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  1. Cruiseomatic

    Bump/Thump/Engine note change at 1200 RPM

    When I have the engine at a high idle, It will randomly thump/bump and it is noticeable by just sitting in the truck. When it does it, The engine note also changes. Same at low idle but not as often. Sounds like its coming from the lower right side but with manual HVAC off which I'm having an...
  2. Cruiseomatic

    Exterior temp off, Long warm up time.

    On my '04, The exterior temp sensor usually reads 4* higher than normal where as on my '15 wrecker, its spot on. Could this be the sensor and is it the same as the mid-90's panther cars? And whether I'm at high idle engagement or low idle, It still takes this truck 10 minutes to warm up in...
  3. Cruiseomatic

    6.0 breathes like exhaling?

    Everytime I turn to start the truck, after the GP light shuts off, Sounds like it exhales right infront of me. Sometimes I can feel it. What is it? I looked and couldn't see anything. And I have a huge fuel consumption problem.... Computers lying to me, Lol.
  4. Cruiseomatic

    WTB: 87-97 F2-350 Ex cab truck.

    Looking for a brick or obs truck to drive. Must be IDI. In the Houston area or close to. Preferably a brick dually but not "picky". CL and 5miles are a joke here. Looked at one that was in my price range but had more problems than the last two presidents.... Felt bad for it actually... Lets see...
  5. Cruiseomatic

    Pulling diesel for gasser...

    Thinking of pulling out the IDI and putting a 460 or smaller in its place. For the weight, cost of parts, lack of power, and whats needed to bring it up to "standard" performance, To me, its not worth it. Not to mention reliability issues people have. Hell, I can't even find a core support for...
  6. Cruiseomatic

    How do I weld this?

    Got the new cab stripped and found holes in it. Not big, But still has holes. One is under the VIN tag, the other is on the back wall, and the last is where the rear sliding glass was. I'm told Ford used 18 ga. steel and I should use a mig welder. Thats great but how do I do this? Don't have...
  7. Cruiseomatic

    Painting cab interior, Not much prep?

    Finally got a new cab at home for the price I wanted and even the right color-ish... Its Ford black but I want a matte/primer black look. Since, from what I can see, The base coat inside the cab looks fine still. Can I just clean it all down real well and shoot it with primer, sealer, and then...
  8. Cruiseomatic

    Brick cab issues...

    Getting new cab home today and currently it's sitting on two 4X4s under the mounts.... With rockers touching the ground. It may be drug onto a rollback and most likely, the 4X's are going to try and stay put. It was lifted off the chassis but the tractor used may not be available. I'm going to...
  9. Cruiseomatic

    Bricknose cab weight?

    Finally got a cab for my truck today and going to pick it up in the morning. When I pick it up, The doors and front and back seats will be removed. Just the dash and steering column might be left in it when we lift. I think I'll take the column out though. What kind of weight am I looking at? I...
  10. Cruiseomatic

    The 6 beater has struck again....

    After the front end began clattering and getting loose, I hauled it to a shop that "specializes" in diesel trucks. After they flushed all the systems except an oil and diff change, They discovered a problem with the cooling system. A pipe o-ring was leaking bad running from the timing cover to...
  11. Cruiseomatic

    Core Differences?

    What are the differences between a diesel non a/c vs. a/c? Is it just the cradle? If so, My cradle is great. Finding a usable diesel core is impossible. Worst case, Can a gasser core work? Need to find something soon.
  12. Cruiseomatic

    Cab differences?

    Looks like I'm looking for a obs cab to swap onto my brick chassis. I'm also going to have the firewall swapped over to the obs cab. My question is, are the interior mount screws in the same location or are they different? If they are, How awkward would a obs interior look with a brick dash and...
  13. Cruiseomatic

    Shop estimate...

    Now that I've gotten a factory hydroboost with the right PS pump, Just need a diesel core.... Once I get the core, What am I looking at for a mid grade paint work on both fenders, core, and full cab paint? Inside and out on everything. Basically, Everything but the bed. That'll come later. I'm...
  14. Cruiseomatic

    Excessively high idle setup

    Due to extenuating circumstances, I have a 2012 2.5 that will need to idle for hours everynight. And be driven during the day. Basically, never shut down. What would a good setup be to do this? Less than 50k miles. Would synthetic mobil 1 and good plugs do it?
  15. Cruiseomatic

    Got chassis harness finished.

    Wires are all wrapped as a whole with one continuous wrap, then wrapped in conduit, wrapped again with tape in one long wrap, and where the branches feed off, taped to the main trunk, then sprayed with rubber. The loop is the trailer tow harness I pulled off a CC truck and didn't want to cut it...
  16. Cruiseomatic

    Got a cab finally!

    After months of searching, I finally pulled the trigger on a cab. Still has some rust spots but one around here that doesn't is expensive as hell. From what I've found so far, Its not bad at all. Just usual places like around the drip rails and around e-brake cable that I've seen so far. And a...
  17. Cruiseomatic

    Aftermarket suppliers, The "best" choice?

    Between Bronco Graveyard, NPD, LMC, And JC Whitney, Which one is the better of the four? I ordered a headlight pigtail from BG and one of the ears is already broke leaving me to use a ziptie to hold it on. Instead of gambling every weekend hoping to get an OEM part thats been in the sun and...
  18. Cruiseomatic

    Greasing motors

    Who greases their motors? What do you use? ALL of mine need it. How do you grease the pivot joint for the regulator arm under the windows? Mines could use some. After 20+ years, I'm surprised they lasted this long.
  19. Cruiseomatic

    Welding an entire firewall on....

    Finding a brick cab locally isn't happening. Not one in good shape anyway thats affordable. However, I found a couple OBS cabs that are. I don't want to do all kinds of fab work so I was wondering, Can I just cut off my firewall and the obs and switch them? The OBS has the rear window I want and...
  20. Cruiseomatic

    Hydroboost Conversion

    Looking to put hydroboost on my '87. What years will be bolt on setups? I've read 87-97 will be. Also read alot of contradicting information and most was from 09-11. Not much that was recent. What all would I need to complete the conversion? I know the unit, PS pump reservoir, and lines. Also...
  21. Cruiseomatic

    Using existing factory paint as base coat?

    Once I get a core and cab, I'm starting to paint. I tested a fender for current paint "health" and its very good. I was wondering if I can wash and clean the current paint and spray on it? Clean as in removing oxidation, dirt, contaminates, etc... And spray etching primer then sealer with top...
  22. Cruiseomatic

    Another scrapper alert, Facebook group posting.

    Saw this on Fb, can any tell where it is or contact the poster? https://m.facebook.com/groups/876223602389228?view=permalink&id=1365447716800145&fs=1 Found where it is..... Cherry City recycling. Salem Oregon
  23. Cruiseomatic

    SCRAPPER ALERT! Bricknose parts truck cheap

    This truck is very close to the scrap yard if no one buys it. I would if I could. http://houston.craigslist.org/cto/5849451914.html Lots of good parts left.
  24. Cruiseomatic

    Possibly the stupidest idea I've had to date...

    With my 6.9 needing head work, blown headgasket, chunky rust all throughout block and heads, its time sat, needing a possible rebuild, etc... After everything is done and its finished after all machine work, rebuild kit, studs, etc... its up around $3K mark...For an engine that can't build any...
  25. Cruiseomatic

    150 4X4 front on 250?

    Found a '89 150 4X4 parts truck with 4" lift but bad trans and unknown engine for $400. Blue interior that I need for my 89 and I want to eventually put 4X on my 250. I'd post the add but afraid someone here will beat me to it. If its not bought by next week it goes to scrap yard. Should I try...

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