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  1. Knuckledragger

    Parts list

    If the engine is a factory turbo, it is worth saving even if it has a hole in the block. The rods, crank, flywheel and other parts are special items and can be sold or traded in any number.
  2. Knuckledragger

    Ring gear advice, too far gone or different type of starter needed?

    There are two answers. (1) if you do not want to take things apart too much, there is the relay solution. Get a heavy duty relay and install a push button for the starter motor. First, turn the key to engage the bendix, then push the button. This system will fully engage the pinion on whatever...
  3. Knuckledragger

    Shower head

    Some years ago I made a replacement shower head out of aluminum but have since retired and do not have a shop to fabricate stuff any more. I know the bird mouth trick with just using hose, but was wondering if anyone still had a new (NOS) showerhead laying around. I figure it will last another...
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    Part numbers list?

    There used to be a list of Ford and IH part numbers in the stickies for these trucks, but I have not been able to findit. I am specifically looking for the ignition actuator and rack for my 1985 F250 with tilt wheel. Dorman is supposed to have an actuator, but it looks like it is only for the...
  5. Knuckledragger

    C6 speedometer cable drive gear?

    I have a 1985 F250 with C6 and 3.54 rear end and stock tires (235/85 R16), but apparently wrong speedo drive gear. My speedo says 80 when I am going about 70, the differences are about 10% off all the way through the speeds. I guess the 4.11 gear somehow got on my drive cable, now I need to know...
  6. Knuckledragger

    B pedal slowly going to floor w/eng running

    You keep adding fluid? Finding no leaks? That usually means either: bad master seals (would not use lots of fluid) or bad power booster (it happens). If you continue to bleed and keep getting bubbles, there is a leak. Possibly in portioning valve, possibly elsewhere. Where is all the fluid going?
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    Sterling 10.25 carrier removal?

    Seems like you are trying to do too much work to clean up the housing. I would get some lacquer thinner or paint thinner and an air siphon jet cleaner. Or even a bunch of brake cleaner spray. Pull the axles out and spray down the tubes to clean them, then spray around the carrier starting at the...
  8. Knuckledragger

    Old fuel. Should you run it or pitch it.

    I bought my truck with 10 year old fuel in it, had no issues running it. That being said, it did live those years in the high desert in CA with low humidity, so no algae bloom (and probably no additives). Pump some out and look at it. If it looks clean and without much color, it is good to go.
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    B pedal slowly going to floor w/eng running

    Does the pedal pump up? Seems like you still need to bleed more. If bubbles come out at all, more bleeding is necessary. Unfamiliar with power bleeding, never had a problem with the old fashioned way.
  10. Knuckledragger

    7 Lug F250 ???

    A bad dream continues... The 7 lug wheel covers started in 1997 were still used as standard issue on Vans until at least 2014. Not sure if Ford was using them up or did not think anyone would notice. I did.
  11. Knuckledragger

    New Fuel Parts: Gas tank, oem fuel selector valve, sending unit, sump kit

    What years is the sending unit meant for? After about 1987, the ohm reading range was reversed.
  12. Knuckledragger

    1994 F350 7.3 idi needs an engine

    I was not sure, since only the block was the problem and he said he was going to use the "block" from the 250. Probably meant the entire engine. If that is the case, I would love to buy his rods, crank, flexplate and harmonic balancer.
  13. Knuckledragger

    86 6.9 idi no oil pressure at idle

    Don't be alarmed if you install an aftermarket gage and find low pressure. The engines idle with about 7 psi and run with 30, if I remember correctly. The magic is that the oil pumps put out a LOT of volume, so high pressure is not necessary, perhaps even counterproductive.
  14. Knuckledragger

    1994 F350 7.3 idi needs an engine

    The 92 block should be alright if you use all of the other parts from the turbo engine. Rods, piston pins and pistons are different weights, so the flywheel or flexplate must match the rotating mass. While you have it apart, you will thank yourself if you have everything balanced, too.
  15. Knuckledragger

    80-86 Long bed

    Thanks, I see the difference now. I was not bothered by the tail light differences, but now I will always see the difference in the wheel opening. It may be cheaper to just fix the bed I have.
  16. Knuckledragger

    80-86 Long bed

    The beds look the same from 1980 to 1994 (and later?), the only difference I know about are the tail light lenses. Can anyone enlighten me? It would make my search WAY easier if I could use an OBS bed. Thanks in advance!
  17. Knuckledragger

    Damage inside differential, what to do next?

    The main change was on the pinion and yoke, not the housing. The yokes are different in that they reach farther into the housing with 1/2" longer splines. I believe that the shaft length is the same, as is the U-joint.
  18. Knuckledragger

    Project Queso

    It is good to know that my 50 year old information (crap, am I that old?) is no longer a problem. Yes, the issue was with carbureted gas engines.
  19. Knuckledragger

    Help no start

    if the solenoid works and the bendix engages as shown, it looks like you have a burned out starter motor. If you have an early truck (before 1990), you might have an old Delco starter. They last a very long time, but not forever. They also burn out solenoids, in which case, your engine would not...
  20. Knuckledragger

    Project Queso

    I read your initial post about all the things you planned, am interested in the gapless rings and if you ever took the engine apart. In the 1970's, Cord gapless rings were popular for some applications, but were also reviled for their high tension, creating new bore sizes while running. No idea...
  21. Knuckledragger

    86 IDI w/ C6 - Trans Dipstick w/ Tube help... please...

    If you have a pick and pull junkyard nearby, you might be able to get the stock tube and dipstick. OR (presuming the Banks setup is correct otherwise) Use plumber's tape to create a new mounting tab anywhere it will fit. No welding necessary. Yes, it is hillbilly, but it will do the job.
  22. Knuckledragger

    Damage inside differential, what to do next?

    The damage was done by a broken spider shaft (maybe just a broken end), it has been repaired. If the scrapes bother you, replace the cover with a clean one. If the chipped pinion makes noise, consider a replacement rear end. Those chips were probably made by the broken shaft when it popped out...
  23. Knuckledragger

    1987 F350 4x4 project or parts.

    All sold, thanks for looking!
  24. Knuckledragger

    80-86 Long bed

    Simple: I want a long bed that is not damaged or beat up or full of holes. I keep finding them listed in the pick-n-pull joints, even good photos! But when I get there I find that the gorillas driving the forklifts have poked holes in the side or otherwise ruined a perfect bed while placing it...
  25. Knuckledragger

    Newb with '87 6.9L

    Yep. It is the thin casting that allows cavitation to happen, due to the Diesel pulses. The 7.3 uses the same casting tooling as the 6.9 but has a larger bore, resulting in very thin walls. A cheap upgrade with predicable results. Fortunately, the owners figured out how to make their engines...

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