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  1. califjeff

    water temp gauge?

    it was only the temp gauge, rest read normal. don't want to replace thermostat if I don't have to
  2. califjeff

    water temp gauge?

    I have a 1983 f250 6.9l with a/c. Last week or so I noticed the temp gauge would read normal them jump up to half way or so and come back down but at night seems to read fine. I heard the factory gauge is crap and to install aftermarket gauge. Also i replaced the sending unit but didn't change...
  3. califjeff

    oil pan gasket or rtv

    I'm clad you said bolt holes i forgot to clean the inside of them also
  4. califjeff

    oil pan gasket or rtv

    I called my local ford truck repair shop and he said to use ultra gray rtv and use a thick bead, but he said to make sure its cleaned good before you reinstall. He said he has been doing this for years with no problems
  5. califjeff

    oil pan gasket or rtv

    My truck had black rtv on it when i removed the oil pan. I was thinking of using the same. I've heard that you put a bead and let it set for 10 minutes and install and i've also heard the same but they use there finger to smooth it out a little and then reinstall. Whats the differance between...
  6. califjeff

    oil pan gasket or rtv

    installing a new pickup tube on my 83 f250, question is use new gasket and sealant or rtv on oil pan?
  7. califjeff

    1983 f250 6.9 oil pressure problems

    is there a gasket between the pump and pickup tube?
  8. califjeff

    1983 f250 6.9 oil pressure problems

    thks for the info
  9. califjeff

    1983 f250 6.9 oil pressure problems

    Ya want to find a good one, don't want to do this again. when you say weld it do you weld it around where the tube and mounts to the pump (where mine broke?)
  10. califjeff

    1983 f250 6.9 oil pressure problems

    so i removed the oil pan and boy was that fun!. Found the pickup tube was broken. My question is where can i get new one at besides going to the local wrecking yard
  11. califjeff

    1983 f250 6.9 oil pressure problems

    I must say this is a great site.
  12. califjeff

    1983 f250 6.9 oil pressure problems

    That looks like a great article to read
  13. califjeff

    1983 f250 6.9 oil pressure problems

    good info to know, thks for all the input think all drop the pan and give it a check. i did install a mechanical gauge when i got the truck it does the same as the factory gauge.
  14. califjeff

    1983 f250 6.9 oil pressure problems

    ill give it a check this weekend and it looks like fun if i have to remove the oil pan
  15. califjeff

    1983 f250 6.9 oil pressure problems

    Ya its full of oil, the first thing i was thinking was the pick up tube but what about oil pressure regulater? should be one of the two. I dont drive it much just to work and back is all about five miles is all.
  16. califjeff

    1983 f250 6.9 oil pressure problems

    Thks, This is my first Diesel so its a learning Experience for me, I installed a after market gauge a while back never have trusted factory gauges. but they both act up. I know the factory one is off, i removed the wire and grounded it and it stopped at the l in normal. Truck sounds like a...
  17. califjeff

    1983 f250 6.9 oil pressure problems

    My first visit. I have a 1983 ford f250 with a 6.9L, 146,000 miles on motor. My problem is Low oil pressure at idle. While driving pressure is at 40, when i come to a stop (facing uphill goes to 0 and Downhill goes to 20) Level ground stays about 10 or so also noticed when driving pressure...

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