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    Coolant in oil

    This may or may not be the problem...but. Last July when I installed the new IP, Injectors and Glow Plugs. I dove in deeper, and removed the valley Pan to replace the Hydraulic Lifters and new American made Push Rods. I was surprised there was Coolant coming out of the Heads and draining down...
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    7.3 idi problem

    If it does not sizzle, it could be corrosion where the Cord plugs into the Block Heater. When I bought the 86 lil over 10 years ago, the Cord was in pretty bad condition. Bought a new one off E-Bay for $20 or so. Worked perfect. Put some dialectrical grease on the pins. Living in the rust belt...
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    7.3 idi problem

    Correct, Supply is 3/8" and Return is 5/16" fuel line. If your year truck has the factory Water separator next to the Brake Booster, and has not been by passed. You can use a double Barb 3/8 fitting and connect the 2 hoses together. Goat
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    WTB Portable boring bar Van Norman, Kwik Way, Storm

    I didn`t know what a Boring bar is, did a Google search. Click on this site, they have them way cheaper than $1200. Maybe not the same type you are looking for? https://www.aloris.com/aloris-boring-bars Goat
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    7.3 idi problem

    Plug the Block heater in, you should here is sizzle with in 30 seconds. With thee Coolant and Block warm the Oil will warm quicker.
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    Floor Jack Safety Safety Rod.

    I have seen those stands at HF, $209. I like them that they have the Flat Base. Only one`s they have in that style are the 22 Ton one`s. Goat
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    Floor Jack Safety Safety Rod.

    I just came across this safety rod so a Floor jack won`t come down on a jacked up Vehicle. I was just recently working on my rear Brakes, jacked up the rear of the truck, placed Jack Stands under each axle. The keep the (3 ton) Floor jack under the Differential with just enough pressure to...
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    So what did you do with your truck today?

    What did I do today? just drove her to town. Stopped at HF to check what New year sale things are still running. Looks like to the 8th, tomorrow. Picked up a Hydraulic Crimper. crimp14GA to 0 Cable. https://www.harborfreight.com/Hydraulic-Wire-Crimping-Tool-64044.html?event_id=183223 Then a...
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    Replacing clutch and flywheel

    Just was in Russ repair site and ordered a Hubb Seal and FW Bolts. Looks like he is out of the Clutch Line kits, and MC Thermostats. I left a message to see when they will get these back in. Over a certain amount. free Ship and Tax. Note: Russ is no longer with us passed away few months back...
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    Replacing clutch and flywheel

    I bought Russ Repair Clutch line kit to replace the plastic line. I sure made it easier to bleed out the air for me. Has two separate fittings that fit into the Slave and MC, and held in with the Roll Pin just like the Plastic Line. But the Hyd line then screws onto each end...
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    Replacing clutch and flywheel

    Those Transmissions are heavy, my T-19 is 150LBS. Don`t know what a ZF-5 weighs but probably close to it. Have a good Transmission Jack, I picked up a used HF one off CL several years ago, Guy used it once for his Toyota, then wanted it gone. Pain $85 for it, like this one...
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    Had my side window shot out. Some tips on installs.

    My DeWalt Batteries are 20V 4AH. The original one`s I bought had the 20V but don`t show the AH, are the thin ones that that came with the Drill 9 years ago or so. Don`t hold a good charge, but for the DeWalt Flash Light work good. Use on a drill and p oop out fairly fast. They will speed up the...
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    So what did you do with your truck today?

    Well here, Nevada (Ndot) and Commiefornia (Caltrans) will have Chain Control on I-80. No Chains, you get turned around and or a ticket. Same on Hwy 50 between Nv and Ca. but it is on the Ca side for the control. Between Twin Bridges where it is a steep climb for a while with switch backs and...
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    Had my side window shot out. Some tips on installs.

    When you go to the Junk Yard, take a drill motor with you, like for a Dewalt etc... I made some jumper cables from some test leads like for a DVM. Cut the ends of and solder on some spade connectors to push in the contacts on the battery. Then you can power a Window Motor, Electric Seat, Blower...
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    Grumpy idle noise in gear

    Never had any roll over noise on my T-19 trans. Bought it with 192K now 361K, runs smooth. Maybe you have a bad bearing or??? Goat
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    Seat heater install

    Nice clean job on those seat warmers. Hope they work as planned. Iam with the group for cloth seats. I had a PNP Bench seat redone in red Volure, sure nice in the winter and the summer too. Iam also with the group, no eating in the vehicles. My Daughters vehicle looks like they are sloppin the...
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    Seat heater install

    Don`t you have some hungry Coyote`s and Wolf`s out there in the back country? Oh well, you will be the fifty first State soon and he will be your governor....Wink...Wink :rotflmao I fell on the floor when I heard that. We got a bunch on our side of the boarder that need to go, as my Grandma...
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    So what did you do with your truck today?

    Do you guys use Studded tires back there? I have a full set, but usually use them on the rear. But there is times I need them on the front. I don`t use Chains but do use cables, easier to put on. Last winter I didn`t have them with me like I should. Think the law here is carry them Oct to...
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    Sudden loss of oil

    The other part is we pay for Car/truck insurance, then never get in a wreck for 20 years or what ever. On the 86 we just carry liability Insurance. But it is there for just incase. For the ERS, I have used it a few times. Like when DA here left his lights on one cold wintery night in Carson...
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    Transfer case chain slack?

    Rusty side up. Actually that is patina. Lot of people pay buko $ for a paint job like that. It`s vintage. Goat
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    6.9 IDI hard start and idle lope

    Here are the "Olives" you need. https://www.mcmaster.com/50385K84/ https://www.mcmaster.com/50385K83/ This the the Hard Line from Filter to Injection Pump delete. https://russrepair.com/filter-to-ip-hardline-delete-kit/ I use carb Cleaner to spray things down, Evaporates quickly. remember...
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    Sudden loss of oil

    I had the heater Core blow on my 86 10 years ago. Was heading back to Santa Cruz cutting through the Farm land south of Sacramento in the middle of the night. Luckly I had my too bag, and 2 small 6" Vice Grips to pinch off the 2 Heater Hoses. Also good thing we had a roll of Paper Towels and a...
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    Alt. Upgrades for 6.9/7.3?

    I still have my front tank, it is to be used as a transfer tank to the rear tank. The Sump is for when you want to go to a larger supply line? Like 3/8 to 1/2"? Goat
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    Alt. Upgrades for 6.9/7.3?

    You can forget the FSV and go with a 38 Gallon rear tank. Run the fuel supply straight to the engine, and return straight back to the tank. Since you are going to deep 6 the Cruise Control and the factory water separtor. Install one of these Racor 500FG Fuel/Water separators in that corner. I...
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    Sudden loss of oil

    How many mile on your 87? My 86 has 361K and I use a qt every 600 miles. Been doing that since I bought it 10 yrs ago at 192K. My oil use age dosn`t seem to change putzin around or working her hard. I agree, ya gotta work these engines, don`t baby them. They are a truck engine made to work...

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