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    F700 Hood Latch Handle ?

    The last several years, I have spent a lot of time in the cab of an F700. Just recently, it dawned on me that it may very well be possible to employ that big long hood latch handle of the F700 on my F350. The hoods look the same and the latch mechanism looks pretty much the same, save for that...
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    Need Part # and /or Source for Park Brake Actuator

    The exact same piece is found on 12 x 2, 12 x 2-1/2, and 12 x 3-inch Bendix drum brakes, on any and every SRW or DRW Dana axle, be it 60 or 70 and maybe even the 80s, be it Ford or Dodge or International or whatever. This steel piece resides behind the park brake lever, on the same stud where...
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    80w-90 or 85w-140 Which and Why ???

    Like the title says, 80w-90 or 85w-140 gear lube, which do you run and why ? The book specifies 80w-90 GL5 (plus limited slip additive if a L/S) I have found the price to be the same from most sources/brands, so cost should not be a factor.
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    Which Dana 70 ???

    Beginner's question I know ---, which rear axle does my truck have; 1985 2WD F-350 Diesel 4-speed DRW cab-n-chassis limited-slip Dana 70; is it a 70HD or a 70-2U ? I see this all the time when I search for parts; I click off all of my particulars and still get results for both. I am thinking...
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    Dana 70 Hub Seal Advice ???

    Seal in question : 9864S Some years ago, I bought several 9864S Chicago-Rawhide seals at a going-out-of-business sale at a price that no smart man would refuse. I have several Dana 70 trucks around here and it just makes me feel better to have some on hand for various "I wish I had a new seal"...
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    Rear Fuel Tank Shroud ???

    My 1985 F-350 cab-n-chassis came factory-original with two tanks; a steel front tank and a plastic rear tank; although they specify 19.2-gallon (or thereabouts), either tank will hold twenty gallons. The rear tank has a formed steel shroud around the tank's bottom that conforms to the shape of...
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    Power Steering Hose Fitting ???

    Hi Everybody. Regarding the steering-gear end of the power steering pressure hose on my 1985 F-350: What is the correct thread size and style of this fitting; it appears to be a standard flare fitting? My hybrid Ford/Cummins hose of 2006 has sprung a leak and, although we made one in 2006, I...
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    Replace Cam Bearings in a 454 ???

    I have been given the task of finding out if it is possible to replace ALL cam bearings in a 454 in frame (engine still in vehicle) A non-computer relative has a late-40s/early-50s Chevy street rod that has been spared no expense in the building; the engine has less than 1000 miles on it...
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    A/C Compressor Blowing Off Refrigerant ???

    Last year, I installed a new condenser, new accumulator, new variable orifice valve, and all new o-rings. I removed all lines and flushed them thoroughly; I flushed the evaporator. I pulled a vacuum overnight and added new oil and R134a, which the system had been converted to several...
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    DRUM BRAKE QUESTIONS

    In my shiny new brake hardware/spring kit, there are two little 3/4" long 1/2" wide maybe 3/32" thick little "Cs" or "clips" or somesuch with a hair over 1/4" open sides; what are these and where do they go ?? I see nothing that resembles them, nor have I ever seen anything like them on any...
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    USING GMC WHEEL CYLINDERS ???

    It seems this was discussed some years ago; however, I can't find it. It is a common up-grade on the Dodge sites to replace the original 1" (bore) or 1-1/16" wheel-cylinders with the 1-3/16" GMC wheel-cylinders. Whereas, the Ford and Dodge cylinders are LEFT and RIGHT specific, with the...
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    WHICH PARK BRAKE CABLES ???

    I am ordering new park-brake cables; my right-side one came loose; I don't yet know if the cable broke or if it came loose from the lever within the drum. I have narrowed my choice down between two brands. DORMAN cost just over $18 for both cables. WAGNER are just over $28 for both...
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    VACUUM SOLENOID SWITCH THINGY ???

