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    Fuel Additives

    I have a 1989 f-250 Idi. I am always working on it. Mostly because I love doing it. I am a retired tradesmen. Not a mechanic by any stretch. I know tools and just enough to break ****. Usually I can fix it to. I've had my truck for 10 years now. More and more i seem to be replacing the...
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    1989 idi with ATS turbo. Need a vent hose

    That’s the road I’m taking. Appreciate the info though. I have learned quite a bit about that turbo at least.
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    1989 idi with ATS turbo. Need a vent hose

    I guess I’m screwed then. As you can see it is an 088. Number 14 on the build sheet.
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    1989 idi with ATS turbo. Need a vent hose

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    1989 idi with ATS turbo. Need a vent hose

    I have an intact and running 7.3 idi with a ATS turbo that was installed same year truck was built. Still runs great, but!! The vent hose from the driver side valve cover to the air cleaner body leaks like a sieve. I have called ATS. They have been bought and whom ever has them doesn’t support...
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    I have a clunk when I brake

    Thanks for the info guys. I will begin checking some of these items you all mentioned out.
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    I have a clunk when I brake

    I have a 89 f-250 7.3 idi. All original. Great truck. It has 240K miles on the original motor and running gear. I did have the front end rebuilt a couple of years ago. Bushings, King pins etc. New brakes less than 5K miles ago. But recently I have developed a clunk when I hit the brakes...
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    Battery cables

    I thought I needed a new startrr
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    Slow crank

    I had the same issue with my 89 idi. I was going to replace the starter with a gear reduction starter. Still may in time. But first I ordered new cables from Rock auto and installed them. Truck turned over like she was brand new. My old cables needed some love, but I didn't realize how much.
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