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    Project: 1986 F-250 6.0 Swap.

    I’m subscribed too! I’ve got an 83 F250, 6.9. I’ve also had two 6.0’s - an 04 with close to 300K before I got hit by a semi and totaled it, (Bone stock and ran great.) and currently an 06 with 180K (bulletproof EGR cooler and coolant filter). I love the 6.0, it’s the last truck that Ford built...
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    Brake question?

    Thanks brother, I’ll check it out
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    Brake question?

    Checked the vac level and it is fine. Have the same reading at the pump and at the booster. Check valve is fine too. Not sure where the low vac switch is.
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    Seat help

    I need a new seat for an 83 std. cab F250. Does anyone know if any other body styles would be a direct replacement? I heard 78-97 would work, but not sure if it’s true. Thanks!
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    Brake question?

    Ok, thanks. I’ll see what happens. Thanks again!
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    Brake question?

    Thanks, I’ll give it a shot. I appreciate the help.
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    Brake question?

    The brake warning light just started coming on intermittently in my 83 F250 6.9. It’s off until you hit the brakes, then it comes on (sometimes), and the pedal is soft. If I hit it again, the light goes off and the pedal is stiffer. The truck was working fine until a couple days ago. The fluid...
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    Question

    Thanks, I appreciate the help.
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    Question

    I recently replaced the 6.9 in my 83 F250. The truck ran ok when I bought it, but it smoked until it warmed up and had a high rpm miss. When warmed up, it ran a little over 40 psi oil pressure at normal driving rpm, and dropped to about 25 at idle. Shortly after I bought the truck, I picked up...
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    Water separator?

    Thanks everyone for your replies. I’m having trouble with my email so it’s taking a couple days to get back. I’ll see what I can figure out. I appreciate it!
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    Water separator?

    Hi everyone. I have a question, I recently picked up an 83 F250 6.9 and someone bypassed the water separator. I assume it was leaking at some point. I was wondering if this was a common problem, and where would be a good place to get replacement parts, or a whole new unit. Or, if there is a...
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    Fuel flow question

    Thanks, I’ll get back to you when I figure it out.
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    Fuel flow question

    Thanks for the info, I really appreciate it. I’ll keep looking for a filter/separator. If not, I’ll look for a 7.3 filter head. Thanks again.
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    Fuel flow question

    This may be a stupid question, but does the fuel flow from the tank, through the separator, to the fuel pump (lift pump)? Someone bypassed the separator on my truck and I think they re routed the fuel lines some crazy way. Also, is there a filter / separator combo available that replaces the...
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    Couple of 6.9 issues

    I’ll give it a shot. Thanks for the tip!
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    Couple of 6.9 issues

    That’s a possibility. Someone bypassed the separator at some point. I don’t know if it was leaking or wasn’t working. I’ll have to look into that one. Thanks!
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    Couple of 6.9 issues

    That’s what I thought, just making sure. Thanks!
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    Couple of 6.9 issues

    Off and on. It rarely runs like it should for a long period of time. Should I loosen the injector or the line that feeds it?
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    Couple of 6.9 issues

    Picked up my first 6.9 IDI a few weeks ago. 83 F250 XLT 4x4. I just replaced the glow plugs because they weren’t working. Had to start it on ether when cold. Starts great now... The current issue is white smoke when cold, and a miss at idle and higher rpm. Sometimes it runs fine though. The guy...
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    Glow plug relay question

    Thanks for the info, I appreciate it!
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    Glow plug relay question

    Ok, I got the relay hooked up to a remote switch for the glow plugs. It works like it should. I’m getting 12v to the glow plugs when the switch is on, but I don’t think they are heating up. I pulled one out and they are Autolite plugs which I understand are crap. I assume they are all bad. They...
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    Glow plug relay question

    It’s highly possible it’s not the original engine. Haven’t gotten far enough into looking into that.
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    Glow plug relay question

    Mine only takes one short shot of ether, then it fires. Not much cranking.
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    Glow plug relay question

    It does take a long time to warm up. I thought the thermostat was bad, so I replaced it. Didn’t help much. I’ll try WD40. It doesn’t take very much for it to fire.
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    Glow plug relay question

    Thanks for the input everyone. I guess I need to do some re wiring. That’s what happens with a 36 year old truck. My hope is to put a plow on it this fall. It needs to be able to start in cold weather though.

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