    Located under the hood, on the extreme right-side, close to the fire-wall, is a vacuum-operated plunger/solenoid that opens/closes a door when MAX or NORM A/C is selected. I ?think? it closes off outside air in MAX A/C mode. Anyway, the one on my truck had quit working; so, I simply...
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    SOME DRIVE-SHAFT QUESTIONS

    My 1985 long-wheel-base F-350 chassis-cab has a two-piece drive-shaft with three universal joints and a carrier-bearing. Way back when in un-molested factory-original configuration, for reasons un-be-knownst to me, both ends of the assembly had "hybrid" joints, with differing cup-sizes, and a...
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    A/C EVAPORATOR BOX INSULATION

    Some months ago, there was a discussion about insulating the outside of the A/C box and someone posted pictures and a link to some wonderful shiny stuff. Since then, I have suffered a computer crash and change-over to a new computer, thus losing all my saved goodies. It would be...
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    A/C RECIRCULATION QUESTIONS

    Okay, it is my understanding that "NORM" A/C is drawing hot outside air from the cowl, through the evaporator, and then into the cab. "MAX" A/C closes a vacuum-operated door and then re-circulates the in-cab air through the evaporator and back into the cab. My question is --- from where...
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    MY NEW STEREO

    This is an up-date on my lengthy question-filled thread of some time ago. Here is the original thread : http://www.oilburners.net/forums/showthread.php?58739-gt-gt-gt-RADIO-STEREO-lt-lt-lt Thank you, one and all, for your patience and helpful information throughout this thread. At...
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    A/C CHARGE PRESSURE

    On a stock 1985 diesel factory-A/C system with R134a conversion, 90* outside temperature, engine OFF, what should the equalized system pressure of a properly charged system be ?? Many thanks.
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    >>> C.B.ANTENNA MOUNTING <<<

    What experiences have anyone had with either antenna quick-disconnects or 90* fold-overs ?? Thinking it terms of protecting my brand-new most-expensive-antenna-I ever-owned Wilson 500, in the event I am ever in a low-clearance situation, or down some lazy chain-saw-less farmers tree-limb...
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    >>> ANTENNA QUESTIONS <<<

    Considering that I live in a very rural area, I have decided to try this antenna to give my radio as much reception help that I can. http://www.amazon.com/Pyramid-3800-Antenna-BuiltIn-Booster/dp/B000VBFSN2/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_nC?ie=UTF8&colid=CV7BFPJA08OD&coliid=I1MDFU2O35RJD7 I have...
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    >>> SOUND DEADENING MATERIAL <<<

    Some years ago, a member posted about finding and using a product from LOWES or HOME DEPOT, a roofing product if I recall, that was identical to the drastically expensive DYNAMAT, at about 1/10 the cost. I have searched for that thread to no avail. What other much less expensive solutions...
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    >>> RADIO / STEREO <<<

    What can I add to my radio that will give it a bit more volume ?? I am not interested in vibrating people's bedroom windows and cracking block walls; I just want to be able to hear the radio clearly over the engine's roar. The factory-original stereo in my son's 1990 W-250 is loud and...
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    >>> 1700 I-H WIPERS ??? <<<

    Is there a forum such as this site where mid-80s International trucks are discussed ?? First on the list is I need a bit of wiper motor and switch information. We ?think? the truck is a 1986-model 1700-series. I haven't yet got it to be still long enough to investigate; but, when I got...
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    >>> SUBSCRIBED THREADS <<<

    Over the years, I have subscribed to a number of threads, such that I can refer back to them whenever necessary. Before the site got "improved", I had no problem finding and accessing my subscribed threads by simply going to my "control panel"; which, if it still exists, I sure can't find it...
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    >>> A FEW A/C QUESTIONS <<<

    My truck, 1985 model, factory A/C. Located under the hood, right corner, just in front of the fire-wall and behind the blower housing, there is a vacuum actuator that operates a pivoting rod which I assume opens and closes a door. If the fire-wall was a line running straight through...

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