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    Transfer case disaster

    I drive a 1992 F350 four door longbed and the knuckle on the output shaft for the transfer case that goes to my front driveline busted today on the road and rendered my transfer case useless. I have a 1990 F250 and I need to know if the transfer case from it is interchangeable with the 1992...
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    1994 F250 Powerstroke Issues

    I've been trying to help a friend get his 1994 extended cab F250 running. So far we know that his truck turns over and will run on ether just fine of course with the glowplugs disconnected. Diagnostically his ignition is working because his chime works and starter works. But when his key is...
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    Body Mount Bolt Torque Specification

    Hi Everyone, For anyone who has the time and chance to can I get the torque spec for body mount bolts. I need to fix mine because I used cheap threaded rod when I originally replaced my body mounts since I was in a hurry and that's all I had handy. I'm going to go buy some grade 8 bolts...
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    Do I need to replace my ignition lock cylinder?

    Hi everyone, I've got a 1990 F250 supercab with a 7.3 IDI and 5 speed manual. I'm trying to get it ready because I plan on selling it. One of the problems that I need to fix is that when you turn the key to start the truck it bottoms out without setting off the starter. Additionally in a...
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    Quick Waterpump Question...

    I'm pretty sure that my waterpump is beginning to go out on my F350. Being that the 7.3IDI is an International engine I was just wondering if there is any difference between the International waterpump and one from Ford? ...just asking since I'd rather bring my business to the International...
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    F350 axle question...

    I've seen some posts here on oilburners talking about people switching out their front axle with a Dana 60... and I'm pretty sure I've got a sterling 10.25 rear axle but I'm not exactly sure what the axle is under the front end of my truck. I was under the impression that it was a D60 under the...
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    What year VW TDI to buy?

    Hi everyone, I've been interested in getting a VW TDI for a while now and I'm just looking to educate myself a little bit. Just don't have the $$ right now so I'm doing my homework. First off I don't want to buy brand new because I hate car payments so I'll only be considering used ones. I...
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    How this for a load of firewood

    Found these pictures of doing some firewood back towards the beginning of the winter. Thought you guys might enjoy checking them out. My truck was definitely freighted but thankfully all this wood had been through a forest fire so it was bone dry and excellent firewood. Good thing DOT wasn't...
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    Safe to use synthetic oil during summer?

    I'm not sure but I couldn't remember if it would be safe to run synthetic oil during the summer. I'm looking at running Valvoline Premium Blue Heavy Duty Diesel 5W40. Just wanted to make sure because being up here in Fairbanks, AK you pretty much have to run synthetic during the winter and if...
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    Ignition Slider Switch?

    I have a 1990 F250 that I think has this problem and I was just wondering if the fix for this problem is just to get a new slider switch? It's not a daily driver so I haven't started it since I parked it for the winter. Just want to find out so I can get the parts and get it fixed when warmer...
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    Turbo Oil Leak... Help

    I've got a hypermax non wastegated turbo that I recently installed on my truck. I just took it apart yesterday because I have an oil leak problem and it seems to be coming from the turbo. It looks like it was leaking at the seam where the turbine housing and turbine wheel go together. I also...
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    How to solve valve float

    Hey guys, I found this company through a youtube video and thought that their spherical valve work was interesting so I just wanted to share the website with you. Coates Engine It looks like they have been working on and developing spherical valves for engines. From what I can gather...
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    Ball joint style U joint?

    I seem to recall seeing somewhere online a company that manufactured U joints that look more like ball joints. I was just anyone else had seen this company and what the name of it is. I can't seem to find it. Thanks George
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    Need fuel pickup diagram

    Hi guys, I was wondering if someone has either an exploded diagram of the fuel pickup or a couple of good pictures of one. My specific application is a 1992 F350 Crew cab. I think I may have a small leak where the pickup installs in the tank and I'd like to see a diagram or picture to see...
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    Lack of airflow with blower motor

    I was wondering if anyone has noticed that the blower motor in their truck doesn't push a large volume of air. In my '92 crew cab even with a cold front due to the frigid temperatures here in AK it seems the blower motor struggles to push enough air to defrost all my windows. The truck does...
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    Hypermax up pipe clearancing issue

    I recently installed a hypermax non wastegated turbo on the 1992 F350 in my signature. When I installed the turbo I used a sawzall and cut the firewall/body flange into easily manageable strips and then bent them up flat with the bottom of the body. Unfortunately despite this and some...
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    What fuel screw setting to use with hypermax turbo?

    I just got finished installing a hypermax pulse turbo setup on my 1992 F350 7.3IDI. At the moment I'm just running the stock fuel screw setting to see if I feel any difference in power before I turn the screw up. I was wondering where I should be setting the fuel screw once I start turning it...

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