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    How much is my truck worth?

    This kind of vehicle you just don't get rid of. You will instantly regret it the moment you do!
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    Reviving a 1990 F250

    So I got the engine on the stand and I am starting to dissemble things. Any thoughts on the numbers above? My plan is still just a re-seal. Would the low numbers on the driver side indicate anything that needs attention?
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    Reviving a 1990 F250

    So I pulled this engine this sunday. before I did I decided to do a comprssion test. the pass side were all at 390ish and the driver side was at 315ish. is this normal?
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    Hay, Brick nose freaks!!!

    Hagen When you get them post up some real product pictures and let us know what the quality is like. I will be ordering headlight assembly's in the next two months after I get the front of my truck back together. I would buy the clear ones if they seem decent.
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    Reviving a 1990 F250

    I ran the engine today up to temp. At start up at high idle after about 3 min it settles to 42-ish psi steady. After it reached temp and the engie came off high idle it was steady at 39ish psi and reving to 2k it goes close to 60. I feel much better knowing the real numbers now. And this gave me...
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    Reviving a 1990 F250

    Well I found the oil pressure test kit in the shop and got it hooked up to the engine right at dark. I started it and let it run about 5 min and the pressure almost instantly went to 45psi. I will let the truck run up to temp tomorrow morning. But I'm not to unhappy with 45psi on a 50 degree day...
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    Reviving a 1990 F250

    I am sure hoping this as well. My wife is a very tolerant person but she is starting to get tired of the time and money this truck is costing, and a full rebuild is just not financially possible right now.
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    Reviving a 1990 F250

    I will find my test gauge and check it on Friday when I get back to it.
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    Reviving a 1990 F250

    This engine only has 140,000 miles. Shouldn't need bearings in my mind. Providing the prior owner took care of it.
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    Reviving a 1990 F250

    I am aware that 5 quarts is half the capacity. But the truck leaks oil and has been sitting for a fair bit.
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    Reviving a 1990 F250

    The engine is still in the truck and functioning aside from the coolant being drained. Where can I hook up a oil pressure tester to the engine?
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    Reviving a 1990 F250

    So I started pulling the engine from the donor truck this weekend. Before I started I was running it for a while trying to get the oil gauge to work(aftermarket) it was reading no oil pressure at first and I added 5 quarts of oil and then bled the line to the gauge and got the air out and it...
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    Pulling 7.3

    I'm sure glad I have all of these I have also been considering making the front cross member bolt in. But kinda on the fence about it. Any benefit to it aside from being able to change a oil pump in the truck?
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    Pulling 7.3

    I will start pulling the front end off the donor truck tomorrow. When I get everything opened up I will take a good look at what will be required. And also spray everything with PB. Good to know about the standard and metric on the truck.
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    Pulling 7.3

    It would be easy to bring the other truck to my shop. But my shop has no room for it so it would be sitting on the street. Both truck are at the other location now and I will just load up enough tools to get it done.
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    Pulling 7.3

    .... a what? I feel like that next few words could be very valuable!
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    Pulling 7.3

    I have removed a few engine's and drivelines in that fasion. I am planning on using the donor vehicles under hood wiring harness because it looks in good shape and mine is crap. I am removing the radiator support and perhaps the whole front clip depending on how I feel.
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    Pulling 7.3

    I will have all my basics. Cordless electric 1/2 impact ratchets and wrenches and sockets hammers of varying size fan clutch wrenches pry bars sawzall drill 2 ton engine lift tape, rags, band aids I guess I was more so trying to ask if I need anything special. Odd size sockets or wrenches...
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    Pulling 7.3

    Okay this is a question for the experienced engine pullers. I am pulling a 7.3 connected to a C6 and a 7.3 connected to ZF5 now the catch. I am doing this at a shop without any tools other than what I bring with me. What do I need to make sure I have. At my shop I have darn close to anything I...
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    SMF kits

    I hope I can resurface the one that is there. Is there a good write up on how to check if they are still good. I have not driven this truck so I don't know anything about it other than the clutch works for taking it out of gear to roll it around the driveway. If I have to get a SMF kit it will...
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    SMF kits

    The kits available on rock auto: AMS Automotive 192.79 Perfection Clutch 232.79 Valeo 413.79 I was leaning towards the Perfection Clutch kit because they have a decent reputation. I have read that The SMF is hard on the transmission and couses gear chatter...
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    SMF kits

    I want to put a new clutch in while I have my engine out. I don't know what flywheel the truck currently has, how do I know if it is a single or duel mass? I am looking at the three kits they have on rockauto for the SMF conversion. Has anyone used the kits from there? This engine will probably...
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    Reviving a 1990 F250

    Awesome. not a bad price at $130
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    Reviving a 1990 F250

    What water pump is a trustworthy one? I am going to replace it while the engine is out and don't want a unit with a lifetime warranty that has to be replaced every year.
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    Reviving a 1990 F250

    I was thinking the same thing when I saw the pictures. He must have known exactly when to dive into the floor!

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