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    Rear axle problem

    Hey I was in the process of changing out my rear axle bearings and seals today (Sterling 10.25) one side went fine, the other side previous owner had put 3 tack welds from the axle bearing lock nut to the axle tube! Welds are broken now, but there's slag in the threads and the axle nut is just...
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    Torque converter/flexplate noise?

    Okay thanks, good to know. I had a shop quote me around $600 for the flex plate. And if I understand correctly a TC problem would be heard at a wider range of rpms? And at idle? What causes the EBPV to stick and make a noise at a specific range?
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    Torque converter/flexplate noise?

    Hey I have a '97 7.3 dually dump truck, 4x4. I have a section of flexplate teeth chipped off so when it stops in that exact spot of the starter, truck wont start unless I turn it by hand away from the chipped teeth. It makes that God awful noise of the starter wheel just spinning. Second to...
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    Still looking for a 7.3

    I'm actually open to either for what I'll be using it for. Towing, driving in ****** weather, construction work. The red one looked pretty clean but has been messed with a little, still would need the remainder of the 4X4 conversion. The green one has a pretty beat up body and was a plow...
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    Still looking for a 7.3

    Hey guys I'm still looking for a 7.3, there's a few out there in my price range, all of them need at least something, which is fine. Just going to be a work truck for me, replacing a gasser. https://philadelphia.craigslist.org/cto/d/1988-fdiesel/6358231559.html...
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    Keep it or replace it?

    I was considering buying that truck to slowly replace my aging 5.8L
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    Keep it or replace it?

    https://baltimore.craigslist.org/cto/d/idi-4x4-diesel/6278058717.html I like the OBS trucks too. Its ugly I know but that doesn't bother me. I do have the guy talked down a bit as well so far.
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    Keep it or replace it?

    How about 3.73 gears? Sometimes I drive in traffic, sometimes in the city, sometimes wide open highway. Its really a little bit of everything. I'm happy with the 5.8 truck, I was just thinking longevity. Should you even bother with a 7.3 that has been taken apart too? Previous owner did...
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    Keep it or replace it?

    These are totally separate trucks, both need body work, suspension work, etc. Basically they show their age. What truck do you prefer as a daily driver or a worker? Will I notice a huge difference between the 5.8 and the 7.3? Both trucks are just single cab 4X4s too.
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    Keep it or replace it?

    Hey guys I've had a few gas Fords in my life and my current truck is a '97 HD 5.8L with 255k. Its a work truck and a daily driver. There's a bunch of work it needs, probably uses/leaks a quart of oil a month depending on how much I drive. I was thinking about replacing it with a 1990 7.3 NA IDI...
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    Keep it or replace it?

    Hey guys I've had a few gas Fords in my life and my current truck is a '97 HD 5.8L with 255k. Its a work truck and a daily driver. There's a bunch of work it needs, probably uses/leaks a quart of oil a month depending on how much I drive. I was thinking about replacing it with a 1990 7.3 NA IDI...
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    New (to me) 7.3 idi

    Hey I've never had a diesel truck before. Most likely going to part with my F250 that has the 5.8 with over 253k. I've always wanted the longevity and reliability of a diesel. This will be used as work truck, driving in bad weather, occasionally hauling and towing, nothing larger than an...
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