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    Pulling Engine- Advice Welcome

    Well, 02x72, I don't know your experience level, but, since I'm about to do a THIRD engine pull in 3 years (a WAY crazier, but necessary, operation in a van), here's what I'm doing while it's out this time: -- Plumbing in a coolant filter. One of my rerouted heater hoses is hammering between...
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    90 f250 build

    Nice build thread. Not something I've seen before. (Danger! City boy typing LOL) You made it look easy, but then, I don't weld. -Flame Thr
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    Front brake rotors at U-haul

    Thanks, for the tip, Mike. Will certainly check out Amazon, also. I buy from RockAuto often. But,they don't carry my fave brands like Baldwin and Spicer.
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    Front brake rotors at U-haul

    Thanks, Oldbull. :hail Hadn't been to the U-Haul store yet. LOTS of stuff I coulda saved money on. Spicer U-joints listed for GMC, also fit my rig, just paid WAY more than $7.99 for one. :eek: I'm a Baldwin guy. Air filters for less than half of what I've paid.... dang! :D
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    A reason to Go Parts Shopping @ The Yards

    Thx much, Gary. Yeah, as I stare a plastic tub full of waiting parts and brace for a visit to the block & head shop with a leaky exhaust valve (well past 6 month warranty), nice to have a quick-n-easy fix. :confused: I, too, will nab a few of these little switches at PnP. Only encountered 1...
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    A reason to Go Parts Shopping @ The Yards

    Bit of a hunt in my tight compartment, but, D'OH!!!!! Unplugged. :eek: LOL Um, er.... thanks, gentlemen.
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    A reason to Go Parts Shopping @ The Yards

    OK, Gary... plz clue me. The Puredieselpower description says this switch screws into the water pump? Every water pump I've ever seen on these engines just has a plug in that hole. And I can't find this switch on any diagrams I'm looking at. (Total coincidence?: I have no fast idle at...
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    Proof of a thermostat gone bad.......

    Agreed, Mike. The factory temp gauge has been a fairly reliable rough guide. Since I intend to (finally, after 4 years) work this engine a bit harder once the valve's fixed, looking forward to a real, solid number (set of numbers, actually, with 4 gauges) to work with. As I've reported...
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    Fan clutch removal help?

    FoMoCo: FYI: If you check other threads about fan clutches, you'll find many on this board have unkind words about the Hayden products. I was fortunate enough to read about it on OB before replacing mine. Chose the "Four Seasons" brand from RockAuto, and received a "Made in USA" unit which is...
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    Proof of a thermostat gone bad.......

    Installed t-stat from Navistar dealer last year.... in recent months it's indicating much COOLER on the factory gauge. Barely in normal range? :dunno Engine's coming out soon anyway for chuffing exhaust valve. :frustrate Recently got a Motorcraft t-stat from RockAuto. (about half the price)...
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    Torgue Converter Reccomendation for '1994 7.3 IDI E350 Van?

    So, warmblood, did you narrow your trans issues down to the TC? Last I recall, you did a dance of futility with St Helena Ford. Mind sharing the status of your trans, for those of us following it? Thx.
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    Why do you love your IDI?

    Because I LOVE the sound of swirl chambers popping. That darn 6.7 Scorpion PS is certainly an engineering masterpiece, but it just doesn't SOUND like a diesel, IMHO. And because, as my signature used to say, I've hit a time in my life for a sporty little two-seater! (All 6,000 lbs of it!) LOL
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    anybody not using lube in the fuel?

    Out here in "green" Cali, a few service stations have added pumps from alternative fuel companies. I imagine there must be tax breaks or incentives to do so. The one I frequent has B20 and E85, and I run their B20. Runs smoother and quieter than straight dino in my engine. Disclaimer on...
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    1992 E350 Slip Yoke Confusion

    Thx, Jon. I will keep running the current one for now, watching closely. Hopefully, Towcat will graciously hold the newer one he has for me, as that one could go on next. Meanwhile, for the long term...... OUCH, my credit card hurts!!!!!!! LOL
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    evilbay buy

    OK, 91idi, surely I'm not the only one wondering what toolset that is... and wondering how badly I need it.... Pleez advize what it dis??? -Drool I've stopped grumbling at da Mrs about all her fabric and crafts stuff, once I noticed my disorganized tool collection engulfing the garage.... LOL
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    coolest idi ever?

    Guess that WOULD give you lowrange going up a wet boat ramp. But, pulling all that weight around fulltime on just a driven front axle? cookoo cookoo cookoo And up a wet boat ramp? With all that weight on the rear wheels? :eek: I know; stating the obvious to truck guys like us. <scuttles...
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    Red plastic paint for a '91 interior?

    Looking good, fellas! Thx for the reminder, Jon. Need to paint my pod (and bumpers, and lots more!). Your clean fingers clued me to wear nitrile gloves, for once... my hands always get covered in spray paint.. HATE gloves, but worth it, in this case. ;)
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    1992 E350 Slip Yoke Confusion

    One website gave me a cross-ref Ford part #. At least one available on E-Bay, as well as a California vendor, who listed the mfr's # as out-of-stock. Like I said, gonna get one to sit on the shelf..... :D May not find one in x# of years! >>WHEW<<
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    1992 E350 Slip Yoke Confusion

    Well, this can't be good: DISCONTINUED???? https://www.powertrainindustries.com/story/3303-310 EDIT: Still shows available, with price, on driveshaftspecialist.com. Had to use several sites to get dimensions, which I'd confirm before ordering. But, application was listed on another site...
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    1992 E350 Slip Yoke Confusion

    Well, I've been a little preoccupied with prepping for an engine pull (dang chuffing exhaust valve). But, on one of my trips underneath, I noticed the 2WD trans slip yoke (E4OD). The rubber on the vibration damper ring is looking original, and not at its best. Rather not have that ring come...
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    Little green saves the day

    Nice pics, Tim4. Always enjoy seeing the adventures of those who tow more seriously than me and my 4,200 lb travel trailer. ;Sweet And I haven't done that very much in 4 years, due to engine issues. Hopefully, after this engine pull, and exhaust valve fix........ (chuffchuffchuff) :frustrate...
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    E40D Update: Very bad experience with Ford

    Sad to hear that this kind of stuff not only happened at a Ford dealer, but a small-town one! I'm pleased to say that my van has only been to a dealer once (in 4 years), and that was for the cruise-control-brake-switch recall. Of course, my van doesn't have the switch. :D Let me know if you...
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    Help, stuck in a parking lot

    Agreed. Keep my creeper up against the van wall. Comes in handy. "JH" designation is best known as "JUMBO!"
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    Can I use my head gasket again???

    Too critical a part to risk a do-over, IMHO. Gotta roll with the crowd on this one. REPLACE.
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    Help, stuck in a parking lot

    My thought, as I was reading through from the beginning...... "Oh, fork."

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