I looked at the 4bt, found a Kubota 4 cylinder I am looking over. Anyhow what are your thoughts? good transplant motor for this rig? Needs to be able to bolt to a manual trans, relatively cheap...
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    Quick price check.

    http://mobile.craigslist.org/cto/3492712754.html Curious as to what this siring issue may be. Any ideas?
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    1994 Silverado 1500 extended cab 2wd --81K origional miles--new tires Mobile Al.

    SOLD. SOLD IT.
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    Whay year 6.5 had the optical sensor for the fuel. What years to avoid?

    What year 6.5 had the optical sensor for the fuel. What years to avoid? i am considering a 6.5 truck, Want to still run WMO in it so I have to have one without the optical sensor for the fuel. Also any year specifically to avoid?
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    new tach sensor, Tilt steering column and new steering box.

    I cleaned out the shop of all IDI parts, had a few left over at my big shop. IDI tach sensor, Installed but motor never ran. $65 shipped title steering colum with keys from 1990 Complete $50 new stteering box for 1990. Installed but truck was parted out $50 [email protected] :sly
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    Oil leaks are officially fixed.

    When I bought my truck is had several small oil leaks, I cant stand leaks so i repaired them. well I did my second oil change today. I used NO oil between oil changes. Woo hoo. Got her running clean now. Anyhow, just happy to have them fixed.
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    91 crew cab 4x4 project, mobile al.

    Sold truck is spoken for .
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    1991 tach Borrow or buy

    Trying to troubleshoot my tach low reading problem. I am down to tach or trans wiring ( I think) Just wandering if anyone has a tach from a parts truck I can buy or borrow ( I will pay shipping) to find out what the deal is. I looked at the local pull apart and didnt find one. Thanks in advance.
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    4 speed and 5 speed interchangibility questions...

    (SORRY I CANT EDIT THE TITLE, I AM HAVE A BAD TYPING MORNING) So I found a 1984 F250 4x4 with a 4 speed manual tans. That i cna pick up cheap. I was thinking about swiping the trans and clutch pedal out of it, so I can get my truck swapped over to a manual trans. till I can find a Zf. My...
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    E4OD rebuild, What to upgrade?

    Well my ZF5 seller sold me trans so i have to get my truck together with 4x4. ( Tired of driving it looking like a 4x4 with no transfer case and front driveline) So I decided to rebuild the E4OD thats in my shop adn upgrade any weak components. Cmon E4OD guys, what parts should I upgrade while...
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    crew cab rear doors

    Kept these off the donor, (CENTURION CONVERSION TRUCK) Decided just to use the front doors, I have no use for these. Will be heading off to scrap soon if no one needs em. Located in Mobile alabama. best offer or trade for parts. I am easy to get along with.
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    Making progress.

    Well I had a couple hours Sunday so I decided to swap out the dented drivers door. It had multiple holes from huge towing mirrors I removed. Anyhow I need to paint it, but the entire truck will be camo before its over anyhow. passenger front door is next. Its a centurion now...
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    Started running WMO blend

    Been adding filtered WMO to mu fuel for awhile now. Decided to blend prior to pouring it in the tanks. I added 3 gallons of WMO to 5 gallons of fuel last wek. I then filter the mix into my tank. Great results so far and my fuel bill has dropped dramatically.
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    crew cab rear doors, RUST FREE.

    Pulled them off the donor truck. Dont think I am going to use them. Thought i would offer them here before they went across the scales. Black with 1990 pinstriping.
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    E4od and ZF5 rear driveshaft length.

    So I am trying to arrang shipping a complete ZF5 from Indaina to Mobile. I am wondering if I need the rear section of the driveshaft. I have a driveshaft ( both sections) from a crew cab that had a ZF5, If the only difference is the forward section for the length difference i could skip getting...
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    Best way to ship a ZF5 and assocaited parts from In to Al.

    So what company is everyone using to ship large crated parts these days? I need to ship a trans with alot of parts from Indiana to Alabama.
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    Selling my crew cab 4x4 build. 7.3 IDI Auto. No rust

    Change in plans, I sold my dodge so I am going to keep this as my wood hauler.
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    Someone save this truck

    http://oklahomacity.craigslist.org/cto/2727411771.html Great for an IDI donor.
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    ZF5 ID. Diesel Vs Gasser

    So is there a difinative way to tell a gasser ZF5 from a diesel ZF5? I know the bell housing pattern is different, but since I am not a ford guy, I am behind the curve. is there any way to tell them apart at a glance? I found one but I havent figured out if its a diesel or gasser trans yet...
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    Crew cab carrier bearing question.

    So Still working on converting my crew cab to a 4x4. I have noticed a little driveline vibration. My question si does anyone know if the 4x4 carrier bearing mount is any different than the 2wd carrier bearing mount? I am contemplating making a 2 inch block for it to actually lower it and...
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    Glow plugs working. Wait to start light still on/off quickly.

    I noticed when repairing my glow plugs that the "wait to start" light goes off quickly, but the glow plugs are still heating up. I went out this morning in 30 degree weather and the light cycled quickly. I waited about 10 seconds and hit the starter and she fired right to life. Guess I may have...
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    Winter battery charging.

    I bought a solar charger last year for a motorcycle that I hadnt used much. ( it was a spare bike) thet little panel is awesome to keep the batteiris topped off. This one was about $20 from lowes. it either plugs into the cigarette lighter or clamps on the battery posts. When the truck is not...

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