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    Well that was quick......

    less than a week from posted for sale to deal closed...ive bought and sold a couple vehicles at this point, but this one felt different. I will actually miss this truck. But!!!! now soon as things settle down, the hunt begins for a 94 F350 4x4 IDI Turbo.
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    This is going to hurt, but.......

    ......its official.....1 big red truck for sale. dont have time for it. wish i did. ive got it just the way i want it, nothing wrong with it, but new job means new image, means new....gulp......car. Gotta carry clients around. so current daily driver and this truck are going to turn into a...
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    So Ya'll May Have Noticed....

    That i havent been around and posting as much! There is a very good reason and i thought id share the good news. I got headhunted from government work to private sector and it came with a 20k a year raise, but also alot more of a time commitment. doing the same things, (computer and...
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    Radiator Stop Leak and Cavitation?

    ok boys just had a concern.....im putting my brand new radiator in today, and i saved my old coolant, want to reuse it, but it struck me that the radiator stop leak (in high concentration) that i used in an attempt to save my old radiator might negate the SCA's and actually encourage...
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    Turbo questions

    Got a lead on a used ATS turbo kit complete for $750.....the catch though is its off a 6.9 ............ so is the kit the same for both 6.9 and 7.3? or am i SOL? also does this sound like a good price?
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    Radiator replacement............

    alright boys gearing up to replace my radiator here within a week or so and wondering if i could get some suggestions/experiences/dogma on what the best way to go about it is, beneficial prep's that can be accomplished before hand, problem area's to watch out for.....etc.... its (hopefully)...
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    the good, the bad, and the ugly *long*

    Starting with the bad :puke: : the rivets and bolts on almost all of my structural crossmembers (the fronts went first, but the additional frame movement wrecked havic on the rest) have loosened, elongated the holes, and were causing my frame to move around everywhere, causing all sorts of...
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    THANK YOU TOWCAT

    Well everyone, id just like to give a great member his dues and recognition. I spent a good portion of yesterday with Towcat going over my truck. We timed it, replaced the mechanical fuel pump, and the fuel filter. I cant believe the difference in the truck! Engine was 2 degree's retarded, the...
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    [wiki[D]iesel]

    For those of you who are familiar with wikipedia, the online encyclopedia of anything and everything which can be edit by anyone and everyone....what would you think about a wikipedia style encyclopedia dedicated to the 6.9L and 7.3L IDI? I have the means to create it, but i want to get some...
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    Leafspring issue in the rear

    its always something....ok i think i know what the problem is, i know what my options are (i think, if you got others post em please). but as always i avail myself on the knowledge and experience of the community: I. Problem: axle wrap has rubbed the u bolts back and forth, wearing a 1/16"...
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    Turbo 01' with chip/trans conflict?

    this is being posted for my brother who has an automatic 01' f350 that has turbo and a three position chip (not sure which but can find out if it makes a difference) tranny seems to have trouble shifting through first few gears (stuck in tow mode somehow?) literally have to get it up past 3k on...
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    Any Hank Hills out there?

    I need someone who knows their $#!7 about propane to drop me a PM, im talking like has worked professionally with propane and propane accesories (ergo hank hill reference LOL ) or knows it, its characteristics, what happens to it when you do certain things to it, etc. i have a few ideas about...
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    Big Radiator Problem! diesel down!

    ok boys i think i caught this fairly early on so im hoping there isnt too much damage if any. Engine prolly only ran for a couple hours in this condition. This is just an educated guess, but i think only thing wrong is a stuck thermostat. pulled it last night and it looked pretty much done for...
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    Big Cooling Problem please help diesel down!

    ok boys i think i caught this fairly early on so im hoping there isnt too much damage if any. Engine prolly only ran for a couple hours in this condition. This is just an educated guess, but i think only thing wrong is a stuck thermostat. pulled it last night and it looked pretty much done for...
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    Air present at schrader valve, engine off?

    hey with the engine off (hot or cold), if i depress the schrader valve at the fuel filter, should there be air present? i get a small hiss of air being released (about a full second worth low low psi), which will re occur if valve released and i wait a few seconds......is this indicative of air...
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    Loud truck got quiet (problem?)

    hey guys i have a straight 3" pipes out to rear axle and then y pipe to duals....they were loud as sin for awhile there but now they have gotten a bit more quiet (like 20 decibles) and i cant figure out why. no more smoke than usual. no rough idle. no precievable loss in either power or economy...
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    F250 HD rear brake job

    Chilton manual makes it look easy ;Sweet . looking for some real world experience before i plunk down the green backs at midas :puke: ....any prefered brands of brake shoes? tips or tricks? :hail to anyone who can help with answers.
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    Big steering issue

    ok to bring everyone up to speed that is reading this, i thought i had the infamous tilt steering wheel problem that has plagued a few of the forum members. 3 pick and pull steering colums later ( each had parts i needed, none were complete ) i still have the same problem, but its changed...

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