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  1. Shadetreemechanic

    check out this blast from the past

    I know someone on here was looking for a truck like this not long ago, but I couldnt' locate the thread. http://huntsville.craigslist.org/cto/5970526885.html
  2. Shadetreemechanic

    Been doing some thinking about my Turbo

    What gears to you have in your truck? The turbo you have will spool late, but if you have 4.10s you might like that because you will be running in that range anyway. I have 3.55s and a zf and like the factory 093 wastegated because it spools much lower in the rpm range. I rarely spend any time...
  3. Shadetreemechanic

    Dirty used oil

    What he said.... Water and sand both drop to the bottom. Pump off the top, filter and centrifuge.
  4. Shadetreemechanic

    Dreaded tire sizes

    I am running 285 75s currently on aftermarket rims. Stock suspension but the bumper is spaced out about an inch. It was done by the PO so it may not be necessary. They fit fine, but I would be wary of putting them on stock rims.
  5. Shadetreemechanic

    Dreaded tire sizes

    The 265 75 will fit a stock rim, but I don't think it gives you much height over stock
  6. Shadetreemechanic

    glow plug controller- pn# F3TZ-9A444-A

    Ill take it. Please PM paypal info.
  7. Shadetreemechanic

    1989 F350 cross-country prep

    You seem to have it covered. Only thing I would note is use an IH or Ford thermostat. Aftermarket ones will not work correctly. How many miles are on the truck? I am having a hard time imagining you have a virgin E4OD.
  8. Shadetreemechanic

    ZF5 Gearing Question

    Easiest thing for you would be to swap transmissions. In an 89 you have a zf-42 early model five speed. I think it was 95 that they switch to the zf-47. That transmission, though it looks identical had several upgrades, one of which was a lower first gear. I think you can also put the first...
  9. Shadetreemechanic

    Erratic Speedo 1992 F-250

    I had to replace my cluster about 10 years ago to correct a e4od issue. At the time it was $300 to get a rebuilt cluster from ford with your correct ODO reading on it.
  10. Shadetreemechanic

    ZF-5 Maintenance before swap?

    I believe the DMF should have less than 1/2 inch of play.
  11. Shadetreemechanic

    7.3 Eating oil

    Never seen it on a diesel, but I had a 360 once that was nasty gunked up inside. The drain ports in the heads were clogged so oil couldn't drain back into pan. It ran great and burned about a quart of oil every 30 miles. As jayro said, pull the valve covers and see what you can see. With my...
  12. Shadetreemechanic

    Why would my truck stall then run then stall?

    That would make sense, however I am going to stick by my contrarian diagnosis. I've never been wrong before, so odds are this may be my first time.:joker:
  13. Shadetreemechanic

    2.4 MB 4cyl diesel into a 1989 Ford Ranger supercab

    I posted your ad to a euro wagon thread on an mb forum where I am a member. Maybe someone will get excited about it.
  14. Shadetreemechanic

    Why would my truck stall then run then stall?

    I am going against the flow. If you really have 3/4 of a tank then fuel should still be above the point where the showerhead breaks off. Mine are gone on both tanks and its not till I get to 3/8 tank that I start sucking air. Even when I suck air, as long as I drive on straight flat ground I...
  15. Shadetreemechanic

    2.4 MB 4cyl diesel into a 1989 Ford Ranger supercab

    That is a very cool car. Too bad its rusty. You probably already know this, but it has parts on it that will bring good money on fleabay. If the headlights and taillights are both in good shape they can bring a couple hundred bucks each! Let us know if you start selling parts. I have a blue...
  16. Shadetreemechanic

    Old diesel car

    They are super simple and reliable. The 240 D is built like a tractor and has seen taxi duty all over the world. Mine is red.
  17. Shadetreemechanic

    I don't understand the physics

    I think you may be missing that air in the return lines migrates to the pump, so you have air in the injection pump as well. That air in the pump, does all these things that others described well.
  18. Shadetreemechanic

    Deceptive site! - New google BS

    I have reported this site as non deceptive twice today from the same computer. Hopefully it will take soon.
  19. Shadetreemechanic

    Van Restoration Project

    I would try loosening the adjustment on the steering box by 1/4 turn. Not returning to center is classic symptom of a box that has been overtightened.
  20. Shadetreemechanic

    do you take your IDI on long trips?

    Like Russ said, at the drop of a hat. It sat for two months this summer and then I started it and headed off on a 400 mile trip. My aux tank gives me almost 2000 miles of range so the next trip for the 94 is to upstate NY and back to visit the inlaws. As many of you know, my IDI mercedes...
  21. Shadetreemechanic

    New truck in the fleet.

    Very nice!
  22. Shadetreemechanic

    87 Crew Cab w/ 6 doors

    Are you gonna put the bronco back seat in it again and have a 12 passenger?
  23. Shadetreemechanic

    65mph 1800 rpm vibration/hum

    Check carrier bearing and u joints while you are there. Not likely to be u joints, but bearing is suspect.
  24. Shadetreemechanic

    I really should buy this thing

    I have been traveling for work and haven't been on here much. I didn't realize this thread had kept going. Here is an oddball that could be turned into a cool family toter.....http://atlanta.craigslist.org/eat/cto/5835417803.html
  25. Shadetreemechanic

    01 SD Crew Cab w/ 6 doors

    Maybe you have already answered this and I missed it..... Why didn't you cut the frame in the middle. All this fab work on the rear seems hard???

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