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    Radiator suggestions

    I bought mine from Oreilly and its a 2 row, however ; that 2 row is thicker than my factory 3 row. I flushed the coolant, dropped a motorcraft thermostat in it and new hoses. So far so good, although I did get a 195* thermostat it doesnt seem to get quite that hot...... this winter will tell...
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    Texas IDI Roundup- Dyno day and Show & Shine

    If LuluBelle can stay running, Ill be there....if not the keys will be in it and if it cranks my friend its yours, LOL!
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    vacuum brake booster

    RetiringColt , I do not hear any hissing when applying brakes. I may have to pressure up ( 5#) on the system and check with soapy water....I have decent brakes, I just get one good application then the next one is not nearly as smooth and soft.
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    6.9 what the heck is going on!

    plugged muffler perhaps?
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    vacuum brake booster

    Oledirtypearl 86 and Selahdoor seem to have the answer...Im gonna try both and wee what happens....Can getting a bigger booster improve pedal feel???
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    vacuum brake booster

    i have 22" of vacuum with the engine running. im thinking a vac cum leak somewhere... It it appears the vacuum booster is OEM from 1989 so theirs that.... I cant a leak but my question is this: should the booster/ vacuum system go to ZERO as soon as the engine is cut off? secondly , how do...
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    vacuum brake booster

    Is thee one standard sized vacuum brake booster for F-250 with 7.3 idi? I get about one good stop out of my '89 before the pedal starts stiffening. The master cylinder is new so Im think along the line of a new booster....... any ideas from the gallery??? su amigo: mexicanjoe
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    Loss of power during acceleration

    Send it to Wes, in the long run its money well spent. Wes is a straight shooter and I can recommend him anytiime.
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    in need of a radiator

    Tall and narrow, with air conditioning... I cant seem to find a decent unit in this area......
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    in need of a radiator

    Does anyone within driving distance of west Texas have a radiator for a '89 f-250? Old Lulu Belle decided that Saturday was a good day to develop a leak and vomit green coolant all over my prized tumble weeds...Stop leak didnt work , so after 30 years it looks like I am in the market for a new...
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    Looking for fusible links!!!!

    south of here they are so thick, you cant help but hit one... everyone here has a "deer story" to tell......I use pencil beams when there are no vehicles approaching me at night. At times you can go 20 - 30 miles without seeing another vehicle......years ago I can remember driving 50 + miles...
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    Looking for fusible links!!!!

    IDIBRONCO I found the burned wire in the 12 wire connector just between the starter solenoid and the engine..... i found it burned in two so I replaced it and now mexicanjoe is very happy! Took a lot of time with a voltmeter and paperclips to figure out which wires were toast...... My next...
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    Looking for fusible links!!!!

    typ4 I took your advice....I found the fried wire and looped around it... it works like a champ! thanks for the help
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    Letting 7.3 sit two weeks at a time

    Hey Cody youre just down the street from WESPAUL...........BTW hes the real deal!!!!!! I can recommend him without hesitation.
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    Looking for fusible links!!!!

    I still dont understand why I have less than 9 volts on some of the wiring coming from , what appears to be the firewall. If it didnt have current then I know which circuit had a short. But when you show 6 to 9 volts on a digital meter that tells me either a resistor is in line or something is...
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    Looking for fusible links!!!!

    Blower works real good, so I ran a switch to the IP.... here’s the kicker: the 12 wire connector on the passenger side looks like it got real hot .. so I’m gonna take it apart and clean it....... 20 hours of working on it I’m gonna give up and take a break
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    Looking for fusible links!!!!

    Another thing: why am I getting 5 volts to the IP?? This is really strange!!!!!!!!
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    Looking for fusible links!!!!

    I just discovered my glow plugs( or glow plug relay) ain’t working. Another clue perhaps? Still working on it. Hopefully get it done today
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    Looking for fusible links!!!!

    Ok guys here it is: I went ahead a threw a jumper to the front solenoid wire from the battery and VOILA! It runs, so now to figure out where my short is. I’m thinking it might have something to do with the GP relay. Thank you guys so much! There really isn’t another forum that even compares!!!
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    Looking for fusible links!!!!

    I don’t think if had one.., it’s an 89 model
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    Looking for fusible links!!!!

    dgr, which one is that one??? The one closest to the front of the rear connection? Pics please!
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    Looking for fusible links!!!!

    Power to headlights and cab and dash lights. Glow plug lights activate then turn off like normal . My question is: which of the wires going to the top of IP are energized when you crank and run the engine. Right now I have NO power either starting much less when the key is on the “run...
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    Looking for fusible links!!!!

    Right now I get no power to each of the electrical connections to the driver side of the injector pump... NONE! The engine cranks over but does not fire up.... Earlier I accidentally ground the hot side of the alternator (not good). Now there is no juice to the IP.... HELP!!!!
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    Looking for fusible links!!!!

    i May have fried a fusible link on my 89 F250 but I cant locate them. Can anybody help. Need truck for Monday job!!! TIA!
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    Ignition lock actuator

    Drive down to Oreillys or Autozone.. they have them in the HELP! or DORMAN section. not too bad to replace, i did mine last year. Remember to lubricate the actuator with lubriplate or graphite before installing

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