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  1. mf7lakes

    Size of these holes ??? Water Temp Stuff

    So, I gather that size is for the temp gauge sender hole. I have seen n some threads that some guys use the temp lite sender hole for mounting their new temp sensor and then just ditch the lite. Is that the same size hole? And do ya'll see anything wrong with using that hole for the new...
  2. mf7lakes

    Size of these holes ??? Water Temp Stuff

    I wonder if you guys could look at this picture (if I can post it) and tell what size these holes are. I'm installing a REAL water temp gauge and probably need a thread adapter of some sort (for either one of the holes). The new sensor is an 1/8 NPT fitting. Thanks in advance
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    Headlight relay kit

    LMC part info http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/fd/full.aspx?Page=64
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    halp, ignition switch snapped!

    :rotflmao HHHHHHHHEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!
  5. mf7lakes

    halp, ignition switch snapped!

    to remove the wheel (as in video) -- what about the air bag (if equipped) ??? Thanks
  6. mf7lakes

    firewall hole size?

    How 'bout some of that foam stuff? you know like for putting around receptacle boxes in your house......comes in a spray can.
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    fuel tank sending unit were to find

    might try re-building your old ones if you have time ......... http://www.tristarrradiator.com/Services%20Page/Services.html these guys are supposed to be reasonable
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    Clutch Switch OverRide??

    clutch mod - getting rid of the plastic bushing- from this website: http://oilburners.net/articles/Heim%20joint%20clutch%20pedal%20mod.htm --- get the part on Ebay...
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    Need help with recharging my AC system with R12

    If the A/C was still working fine and just not blowing cold enuf - I'd say "go ahead, add a lb. of freon." BUT after all this time after just sitting for 10 years, I'd have to take those cans of R-12 to a good A/C man/shop and spend the $ to get it done right. The Ford manual (at least for...
  10. mf7lakes

    WHERE did you mount your CARRIER pump???

    Al n all --- this is a link to a great thread (from oilburners) from time past that is a good "how-to" on the carrier pump... http://www.oilburners.net/forums/showthread.php?54496-How-to-replace-your-mechanical-fuel-pump-with-a-Facet-Duralift-electric-fuel-pump
  11. mf7lakes

    Front Dana 60 diff - limited slip???

    :rotflmao :sly :thumbsup:
  12. mf7lakes

    Front Dana 60 diff - limited slip???

    open vs LS --- any idea of quantity of clutch paks???
  13. mf7lakes

    Front Dana 60 diff - limited slip???

    I'm about to install a MagHytec diff cover - so I'll count the clutch paks. But I can't manually lock the hubs w/o being in 4X4 - auto hubs (u know - gotta go in reverse/opposite direction to unlock hubs). will try the opposite wheel maneuver --
  14. mf7lakes

    Front Dana 60 diff - limited slip???

    OK so I know I have a limited slip rear from the axle code on the door frame label. Is there such a thing as a limited slip front differential in these trucks? and, how do you tell? Thanks guys for being here.
  15. mf7lakes

    dome light question

    LCAM have not taken the drivers kick panel out nor the headlight sw. however, got into the left rear pax door sw and the B pillar - if I put a meter on G/y wire and a ground, should I read 12v? if door sw is made, should I read 12v between G/y wire and the B/lb wire? I'm only seeing .25...
  16. mf7lakes

    dome light question

    Thanks again LCAM -- your are definitely WIRED!!!!LOL I don't have any map lights -- but I intend on following instructs and will let you know here....... I have 4 door jam switches......
  17. mf7lakes

    dome light question

    opposit situ - no dome so i haven't had a dome/cargo lite for a long while -- except owhen pax side fwd door is open, then dome comes on. not with any other door - not with the headlight sw - all the door switches have continuity w/no corrosion. But -- I've never checked this "B-Pillar...
  18. mf7lakes

    CDR valve replacement???

    Thanks ican -- I'll use the rtv advice -- I think I'll just cut it down the side with a razor blade -- and then trim to fit the new one..... will let you know. update: Thanks again ican -- just pulled it out with a pair of vice-grips -- then used rtv
  19. mf7lakes

    CDR valve replacement???

    There is a rubber tube going from the bottom of the CDR valve down into the valley pan. The new rubber tube I've got has threads on the bottom of it. Well, I figured the old one does too -- except I've been turning on it for about 35 minutes (with a pulling force on a pair of vice-grips and...
  20. mf7lakes

    Fuel Lil gauge

    I found a spec at another forum that says: quote "01-29-2013, 02:36 AM Report Post I have these numbers saved in a text file, based on info posted on here and at STD over the last 10 years. I haven't verified them independently, but hopefully someone who knows for sure can corroborate...
  21. mf7lakes

    '93 F350 7.3L IDI belt tensioner removal

    um, the bolt on the black pulley is the one I stripped/broke. I believe I need to get at the silver lookin' bolt shown in tbrumm's pictue in order to change the entire unit. But in order to get a socket on it (15 or 16 mm?) to get on it square -- unless I take off the idler pulley just...
  22. mf7lakes

    '93 F350 7.3L IDI belt tensioner removal

    the second e-bay picture --- and it looks like I have to take off the idler pulley also just to get at the tensioner
  23. mf7lakes

    '93 F350 7.3L IDI belt tensioner removal

    so, I go to replace the serpentine belt/replace alternator.....and after threading the belt back on - I loosen the tension and the bolt on the tension pulley strips out and now I have to replace the entire tensioner (with enclosed spring) -- how do I get the thing off? Is there a nut on the...
  24. mf7lakes

    Bucking / surging when starting from a dead stop.....clutch?

    as far as a kit for converting to single mass -- Not tryin' to plug or anything --- saw this on ebay -- for $435 -- think its a good deal ??? http://www.ebay.com/itm/170865820691?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
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