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    Explain this one (loosing coolant... sorta)

    If I fill up my coolant overflow reservoir to the mark it will slowly use up the coolant up until the reservoir is empty. Sometimes within just a few hundred miles. That said the coolant in the radiator will never get below 3/4" of an inch below the radiator cap no matter how many miles I...
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    Spare engine worth keeping around?

    Sorry this isn't tech, but I was hoping to get some advice :angel: For reasons that only make sense to us.. my family and I are moving from our place out in the country to a much smaller place in town. I'll most likely go from having a large shop to a two car garage. I have a used...
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    Hypermax air filter housing adapter (info needed)

    I go through the flat filters like crazy I probably change at least a half dozen per year. I can shake the debris off them but even then there is a lot that won't come off. My truck spends a lot of time on dirt roads and it can be super dusty out here in the Utah deserts. I'm thinking about...
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    Bought new pump from Ford. Is this a Carter pump?

    Hope this isn't old news! :eek: I'm due for a new lift pump. (I currently have the dogleg arm pump with Pierce stamped on it). I figured the best new mechanical I can get for this engine is the OEM Ford unit so I ordered one a few days ago. Today I get the pump and I'm really...
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    Removed cruise control now brakes make funny noise

    I know... Just when you think you've heard everything :rotflmao I removed the bulky cruise control diaphragm today. None of it was working and it freed up a lot of space under the hood ;Sweet There's a vacuum hose that goes from the coffee can to the cruise diaphragm. From the cruiser...
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    Charging issues

    With my mulit-meter on my battery I'm getting 12.3V while the engine is running. I had the alternator checked and they said it was good. I replaced the voltage regulator, and also measured the resistance of the wires (orange and white) between the regulator and the alternator and it looks...
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    Brick nose group 31 question

    Sorry in advance for beating a dead horse.. :idiot: I'd like to install group 31's in my 91 F350. From what I have gathered they will/should fit without much headache but I'm not sure how to secure them to the tray. My batteries are secured in place with that plastic black clamp that...
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    Should I be worried? (exhaust close to oil pan)

    I had a local shop build me a new crossover pipe for my 088 ATS turbo. They did a great job however it is pretty close to my oil pan. The old pipe was even closer and it ran that way for years.. Should I be worried? There's always some residual oil on the pan---not a huge leak or anything...
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    What's the latest on 088 crossover pipes?

    I was digging through some old threads and it looks like there were a few people that were planning on having a bunch made up. Just wondering if that ever happened. Mine has a big ol' rust hole in it (wonder how long that's been there! LOL) I'm going to patch it the best I can but may need a...
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    SBC Clutch disk thickness?

    Off the top of your head do you know thick a South Bend clutch disk should be? Mine measures 1/4" and I'm thinking that might be past the wear limit.. :dunno Thanks, Andrew
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    Sterling trouble..

    Has the Sterling rear axle been an uphill battle for anyone else? I'm ready to launch mine into orbit -cuss I replaced my wheel cylinders about a month ago and they're leaking again. The brake shoes are now saturated with fluid again. I'm thinking I'll go with OEM cylinders this time...
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    Need some 7.3 filter head check valve advise

    I think I've narrowed it down to the continuous valve/check valve in my filter head being the reason my truck would start up then die after being parked for a few days. Lots of air in the return lines.. Anyway my 91 has the style with the rubber reed valve (one way valve) and it is in bad...
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    Glow plug power. Please help me do this right once and for all.

    Starting from scratch--again. I want to make it safe and reliable. Awhile back I moved my controller/solenoid out from under the turbo and placed it on the passenger side inner fender. I completely did away with the two yellow 10ga. wires and replaced them with one 4ga. cable. I have...
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    Help identifying this engine

    So I've had this engine for a couple years now. I pulled it out of a chassis cab 85 pickup that was owned by a local construction company. As the story goes the original motor died of old age so this one was purchased as a completely new turn key engine from either a IH or Ford dealer...
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    70mm tubo kit for sale

    NOT MINE. Saw this on the local classifieds. http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=218&ad=28148722&cat=&lpid=&search=IDI%20turbo&ad_cid=2
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    My noisy ZF5 story.

    I'm going on my third day of bed rest dealing with the worst flu/cold I've ever had. Half conscious and heavily sedated I thought it would be a good time to share my story. This is a long one so I won't feel bad if you don't read it lol. Back in 2010 I bought my 91 Crew Cab. One of the...
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    Accessing oil pressure sender with ATS 088?

    Hey everyone :D Any tips or advice for changing out an oil pressure sender with an 088 turbo? My gauge fluctuates anywhere from 0 to 1/4 and having the check engine light randomly blinking is kind of getting annoying lol. I can barely even see the sender and my hands seem to be too big to...
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    My county just OK'ed emissions testing....

    Its been a long time coming but my county (Cache Valley Utah) just put the ok on emissions testing. Because this is completely new to me I'd really like to know what they mean by "Those 1997 and older will be subject to the Bear River Health Department smoking vehicle program." :dunno Anyway...
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    More KSL turbo/turbo kits for sale (Utah)

    Here's a couple more that popped up recently ;Sweet (No affiliation) http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=218&ad=24123077&cat=&lpid=&search=ford%20turbo&ad_cid=4 http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=218&ad=24121937&cat=&lpid=&search=ford%20turbo&ad_cid=6...
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    Used turbo kits (KSL Utah)

    These popped up on the local classifieds. They are not mine but I figured someone might be interested ;Really http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=218&ad=23243053&cat=&lpid=&search=ford%20IDI http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=218&ad=23794716&cat=&lpid=&search=ford%20IDI
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    0º is my 91 limit. What's yours?

    Welp, Just to see I tried getting the ol' girl to fire up unassisted with the temp hovering right at 0º...... Nope. All the hopes and dreams in the world aren't going to make this happen LOL
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    Ok I give up. What causes an oil filter to leak at the o-ring?

    Fresh oil cooler rebuild. Two new oil filters at this point... Still leaks around the o-ring where the oil filter threads onto the housing :mad: WTF any ideas?
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    YAY! I love it when Fedex/ UPS comes to visit!

    In an attempt to keep the beast cool I decided to pull the trigger on an all aluminum 3 core Champion radiator. High altitude + Turbo + lots of weight = very high temps in an IDI if you don't know what you're doing. I drive by the coolant temp gauge more than any other guage in the middle of...
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    Thought of the day. Does one T-stat flow enough coolant?

    My radiator pooped the bed so I've been doing all those little things while the coolant is drained. Oil cooler seals, new block heater and a brand new t-stat. Its funny I tore everything apart to replace the t-stat there's a lot of stuff in the way! I had everything put back together when I...
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    Quick question about T-stat housing

    Hey is that bleeder ball supposed to have spring pressure or does it just float in there? I'm about to put her back together and wasn't sure.... Also what is the torque specs for the two housing bolts? Thanks ;Sweet

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