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  1. 12pilgrim

    Switching tanks

    '86 6.9. I replaced both sending units and the fuel tank selector valve and it switches beautifully, no issues so far at all. I can look up the part numbers that I used if you're thinking of replacing anything
  2. 12pilgrim

    West Coast to Midwest Route Suggestions - N/A 6.9L T-18/19, 4.10s

    Keep us updated on your trip!
  3. 12pilgrim

    any 6.9 fuel water separator alternatives?

    Sorry, just seeing this! BF781 for the water separator filter and FB1301 for the base. The holes on the FB1301 don't match stock holes in the frame, but welding together a rectangular "mount" allows you to drill holes that match the frame holes to bolt to and then holes on the other side for the...
  4. 12pilgrim

    any 6.9 fuel water separator alternatives?

    For me, installing this was waaaay easier than replacing the stock 6.9 fuel filter head with a 7.3. That looks like a total pain.
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    any 6.9 fuel water separator alternatives?

    Sorry I just saw this! What a jerk huh. Ok, the filter kit is BF781 and the base it screws onto is FB1301.. NAPA may have cheaper options but those are what I purchased. There are 2 holes in the frame right there that I had a rectangular base welded together to fit and drilled holes to match...
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    any 6.9 fuel water separator alternatives?

    I mounted this fuel/water separator on the inside of the frame near my transfer case (86 f250 4x4). I have rubber fuel lines though so it was easy to splice into. If you're interested I can send you part numbers for everything.
  7. 12pilgrim

    Head Gasket Oil Leak?

    Same story here. My 6.9 slowly leaks oil from the rear of the passenger side head also. If I watch it I can see very small bubbles. It is definitely black oil, not coolant (no white streaks). No exhaust fumes in the coolant and after testing the oil there is a very small (ppm level) amount of...
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    Coolant pressure/leak

    Great thoughts Big Bart. 1. I dont think i overfilled the system. It was a couple inches under the top of the radiator. Is it strange that it would suck the coolant out of the reservoir over a couple month period? 2. I replaced the original 13lb Motorcraft rad cap with a replacement 13lb...
  9. 12pilgrim

    Coolant pressure/leak

    Hi friends, My '86 6.9 f250 with 79k original miles has been resting this winter and not started in 3 months (batteries are charged). Before putting her away for winter, I filled the coolant reservoir to the proper level. The reservoir is now empty and there's pressure in the system (top hose...
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    86 6.9 idi no oil pressure at idle

    I had a huge scare when my factory gauge showed I was way overheating! Installed aftermarket gauges under the dash.. runs beautifully. Can't trust the stock gauges, they're just a novelty item. 86 6.9 F250
  11. 12pilgrim

    So what did you do with your truck today?

    Moving panel by panel repainting. This was the most tedious job so far on the truck.. lots of masking with the different colors and a bunch of dents on the door. Spraying outside so I have to pick out whatever bugs decide to land in it.. Hope everyone is having a nice weekend! Replaced the door...
  12. 12pilgrim

    So what did you do with your truck today?

    Been repainting the ol gal the original colors and when I'm done will reinstall the pinstripe. Today, took the front bumper off and the panel just behind it to spray on its own (less masking up front). Going to spray the bottom area under the trim next. Too scared to mess up the trim by removing...
  13. 12pilgrim

    1986 F250 HD 4x4 hubcaps

    Wow that's awesome! Your truck looks fantastic. We'll definitely give a wave. Glad you're in the area.. let's keep in touch
  14. 12pilgrim

    1986 F250 HD 4x4 hubcaps

    Thank you friend. If you were any closer to Nashville I'd love to help you out!
  15. 12pilgrim

    1986 F250 HD 4x4 hubcaps

    That is definitely true. I ended up finding this online last night, if anyone else is in my shoes someday hopefully this helps..
  16. 12pilgrim

    1986 F250 HD 4x4 hubcaps

    Hi guys, been searching eBay for the original dog dish hubcaps for awhile and finally bought a great looking, non dented pair that still has all the black paint. The rear ones fit great, the front ones with the cutout for the axle are too narrow to slide over. Was there a bunch of different...
  17. 12pilgrim

    Wheel Seals

    I recently had to replace the entire hub on the passenger side rear of my 86 F250 with the 10.25 rear end. I bought a replacement hub on Ebay and rebuilt it with new bearings, races and oil seal. Here's a list of part numbers and prices from Rock Auto last July when I purchased these, hope this...
  18. 12pilgrim

    6.9idi head retorqueing.

    Hi Jacob, Any updates? I'm in a similar spot with my 6.9. I have small bubbles at the rear passenger side head and am considering retorquing. 78,000 original miles. White puff of smoke on startup, no coolant smell. Blackstone Labs tested the oil and said there's a very small amount of Sodium...
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