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    Need mechanic in Spokane area

    Does anyone have a recommendation? NOT at all enjoying talking to the big diesel shops and would like to find a GOOD mechanic for my 1990 F250 7.3 IDI for winterization.
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    Power steering problem - right side out, left side working

    http://www.buyautoparts.com/plabuynow.asp?year=1990&make=Ford&model=F_Series_Trucks&partname=Manual_Steering_Gear_Box&partno=82-70069_AN&gclid=CjwKEAiAsMXBBRD71KWOh6fcjRwSJAC5CNE1qklxB9E-iYIZflOXSrkp75R573w6hZBaGYTD8D3_LxoCzOLw_wcB is this it?
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    Power steering problem - right side out, left side working

    Any idea of how much that might be to get fixed? Ish?
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    Power steering problem - right side out, left side working

    Hi truck nerds :)! Been driving this beloved old Ford now for about 6 months. I have done some minor defferred maintenance and have a list of to-do item that I need to prioritze. Most immediate is the power steering recently acting up. I was told that there is a minor leak (can't remember...
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    tires n'stuff question

    I found another set of matching Dean Wintercats Lt load range E 265 75 16's with 80% left for $260 mounted and balanced. Again, if I could afford new, I would buy new. I actually don't like the way truck drives with these wide 285s that much even if it looks cooler :) Reviews seems good and...
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    tires n'stuff question

    Good Morning all :) Question here...need to put some tires on my new-to-me truck. Just switched out the old 16.5 rims to some cool 16" inchers but the Mickey Thompson's MTZs on them are balder then Dr. Evil. I am learning about tire sizing...I have a opportunity to pick up some 265 75 16s...
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    Looking at a 90 F250 7.3 IDI, have 2 hours to make decision, please help!

    But then I am chick stuck with truck and no "reliable mechanic" within reasonable distance at all. Not too many choices here. Lesson learned though, won't let it happen with this shop again. This was a referral from a commercial drive line mechanic from Church. Can't win for losin'!
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    Looking at a 90 F250 7.3 IDI, have 2 hours to make decision, please help!

    Sigh, nope not towing, have roadside asst. with USAA, so that was free. $85hr to diagnose, $85hr to replace, $47 for part. ***** part is on Friday afternoon he said it was lift pump, would be $225. He called me Monday am to get it, when I arrived the bill was $380 for a few things I didn't ask...
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    Looking at a 90 F250 7.3 IDI, have 2 hours to make decision, please help!

    Wow, THANK YOU all for the incredibly detailed and time consuming responses. Sincerely! I got it back yesterday and replacing the lift pump did fix the issue of it not running. I can't tell yet if there is another leak though. Too much pooled fuel still around to obscure the smell so can't tell...
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    Looking at a 90 F250 7.3 IDI, have 2 hours to make decision, please help!

    Hi there, thanks...it's not running , at least not for reliably or consistently. Acts like it ran out of fuel and dies. Was lucky it got me and the dogs home the other day. Tried to warm it up next morning and it died after about 3 mins running so I had it towed to the shop. I really...
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    Looking at a 90 F250 7.3 IDI, have 2 hours to make decision, please help!

    I will see if I can get a picture tomorrow. I don't know where he is at in the work.
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    Looking at a 90 F250 7.3 IDI, have 2 hours to make decision, please help!

    Yes, that is exactly where it is pooling. One ex-military 12v mechanic thought it was a leaking injector. The mechanic that did my buyers inspection said it was the return kit. Now this guy says there is air in the lines and the lift pump and a fuel line are bad.
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    Looking at a 90 F250 7.3 IDI, have 2 hours to make decision, please help!

    I LOVE the truck other this. It totally DOES sound like a giant well oiled sewing machine. Very reassuring sounding :)
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    Looking at a 90 F250 7.3 IDI, have 2 hours to make decision, please help!

    Thanks for the replies sans the smart assey "we aren't here to help with life events" condescending crap. Mechanic has had the rig for a week and starting to cross my fingers he isn't messing about. Was a referral from a solid source and it wasn't running so I had to have it towed within...
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    Looking at a 90 F250 7.3 IDI, have 2 hours to make decision, please help!

    Seems i got kicked out of the ol' boys club here just for making a comment about getting my tools taken by an ex-dude. Real is real guys, doesn't mean I should be excommunicated. My new truck's fuel system went cattywompous but since no one on here replied to my previous thread...didn't seem to...
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