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    Super duty leaf spring rear shackle question

    Ok after some more research. Its supposed to be like this. the flex is done by the bushing, the sleeve is bonded to the rubber bushing and the sleeve is captive when the bolt is tightened down. Truck must be on its tires before tightening these bolts. Ive done the urethane replacement...
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    Super duty leaf spring rear shackle question

    I swapped out the rear axle and replaced the sagging leaf springs at same time. The shackle was not rusty so I am reusing. I will buy new ones if need be. But I am confused on the OEM shackle, when the bolt is tightened down (spring-to-shackle bolt) it no longer moves very much by hand, only...
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    1989 7.3 idi white smoke issue, stumped...

    There's no answer because I didn't work on it any further. Had other projects and known good engines so I stopped working on this. Sorry.
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    Cooling System Questions

    When I was replacing and flushing my radiator. Yes it will overflow without the cap once the engine is warm ie the thermostat is open. My understanding is the coolant expands as it heats up, this also causes pressure to go up. With the cap on, the coolant increases up to 13 lbs, when this is...
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    DIY Home Biodiesel Production: Make Your Own Fuel - Green Transportation - MOTHER EAR

    Yes I just picked up a cheap biodiesel processor off CL. I have yet to make a batch. The things I like about biodiesel, I can run it year around in any diesel vehicle I have with no changes, it can blend with regular diesel, it keeps fuel system clean, high lubricity, engine runs really well...
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    Ran hot one time

    Yes I was surprised. Thanks to everyone for your help. This is really a great board. The more I drive it the more I like this truck. I'm getting 17-19 mpg empty. I've towed three cars already.
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    Ran hot one time

    An update, I swapped the radiator for a used Spectra CU-1165 aluminum radiator that I found at a pick-a-part and had earmarked for another truck. When I drained the coolant out of the original radiator, I saw a LOT of buildup on the internal rows. Swapped the radiator, and refilled with...
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    Ran hot one time

    Went across 422. Not familiar with Penn view, is that staying on 22 to Pittsburgh? Went 99 to 22 to 422 to avoid turnpike.
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    Ran hot one time

    Thanks guys. I was going westbound through Cresson. Farmerfrank are you using the champion radiator? What temps after swap?
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    Ran hot one time

    Okay guys, I went out and looked at the fan clutch. My inspection mirror sprouted legs and walked off. But the the fan clutch is dry with no evidence of leakage. I could not see the front with the spring. So I will have to get back to that. With the truck sort of cold, last ran 4hrs prior...
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    Ran hot one time

    Thanks for the reply. Hmm...I have an "engine" light right next to the battery light. Which I thought was for low oil pressure and over temp. Yes, the light came on just as I got to the top. I was watching the factory temp gauge as I went up, and I was thinking the needle still being in the...
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    Ran hot one time

    So I added another truck to my collection to use while I work on my other trucks. This is a cheap 1988 F250, NA IDI, zf5, 4.10, 2wd, regular cab long bed with a spray can paint job. Somewhere around 150k miles. I drove it daily for a week to shake out bugs, it ran great, near zero smoke, (I...
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    Wanted 4 16" wheels

    No selling anything. But I've run 16 inch steel crown vic wheels on my 2wd ranger in the past. I think they were $13 each at u pick place. Was able to keep center caps from ranger. Looked pretty good.
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    F250 without trailer hitch, what is bumper rated for?

    Ok. Found a 1996 f250 owner manual, close enough. Looks like 5k rating for the factory step bumper. Better than I thought.
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    F250 without trailer hitch, what is bumper rated for?

    This is stock bumper. For 1988 2wd F250.
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