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    Oops!

    My last post was meant to go in the Lounge section. :oops: I saw General Discussion, which is what is called Lounge here, and posted it. Sorry for the OT post.
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    Great start to my work day.

    Yesterday, I was on my way to work and came up on an old Chevy flatbed hauling a loaded water tank. It was placed to one side of the bed causing the truck to lean a little. The driver, like most around here, was in no hurry, poking along at about 15 MPH. At a passing zone, I decided to go...
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    Transmission (C6) problem/question

    I'm running a C6 behind my 7.3 - ex U-Haul. I have checked the oil level and it is in the operating range on the dipstick. However, If I stop really quick, the transmission goes into neutral for 30 seconds or so. If I add an "extra" quart of fluid, the problem goes away. I don't notice any...
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    Another oil brand thread?

    I have noticed that many of the answers to the which brand of oil questions have made mention that when using Shell Rotella, oil usage was noticed. I myself have noticed this and wondered about it, although not for long. I just used something else like Delo or Delvac or whatever. I really...
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    The sound of an IDI

    Today, on the way home from work, I stopped at a stop sign. I noticed a bunch of calves running over and staring at my truck. They had a really puzzled look on their faces, ears up, eyes straight at me in anticipation of something. Then I realized their owner must have an IDI powered truck...
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    1989 Ford Radio

    When I bought my 89 350, the light in the radio was burned out so I couldn't tell what was going on with it. I pulled the radio, cleaned it, tweaked it, replaced the bulb, got it going like it should, then decided I couldn't live with out a CD player and replaced it. SO, I have a 89 factory...
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    Used motor oil

    When I change the oil in my F-150, I have 6 quarts of Mobil-1 with, oh, maybe 1000 miles on it. (90 days). Is it OK to dump this into the fuel tank of My 89 IDI? How about the Mobil Delvac from it's own engine? Or, am I look to clog the, rather expensive, fuel filter?
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    Timing question.

    Today, I was at my Ford dealership and while there, I tried to purchase a couple of coolant test strips. (I keep going to call then DCA test strips) They didn't have any individual strips and said they only get the containers with a lot of strips. I asked the service writer and he took me back...
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    Beru?

    I always thought that you should *always* use Motorcraft glowplugs and *never* use anything but Motorcraft glowplugs. Now, I see references to Beru glowplugs and all seem to think they're just the thing to install. I recently bought and installed some Motorcraft ZD-9 plugs and looked at the...
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    Driving during high idle

    When I start my truck cold (89 7.3), it idles high for 5 or 10 minutes. If I get impatient and drive it while the high idle is engaged, it's really quite loud. I mean compression noise. I always go real easy, giving it just enough fuel to shift. The first couple of miles are in town where...
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    Fuel filter wiring (Go ahead and laugh!)

    I have an 89 F-350 with a 7.3. A couple of months ago, I got the light that said I had water in my filter. So, I got under the hood, in the dark, and turned the bottom of the filter to let the water out. I didn't see anything come out of the bottom of the filter, so I turned the ring some...
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    Fuel filter wiring

    I have an 89 7.3. A couple of months ago, I got the light that said I had water in my filter. So, I got under the hood, in the dark, and turned the bottom of the filter to let the water out. I didn't see anything come out of the bottom of the filter, so I turned the ring some more. Sorry for...
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    All of a sudden - Real hard start

    Hi all! First post here. I did a search, as best I could and, although I came up with something close (FlexNeck), it's not quite my problem. I'm hoping to get some help with starting my 89 7.3. History: Until about half way through this winter, it started and ran just fine. Down to 9 F...

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