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  1. JLep

    STROKER CURB WEIGHT

    Hey all. Well, I'm back in a Stroker. Can't wait for it to come in from MA. Anyway, to get it licensed here in PA, I need the curb weight. Anyone know off the top of their head what the unladen weight is on a 99 Regular Cab XLT PSD? I want to get it registered before it gets here. Throw the...
  2. JLep

    Need your opinions....

    Morning all. I haven't been around here for quite some time, since I haven't had a truck. Been rolling in my diesel Benz, but now I need to find a truck because of a job change. Anyway, I wanted your opinions on a truck I looked at yesterday. It is a 1996 PSD with mileage in the high 300k. A lot...
  3. JLep

    Fuel Filter Change

    I've been running B100 in my 6.9, it's been running great. I will need to change the fuel filter soon though, you know since biodiesel is a solvent it cleans the lines. Anyway, I asked someone else about changing the fuel filter and they said you need to disengage the glow plug relay. That way...
  4. JLep

    86 2WD DRW 6.9l IDI

    Morning all, I know that I told you all that I was scrapping out my truck. Well, I may still do that, when I find a chance to roll it into the shop, a few more projects stepped in line in front. Paying projects, gotta get paid. So, what I am proposing here is selling the truck in one piece...
  5. JLep

    86 2WD DRW 6.9l IDI

    Morning all, I know that I told you all that I was scrapping out my truck. Well, I may still do that, when I find a chance to roll it into the shop, a few more projects stepped in line in front. Paying projects, gotta get paid. So, what I am proposing here is selling the truck in one piece...
  6. JLep

    The Bronco swap....

    A buddy told me today to just sell the truck outright and buy a different 6.9l. I want to do the project with the Bronco, but which way should I go? I try to get started an then another hang up. GEEZ!
  7. JLep

    More pics of the 86 DRW IDI being parted out.

    Here's some more pics of truck. truck_underside.jpg truck_rear_side.jpg truck_left_front.jpg truck_inside2.jpg truck_inside.jpg truck_fender_rust.jpg truck_fender_closeup.jpg truck_door_mirror.jpg
  8. JLep

    Parting out an 86 DRW!

    Well, the swap is going to get underway this weekend. Thanks for all your help and if anyone has anymore advice please don't hesitate to let me know. So, I have an 86 F350 DRW Regular cab that I will be parting out. I want it out the door as fast as possible. I will be using the motor and any...
  9. JLep

    Bronco Diesel Swap! HELP!!!

    I have been having much trouble here. Here's my dilema, I want to build somthing deisel that isn't deisel now. So I have been thinking about a 94-96 full size Bronco, taking out the motor and tossing in a diesel, a 4bt Cummins to be exact, for the mileage benefits. I have an 6.9 IDI DRW regular...
  10. JLep

    WTB Flatbed for DRW

    I have an 86 F350 DRW, looking for a flatbed, anyone have one for sale or know where I can get one?
  11. JLep

    STUPID QUESTION I'm sure....

    Hey all, I can't figure out how to switch the tanks, any advice.
  12. JLep

    BATTERY Question

    Hey all, I work at a Vo Tech school and took my truck in to have some work done. When I bought my truck it had been sitting for a couple of months and when I started it, it took a couple cranks but she fired up. The school rebuilt my steering box and ever since they received it down at the...
  13. JLep

    86 DRW 6.9l IDI Lug-nut pattern?

    I'm wondering what the lug-nut pattern is on my truck. I'm thinking about a different set of rims. Do the newer truck rims mount up?
  14. JLep

    Torque Converter Question!

    Not sure if this is the place to post this. Fairly new to the site, over the last couple of weeks I've gotten answers for questions I've posted. Also, not all that educated in diesels. So my question is, what does it mean to manually lock a torque converter? How does the TC work?
  15. JLep

    WTB: Flatbed Body DRW

    I'm looking for a used flatbed for my 86 DRW. A little help on where to find one would be great. I'm in PA, any near here would be helpful. Thanks....
  16. JLep

    BENEFITS OF THE IDI?

    I've been reading a lot of info on here about the truck that I just bought and many of you have answered several of my questions. Thanks!!! I was just reading the Moose write up about IDI's and what to look for in your new truck. I was curious to know of any benefits of the IDI over a PSD or a...
  17. JLep

    TURBO FOR 6.9l

    I have been researching turbos and the hypermax kit. First with the Hypermax kit, the exhaust in routed through header "extensions" which seem like they wouldn't pose much of a challenge to fab. So, how would you go about sizing a turbo with a motor? Could I use a stock turbo from the first gen...
  18. JLep

    MODIFY A 6.9?

    I posted an earlier thread about my truck. I recently purchased an 86 F350 DRW 6.9l, ohhhh yeahhhhh. It's not the 97 PSD I had before, but I'm pretty excited about it. Love the simplicity of the motor. So, I wanna know what kind of power this motor can make and can handle. I've heard about...
  19. JLep

    I want upgrades for a 6.9l

    Hey all, I bought the truck, 86 F250 6.9l. Thanks for all the help. Well, now I have piles of questions, but to start, what would the exhaust sound like without the muffler. Anyone know a place to buy a used turbo kit for this truck? What about some thoughts for a flatbed, a where to...
  20. JLep

    To buy or not to buy a 6.9l?

    Hey all, I've been looking for a diesel for some time now. I had a 97 psd and should have never sold it. Needed something more fuel efficient for a long drive to my new job. Question is, I have an opportunity to buy an '86 6.9l drw 2wd, I need some help with this truck, I know nothing about...

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