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    wait to start light

    Thanks I'll try the bypass route. Eason
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    wait to start light

    Went to start my 83 6.9 and I noticed the wait to start light didn't come on. It finnally started after a lot of cranking. Is the soleinoid going out. What do I lot for and where would it be located. Thanks Eason
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    Article in "Diesel Power" Magazine......

    forgotton trucks Think your truck is forgotton. I have a 1980 IH Scout Terra with the Nissian turbo diesel. Nobody ever thinks of those. I also have a 1983 4wd F-250 6.9 4 spd. Eason
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    IH DMAXX pick-up

    I don't think I could do as good of a job!!!!;Really
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    IH DMAXX pick-up

    Guys Navistar is lauching a new road tractor called the Lonestar inspired by the late 30's D series trucks. Go to Navistar's website (International delivers) I think. They have street rodded a 1939 D series pick-up with a 6.4 twin turbo motor. Looking at the truck without raising the hood you...
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    i hate jeeps

    Buy an IH scout because Jeep is a 4 letter word!!!
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    putting air on a 83

    Guys thanks for the help. Ken I might have to call on you!!
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    putting air on a 83

    I have a early 83 6.9 (factory air was not available at the time the truck was ordered) with a Lone Star add on air with a york compressor. I have a chance to buy a complete factory system from the compressor back for $50. Can I use the york compressor (it's already mounted) or should I locate...
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    Western N. Carolina Grade Names

    I thought from hickory to Asheville is called Black Mountain
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    electrical issues

    I just had the starter rebuilt on my 83 (the starter drive was freewheeling). Worked fine for a week. Now when I try and start the truck all I get is a loud click under the hood. I replayed the power relay and the glow plug light stayed on all the time so I put my old one on.(this was done...
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    Hello all, couple questions.

    transfer case Why don't you use a divorced NP-205 out of a IH truck or travelall. Should handle the torque from the 6.9 okay. I own a 1980 Terra turbo diesel wide ratio 4 spd 4.09 axles. It was in Peterson's 4 wheel & Off Roads first readers rigs issue. I also own a 83 Ford F-250 6.9 4 spd 4wd...
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    converting from aftermarket to factory air

    I have a 83 6.9 with aftermarket air (Texas air or Lonestar Air) The original owner installed this system and said it's better than nothing. I picked up a 90 F-250LD for the DMI bumper and it has factory air. I know I would have to have the control for the 86 and earlier style. Would the heater...
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    ZF to t-case adapter

    Tonkadoctor have you ever been to Junebug's?
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    Its coming all together

    FordGuy 100 my 83 looks just like yours in your picture. Do you mind telling me what is LMC? I've been looking at Dennis Carpenter and his parts are high. Thanks Eason
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    factory tach question

    Hello everyone, I just bought a 63 F-250 from the original owner w/148000 miles. The truck was the first diesel to come in to Crest Ford in Rocky Mount NC. It's early enough that factory air was not available when the fellow ordered it. My truck does not have the factory tach and I have found a...
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