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    Salvage for coil spring axle swap

    Hi, So I've been thinking back and forth about how to make ride comfort a bit more nicer. Wouldn't really matter if the roads here were good enough, but they are getting worse and worse every year. I've already swapped to d60 which was a huge improvement over d50 ttb. So I've thought a lot about...
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    F700 cab

    Hi, Long time since last visit. I know it’s not about IDI engine, but this truck fits to IDI era. So i bought a F700 1993, I was a bit lucky to find one of these from here, since I’ve never seen one other than pictures. Mechanically it’s in good condition with air brakes (now feels like my F250...
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    2wd Kinpin service, how?

    So the Kingpins are worn out from 1991 E-350, at least from left. If i add some grease to it, it'll stay quiet for some time, but after that it will start make noise when driving through certain type of pumps. So i bought new set to both sides, but i haven't ever serviced a 2wd kingpins. This...
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    Water pump thread size and coolant filter question...

    Check the picture below, do you know the thread size of that plug that's in the circle on the picture? I need to replace the thermostat and while dropping the coolant too i was thinking of installing the coolant filter i've had lying around. My thought was to remove that plug from the water...
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    D60 Swap Transfer Case output Yoke HELP!

    HI, So far so good on my D60 swap, it sits under the truck very well at the moment, but then ran into problems. My truck details are in my signature and the donor for the D60 swap was burnt down 1990 F350. Only problem so far occurred today with front driveshaft. I've got new double cardan...
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    Worn Knuckles...

    I don't have much experience on KingPin style front axles yet. I got these knuckles along with the D60 axle that i'm working on right now and when i was cleaning the knuckles, the other had quite a grooves on the lower kingpin. So to all the experts, would you check the pictures i attached and...
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    Doing a d60 swap and one part missing

    Doing a d60 swap and one part missing, FOUND ONE, no need anymore... Well you probably guessed what part i'm missing, front driver's side lower u-bolt bracket. I've got all the other parts from a donor f350 other that sway-/trackbar brackets which a can fabricate myself, but no drivers's side...
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    wheels and tires

    So i'm in need of new tire set. My current summer wheels are about done, they are 355/65 18". I like the 18" wheels, but i want to change wheel style and what i don't like is at least $100 extra on one wheel compared to 16". So i'm downgrading to 16" and wheels most probably are Mickey Thompson...
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    E-350 Steering problem

    I haven't disassembled the steering parts from it, mainly because it has more shielded steering column that i have in my F-250 ( E-350 is from year 1991 ) and for now it's on daily use. Problem is that there is too much play on the steering, which makes it very tiring and hard to drive through...
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    5" or 6" stacks

    hi, I'm thinking of putting stacks to my truck :thumbsup: , don't really know for sure is the most wise move that i can made, but what the hell we live only once. So my big question is like it is on the title, is there much difference if i'll choose 5" or 6" stacks, i am looking at a dual...
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    3-way and 1-way plastic caps for the return line

    Hi, I don't know if any other model have ever used those, but my factory turbo has them and maybe some other turbo's has them too. It seems that the 3-way and 1-way plastic caps are very hard to find nowadays, because the model wasn't in production for a long time. i was doing some research...
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    My Moosed weekend project

    Well for starters it really hasn't been just one weekends project, but basically it's almost the only time when i have a chance to do anything. Before i start writing anything i have to use this opportunity to thank Agnem and of cource sle2115 who provided a core for Mel to work with. I know...
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    Do i need some gasgets etc. when i remove/install turbo

    Well, i'm about to start removing the turbo and install parts i bought from ATS and i haven't ever removed one from these engines. So i was wondering that is there some gasgets or some other parts that i should be buying before i start taking it off. There's a guy who looks into that turbo to...
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    Got a spare IP?

    Hi, I'd like to put the famous Moose Pump to my truck, but the problem is that i don't have a pump to send to Mel. So if you have a spare IP, let me know. My truck is factory turbo, but if i have understood correctly, if the pump is from 7.3 IDI Mel can make the conversion... Thanks
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    Brake issues

    I'm having a little trouble with my brakes. I was in a hurry last spring to get a new set of rotors and pads so i bought them from Finnish dealer and i got some Raybestos Service class (yeah, they only had the cheapest model available) parts and now after 9000 miles they are shaking while...
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    Clear front park/turn signal lamp, where?

    I've seen some pictures where there is clear front signal lamps installed to same kind of truck that i have and i have tried to find out where they sell them. I noticed LMC truck has clear headlight and sidemarker sets, but there isn't any clear signal lamps in their magazine. Have some of you...
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    Fuel tank from -01 F-350

    I could get this tank fairly cheap, but how hard do you think it would be to put it to my current F-250? my truck is year 1993. This tank is plastic 38 gallon tank taken from -01 F-350. I don't have a chance to go and see for my self would it fit or does it even have right shape, so i thought...
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    4" lift vs. 6" lift

    Hi, I am thinking of putting a suspension lift to my truck. Don't really need one, but I want one so why struggle against the way of nature :dunno . I've been thinking of either 4" or 6" all suspension lift and haven't made up my mind yet. Now the question, If i choose the 6" lift does it...
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    Alternator 1G and 3G difference

    Hi, Van is Econoline E-350 1991 with ambulance package and it needs a new alternator. When I was ordering a new one i noticed two different case models, 1G and 3G. So what is the difference between these models and how will i know which one to order? Thanks in advance...
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    Right way to adjust idle speed

    Hi, I haven't own a IDI diesel before or even another diesel engine, so i don't know where to adjust the idle speed. Does it have to be adjusted from the injection pump or can i just turn the screw near where the accelerator cable is attached on the engine side. Tried to search this forum...

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