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    What is this bracket for?

    Factory jack is a screw jack so won't leak down if left in place long term. It is a micro adjustable jack stand. I like them so much I bought several at the PicknPull. I'm surprised Old Goat didn't snag them first,
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    Rear Main Seal Questions

    The Ford kit linked in Old Goat's post is the one I used. I think it was branded Navistar. The installation tool is plastic and the plastic dowels index the tool to the FW bolt holes in the crank. It was supposed to be used without removing the rear cover, and installed by tapping (pounding)...
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    Rear Main Seal Questions

    I am pretty sure the OEM Navistar seal kit containing a sleeve has a thicker sleeve than the Speedy Sleeve. That kit has an installation tool and the rear cover isn't removed. I installed that kit and after it still leaked I realized as the OP that my leak was at the oil pan corners. SKF has a...
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    Rear Main Seal Questions

    The manual says to use a seal protector over the crank end when installing the rear cover and coat the seal lip with a thin film of oil. I used a large yogurt container cut down. After the plate is in position remove the seal protector. Be sure to use plenty of RTV in the corners of the oil...
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    Yet another heads thread

    There are hex head coolant drains on each side of the block near the bottom. I replaced them with petcocks to make draining simpler.
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    Clean 94 F250 Turbo 4x4

    '97 and earlier diesels are smog exempt in California, so they are desirable. The prices folks are asking in the nearby state of Nirvana reflect this.
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    Removing 6.9/7.3 Adaptor Plate with Starter

    I like to use alignment dowels to R&R the flywheel , Replace a couple of the bolts with same thread and heads cut off. No way I could hold it in place to start bolts without them.
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    The problem with new brake shoes and the parking brake.

    Living in snow country I got the habit of never applying the parking brake, so no issues. When I got my current truck the cable was rusted in the housing and the actuator had milled the seal end off the hub.
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    KansasIDI’s 1986 Ford F250HD 7.3L IDI

    You could try the Russian method.
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    lets see your custom CCV concoctions

    I used a Goldenrod filter as a catch can. I used the stainless mesh in place of a paper filter and added a stainless pot scrubber around the mesh. I'' hose from oil fill adapter and CDR into intake. My ring seal got progressively worse and blow by was filling the catch can, so in a sense it was...
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    Fuel Sending Unit

    Members have used these guys for fuel pickups and tanks. I have not dealt with them myself. https://www.ebay.com/str/trexautoparts
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    New injector pump install this weekend

    Sometimes a person will remove the whole assembly by removing the gear housing with the gear attached to the pump, then realize they have no way to put things back correctly timed.
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    Need a IP Adjustment Tool

    Here are the IP tools in the official kit. Before I got a kit I ground an obstruction wrench thinner and cut a section out to make a flare nut style wrench.
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    Sad day and clutch (I thought...)

    I have pulled my T19 this way. Doesn't leave a lot of room to remove clutch, flywheel, bell. I use alignment dowels as stated earlier to aid installation. Your engine will drop down in the rear when the trans is removed, so should support it. I am not a fan of jacking under the oil pan, but have...
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    What is the 6.9-7.3idi hypermax turbos?

    Exhaust size is 3.5". The Hypermax cowl intake is a plastic piece the size of the intake on the stock air filter housing. The Hypermax kit utilizes the original air filter. I don't know if the stock brake booster leaves enough room but it probably does. Hydroboost leaves plenty of room. If I am...

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