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    E 350 V Belt Issue

    Your picture of the Alternator in post#1, loosen the bolt on the slotted arm on top. Use a big Crescent wrench on the block, and pull on it to tighten the Alternator. May need to loosen the lower bolt. Goat
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    Chasing down smokiness and lack of power

    I read on a thread, this Forum or another don`t remember. E-Bay, Amazon etc..... sells these Pop testers probably all made in China. He noticed there was metal from the manufacturing that was not totally washed out. Be a good idea to disassemble one to be sure it is clean. I too have a pile of...
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    6.9 Glow Plug System problems

    The Bugs have Spark Plugs. I had a 67, and then a 69 that I bought new. 67 last year of the old Bumpers, low back seats, first yr of sealed beam`s, dual brake system and 12V. 66 and older were 1300cc, 67 1500cc (only yr) then 69 1600cc. and they have a clutch with a long cable going to the rear...
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    Chasing down smokiness and lack of power

    I stopped by his shop lil over a year ago. Has a full machine shop for engine rebuilds to his injection rebuild area. You have the money, he has the goodies. Have you figured out what kind of mileage you are getting with all this new power? Goat
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    6.9 Glow Plug System problems

    VW had the Stick Shift trans back in the 70`s as I remember. Goat
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    Removing 6.9/7.3 Adaptor Plate with Starter

    No, the Vacuum Pump. Goat
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    Removing 6.9/7.3 Adaptor Plate with Starter

    I just came across my thread from almost a year ago. Thought I would add a couple things here. When I reinstalled the FW, I had some long bolts I got from the Hard ware store of the same thread as the FW Bolts. Got long one`s so the treads were short enough to screw into the Crank and with a...
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    Fel Pro Rear Main Wear Sleeve

    Maybe something in this thread will be of help. https://www.oilburners.net/threads/rear-main-seal-questions.93119/ The Rotunda tools I linked to at the time were a bit cheaper than what is listed now on e-bay. Think I paid $35 for the rear main seal press. Gave an excuse to buy the 20 ton HF...
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    Speedo cable gear

    I did some googling, came across this site. https://www.npdlink.com/1980-1996-ford-truck/drivetrain/speedometer-gears?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwgfm3BhBeEiwAFfxrG2R8-1b8IGzLblRpJg_VtQ2JpESBFzDBahuvuIl4-BmgyJZtUzZDQxoCWmoQAvD_BwE Goat
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    Sound of a Hydrolock engine caught on video

    Lots of mentioning of a Hydro locked engine. Here is one on video. This is a small car going through deep water in England. This is the only one on this long video, it is the first car. These people are stoooped, driving through deep water. Watched a lot of his Vids,... A beautiful sound...
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    So what did you do with your truck today?

    Would have been great to have met you. Wonder how many forum members we pass ea day through our travels. Thinking after we see Dragon Man, take 25 south and catch Hwy 40 west through NM and Arizona, and through Las Vegas, and get to 95 up through Nevada to home. Gotta be careful on 95, goes...
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    So what did you do with your truck today?

    Well this is not what I did to my truck today, Last Fri 9/20 we left for Colorado Springs in the 86, Wanted to get out of here early, but early turned out to be 11:20am. Fueled up in Carson, $3.44 a gallon. Got on I-80 east at Fernley 30+ miles east of Reno. Drove across Nevada and fueled up in...
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    Seeking Advice/Reviews: TOB Brands

    When Iam at a traffic red light, stopped in heavy stop and go heavy traffic, I kick it into neutral with Clutch Peddle out. I almost never sit with peddle pushed in and not moving till I need to get going. Takes the wear off the TO Bearing and Clutch Diaphragm Springs. Usually in slow moving...
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    Seeking Advice/Reviews: TOB Brands

    I replaced my LUK Clutch last Oct, 7 or 8K on by by now or a bit more. I didn`t use the LUK TO Bearing. Bought one from O`Really`s, all metal. so far, so good. I have had them churp and complain before also. Not sure if there is constant pressure to keep it spinning or not. But when removing...
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    Seeking Advice/Reviews: TOB Brands

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    air intrusion, rear tank empty

    X2 sounds like your Shower heads have fallen off. They set, and suck fuel right on the bottom of the tank, so if not there at 1/4 tank, you will start running out of Fuel. You will either need to remove the bed, drop the tanks, or remove the bed bolts on the filler side, and loosen the other...
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    So it is I.P. time, what else to look at?

    Bigger the garage or shop, more shtuff you can cram into it. Have one shop 30 x 18. It`s the one I work out of most of the time, but filled up with good stuff. Then the big shop 40 x 50 and It`s filled up. Bottom line, Iam a slob, dis organized and lazy with spurts of energy. Best thing, I...
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    So what did you do with your truck today?

    I have a buddy that lives in Baker City, Or. I have known 53 years. That is on the eastern edge or Oregon. Met him 53 years ago when he was 14. Now owns 65 acres, cows, Horses, and is a general contractor, yard full of old trucks, etc...typical Farm set up. Was up there last May for a wedding...
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    So what did you do with your truck today?

    Welcome to the Forum. Lot easier to drop in Engine w/o Trans etc... hanging on the end of it. Is that a Power Stroke? Valve Covers look different. Goat
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    I did it!!

    Iam 80, you`re just a kid...LOl I replaced the Clutch/FW last Oct. I cut 2 Bolts with the same thread as the FW Bolts, cut off the heads and screwed them in for locating pins, and or some thing to hang the FW on. Lifted it with a Floor Jack (Wife did the handle work) And then slid it onto the...
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    6.9 IDI to 7.3 Powerstroke Conversion

    Here is a thread about swapping in a PS. https://www.oilburners.net/threads/powerstroke-2-idi-no-turbo-conversion.93316/ Goat
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    Cheap ZD-9 Motorcraft plugs on Flea-Bay? Legit or sketchy?

    Lose the Magic and get towed in behind an old Ford.
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    Convert to push button start? No key needed?

    Don`t need no stinkin key to start it. Think I had the 86 maybe a year before I discovered One day I could start it w/o a key. Jumped in turned the ignition and she started. Been that way the past 9 years. Gonna fix it some day. I did by pass the clutch start switch with a jumper wire on the...
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    '87-'91 steering column options?

    At the bottom of each thread is several related threads Here is one from below. https://www.oilburners.net/threads/steering-columns-for-87-91-trucks.91580/ Goat
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    Rear exhaust hanger

    You could make your own from an old tire. Dang, Iam rich with all the tires laying around here. I deleted the metal pipe from Fuel Filter to IP mod. Bought the push lock hose from the local Hyd shop. Couple years down the road (or what ever it was) the hose had cracks the whole length. Went...

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