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  1. WrenchWhore

    Source for new negative battery cables

    I really hope that's what they meant lol. They're cool guys but I do wish I had access to my old Napa. The ones with the 2 story cealings and a warehouse of parts in the back. They did everything including semi truck parts. It was a marvel of a sight. I really like the idea of lugs on both...
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    Source for new negative battery cables

    I think I asked my local Napa if they do battery cables but they said no. They said they could crimp them though. I ask how do they crimp and they said we just put it on an anvil and smack them with a hammer. Coming from a marine electricity background that just isn't going to cut it for me...
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    Source for new negative battery cables

    What are you guy's doing to replacement ground cables? I was able to find a cheaper replacement dual battery positive cable to replace my trashed/cooked/junk/crispy/corroded factory one. Now I just need to replace the negatives, thoughts...
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    203 temp thermostat in '93 idi?

    If it's not the factory Motorcraft or Navistar thermostat I wouldn't touch it. I believe the Motorcraft has a higher opening temp then the Navistar.
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    The sterling 10,25 rear axle, is it a known problem giver?

    Now that you mention it. My 87 had a loose pinion nut when I first got it. Not sure how long it's been like this prior to my ownership but i'm sure it wobbled out the yoke and yoke splines slightly. Seems like the nut came loose rather than the crush sleeve compressing too far since after I...
  6. WrenchWhore

    Door seals

    I'd say pay a professional. Looks like a total nightmare doing that job by yourself. Getting it out isn't the hard part...it's getting it back in...
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    Door seals

    Isn't that slit in the weather stripping suppose to be by the bottom of the door? Having it up there seems like a place for water/wind noise to come in.
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    The sterling 10,25 rear axle, is it a known problem giver?

    I'd say you're probably dealing with a brake shoe that's out of adjustment, an out of adjustment E-brake cable, or a sticky wheel cylinder. I haven't heard many quarks of the 10.25" Sterling other than the tubes like to spin when you put deep gears and big tires on them. On the plus side...
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    Russ hard line delete kit help

    I went out and shot some pics of what I did. Basically delete the barb from the filter head with Russ's kit then get crafty with the return cap. I filled it with JB weld. Left it smooth on the inside of the return cap so it wouldn't snag the o-ring on install and popped a brake bleed cap on...
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    Finally got around to testing, and then replacing the glow plugs.. 4 stuck.

    Once I did the hard line delete kit from Russ Repair on my 6.9 (deletes the hard line/olives seals/filter head return line to #1 injector) It fixed a whole mess of running issues such as rough idle/surging/stumbling/long cranking. That was where my issues were from air intrusion/leaking. Just...
  11. WrenchWhore

    Finally got around to testing, and then replacing the glow plugs.. 4 stuck.

    I just went out and shot a picture of the start instructions. My first bullnose IDI didn't have them but this 87 did.
  12. WrenchWhore

    Finally got around to testing, and then replacing the glow plugs.. 4 stuck.

    I can see what you mean. Even after I cleaned and blew out all the junk in the connector and dielectric greased it it still feels like the hot wires leading into the connector are still getting overly warm and not so much after the connector. Definitely some resistance through that circuit.
  13. WrenchWhore

    Finally got around to testing, and then replacing the glow plugs.. 4 stuck.

    So instead of just pointing the finger to things and saying check this I decided to go outside and do some recon myself on my sh**box. I went outside and pulled apart the glow plugs harness connector and this is what I found...Not good. No trace of dielectric grease, full of dust and dirt, and...
  14. WrenchWhore

    Finally got around to testing, and then replacing the glow plugs.. 4 stuck.

    I've been following this thread and this was something I was going to suggest as well. Mine is pretty cooked as well causing some very noticeable heating of the wires going into the connector but not on the other side towards the glow plugs
  15. WrenchWhore

    Project Thread: 89 F250 Franken Truck

    Oh man are those captains seats in that truck???!
  16. WrenchWhore

    Importance of air intake?

    I was in the same boat. I was able to locate the newer style one that sits over the battery from another member. It does get in the way when I'm trying to work on the truck but it's pretty easy to move. Like @Brian VT said it made a slight difference in the intake noise these trucks make when...
  17. WrenchWhore

    My Alcoas

    I take that back they were about $55 total for 2. I'd spiff those bad boys up! Maybe spray those hub knobs with some red paint (I used Krylon banner red gloss) I feel like a nice set of wheels and tires make any truck look better. I did my D60 and I think it turned out ok...
  18. WrenchWhore

    My Alcoas

    I like how your truck looks with the caps but last time I checked for push through caps for just the rear were $40 a piece on amazon which seemed a little steep.
  19. WrenchWhore

    72 Highboy swapped IDI on Deboss Garage

    I was a bit disappointed with the video but I know Rich is a Cummins fanboy and the other guy obviously wants more power so naturally they're like "why would you do this? Would you do it again?...no". It's a reliable workhouse of a motor but it's no Clydesdale. The fact that you can pick up an...
  20. WrenchWhore

    Are Motorcraft Beru glow plugs still the best?

    I'd say if you're running a factory glow plug controller setup that the Motorcrafts are your best bet. If it's manual push button that changes things.
  21. WrenchWhore

    T19 and transfer case for sale

    My 87 has 35's T19 and 3:55's and i'm quite happy with it. Would I like the ZF5? For sure. Do I want all the crack they seem to get. No. I don't like crack. I like my old T19. Big heavy case-iron hasn't let me down yet.
  22. WrenchWhore

    T19 and transfer case for sale

    h Lol my current setup is working ok other than my cracked out belhousing but @Azidiguy was able to set me up with with another none cracked belhousing. Thanks @Azidiguy!
  23. WrenchWhore

    Finally got around to testing, and then replacing the glow plugs.. 4 stuck.

    If it's carbon built up on the tip I wonder how well a small amount of oven clean would work. I'd prefer some type of oil like a penetrant but at this point i'd feel pretty desperate. I've used oven clean to remove carbon from the tops of pistons and it's nasty stuff and will burn you but DAM...
  24. WrenchWhore

    T19 and transfer case for sale

    If regular shipping kills the deal you can always drop it off at a Fastenal. They do bulk shipping on pallets store to store. They have some of the cheapest rates for heavy stuff like this. They probably have gone up but last time I shipped across the US it was like $200. I had a D44 diff, 4...
  25. WrenchWhore

    Steering gear seal.

    While you've got the box out might as well do the steering shaft seal but i'm sure you're already headed in that direction

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