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    THIS is getting old!

    Ok here's the skinny on Ol' LuLuBelle when I changed out her fuel selector valve. When pulling out of the rear tank: NO PROBLEM! When pulling out of the front tank it surges like its starved for fuel!!I filled up both tanks. I tried to run the truck on the front tank: No dice! I think I may...
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    Stereo help please

    LuLuBelle, my '89 F-250 decided that the am/fm player in the dash would quit working. Can anyone tell me where I can find a Am/FM stereo , with maybe a blue tooth or CD player? What brand? Will I need an adaptor kit? How difficult is it? Will my son finally get a drivers license. Will my...
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    A real head scratcher.!!

    Ok guys heres a good one. My '89 decided to quit on me, down the road. tried to switch tanks ( Fuel gauge doesnt work ). Nada!!! So i poured most of 5 gallons in the front tank and over flowed it . Imagine my surprise, because I had not her switched to the front. I poured the rest of...
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    Answer me this

    I started up ol' LuLuBelle yesterday when it was a balmy 98 degrees. I thought I would check the blowby, so i unscrewed the oilfiller cap. I then placed a rubber glove over the opening, and LO AND BEHOLD: the vacuum almost sucked the glove into the crankcase/oilfiller tube. My question is...
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    OMG HELP! I did something goofy

    Hey guys I pulled the solenoid off the fender on LuLuBelle and I taped them together. I got up this morning and they were all mixed up. Apparently masking tape ain’t strong. Which colored wires go to the starter side of the solenoid and shift h go to the battery side. I can’t find a good...
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    Throw out bearing noise?

    I recently changed out the clutch and throwout bearing in my '89 F-250. Now I have a "clacking" noise coming from the area of the passenger side rear of the engine. It usually happens after the engines warms up and I can feel a smal"pulse" coming through the transmission shifter . I bought...
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    stereo installation

    I want to change out the radio in LuLuBell, and I would like to know if anyone has ever used a adaptor kit to install a stereo. I would like to know the brand and model number of the installation kit. My LuLUBelle is a 1989 F-250 with a stock (crappy radio). Any assistance would be greatly...
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    finished fixing ol' LuLuBelle!

    Well, I finished replacing the steering gear box on my'89. It steers a whole lot better that before. I still had little slop in the steering which I attributed to the 2 piece steering column. I noticed the 2 piece column had slop when I turned the steering wheel. Knowing it probably needed a...
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    Wrong again

    Well I swapped out a 19 tooth Speedo gear for a 16 tooth gear and it SLOWED DOWN my speedometer reading. I thought a smaller driven gear would spin faster. Apparently NOT!! Sometimes I wonder if I could come in 3rd in a 1 person race! Back to the drawing board my friends
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    ZF5 Owners I need your help

    IF you are running a ZF5 transmission with a 4.10 final diff ratio, I need your help. On the ID plate of the ZF5 there is a speedometer code of some sort. If anyone can provide me with the code on your transmission I would sincerely appreciate it. Ford dealer is not helpful here.
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    Give me your opinion

    Before I dive off and replace my steering gear box, let me ask you this: LuLuBelle was out of work for 6 months. I replaced the clutch set, and when started to drive it around the steering was more stiff than before. Now, to my knowledge this is a steering box issue or is it? Could it be the...
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    steering gear job!

    Ok guys, its time to replace the steering box on LuLuBelle my '89 F-250. Amy special tools I might need, any special instructions? Any tips? TIA
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    I did it!!

    It took me 3 long weeks, but I finally replaced the DMF with a SMF from Oreillys ( I know , I know I should have bought better, but when youre a poor guy....) My son , helped placed the flywheel in place, and I ddi the rest. I forget what a job it it is. I turned 64 2 weeks ago, so that was...
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    Time for a clutch change

    Ok guys, It appears my old '89 has a dual mass flywheel that needs changing. I can go to Autozone and purchase a kit. Do I need to change the flywheel to accommodate a single mass clutch replacement? Ive never run across this issue before. Give me heads up on what to look for. This 63 year...
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    Clutch Questions!

    Ok, so it appears that LuLuBelle ( 1989 F- 250 ) needs a new clutch. From all the racket and what I can see, it appears she is carrying the original clutch. It being a dual mass clutch, which replacement clutch kit should I purchase at the local Oreilly store? Give me your honest opinions...
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    LuLuBelle is possessed!!!

    Boys and girls I said I would drive it like I stole it. Well, I took LuLuBelle out for a drive last night and she started making this God awful sound like there was gravel in the gear box. It happened mostly when I let off the accelerator. The sound disappeared when I coasted in neutral or...
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    strange whirring noise.

    Guys, I have my '89 with a ZF-5 with a strange problem. Every so often ( with out warning) I hear a whirring noise from underneath the vehicle. It happens in either 4th or 5th gear and at 1000 to 1600 rpms. Depressing the clutch doesnt seem to affect the noise level much and without warning it...
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    Clutch type

    I have an 1989 F-250 and id like to change the clutch out. Were they equipped with a single or dual mass clutch? Inquiring minds want to know ........thanks!
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    throw out bearing woes.. I FOUND THE PROBLEM, and it was simple, too!

    Well guys it appears LuLu Belle is in need of a throw-out bearing. She makes a whirring/ jingling noise from underneath the chassis. I also hear a "knocking noise when accelerate. It wont do it at idle only when moving. I guess after 33 years something has to give. Are there anything I need...
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    changed oil brands...What the heck happened?

    Guys, I have been using Delo 15-40 for a long time in mu 89 n/a 7.3. I would normally add about 1 quart of oil every 750-1000 miles; due to oil leaks and the numbers of miles on the truck. Walmart brand was pretty good also, but when I had the chance to pick up Shell Rotella I jumped on it...
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    Seat options?

    I have an 1989 F-250 extended cab pick up with a bench front seat. Its used mostly for driving to work, however I am in need of a new front seat that is not in bad shape. What years model can I look at for a replacement? I would consider captains chairs but prefer a bench seat. Please advise.
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    Amp meter- inductive

    Does any one know where I can pick up an inductive amp - meter for my truck. Its the tool you lay on the wire running from the alternator and the needle indicates amps to or from the battery.
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    heres a question for you!

    Ive got a little issue with LuLuBelle my '89 F-250 with a ZF5. IN the mornings when its cool and I take off to go to work I hear a rumbling/ somewhat whining sound emanating from the chassis . Ive checked the drive shaft, and its tight. The fluids in the tranny and diff and full( although I...
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    pivot arm bushings help

    Has anyone tried to replace these bushings at home? how difficult is it and how long does it take? Id like to try it myself, due to price quoted me, Im thinking of trying it.. any tips or things to look for ?
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    Help with clutch linkage

    Ok guys, I bought the part of the clutch linkage that sits above the accelerator pedal. It has a dogleg on one end and and a knob on the end . The knob end engages the clutch master cylinder rod, and it is worn off, causing a dangerous problem. Well, my problem is I cant get the old one off...

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