Thomas87
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That thing better have a CB on it!
So what did you do with your truck today?
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Jesus Freak
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There's a cb cable going to the deck lift handle if you look real close and there's a mic hanging on it.
Thomas87
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Oh I see it now. Absolutely beautiful
IDIBRONCO
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I drove about 8-10 miles out of town and helped a guy do what I used to do for a living. The wide band that covers the steps on this staircase is purely decorative, but some people are willing to pay for it. This is what we put on.
Back in 2007, about 2 months before I quit working at the Good Year store, I put the rear tire on this side of this tractor on new for this guy. The first thing I said when I walked into his shop was "it's been enough years now that I'm no longer responsible for the flat tire on that tractor!" All four are flat, but he knew which one I was talking about.
Back in 2007, about 2 months before I quit working at the Good Year store, I put the rear tire on this side of this tractor on new for this guy. The first thing I said when I walked into his shop was "it's been enough years now that I'm no longer responsible for the flat tire on that tractor!" All four are flat, but he knew which one I was talking about.
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XOLATEM
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Good Golly... I thought that I had a collection of c-clamps...
I'm gonna hafta show the Girl that pic...so she will have something to compare it to in case she gets the idea that we have too many....
When she and I first met...she did come equipped with a roller cab tool box...but not a lot of tools in it. I hauled her down to the big-box home improvement store and insisted that she flesh out her collection so we could build some things together.
We wound up building a workbench that was strong enough that I imagine we could park a truck on it. I purposely drew it up about six inches taller than you would ordinarily get, store-bought.
That was the first project...
I'm gonna hafta show the Girl that pic...so she will have something to compare it to in case she gets the idea that we have too many....
When she and I first met...she did come equipped with a roller cab tool box...but not a lot of tools in it. I hauled her down to the big-box home improvement store and insisted that she flesh out her collection so we could build some things together.
We wound up building a workbench that was strong enough that I imagine we could park a truck on it. I purposely drew it up about six inches taller than you would ordinarily get, store-bought.
That was the first project...
IDIBRONCO
IDIBRONCO
That's not all. There was at least another 1 1/2 5 gallon buckets of clamps sitting there.
DrCharles
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Today I wanted to apply a few psi of air to the turbo system and look for leaks... unfortunately I could not locate a stopper big enough for the ID of the turbo inlet (2-1/2") or the tailpipe (2-3/4").
So I just looked through my fittings drawer to find enough pieces to move the turbo oil feed as Hacked89 showed in an earlier post. Looks like I've got enough (and several feet of Teflon braided hose), will do that tomorrow before it gets too hot to be wearing coveralls under the truck
So I just looked through my fittings drawer to find enough pieces to move the turbo oil feed as Hacked89 showed in an earlier post. Looks like I've got enough (and several feet of Teflon braided hose), will do that tomorrow before it gets too hot to be wearing coveralls under the truck
Stu Bailey
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What did I do with my truck today? I sent him on the tow truck 
I was finally finished doing all the repairs: new IP, new injectors, water pump, return lines, gauges. And of course I went to add coolant and it was draining out the petcock. So I went to tighten it down a bit and then SNAP! The petcock broke off…
Had it towed to the radiator shop to see if they can solder a new one on… in time for us all to still make the Oregon coast Jun12.
If the shop says they can’t repair it, and they need to order a new one, does anyone know if an 85 6.9 radiator will fit a 92 7.3? Looked like width and height were same, I have a spare in the shop so if it came down to it I was thinking I could bring it to them. Anyways, happy truck oilburners!
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I was finally finished doing all the repairs: new IP, new injectors, water pump, return lines, gauges. And of course I went to add coolant and it was draining out the petcock. So I went to tighten it down a bit and then SNAP! The petcock broke off…
Had it towed to the radiator shop to see if they can solder a new one on… in time for us all to still make the Oregon coast Jun12.
If the shop says they can’t repair it, and they need to order a new one, does anyone know if an 85 6.9 radiator will fit a 92 7.3? Looked like width and height were same, I have a spare in the shop so if it came down to it I was thinking I could bring it to them. Anyways, happy truck oilburners!
IDIBRONCO
IDIBRONCO
I'm not going to say for sure, but I believe that they will interchange.
I took the truck to another shop I've used and it passed inspection first try. Next day I rented a fairly heavy U-Haul trailer and drove 600 miles round trip to look at a used Kubota diesel zero turn mower in Vermont. The zero turn was serviceable but I passed and came back empty. It was a good shakedown trip that restored my confidence in my 30 year old F-250.
XOLATEM
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That just warms my heart. By the way, that looks like a really nice job on that staircase. I never thought of using that sort of thing but I can see how handy it is. It must take a lot of skill and patience to build that structure.
I'm going to get every clamp I can get my wallet out for...
XOLATEM
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I am familiar with those machines.
Just curious...what model was it and why did you turn it down ?
Jesus Freak
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I got a 60" bad boy for sale. Needs a couple things but itd be sweet to the right guy. Look it up on Okaloosa craigslist for the particulars.
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DrCharles
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Replumbed the turbo oil feed and sender today. Somewhat of a PITA due to the cramped locations...
The turbo bushings are now fed directly from the left side gallery port through 36" of #4 Teflon braided steel line, and I also eliminated another potential source of leaks (the casting and its gasket that bolted to the center section, which has ports for oil feed and the sender).
Installing the large gauge sender at the top rear was interesting. I had to come up with the right combo of adapters to reach the port (which is down in a hole that's enclosed by four cast walls, so the big variable sender won't just screw in place of the original switch sender). I used a tee and plugged the other arm, planning on a mechanical gauge someday.
Fired it up, no (new) leaks. The reading on the cluster gauge is quite a bit higher than it used to be, without the turbo and 1.5 feet of line pulling it down. So I put the airbox back on and called it a day!
The turbo bushings are now fed directly from the left side gallery port through 36" of #4 Teflon braided steel line, and I also eliminated another potential source of leaks (the casting and its gasket that bolted to the center section, which has ports for oil feed and the sender).
Installing the large gauge sender at the top rear was interesting. I had to come up with the right combo of adapters to reach the port (which is down in a hole that's enclosed by four cast walls, so the big variable sender won't just screw in place of the original switch sender). I used a tee and plugged the other arm, planning on a mechanical gauge someday.
Fired it up, no (new)
leaks. The reading on the cluster gauge is quite a bit higher than it used to be, without the turbo and 1.5 feet of line pulling it down. So I put the airbox back on and called it a day!
Care package in the mail today. My new battery cables and a distribution block too.
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