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    Ford F-350 in Southwest VA.

    As much as I hate to sell this reliable truck, I need the money. Located in Clintwood, VA. 1983 Ford F-350, Dually, 116,000 original miles. Recently had a new clutch put in, new u-joints, center bearing, all fluids changed, brake pads in front. Good Tires. 4-speed transmission. Limited...
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    Fuel Line Problem

    1983 Ford F-350 6.9. The fuel line that runs from the filter to the Injector Pump is leaking bad. I pulled the line off to find that it has two little rubber seals in the ends. Of course no Auto Parts places I can find carries this, as it looks like the whole line needs replaced (cant just...
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    NAPA Oil Filter

    I have been running the K&N Brand Oil Filters on my truck (83 6.9) for the last couple of years. Friend of mine sold his truck and gave me 6 NAPA Oil Filters. He claims they are made by WIX and are good quality. Anybody know if these are decent? Or are they like the FRAM Filters?
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    Idle RPM

    83 F-350 with the 6.9. Curious as to what rpm's everyone sets the idle to. Mine is currently about 825 r.p.m.'s
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    Fuel Additives

    Is it possible to use too much fuel additive?? I am using Diesel Kleen from Wal-Mart, which cleans and raises the Cetane level. If I use twice as much as is recomended, would it be harmful in any way?
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    Brake Light

    What exactly is the brake light telling us? Mine comes on intermittantly. Nothing consistent, every once in a while it comes on and stays on a few minutes and then goes off.
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    Lug Nut Torque Specs

    1983 Ford F-350, what are the recomended torque specs for the lug nuts? Someone told me 250 pounds, that seemed rather high to me! Thanks!
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    Tire Pressures

    I had a tire shop tell me today that I an running too much tire pressure. I have an 83 F-350 Steel Flatbed (Im guessing 7000 pounds???) I was running 75 psi rear and 70 psi front. (235/85 16) They said that empty, I should run 55 rear and 60 front. They went on to show me a chart that shows...
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    Factory exhaust

    What size pipe did the factory use on stock 6.9 engines?
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    How does the governor work?

    My stock 83 6.9 in a F-350. First I have heard that the governer kicks in at 3400 no load, and a bit more under load? Is this true? How does it know whether you are under load or not? What is a safe max rpm to run for extended periods? Thanks!
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    Normal Operating Temperature

    For an 83 6.9 stock engine, what is the normal operating temperature? Im installing an aftermarket temperature guage to replace the factory guage. I notice going up hills my factory guage climbs a little, and when I stop and idle it drops drastically down a bit (quickly as well) I will plumb...
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    Exhaust Temperature

    What should the exhaust temperature be at idle? (83 6.9 non turbo)
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    Power Steering Hose Replacement

    Going down the road and the power steering hose from the power steering pump blows off the pump! How hard will it be to replace this hose? Looks like there is only one hose.
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    Coolant Loss

    I have noticed a strange occurance with my 1983 6.9. Every month I need to add about half a gallon of antifreeze. I have no white smoke coming from the exhaust. Oil looks good. No "milky" stuff on the oil filler cap. No blow by. No leaks from the radiator or the block (I put a pan under it...
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    Hubcap Removal

    Probably a silly question. 1983 Ford F-350 Dually. How do you remove the inner hubcap? I know the ring on the outside is held on by the lugnuts. However, on mine, the inner hubcap that covers the lugnuts is stuck on there tight. I dont want to break anything, any little tricks to getting this...
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    Rag Joint Replaced

    Truck was wandering all over the road. I replaced the rag joint, problem fixed. Only thing that sucked is that Ford press fit the original joint. Had to remove the steering linkage and drill it out. Then I ended up having to modify another rag joint to work. All is well now though! If...
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    Smoke Under Load

    Im still new to diesels. I have an 83 6.9. I have always heard that under heavy load, or going up steep hills under full throttle that they will blow some black smoke. Mine does not blow any smoke at all, no matter what I try. It does shoot a little grey somke when starting up in extremely...
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    Oil Pressure Guage

    Does an aftermarket oil pressure guage (mechanical type) install where the factory electrical sending unti is mounted? I believe mine is at the rear of the block on my 83 6.9 Thanks
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    T-18 or T-19 Fluid Recomendation

    Im not sure which transmission I have (T-18 or T-19 in my 83 F-350) What fluid is recomended for this? I have heard that some gear oils will damage the synchronizers?
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    Mixing Anti-Freeze

    On my newly acquired 83 F-350 with a 6.9, I was informed that the previous owner used standard high silicate anti-freeze. The dealer drained the coolant from the radiator (did not flush the system) and added Fleet Charge. The radiator was very clean so they didnt flush. My question is this...
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    Extended Idling

    On the 6.9 engines, is it harmful for the engine to idle for extended periods? I have heard both, some say it doesn't hurt anything, others say the oil pressure is lower at idle and will damage the engine.

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