Hi all,
Been creeping on the site here for a while and decided to post my truck and get some opinions. In April I purchased an '85 F250 and its been love since. I travel loads for work and have been busy with the wife (some quote about life) so sadly Betsy has only been a side project. This week I have been on a jobsite in Seattle so have been driving her daily and have 2 main issues I would like some help with and want to make sure I am in the correct direction:
1- Headlight switch works however only my head lights come on. Brake lights, turn signals work front and rear. I swapped bulbs last night and found some weird clay in the sockets. Old grease? However new bulbs didn't fix the issue. Tonight I plan on picking up the switch to swap out before looking into the wiring. Switch plunger doesn't get warm on a long drive either.
2- Glow plug light comes on here an there when driving and I understand this is no bueno. New regulator or switch recommended?
Since purchasing I have replaced the filters and done a fluid change, replaced the front brakes, rebuilt the drums, and put some new batteries in there. Plan to restore everything to glory and put a flat bed on it. There is some oil on the right side of the engine that I am unsure of it's source, a bit of fuel around the solid line to #7 injector, and the rear tank hasn't been used in how long. Host of other small problems but I will tackle everything.
Cap and bed will be for sale to a good home and the current tan seats (need to figure out manufacturer) will be removed for a new red bench seat. I am not the greatest with wiring so anyone on the Olympic Peninsula who likes beer or who requires some welding is willing to help, let me know!
Been creeping on the site here for a while and decided to post my truck and get some opinions. In April I purchased an '85 F250 and its been love since. I travel loads for work and have been busy with the wife (some quote about life) so sadly Betsy has only been a side project. This week I have been on a jobsite in Seattle so have been driving her daily and have 2 main issues I would like some help with and want to make sure I am in the correct direction:
1- Headlight switch works however only my head lights come on. Brake lights, turn signals work front and rear. I swapped bulbs last night and found some weird clay in the sockets. Old grease? However new bulbs didn't fix the issue. Tonight I plan on picking up the switch to swap out before looking into the wiring. Switch plunger doesn't get warm on a long drive either.
2- Glow plug light comes on here an there when driving and I understand this is no bueno. New regulator or switch recommended?
Since purchasing I have replaced the filters and done a fluid change, replaced the front brakes, rebuilt the drums, and put some new batteries in there. Plan to restore everything to glory and put a flat bed on it. There is some oil on the right side of the engine that I am unsure of it's source, a bit of fuel around the solid line to #7 injector, and the rear tank hasn't been used in how long. Host of other small problems but I will tackle everything.
Cap and bed will be for sale to a good home and the current tan seats (need to figure out manufacturer) will be removed for a new red bench seat. I am not the greatest with wiring so anyone on the Olympic Peninsula who likes beer or who requires some welding is willing to help, let me know!
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