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  1. VandalS

    Found It: Bullnose Diesel Radiator Core Support

    Looking for a diesel core support for 1980-1986 body style. Doesn’t have to be perfect, but need it to be repairable. Traveling across country so may be able to pick it up.
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    Which One Would You Pick for a Gasser Swap; 6.9, 7.3, or 7.3 PS?

    I’m running the numbers on different options for a diesel swap to replace the old 460 in my OBS. I’ve got sources for all three. The IDI engines do not have a turbo, but are only about 120-150k miles on them. The 7.3PS has 400k on it. Price wise they are all close. I see the IDI as...
  3. VandalS

    Revival of a 99 PSD

    I’m getting a 99 F350 that has been sitting for 8-10 years in all 4 seasons. I’m planning to try to bring it back to life in order to get it shipped home. PO parked it with about 400K on it. Said the transmission was going out so he regretfully parked it and bought a new truck. What I’m...
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    1986 Stock Gauges or Autometer

    I've got my 1986 F-250 with the stock cluster (speed, tach, water, oil, volts, fuel). I'm planning to turbo it soon and will be adding a boost/pyro gauge (either 2 gauges or a combo) and have space where the radio was, but I'm considering putting in all new gauges and fitting the gauges with...
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    Turbo: How Much Do I Need

    To get that sweet whistling wind up and down?
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    6.9 Exhaust System

    Is there much of a gain on a 6.9 with turbo to go with a 4” vs 3.5” exhaust system? Are there any good kits out there?
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    Wiring Question 1986

    In the engine bay there is a 4 wire connector, (Red, Yellow, Black w/green, Green w/yellow). The Black and Green wires are for the tach, what I need to know is where do the red and yellow wires go? I'm connecting things to a 1987 engine and I've got most of it figured out, just trying to figure...
  8. VandalS

    Trim Holders and other stuff

    I’ve just about finished the body swap and lift. But in the move some of the trim popped off. Is there a place to buy the plastic piece the mounts between the body and the trim? The other question I have is if it is worth it to swap my axle out for the same axle w/limited slip? Same ratios...
  9. VandalS

    Saginaw Pump Swap Hose

    I bought a bracket and pump for the swap and a hose from an E-250 diesel. Problem is that the hose doesn't fit the gear box. Are there any hoses that make the swap doable without going custom? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro
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    1986 F-250 Radiator Core Support and Grill

    I'm looking for a new core support. The one I have is a little beat. I'm also looking for a grill.
  11. VandalS

    Emergency Brake Cables

    I'm looking for a new parking break cable and for the 87 there are 2 options for the left cable for trucks made before/after 2/87. Is there a way to identify which cable I need by looking at the cable? The body with the door sticker is long gone.
  12. VandalS

    Slot mags 1980-86

    Has anyone run the slot mags on an 80-86 f250/350? I'm going to look at a set and wanted to see what they would look like. I'm considering them or the 8 hole mags.
  13. VandalS

    Differences between 86 and 87 F-250

    Looking at picking up a supercab F-250 and was wondering if there were any major differences between 86 and 87 for chassis and frame that would make it hard to swap the body's over.
  14. VandalS

    Engine Wiring Question

    I'm planning to do a body swap this weekend and want to check which wires I need to keep. If I've got it sorted, the only wire for the engine from the cab is the ignition to starter and ignition to GP controller. There are sensor wires for the oil P, water T, and tach. Is everything else...
  15. VandalS

    Upper Engine Coolant Manifold

    Looking for the piece that bolts to the block next to the fuel filter that the upper radiator hose attaches to. Mine is too shot to seal with the hose.
  16. VandalS

    Hydroboost Donors

    Would the mustang hydroboost units work for an F-250 conversion or do I need to find something off of a full size truck? Planning to have hoses made for this setup.
  17. VandalS

    6.9 Main Crank Pulley

    Looking for the pulley for an 87 6.9 idi. I don't think the 7.3 pulleys will fit.
  18. VandalS

    Dana 50 Locking Hub O-Rings

    I'm looking for a set of O-rings and having trouble finding anything for the Dana 50. Does anyone know the part number or source for these?
  19. VandalS

    6.9/7.3 IDI Oil Cooler

    Looking for a good oil cooler for my 1987 6.9.
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    Oil Cooler End Erosion

    Is it common for the coolant passages in the ends of the oil cooler that bolt to the block to be eroded? Need to get it the rest of the way out for a closer look, but it looks like the coolant passage is pretty chewed up inside the ends of the oil cooler. Trying to determine the if I need to...
  22. VandalS

    6.9 Jeep Swap

    I've got an 87 F-250 and I'm planning to move it to a Jeep Gladiator. I've got the following list of things to do just to keep everything running right, and keeping fluids in: -Transmission swap/rebuild -Main seals F/R -Oil Pan Gasket -Oil Change -Coolant change -Freeze plug replacement...
  23. VandalS

    New 6.9 IDI Owner

    Picked up an 87 F-250 this week. It has a NA 6.9 IDI that needs a little work. Judging by the smoke it is running pretty good, just have some leaks to track down, a transmission to repair/replace, and maybe a set of return lines. Planning to do a ZF5 at some point as the T-19 is not great for...

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