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    Killer price on Impact Sockets at Walmart

    Picked up 2 sets of SAE Impact Sockets at Walmart on a clearance sale. Hart Brand. 6-point. 1/2" Drive SAE 11 piece. $31.88------> $13.99 3/8 Drive SAE 10 piece. $22.88-------> $9.56 CR-V - SAE They had a few other thing at Clearance price but sold out, HURRY, be gone soon. They come in a...
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    ARP 6.9 Head Studs

    Is this for real? ARP Head Studs for a 6.9, for $99 ? https://www.dealdawnmart.com/products-p-683115.html Goat
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    Another source for 6.9/7.3 Engine parts

    Clicked of an add for Diesel Engine parts. https://www.heavydutypros.com/navistar-7-3l-t444-engine-parts-engine-parts.aspx Goat
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    It was 83 the 6.9 was installed for the 84 year.

    Bull Noses Rule..... Ran across this video about the Gen 7 trucks. Interesting the changes each year. Goat
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    Takin a little trip to Corpus Cristy, Tx.

    Well we got the 86 all (sorta ready) for an 1800 mile trip to Corpus Cristy, Tx. for a Ships reunion. (Navy). Be pullin out of here around 7PM ,probably closer to 8PM way things go. Be heading from Gardnerville towards Las Vegas. That should be a good 5 hours or more. 95 down through Nevada is...
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    86 F-250 Wiper motor and Switch. Fuse, Circuit Breaker or Fuse able link?

    I have checked every fuse in the Box with my Ice pick with the light. All good. No where on the Box Lid does it show what Fuse is for the Wipers. Did some searching and one thread mentioned there is a Fusable Link for the Wipers, Another search said a circuit Breaker in the Switch. Once it...
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    Engine Hoist for Tractor Loader Bucket

    It`s difficult enough to push around an Engine Hoist (Cherry Picker) with an engine hanging on it on Concrete or Asphalt. Sometimes we don`t have the luxury of a hard surface. Iam in the process of pulling an engine out of a 83 Mercedes 300D Turbo. I picked this thing up 3 years ago. Got hit in...
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    Rear Brakes on the 86 F-250, blew the R/R Hub Seal. Whada mess.

    Back in December had one of the rear wheels lock up and skid as I pulled to a red light. This is something new, hadn`t done it before. At home shined a light at the back side of the backing plate, and was damp around the edge, plus saw oil specks under the fender opening and rubber splash...
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    PDF on the ZF-5 spd Transmission

    Was searching for some Rotunda tools and came across this PDF File for the ZF-5 spd transmission. https://studylib.net/doc/7698693/transmission--manual--model-s5-47-zf#google_vignette Goat
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    Using Glow Plugs to super tune the engine

    Stumbled across this thread over on FTE from quite a few years back, while searching for something else. Any one of you ever read about this type of timing? https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/593483-using-glow-plugs-to-super-tune-the-engine.html Goat
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    Floor Jack Safety Safety Rod.

    I just came across this safety rod so a Floor jack won`t come down on a jacked up Vehicle. I was just recently working on my rear Brakes, jacked up the rear of the truck, placed Jack Stands under each axle. The keep the (3 ton) Floor jack under the Differential with just enough pressure to...
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    ZD1A and ZD28 Glow Plugs from RA

    I mentioned in a few threads my ZD1 Glow plugs have been in the 86 f250 for the past 5 years on a Toggle switch, and this is the 6th winter for them. So far no problems with them. Well a few times in the past month noticed in the mornings not such a healthy start. Nights not all that cold...
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    Sound of a Hydrolock engine caught on video

    Lots of mentioning of a Hydro locked engine. Here is one on video. This is a small car going through deep water in England. This is the only one on this long video, it is the first car. These people are stoooped, driving through deep water. Watched a lot of his Vids,... A beautiful sound...
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    New Injection Pump wont idle down with adj screw backed out, idle 860 RPM

    I have my new R&D Injection Pump installed, and set to 10 deg. It`s a 86 6.9 NA engine. I have backed off the Idle adjustment screw all the way and it idles high. Set timing with the Ferret and Inductive timing light. Shows 860 RPM`s. Engine runs good, but accelerating throws out super black...
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    Installing new Injection Pump and Injectors. Install new Hyd Lifters at same time?

    I have my new R&D IDI Injection Pump and Injectors to install in the 86. With things bouncing around between the ears, just had the thought with 351K miles, would it be a good idea to pull the Intake manifold, Valley Pan and just go ahead and replace the Hydraulic Lifters and maybe the Push...
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    86 F-250 E-Bay, What they looked like when new

    Poking around on E-Bay came across this 86 F-250, over priced as usual. Thinking, dang, this is what my truck looked like 38 years ago. Hard to believe no dents in the Bed. Had to laugh when it says "has the over drive trigger". Probably a Gear Vendor. Don`t recognize the turbo set up. Maybe a...
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    Another good reason to stay out of Calif.

    Watched this YT Vid a few moments ago. If you live in another state, and did any mod`s to your car, and is ok or no one really cares as far as the cops etc... If you drive in Ca. with out of state plates, and registered in that state, you will need to comply to Ca. CARB requirements. This is a...
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    found on CL, 89 F-350 Lariat

    This has come down from first listing by $1000 https://stockton.craigslist.org/cto/d/stockton-ford-1989-ford-f350-lariat-xlt/7730473990.html
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    Two ZF-5 speeds on CL

    Searching on CL came across two ZF-5 speeds on CL These are both in Oregon https://roseburg.craigslist.org/pts/d/canyonville-zf5-2wd-transmissions/7732233780.html https://corvallis.craigslist.org/pts/d/logsden-zf5-transmission/7731236514.html Charlie
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    White Wall Tires

    Any one want White Wall tires for your IDI? How many know what Porta Walls are? They were a big item when I was a kid...
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    6.9/7.3 IDI Valve Seat Cutter kit

    Came across this Valve seat cutter kit on E-Bay...
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    Injection Pump Timing Tool

    Any body seen this tool? First I have seen it, I guess if you remove IP and Cover/Gear, it get you lined up? IDK...
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    Finding the correct Starter relay for 86 IDI 6.9

    Now you would think this would be a simple item to buy through O`Really`s. Tell the guy "86 F-250 6.9 IDI Diesel Starter Relay". They had one in stock. Great! $19.27 with Tax. Today Disconnect the 2 Batteries, Wires to the Relay, remove it. Take new one out of box...had a different mount bracket...
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    Clean 94 F250 Turbo 4x4

    https://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/d/colburn-1994-ford-obs-f250-classic-xlt/7693637930.html Saw this on Cl in Spokane, Wa. Looks pretty clean. Only draw back for me is auto trans. Goat
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    Removing 6.9/7.3 Adaptor Plate with Starter

    I have the T-19 Transmission remove. Bell Housing. Pressure Plate and Clutch Disk. Fly Wheel. Rear Main Seal rear Plate. And finally got the %#@* Speedy Seal removed. Iam looking at the Adaptor Plate, and looks like just 2 large Bolts at the top hold it on...Correct? Iam thinking of removing...

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