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  1. Brian VT

    Engine rebuild cost

    I'm thinking about getting a spare engine built to have on standby. It's not something I would consider attempting myself so I would need to find someone capable and willing. Say you bought a used engine that supposedly "ran good when pulled"(yah, sure), how much $ would you budget to have it...
  2. Brian VT

    Another "Starter not turning engine over"

    All was fine 3? weeks ago when I parked it. It's been cold. Below 0 at night and teens during the day. Went to start it and it was turning over slow. Not surprised. I charged the batteries to full. Then it wouldn't even turn over. Just a click. I figured the (2 yrs. old) 850CCA batteries went...
  3. Brian VT

    Cool tool?

    I've never seen one of these. So simple yet so effective. I'm thinking I wish I had one when I replaced my starter? I'm trying to think of other uses but I guess I'll have to just get one so that I'll never need it (like so many of my other spare parts and tools that I bought for "some day I'll...
  4. Brian VT

    Old paint help?

    I like having the original, honest, paint. But it is kinda dull/faded. Is there something I could I do/use to brighten it up a bit or is it likely too far gone? (from 1987)
  5. Brian VT

    GV overdrive on CL

    Saw this on CL and thought someone here might be interested (I have no affiliation). https://www.facebook.com/share/16HpyvD6xd/
  6. Brian VT

    Seatbelt retracter cover removal

    I feel like an idiot because I can't figure out how to remove the plastic covering to replace my driver's seatbelt retracter. I've got all of the screws out of that piece and the one above it but can't figure out where and which way to get the removal started. I'm afraid of breaking my...
  7. Brian VT

    "Prime" the fuel system before starting?

    This may be nitpicking, and it's really no big deal, but I'm curious. When starting from sitting overnight or even a week it never starts on the 1st try. But it always starts on the 2nd try. My normal would be to hold the glow plugs on for 6-8 seconds. Pedal to the floor. Crank for 3-5 seconds...
  8. Brian VT

    Sudden loss of oil

    1987 6.9 n/a. I've always (for the 3 years I've had it) had to add a quart every tank or so. No biggie as I don't drive much and usually not far from home. And this is the oilburners forum, right? :cool: Saturday I had to go to the dump. I checked the oil. The dipstick was bone dry. I've seen...
  9. Brian VT

    Ignition/column...again.

    2 years ago my key turn stopped working to trip the starter. I bought the sliding contacts part that goes in the column and installed it but couldn't get it working. So I, grudgingly, installed a manual starter button under the dash and then all was well. Even yesterday. Tonight I turned the key...
  10. Brian VT

    Oil deal (Maine)

    The wife wanted to stop into a local surplus/salvage store today. You never know what they will have. She got some nice clothes for cheap. I've been paying $15 for these at Walmart. $8.99 today at Marden's. I bought 14 of them. If we were in my truck I would have filled my 8' bed. I may have to...
  11. Brian VT

    Rotella oil deal

    I usually run conventional Delvac in my IDI but here's a sweet deal on Rotella synthetic. I run this stuff in my dirtbikes and don't even mind paying full price since the volume is much lower than an IDI. I'm gonna grab 2 gallons on this deal even though I hate dealing with rebates and gift...
  12. Brian VT

    Tailgate latch help

    The handle of my tailgate latch broke on the passenger side. It will still unlock the driver's side. I was shining a flashlight in the hole to try to find a way to unlock the passenger side with a screwdriver or something but I don't know what I'm looking at in there. Does any of you know what...
  13. Brian VT

    Step bars

    Have any of you installed step bars? I've been looking into them and some say "no drill" and then some of the reviews say they had to drill. Looking for a 'No drill" set, if they exist. Help?
  14. Brian VT

    Odd "ticking" noise

    I've had this noise since I got the truck a couple years ago but it's very random and intermittent so I've just ignored it. It seems to be coming from the area of where my 4wd lever comes through the floor. It sounds like an old cassette player on FFW or Rewind. That ticky/scratchy sound. Any ideas?
  15. Brian VT

    Oil overfill ok?

    I just changed my oil and filter. I read that it takes 10 quarts. Perfect. I had a 2.5 gallon jug of Delvac so I dumped it in. The dipstick is reading high. How much overfill can I get away with? I'd rather not go back under to drain some but I will if it's important. The red line in the picture...
  16. Brian VT

    Buying a spare engine?

    It sounds like many of you have a spare (rebuilt?) engine ready to replace your current engine when the time comes. I'm still not in love with my truck but I guess I'll probably just keep it until I'm dead instead of starting over in trying to find my "forever" truck. So... what's your criteria...
  17. Brian VT

    Battery jumper packs?

    I have small lithium jumper packs in all of our cars and they are very handy and surprisingly powerful. Turning over an IDI is a different story though. And the packs to do so look pretty expensive. How many peak amps minimum would you buy?
  18. Brian VT

    Fuel doesn't stay waiting at the injectors?

    I usually hold my manual glow plug button for 6-8 seconds and then try starting for 3 seconds. Sometimes it starts, more often I have to repeat and then it starts. Tonight, at 29 deg. and the block heater not having been plugged in, I decided to not use the glow button for the 1st starting...
  19. Brian VT

    New steering gear stiff?

    I had a lower seal leaking so I bit the bullet and bought a Red Head box to replace the original. It's all good except it takes a bit more effort to steer. Not so much that it's annoying, but it's noticeable. Is there normally a break in period after which things will move easier or is my pump...
  20. Brian VT

    Plug block heater into "shore power"?

    I have an outdoor pedestal with a 30 amp. outlet for a camper. Would it be okay to use this adapter to plug in my truck's block heater? https://www.etrailer.com/RV-Plug-Adapters/Mighty-Cord/A10-3015HVP.html Will the circuit breaker still send out 30+ amps. before tripping? If so, do I need to...
  21. Brian VT

    Another tire size question...

    I've read here that 33" are fine on a stock F250. But is it ok to also go a bit wider? I have stock size 235/85/16 on there now (#1). I have a chance for a good deal on 285/75/16 (#2). Good to go?
  22. Brian VT

    Gear indicator fix? (automatic tranny)

    I dropped my steering column to mess with the ignition and didn't disconnect the gear indicator cable first. It's still attached up in there but I guess I damaged the return spring? Anyone had the instrument panel apart to know if I can get in there to try to fix this without damaging something...
  23. Brian VT

    Starter button (amps)

    I'm going to install a starter button (sending 12v to the small post on the fender-mounted solenoid). I grabbed 2 different buttons from the parts store. The one that I want to use says 8A. The other says 15A. Can I use the 8A one? If so, what size fuse should I put behind it?
  24. Brian VT

    What is this plug for?

    Any thoughts what this plug would have been used for? It wasn't connected when I got the truck and I don't see anything within reach that it could go to. Wires are a Red/White, Red/Lime Green (or yellow?), and 2 Black.
  25. Brian VT

    Test for ignition switch and/or neutral safety switch?

    No start situation. I confirmed good solenoid and good starter. No 12v from ignition to solenoid. On top of the steering column I can see the actuator rod move when I turn the key to start. I even put pliers on the rod and tried to move the rod further. It woudn't go any further than the key was...

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