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    Bay Area diesel mechanics

    Thank everybody! I IM'd Calvin to see if he could shed some light on the situation.:dunno
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    Bay Area diesel mechanics

    Does anyone know of any diesel mechanics or shops in the Bay Area that can do an engine swap? I don't have the space or overhead lift to do it and will have to pay to have it done. I'm planning on getting a used engine from a wrecking yard to replace my tired 6.9 in my 86 f350. I'm in the...
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    lookie what I brought home today.....

    If you're going to part it out,I'd be interested in the lift gate. ;Sweet
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    Truck not starting

    Update in original post. Thanks!
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    Truck not starting

    Thats kinda my thinking. I'm gonna put a clamp on amp meter on the pos.to starter and see how may amps it draws. I read somewhere that it should not exceed 500 amps. Anybody have any input? Thanks
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    Truck not starting

    Update 2 new Interstate batteries and it still cranks slow. Sounds like a small block chevy with the timing advanced a little. Not as fast as it was doing last week.:confused: I loosened the 2 most forward injector lines and a little fuel looked like it dribbled out after cranking. Bought a new...
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    Glow Plug Frustration

    I ordered "constsant duty" glow plugs and installed them about 4 years ago. Haven't had one starting problem from glow plugs since. At $30.00 a pop, they're expensive but never have to worry about them.
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    Truck not starting

    I changed the filter and was trying to bleed it when the batteries went flat. After the jumps, I was getting fuel out the bleeder. This is the first time in 7 years the old girl let me down.:mad: I'm home now, had to get towed. Gonna charge up the batts and see if I can't figure it out. Thanks...
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    Truck not starting

    OK, heres a new one for me. Lately, the old truck started to turn over a little slower than usual. I need to change the return lines. If I park with the nose pointed uphill, it gets air in the lines and takes a while to start. Earlier in the week I had to park uphill in my driveway for a couple...
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    WHAT RIMS WILL FIT?

    Alcoa only lists 87 and up. I called to see if they would fit my 86 4x4 dually and they didn't have a clue. Is there any difference between an 86 and a 87 as far as wheel fitment?
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    Auto-RX

    I've used it and it helped my poor old smoking truck immensely.;Sweet
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    Coolant leak,water pump?

    Yeah, thats what I was thinking. Just wanted to make sure there wasn't some hidden freeze plug under there. It could very well be the gasket as the bearing feels tight. Thanks for the replies. Always good to get some other opinions before surgery!LOL Oilburners always delivers!
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    Coolant leak,water pump?

    Mileage wise its pretty new.Maybe 40k at the most. I'm pretty sure I bought a new,not rebuilt. Oh well, I know what I'm doing this weekend.:dunno
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    Coolant leak,water pump?

    Howdy, I need some diagnostic help please. I replaced my waterpump about 4 years ago.Lately,I've seen coolant dripping from under the waterpump. Today I topped off the radiater with water and water was flowing pretty fast from below the WP. I gave the fan a tug,bearings seem tight. Is there...
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    DOOR STRIKER ???

    The striker with the u-shaped part is for vans,I believe.
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    Oil burning discovery

    I've had my truck for about 4 years now and its always burned oil.I started with straight 30wt then moved to 40wt.It seemed the more putting around town,the more smoke.Sometimes it would get so bad,it would look like I was fogging for mosquitoes!On occassion,people would give the P.U.sign(index...
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    $750 for a wheel alignment?!

    I was confused about Ziggs initial post $750.00 for u-joints? Then I figgered "ahhh,the outer u-joints".
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    $4.20 for diesel

    I think what most are neglecting is that there hasen't been any new refineries built in 30+ years.Part of the blame goes to the environuts the other to the oil companies.Think about it.Why would they spend billions on new refineries when they can make billions by"limited production". They...
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    Broken headbolt

    I took a picture,I'll see if I can upload it. I've been toying with the idea of getting it rebuilt/buying a rebuilt. I bought a spare used motor of unknown condition off of Craigslist. Anyone know of a reputable shop in Northern California? After some of the shock wears off, I'll give...
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    Broken headbolt

    Thanks for the quick reply! The bolt is broken off flush with the head, maybe sticking up a little. *sigh*At least I'll never be bored owning a diesel!
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    Broken headbolt

    Here is a new one,for me anyway. I was nosing around under the hood looking at things,when I notice one of the headbolts head is broken off! Its on the passenger side.Must have been recent as the metal is clean and you can still see where the bolthead was tight against the head. Anybody...
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    Parts Transportation network

    Well shoot, I've read all 7 pages,what happened?:dunno
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    Strange electrical problem

    Update: What I discovered this morning was the ignition switch would be turned too far forward. In other words,after engaging the starter,the switch would not spring back to the"on"position. I will have to investigate if its the electrical switch or mechanical switch. Thanks for the...
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    Strange electrical problem

    Howdy Y'all. Well,this is a new one. I left for work the other day.Tooled down the road to the first intersection.Went to turn on the turn sig.....nothing.Hmmmm. Get to the job site,check tail lights,check,hazard lights,check.Turn sigs,check! They worked fine the rest of the day. Did the...
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    Tips for installing a new Injector kit?

    I used Mel's tutorial.Changed the IP,injectors, return lines all in one fell swoop.Took about 3 hours total.Completely painless.Truck started right up!;Sweet

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