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    Hydraulic lifter orientation and wear patterns?

    New replacements should not be a problem. Only going to roll 1 direction after install. With junk coming out of China, it is hard to tell. I personally have never run across any. Bought all of mine off of eBay when eBay was actually cost effective for NIB parts.
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    Hydraulic lifter orientation and wear patterns?

    Yes they are. Summit racing sells them also. Melling also good make. Check rockauto.com for good pricing
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    Hydraulic lifter orientation and wear patterns?

    They should have chamfered edges on the roller with flat surface.
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    Hydraulic lifter orientation and wear patterns?

    Never noticed patterns on any of mine, just replaced all with new. I would think there should be full contact of roller to came lobe. If you replace, get the lifters with needle bearings & not bushings.
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    87' 6.9 idi won't turn over.

    The red wire position you mentioned in your earlier post where you applied power from the battery (90* slip-on connector) & it started. I cut the wire that sets on that post about 12" and connected my switch wire at that point with butt connector.
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    87' 6.9 idi won't turn over.

    I just ran the wire from battery side of solenoid > fuse > switch > start post (Small) on solenoid. Put switch in wait to start panel. 16 gauge wire is what I used. No ground needed.
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    87' 6.9 idi won't turn over.

    My key/column switch quit working (tilt) and got tired of messing with it. Will crank by jumping solenoid so I installed a unlighted button hooked from hot wire to 10 amp fuse to starter solenoid (same small post you used) and now turn on key, push button to crank/start w/o problems. Hard to...
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    87' 6.9 idi won't turn over.

    Do you have tilt steering in this truck??
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    cold start, truck starts up runs rough then dies....

    As long as you were not parked with nose downhill where it may run down edge of motor. That one leaking cap will suck in air while engine is off.
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    What are the chances of it being just a head gasket failure?

    Hopefully head gasket but with those miles, possibly cavitation.
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    Fuel line recommendations

    Diesel rated rubber is fine.
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    Looks like head gasket time

    You will need to replace the valve seals when you do head gaskets. Will come with the kit. You have excellent compression in all cylinders according to your tests
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    cold start, truck starts up runs rough then dies....

    :cool::cool:
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    Project Truck - 89' F250

    Put a 7# cap on there if not already done. May help.
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    Timing help in MD

    Grind a 9/16 boxed end down to 5/16 - 1/4" thick. Works great. Turn pump and tighten only with engine OFF.
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    cold start, truck starts up runs rough then dies....

    Check your oil level & check if it has a diesel fuel smell.
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    Spittin White Smoke on Highway

    Agreed, sounds like blown head gasket. Follow Brett's instructions.
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    1986 f250 dually 6.9 turbo

    Nice truck. Pics of engine, etc. Asking price??
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    Places to get odd ball parts

    Plastic push pins like the hood insulation. Help or online 'auto body fasteners'. Got me a collection for all my vehicles.
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    Missing connection

    It just slips on the thread. If loose, just tighten female slightly with pliers.
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    Emissions testing in Nashville area

    My nephew & family have moved to Franklin area 30+ years ago. They are in the music business and love the area. Historic also, very clean.
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    1986 Ford F-250 fuel prime loss/ surging

    IF you decide to change to electric (I did), make sure you get a top rated pump & don't cheap out. If the is a leak, it will show up. Yours seems to definitely be sucking air. Do you still have the water separator on the truck in operating order? Have you pulled the ring lately? If so, cram...
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    Emissions testing in Nashville area

    Memphis/Shelby County quit testing everything a few years ago since it cost more to test than facilities was reimbursed. Couldn't make any money on it. Junkers everywhere on interstates & streets Opacity test was only diesel test performed.
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    anyone else having problems with newer interstate batteries

    I have Interstates from Costco. Costco has warrantied mine w/o testing
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    Glow Plug Bypass - not working

    Sorry, was thinking of one my other switches. Power to switch...switch to solenoid small post...5-10 amp fused.

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