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    1988 F-250, complete 12 valve Cummins swap, Flagstaff AZ - $9500

    A video is up on youtube, including a cold start, braking, accelerating, and a walk around: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_jDz6wCvAY Its ends Monday night on ebay. If you're interested, don't wait, search "1988 F-250 Cummins" and bid. Trucks this nice with these features don't come...
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    I'm bummed!

    He's comparing it to a truck with a banks turbo.
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    Something For The Turnpike Tollroad Drivers

    Some states would probably consider that an actual firearm. Point, shoot, squeeze the trigger, projectile comes out - yep it's a gun and your going to jail.
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    Vegas idi meet up

    MedicMoe, it looks like you have private messages turned off. I had not replied as a "I'm in" because for the first Saturday this year, I've got to work. Well, now its looking like I might not need to. I've got a lot going on tomorrow, and if we get it done in the evening there will be no...
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    Towing and Driveline Removal?

    Its really pretty easy and simple to pull the axles (part that connects the gears to the hub), and then cover it with either a pair of axles with the axle part cut off, or a special made cover. Store the axles in the back of the van and its 15 minutes work to put it back together, without...
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    1988 F-250, complete 12 valve Cummins swap, Flagstaff AZ - $9500

    SOLD 1988 F-250, complete 12 valve Cummins swap, Flagstaff AZ - $9500 SOLD SOLD 1988 Ford F-250. 5.9 6BTA Cummins diesel, C6 automatic transmission, Gear Vendors overdrive, 2 wheel drive, supercab, long bed. Unknown mileage, best guess is just over 200k (5 digit odometer just rolled over)...
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    Lift pump

    The best way to eliminate your mechanical pump is to block it off with a chevy big block fuel pump block off plate, or make your own. I think summit has them for about $10. I do not recommend a mechanical pump to anyone. I've used one for a long time because I used to run WVO, and electric...
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    BB cores and 6.9 IP for sale

    Can you get me the numbers off the IP? If they're right I may be able to send it in for the core charge I lost on my last IP, just depends on the numbers.
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    Factory tow hitch setup?

    If you post a few pictures I'm sure some of us could guess. Or try to find it on drawtite's website. May also have the specs stamped into it somewhere, nocking the rust off with a wire wheel might tell you what you want to know. I can throw some pictures up tonight of a class V I've got. I'm...
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    Fender mounted starter solenoid wiring - is this as messed up as I think it is?

    Well I ended up just cleaning all the contacts and she fired right up. This is on my 88 with a Cummins in it. The truck had a 460 in it from the factory, so its likely the factory solenoid. It certainly seems to have been on there a long time, so I'm inclined to believe it will stay working...
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    Fender mounted starter solenoid wiring - is this as messed up as I think it is?

    Yes, it is. My 94 is set up just like the picture you posted. All starter power, as far as I can tell, goes through this solenoid. I don't even understand how thats possible, really, as starter solenoids are pretty light duty. I'd think it'd fry the first time it was used, but this one came...
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    Fender mounted starter solenoid wiring - is this as messed up as I think it is?

    So I went out to fire up the 88 today, and only got a click. As I started troubleshooting, I notice that the wiring on the fender is different than I've ever seen one wired before. It looks to me like that little solenoid is carrying all the load of spinning the starter - so its probably...
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    Wheel painting

    The bbs balance the tire. If you search for "balancing beads" you'll find some threads with lots of info.
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    Wheel painting

    Well I got it done, used Dupli Color. This is the 3rd set of wheels I've painted, and came out the best so far. I think they will stay nice the longest too. I broke the bead by driving the front end of my truck up on 2 2x10s resting on the deflated tire, and then prying down with a crowbar...
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    Where to get power from

    I think you can find it at napa. If not there about any auto parts store around. I did it that way, and my gauge lights come come on only with the dash lights, and dim with them too.
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    Vegas idi meet up

    I don't see the poll. Either I missed something, or maybe I can't see it on my smartphone.
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    Installing new IP, any kind of "teflon tape" type fix for the injector line threads?

    The threads themselves don't seal anything on the injector. They just pull the steel line into the injector body and make them seal. Its a really miserable repair I have had to make - hopefully its a line thats easy to remove without removing the IP. I believe I saw a full set in the...
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    trying to play mechanic....

    I always wondered what I would do if my hood release cable snapped. Sorry, I'm not much help there. As for the noise that goes away when the clutch is in or at higher rpms - probably gear rollover noise from a single mass flywheel conversion. If you remove the clutch inspection cover, see if...
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    Injection pump wrench

    In case you aren't aware - it is possible to do with a regular open end wrench. It's a pain, but doable. I just got a set of gear wrenches I'm hoping will make it easier, or just get the tool.
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    Has anybody here had a 1984 Mercedes 300D?

    A 300D, a W123 Mercedes, came in turbo and non turbo 3.0L 5 cylinder diesels, the switch to turbo happened in 81. A 300SD, a W126 Mercedes, had the same engine offering, turbo and non turbo. The "S" in front of the D has nothing to do with a turbo, they are bigger, longer, more luxurious cars...
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    Has anybody here had a 1984 Mercedes 300D?

    I'm pretty sure they all had turbos after 80 or 81, so an 84 would most certainly be factory turbo unless its a euro or engine swap or something. I had two 85 turbos, really similar to the na version - they're all great if in decent shape. They started having some problems in the 90s, especially...
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    cl deal. maybe the holy grail for RC junkies.

    I think Regular Cab.
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    Aftermarket radio wiring

    I appreciate the input. Unfortunately the 88 and 94 connections are different. The 88 has two long plug things, one with 6 and one with 8 pins. The 94 has a single one, with 12 I think, plus the extra three that are hardwired into the harness.
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    Wheel painting

    I have a set of steel wheels which are a rusty white. I would like to make them white again. In the past I have bought Rustoleum primer and Rustoleum wheel paint. I figured the wheel paint might be specially formulated to take the heat, and maybe resist brake dust. This time around I am in a...
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    86 no crank

    First thing I would do is jump the fender mounted solenoid. The wire that connects it to the ignition has ton broken on me before. And yes, make sure it's in neutral - or at least keep your foot out of the way of the front tire. Wearing leather boots all the time really protects your feet from...

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