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  1. nitroguy

    Project! Introducing Smokey Pete, the 1989 F250.

    Ha! Going through photos and realized my wife took one while I wasn't looking. Here's what we think we look like, all nice and calm-like. Here's what we actually look like, all crazy and monkey-like.
  2. nitroguy

    Babe The Blue Ox

    Nice work!!! Beautiful truck! Hey, for what it's worth, I might head your way after I get mine together to get it timed. Do you still have your meter? You're south of Missoula? I think you're the closest, and I'll need some serious timing help once I get mine together. You, sir, are an...
  3. nitroguy

    Project! Introducing Smokey Pete, the 1989 F250.

    Here's hoping. It scraped off fairly easily, and I know the engine sat for a bit. I'm gambling some water got in there and corroded the top of the piston. I don't see anything else funky. It's a gamble for sure. If I win this one, I'll head straight to Vegas.
  4. nitroguy

    Project! Introducing Smokey Pete, the 1989 F250.

    Yeah, I didn't either. I can't decide if it's the wheels or tires. I'll probably start by swapping shoes with Fred, who just got new aluminum wheels and some BFG KO2s. I've got options moving forward. With the hole, I'm not sure what to look for. There's coolant everywhere, and I don't see any...
  5. nitroguy

    Project! Introducing Smokey Pete, the 1989 F250.

    Thanks guys. Yeah, I realized it's not the best block to deal with, it seems pretty grungy and sludgy on the inside. Seems runable, just not as pristine looking as I hoped. I guess that's what I get for a running engine and 4sp trans for $500. But, in the end,it seems like a runner. So I'm going...
  6. nitroguy

    Project! Introducing Smokey Pete, the 1989 F250.

    Well, I got the turbo off the housing, which let me get access to the up pipe, which let me FINALLY get to the top bolt on the trans. Out came the engine. (note to self, remove the starter first next time. That thing hung up and gave quite the fit!) Next up was bath time. It's about to get...
  7. nitroguy

    Project! Introducing Smokey Pete, the 1989 F250.

    I'll start off with a quick question - I'm one bolt away from getting the engine free, it's the Top Passenger side 3/4" head bolt that holds the trans to the engine. But there's a turbo pipe in the way. Anyone know a quick tip of how to get at that bolt???
  8. nitroguy

    Project! Introducing Smokey Pete, the 1989 F250.

    Now that he's unloaded, it's time to tear into it. Got him rolled into the shop. Engine looks to be in great shape. The heads are brand new, the turbo was freshly rebuilt, but the bottom end "has a hole in cylinder 4" which I assume to mean it cavitated. So I'm swapping out the bottom end...
  9. nitroguy

    Project! Introducing Smokey Pete, the 1989 F250.

    Hey all! I figured I'd start documenting the progress of my new truck, now that there actually is some progress. But first, a bit of backstory (but I'll go quick). I USED to own a 2001 Dodge Ram that I picked up for a song, with just 24k original miles on it. Drove it for a couple years, but...
  10. nitroguy

    Swapping e4od, how to flush lines?

    Hey guys! A search didn't pull up much (maybe I need better search skills!). I'm swapping transmissions to a rebuilt E4OD and a new Torque Converter too. It's for a truck I bought with a known bad trans, and sourced a new (refurbed) trans. I've pulled the pan and drained the fluid (wow, what...
  11. nitroguy

    93 f250 4x4 reserection

    Wow,fantastic report and progress! I like the color schemes too, it's a unique approach but looks sharp when you put it all together like that! Keep us in the loop as it comes together!
  12. nitroguy

    1991 f250 leveling kit?

    Watching this thread with anticipation. I too have a similar goal. Here's what I've found, and the direction I plan on going. It's a full lift, not just leveling.
  13. nitroguy

    Anyone in the Market?

    I need another project like a hole in the head...but I called on it. Truck has been there a long time and is well picked over by now. And they don't sell the whole truck, just parts. He wants $195 for the hood, but doors, fenders,bed, tailgate - all gone. Engines gone too, as is gauge cluster...
  14. nitroguy

    Anyone in the Market?

    Good looking truck but ..... *GASP* ..... that price! No way he gets that! Right?
  15. nitroguy

    Anyone proactively replace parts?

    Yep! I regularly remove and replace my oil before the entire pan drips out. Usually it's just a quart or two low, but I change it all anyway every 3-5k miles. :D
  16. nitroguy

    Anyone in the Market?

    Anyone need a Free one in the PNW? It's obviously for parts, but scrap value would take care of the bill to get it trailered home, and you end up with a free idit block! https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/zip/d/seattle-free-1-ton-ford-diesel-turbo/7198026565.html
  17. nitroguy

    Cracked Cylinder? OK to drive?

    Ok, sounds like a good plan. I'll see if he moves on price at all and start packing for the journey
  18. nitroguy

    Cracked Cylinder? OK to drive?

    Hey gang! Quick question on here. Since I'm a glutton for punishment, after I bought my last one (which is the third IDI I've now owned, the second one currently occupying space on my property) which needs a transmission, I think I have a good direction there. I found a reman out of Seattle...
  19. nitroguy

    Dead e4od. What to look for first?

    Awesome. I'll check it out! Weekend got away from me (school started today for the kiddos! Crazy). Hopefully we'll get on it this week. I'll report back what I find.
  20. nitroguy

    Dead e4od. What to look for first?

    Hahaha! I deserve that one.
  21. nitroguy

    Dead e4od. What to look for first?

    Ha! I agree, although this truck is destined to be a flip: buy, fix, sell. My two rigs are sticks and I wouldn't have it any other way!!
  22. nitroguy

    CDD Shipping Department Closed Sept 19th-Oct 31st

    Where's that drool button???
  23. nitroguy

    Dead e4od. What to look for first?

    Also, can you confirm for me that this statement is true: Any E4OD will work, so long as it's diesel (IDI, turbo, or powerstoke) but the gas versions (351, 460, etc) will not fit.
  24. nitroguy

    Dead e4od. What to look for first?

    Thanks guys. Looks dry underneath, no major leaks that I could find. I'll pull the pan tomorrow and see what I can see. Wish me luck! First time opening one of these up.
  25. nitroguy

    Dead e4od. What to look for first?

    Just picked up a new to me 91 f250 for cheap, but it needs a bit of love. Specifically, a transmission. At least that's what the PO said. Said "it was running fine, then dropped a gear, then dropped all of them". Not entirely sure what that means. I checked the fluid, and it was below the dip...

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