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  1. MtnHaul

    Any reason to not run a 200 AMP alternator?

    I need to upgrade the alternator on my 1990 and was thinking about going for the 200 AMP Powermaster since I might get a cabover camper or do some other mods down the road. Are there any potential problems with running a high output alternator if you're not using the bulk of the output most of...
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    Rock Auto, scam on shipping?

    Well I've spent some time this morning putting an order together for brake parts from RockAuto and of course I am trying to minimize shipping costs by making sure my items come from the same warehouse as indicated on the RA shopping cart summary. I noticed that after I had accumulated a nice...
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    FlowKooler pump and overall pressure?

    I just ordered up a new radiator from Classic Diesel Designs and am tempted to install a new water pump while I have everything apart. The FlowKooler website doesn't seem to offer any flow or pressure data but claims to increase both. I run a 7lb radiator cap and am wondering if the lower...
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    Punisher valve bodies?

    So I have been going back and forth between buying a shift kit and doing the work myself to learn something and hopefully slightly upgrade my trans. At the moment I am so damn busy with no end in sight, wood splitting time has arrived, that buying a valve body and taking advantage of someone...
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    A/C blows fuse #9 immediately

    So as soon as I activate A/C or Defrost fuse #9 blows. I can run heat and ambient air through the vents no problem. I removed the diode which seems to test OK but I still ordered some new ones. I tested the resistance at the A/C clutch connector on the compressor unit and got 2.2 ohms so I...
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    IP timing on turbo engine?

    Well once again too much forum reading has me confoosed. I checked my timing today and it's sitting right about 10.5 10.6 degrees at 2k RPM. Doing some forum reading led me to a post here where someone was basically advocating for a slightly retarded timing while on another site I find info...
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    E4OD, preferred stacked plate cooler?

    Currently I have tube & fin cooler installed but would like to install something better, especially since I'm doing a full fluid change and want to keep fresh fluid as fresh as possible. Stacked plate coolers seem to be the preferred design, but how many rows of plates? I do not plan to tow...
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    Need to replace drain plug on 1356 t-case. Galvanic corrosion?

    So somebody in the past has slightly boogered up the drain plug on my 1356 t-case, but thankfully I was able to loosen without further damage--why do people put those things in so damn tight? Anyways, I want to replace the drain plug and was wondering if galvanic corrosion is much of a concern...
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    Best location for E4OD temp sensor?

    Yes I know this subject seems to have been beaten to death like the Facet pumps but I've come across conflicting posts from folks who seem to know what they are talking about and I really want to do what I can to prevent damage to the transmission. So, many folks seem to like the pressure test...
  10. MtnHaul

    '87-'91 steering column options?

    So after reading up on the 87-91 steering columns it seems that parts are a beach to find. I plan on keeping this truck for a long time and don't want to end up with a bad column and no parts available. Aside from finding a good JY part what are the current options? I need the tilt function...
  11. MtnHaul

    Convert to push button start? No key needed?

    Just wondering if anyone knows of a good writeup/tutorial/video/whatever on wiring up a start button to completely bypass the key/ignition cylinder? I live in a rural area and am not concerned with theft. I always wanted to do this and now that my ignition actuator appears to be kaput this may...
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    Ignition cylinder problem

    Well, just bought a 1990 F350 4x4 CCLB and I have my first problem. I went to start it and turned the key to run but something felt weird so I didn't try to start the engine--good thing I didn't because when I turned the key back to OFF or ACC nothing happened. The glowplugs and start lights...
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    Cheap ZD-9 Motorcraft plugs on Flea-Bay? Legit or sketchy?

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/166928038696?_skw=Ford+F4TZ-2A4151A&epid=75164158&itmmeta=01J7NSSEY55J3ZSNRK8ZEW0YDM&hash=item26ddafbb28:g:e9sAAOSwllZmxFRE&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAA8HoV3kP08IDx%2BKZ9MfhVJKnvOOfxnu0VD2M1ya6vnecihgcwY9cl9kC4DDvvK24ABrTDkDyjSQp8lcc44J3OgJk0aNekFqyzdijWLmru59sIGgC2xqo6RJ3%2FYsL...
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    1990 crew cab front seat options

    Today I went and looked at a very nice 1990 CrewCab and am really on the fence about purchasing it. No 34 year old truck in my price range is going to be perfect but one wrinkle that concerns me is the front seats. The original owner, not the current owner, installed bucket seats using the...
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    New tach sensor but still inaccurate reading.

    Installed a new Dorman tach sensor but my tach still won't go past 1800 rpm. What else do I need to check? And please don't say I need to chase the wires all through the harness and into the cab.
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    Vintage/Antique underbody toolbox

    One of my clients is restoring a 1946 COE flatbed wrecker/gin pole truck and would love to find an underbody toolbox that is legit 40s or 50s era. The toolbox should be functional or at least not completely rusted out. Let me know what ya got. Truck kinda looks like this...
  17. MtnHaul

    OBS bucket seat lumbar support ideas?

    I don't have the original seat that came with my truck and the buckets have the inflatable lumbar support which of course has rotted out and won't hold air. Anybody come up with a good solution for a little lumbar support? I've tried a variety of pillows, pieces of foam, and assorted items but...
  18. MtnHaul

    Turning radius--crew cab vs super cab

    How much worse is the turning radius on a crew cab as opposed to a SuperCab? My truck, SuperCab with 9ft flatbed, is just as long as a crew cab and I'm wondering how much difference there actually is in the turning radius. Mine sucks plenty and I'm sure a crew cab is a bit worse with 168"...
  19. MtnHaul

    Afe air filter good/bad?

    Just wondering if anyone has used the large round filter Afe offers for N/A engines. Is it just an overpriced option or is it better than the cheapo paper filters?
  20. MtnHaul

    Fluid suggestions for high mileage ZF-5?

    Well it's about time for a fluid change and my ZF is at 380k without a rebuild and I was just wondering if there were any opinions on a slightly different fluid spec considering the mileage/wear. I've been running the Royal Purple ATF and "If it ain't broke don't fix it" but I thought I'd ask...
  21. MtnHaul

    Which clear inline fuel pre-filter?

    Finally changing my fuel pump but want to add sufficient filtration before the frame rail mounted pump. Really don't want to go with a header & filter setup and prefer the inline. So I'm just wondering what people have found that flows enough fuel and doesn't clog quickly. The pre-filter on...
  22. MtnHaul

    Stripped injector line or injector?

    Was just putting on new return lines and have a real problem now with #3. Unscrewing the #3 injector line was VERY tight compared to others but it came off. When going to reinstall #3 line I noticed that it did not want to sit straight on the threads yet that was how they wanted to start while...
  23. MtnHaul

    Thumbs up for 7lb radiator cap!

    I've been running a 7lb cap for about the last 3-4 months and have had zero issues with temps. I have an Auber Instruments digital gauge using their temp probe and notice my temps are maybe a few degrees higher but negligible if at all. I don't tow heavy uphill in 100 degree plus weather so...
  24. MtnHaul

    Tricks for removing steering wheel?

    My stiff and clunky steering seems to be rooted in the steering column but now the wrinkle is removing the steering wheel. I bought a puller and some bolts to thread into the two small holes at the 12 and 6 o'clock positions on the steering wheel but while attempting to remove the wheel the...
  25. MtnHaul

    New P/S pump but still stiff steering/won't return to center

    Put on a new pump and still have the same symptoms. Steering feels stiff and takes a bit more effort than normal and the steering wheel will not return to center/straight like it usually does. I've never dealt with these symptoms before and some internet reading suggests various things from...

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