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  1. lotzagoodstuff

    Look what followed me home today: 1985 F250 Explorer

    Yes, it’s a diesel, 147K on it. Normally aspirated 6.9 IDI with a C6 automatic behind it. It’s a little confusing as it’s an XL, but it’s got all the options (a/c, power windows, power locks, cruise control, tilt wheel) plus all the Centurion extras like the wood trim on the doors and center...
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    1998 E350 power stroke speed sensor on eo4d tail housing purpose?

    I’m certain somebody with more experience and knowledge will chime in, but I’m guessing you need a speed sensor to provide feedback for the transmission control module on an E4OD and maybe the speedometer depending on the year. I think you can get a signal off of the rear axle and/or the...
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    Look what followed me home today: 1985 F250 Explorer

    Thanks. I’m not sure I’d call it amazing, just rare these days to find a one owner, very close to completely original exterior with a period correct camper top.
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    Look what followed me home today: 1985 F250 Explorer

    Pretty nice, pretty clean Bullnose Centurion F250. Some folks have been pestering me about selling my dually, and this was a pretty neat truck that probably suits my needs better than my PSD. It hasn't been licensed since 2017, and I had to put a starter in it but I drove it home today.
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    So what did you do with your truck today?

    What's running at the coast this time of year?
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    How To: Remove That Infamous Top Starter Bolt

    Much thanks to the folks in this thread. Putting a stud in the top makes this job really easy as the starter "hangs" from it. I can honestly say I'll never fight with a starter again on an IDI or a 390 Ford ever again without making an investment in a stud. For the record, I couldn't find a...
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    89 F250 LS Diff and Disk Brakes should slip right under my 86?

    :shocked: That is a fantastic price. You should pull everything you can off that truck as a guy who installs a GV probably cared about the rest of his truck too.
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    Truck is running great, but won’t drive

    This is a pretty good lead, only every slipping clutch I’ve ever been around stunk liked burning friction material. I still like the clutch as a suspect theory.
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    Truck is running great, but won’t drive

    Did you try putting the transfer case in 4-Low and seeing if it goes thru all the forward gears ok? If you believe something is binding, one good way to check is to check for heat around any suspect areas. Laser temp probe is a pretty good way to look for elevated temps at axles, transfer...
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    OBS Dually Rear Drums: Any brand preferences?

    Thanks for the feedback. My assumed factory drums only have one hole for the dowel pin, like the single extra hole in the picture below.
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    OBS Dually Rear Drums: Any brand preferences?

    Just circling back around to the dually rear drum brakes I haven't touched yet :) In looking at replacement drums, it appears that almost all of them are drilled for multiple bolt patterns. Any good or bad with this style versus the dedicated 8 x 6.5" factory variety? I am generally a replace...
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    Glow plug issues now

    The early controllers are pretty notorious for failing.
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    How To: Remove That Infamous Top Starter Bolt

    What length stud do you install? I have to swap a starter next weekend and I'm trying to prepare for a quick driveway job. I believe it's a 3/8-16 thread, just wondering how long you typically go as I'm guessing too long and you end up with the "I trapped the tool in the truck" issue that...
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    no fuel where to start looking?

    Anything else happening electrically, like does your radio/clock lose power when it shuts down? I chased an intermittent ignition switch for some time. The one down on the floor, not the key switch. It’s pretty cheap and an easy part to swap. Good luck. Intermittent electrical issues are tough.
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    no fuel where to start looking?

    I believe my dongle is an OBDlink MX model, it works ok but I bought it a while back. I’d get on the Forscan forums and see if there’s anything newer/better/cheaper.
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    no fuel where to start looking?

    Two things you might consider: Its a little colder than it’s been in most places for the last few weeks, and your starting fluid start suggests you might just have a glow plug issue. Have you tried plugging in the heater for a few hours and trying to start it? Did you disconnect the glow plug...
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    So What Did You Do With Your PSD Today?

    Dentside XLT Bronco: That is true FordPorn :cool: It's interesting that most folks who have the silly money it takes right now to buy a super nice older (ready insanely priced) truck like your Bronco, can't figure out that a fuel filter isn't a deal breaker. In the old days, somebody would...
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    Pulled Rad. Got access

    I like your radiator recipe: sounds like a slow cooked IDI jambalaya! :p Now to see how it tastes :popcorn
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    Pulled Rad. Got access

    I'm with you on the "clean it out at home", but I used muratic acid diluted two to one with water. I layed the radiator on the ground with the ports upward, fill the radiator with the diluted solution, and leave it for 10-15 minutes depending on how much it bubbled/outgases. Neutralize with...
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    What's my '93 7.3 IDI E-350 Ambulance/Motorhome worth?

    People seem to really like van motorhomes right now and an ambulance is pretty close. I can't speak to the value, but this guy wants $8000 for a 460 4x4 1987 version with super low mileage. If you trade the diesel engine for 4WD, one could speculate that yours should be in the same ballpark...
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    Where to get new brake line

    +1 on the copper nickel premade lines. Find a section with the correct ends and bend it yourself. If that’s not accurate enough for you, call your closest hydraulic shop. If they can’t make it for you they should be able to point you in the right direction.
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    BILLOWING white smoke

    Regarding the oil cooler: I think the oil pressure is always higher than coolant pressure, which means you end up with oil in the coolant system when an oil cooler fails. It seems that your coolant is going somewhere, I would pull the valve covers, pressurize the coolant system, and see if...
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    BILLOWING white smoke

    We can only assume you meant coolant.......
  24. lotzagoodstuff

    Googlefu is weak

    I ran my old truck with no fan at all for two summers, and it cooled pretty well without it. Flat ground without a load, i don’t think you fan should be doing much. I will bet you a cold beer that your thermostat is the culprit :popcorn
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    Road trip time

    Earplugs LOL Those RPMs are loud in an older truck for sure. Good luck, take your time, you should be just fine.

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