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    IDI country of manufacture

    Canada here, eh
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    Camper Loading

    I can't say that I have. I believe that are for small "shocks" to help sway. I have had a 65 cave man camper for ten years with no problems until last year. I had been using the bed mount tabs about half way up the bed and the back to the bumpers. Now keep in mind this us a steel frame 50 year...
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    Best upper and lower ball joints for Dana 60?

    So I just had a center link shear on me, thank god while I was just turning in the parking lot at work and not driving!! Anyway I replaced the center link, tie rod ends, track and sway bar bushings. My ball joints are shot , and I think I'm going to just drive it to the alignment shop and have...
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    Anyone in central oregon that can time my new pump?

    I had johnson engine service and repair install and time my bull moose pump. owners name is shelby and is a stand up guy, if you want to go that route. he still drives an idi. they are located in salem, so not exactly close. i drove down from portland. same story, the few shops in town that said...
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    Glow plug SYSTEM check advice please

    well all the glow plugs checked out good. the blue bullet connectors seemed to fit fine. thanks for the tip 79jasper. much cleaner now. problem is the wait to start light is going off after like a second and its having a hard time starting,then belches all the unburnt fuel after it did. any tips...
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    Glow plug SYSTEM check advice please

    i used the motor craft beru ones that I've learned are the only ones to use from this site. i will check them first thing in the morning. i have a feeling that I'm going to be in the same boat as you are. i used some high temp plastic tape bs to help the connection when i installed them, I'm...
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    Glow plug SYSTEM check advice please

    Hi all and thanks in advance. this old truck has been good to me for 16 years now. Went through the clicking at start up and replaced all the glow plugs about 8 months ago. Everything was working great until a couple weeks ago. The wait to start light stays on about a second and a half then goes...
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    Hey Russ…..I couldn't help but notice the forecast this weekend.

    Thanks OLDBULL8. I had no idea. Russ good luck to you and your wife on your trip. Im sure your daughter will be so exited with her surprise!!
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    Hey Russ…..I couldn't help but notice the forecast this weekend.

    Any chance you feel like installing a new IP this weekend? Its supposed to be sunny and in the 70s on sun. I have to work sat, but i have sun off this week if you're interested. If not i understand. I'm sure there are a thousand other things you would rather be doing in this nice weather than...
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    someone reputable to install a moose pump around portland, Or?

    Sounds Great! Thanks again for helping me out. Let me know what works for you. Im not sure how far out you are thinking, but just in case your thinking soon i have this sat free but sun is booked for my sons 9th birthday party!! :) :)
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    someone reputable to install a moose pump around portland, Or?

    The bull moose came in! let me know how i can work around your schedule russ. i got weekends off but i could drop it off and leave it for a couple days during the week and borrow a rig to drive to work if thats better for you . let me know and thanks again! Rick 503-705-9443
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    someone reputable to install a moose pump around portland, Or?

    I ordered the pump yesterday and they said it should ship fri and take 5-7 days to get here. but i don't have to return the core for a couple weeks so whatever works best of you. i was also wondering if you still had an up pipe and possibly a down made up for the 088? i plan on compensating you...
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    someone reputable to install a moose pump around portland, Or?

    WOW. Thank you to EVERYONE that responded. I can't express my appreciation enough. Its nice to know there are still some good folks out there that will stop their busy lives and take the time to help a total stranger when he really needs it. Russ, i will work around your schedule as much as i...
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    someone reputable to install a moose pump around portland, Or?

    i got ahold of him and he is super busy at work right now. myself being a single parent that works 11-14 hours a day i totally understand. but if anybody knows someone with the knowledge and meter that has the time and would like to do do it soon please let me know. or maybe just install and...
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