jam sandwich
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Hey everyone, I didn't see an introduction section so I'm posting it here (Please move to appropriate section if necessary)
Anyhow, I'm very excited to have just purchased an 89 f250 5spd w/186k recently.
I've always wanted a diesel truck and I found this truck for a decent deal.
Its going to be my daily driver since I have another project car (which is a honda, ) So once that car is all apart I'll be rocking my f250
I've been searching all over this forum the past week to get up to speed on the common issues and fixes for these trucks. I've already ordered new belts, SCA additive, fuel additive, new filters, and an injector return line kit w/ viton o-rings (Im planning to run biodiesel)
However there was one problem which I didnt see any threads on...
The shifter for the truck hits the dash when you shift it in either 1st or 3rd.. I haven't come across any other threads with this issue.. Is the trucks shifter installed backwards or something?
I understand there are some bushings in the shifter assembly which can be replaced, and I have ordered them already. What else could this issue be?
The clutch also engages at the floor. I've gathered alot of information on this topic, and have a couple fixes I plan to look into once I get the truck from the dealer. The pedal is tough to depress, which could be a bad clutch.. but I want to tighten up the linkage so it engages properly before I drop 600-1000 on another clutch
When I checked out the truck, something drained both batteries completely, but even once a charger was hooked up, the truck turned over slowly, and needed some coaxing ( fuel poured into the intake ) to start it.
They have agreed to fix the electrical draining issue before I am given the keys to the truck, so I'm hoping they fix it.
But would that likely be the starter that isnt turning the motor fast enough? I am unsure of the condition of the batteries in the truck..
Sorry for the long introduction, I'm excited to dive into the world of diesels after being a honda head for so long.
Thanks guys!
Anyhow, I'm very excited to have just purchased an 89 f250 5spd w/186k recently.
I've always wanted a diesel truck and I found this truck for a decent deal.
Its going to be my daily driver since I have another project car (which is a honda, ) So once that car is all apart I'll be rocking my f250
I've been searching all over this forum the past week to get up to speed on the common issues and fixes for these trucks. I've already ordered new belts, SCA additive, fuel additive, new filters, and an injector return line kit w/ viton o-rings (Im planning to run biodiesel)
However there was one problem which I didnt see any threads on...
The shifter for the truck hits the dash when you shift it in either 1st or 3rd.. I haven't come across any other threads with this issue.. Is the trucks shifter installed backwards or something?
I understand there are some bushings in the shifter assembly which can be replaced, and I have ordered them already. What else could this issue be?
The clutch also engages at the floor. I've gathered alot of information on this topic, and have a couple fixes I plan to look into once I get the truck from the dealer. The pedal is tough to depress, which could be a bad clutch.. but I want to tighten up the linkage so it engages properly before I drop 600-1000 on another clutch
When I checked out the truck, something drained both batteries completely, but even once a charger was hooked up, the truck turned over slowly, and needed some coaxing ( fuel poured into the intake ) to start it.
They have agreed to fix the electrical draining issue before I am given the keys to the truck, so I'm hoping they fix it.
But would that likely be the starter that isnt turning the motor fast enough? I am unsure of the condition of the batteries in the truck..
Sorry for the long introduction, I'm excited to dive into the world of diesels after being a honda head for so long.
Thanks guys!