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HELP! New gear box, ret line hole smaller than original
Hi all, been awhile. Changed out my badly leaking gear box with 300k on it with rebuilt unit. New and old unit have same part number stamped on them. Both OEM ford housings. PATIENT: 1994 f250 4wd, pwr steering 7.3L IH Turbo. Got new box on and wouldn't you know it one line hole is...- lilredtdi
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Educate me please. E4od's and torque converters
Read the tech section about the e4od tranny and the lock/unlock mod. I read it twice. The WHOLE thread!:confused: My flame suit is on............. I have no idea how torque converters work to begin with and that thread confused me even more. Can someone please explain what the mod does...- lilredtdi
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Hydroboost on CL cheap!! Maryland near PA
If I was not on UE I would scoop this up! http://baltimore.craigslist.org/pts/3548895697.html- lilredtdi
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Push bumper Beef for cheap!
Not mine. Location Maryland near DC. Bet these are not often for sale. http://smd.craigslist.org/pts/3562282443.html- lilredtdi
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Towing mirrors
Ok, surfing the web looking for towing mirrors. I am not going to use them often so temporary ones will suit me. The trailer I have is a tilt bed, aluminum snowmobile trailer. It is about 8' wide and 10' long. Admittedly, I SUCK at backing up any trailer and it is compounded by the stock...- lilredtdi
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Remote key fob source and info????
Searched this forum and the web. Lots of conflicting information. Bought truck with keys but no remote entry fob. Would like to have/use this feature. Where is the best place to get them as far as quality/price goes and any tips on install/programming would be much appreciated.- lilredtdi
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Bought this manual what are the others that would be useful?
Just bought this off of fleabay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/160956183949?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2648 $30 which I thought was fair. I do have a Haynes (which sucks) and the IDI repair supplement but would like to have a pretty complete set of repair manuals. Thanks- lilredtdi
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Battery Maintenance advice.
Watched a bunch of videos on youtube for the proper way of adding water and epsom salts to top off battery. Too much difference in methods for me to feel comfortable. What do y'all do? BTW- My truck starts great. I just replaced the GP's and controller and cleaned all of the battery...- lilredtdi
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Front Jump seat?????
Ok I have a 94 XLT EC Truck. It has the two captains chairs with armrests. The PO installed a homemade, oak center console between the seats. It works but not my ideal and would like to find and install the jumpseat if possible.. My question is, are all trucks set up from the factory for...- lilredtdi
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Side View Mirror-swing lock-bottom mount???????????????HELP!!!
Ok, my mirrors are unsightly due to the brackets that mount them to the door rusting and leaving streaks down the doors. I have no problem finding aftermarket mirrors but NONE of them are bottom mount. Every site I find them say there were two types of swing lock style mirror: Ones with...- lilredtdi
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Advice-PROPER way to service rear diff
Ok, never serviced a rear before (lest wise not on a truck.......hehehe) Want to do mine soon. Watched a bunch of youtube videos and some folks just remove cover, drain, clean cover, seal with RTV and fill. Some do the above and use carb or brake clean on the gears. Yes/No? What is...- lilredtdi
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My Diesels pics inside
Thought I would post a few pics of my diesels. I am a pretty new member and did not include photos with my introduction. I have a love/hate relationship with them all of them. Between the 3 of them combined I am at about 800K. Enjoy and thank all of you for the help you have already given me...- lilredtdi
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New Exhaust Opinions
Asking for opinions on an online forum..............lol I am askin for TROUBLE............... Seriously, my exhaust is literally falling off of my truck. It is the original system, if you can believe that except for the wire and old dog chain supporting it as the factory mounts let go long...- lilredtdi
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Where to buy insulating glow plug boot
Searched the entire web and cannot find insulating glow plug boots. Mine crumbled when installing new plugs and this seems to be a common issue. I did use a double layer of heat shrink on mine but would like to get a proper insulation boot. SURELY someone must make one or one that can be...- lilredtdi
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Running boards,nerf bars, cab steps, grill guards/pushbars???????????????
Ok, I see tons of this stuff that is alot of dough to purchase new on CL in abundant and for cheap. As I am a cheapass with champagne taste and beer money i was wondering how har it is to *adapt* some of this stuff to my truck if it was not made for it. I have never had running boards but...- lilredtdi
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New member-Please help-7.3l IDI Turbo glowplugs
Hi all, Did some searching and turned up nothing but while searching this site seemed to have good folks and some comprehensive information. I now only own diesels (2 cars and this truck) but am really still a newbie as far as diesels are concerned and i know much more about VW's than this...- lilredtdi
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