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  1. 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...
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    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...
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    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...
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    Sending unit lock ring wrench?

    My 1985 needs a sending unit removal/replacement to replace the shower head and I cannot get the lock ring off. Does anyone have the factory lock ring wrench? Happy to pay rent and shipping, should only need it for a week or so.
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    Anyone buy a "new" VRV on fleabay?

    I am in the market for a replacement VRV. My truck is shifting very late when cold, and doesn't want to shift into 3rd at all until well warmed up. I found someone selling new ones for $225 on ebay, but am not ready to plunk down money for an unknown item. I saw his youtube post from a couple of...
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    Starter drama. This can happen to anyone with a diesel. Or maybe just me.

    I am moving from California where I grew up to Arizona, where they have not gone so crazy. Each trip I fill the truck and usually haul a trailer full of household stuff to the new place. My truck has non functional sending units. Maybe I should say dysfunctional, since they actually do...
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    1987 F350 4x4 project or parts.

    Well, since I have sold my business property, I have to make some hard decisions and this is one. I had been looking forward to rebuilding the engine and axles for this truck and installing a ZF 5 speed transmission, but that is all out the window. I need to get rid of the truck(s) and clear...
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    80-86 ignition switch breakage problem

    My tumbler has broken twice in the last two years. Yes, the design has a little to do with it, but the starter momentary switch position has become very difficult to turn to and I was wondering of anyone else has had this problem? The parts are pretty cheap to replace, so I imagine that it is...
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    Which turbo is preferred?

    I have an unusual conundrum to solve: I have three turbos to choose from to install on my 4x4 build. but know little about the different makes. I have an ATS on the truck right now, A Banks on a donor 88 and a "roto-master" on a 1985 truck that I bought thinking it would be my new truck until...
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    WTB: 87-91 F350 stripper/scrapper/project/orphan bricknose

    I have an 87 4x4 that needs a bit of body work and has everything else but a bed. Looking for a truck that has blown an engine, partially stripped, even no driveline at all. As long as the body and bed are nice and electric system is not too boogered up, I am game. Not looking for perfect...
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    rear axle identification

    This axle is not from an IDI, but is from a 1992 F350. I am trying to ID it from the tag. Any help will be greatly appreciated. I got a photo of the tag, so a couple of digits are not clear. Top row: S1310 (or S131D?) Second row: L10 10 2 20 (or 2D?) My best guess is that it is a Sterling...
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    how to remove turbo while in truck?

    I have a couple of trucks (85, 89) that are getting ready for the scrap yard, but want to remove their turbos and exhaust tubing in case I want to use them later. I have been fooling around with them on and off for a couple of days and have come to the probable conclusion that I will have to...
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    Interchange?

    My seat needs repair, but I know that there are many years that interchange with 1985. How late can I look before bolt patterns change? 1994? 1998?
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    Solenoid part number?

    My 1985 F250 has an unnatural appetite for killing starter solenoids. It has the Delco Remy direct drive starter, which I am very happy with. In fact, the last time the solenoid went out was about a month after the truck had been stolen in 2010, only months after an entire engine rebuild. The...
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    10.25" Sterling question

    Are the pinions cut with different length splines, or do only the yokes have longer splines? Trying to find out if I need to only replace a yoke or the gearset as well. Thanks!
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    cold start issue

    I have had two trucks do the very same thing and have yet to figure out the solution. After sitting at least overnight, the truck starts up right away, runs for a couple of seconds and quits. After cranking for a good long while (4 or 5 5 second cranks), it will finally restart, run rough for a...
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    South Oregon to Southern California?

    Am making a deal for parts, including an entire bed in Ruch, OR near Medford. Anyone coming south (to Monrovia or thereabouts) that can trailer or piggy back that and a few smaller parts? I will do my best to make it worth your while.
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    Vacuum dilemma

    I have recently had an odd feeling about my vacuum system and would like some help pin pointing the source of the problem. On startup, the power brakes have one pump then lose vacuum for assist, then get back after a couple of pumps of the pedal. Cold start driving, the transmission waits to...
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    80-86 long bed wanted

    Got rear-ended on the freeway last week, looks like changing beds would be easier and cheaper than pulling out the dents. Silver is a desired color, but any bed that is straight and unmolested will do.
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    Pick a Part southern California

    https://www.lkqpickyourpart.com/dashboard/garage#images-5 1989 brick CC gasser with red interior. Body and crew doors look good. Front door panels gone. This LKQ outfit will email alerts for cars and trucks as they enter the yards. It is all online, so there is no difference if you are across...
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    FS: Dog Dish hubcaps for 85-86 Ford

    One complete good set of hubcaps. Came on 85 as stock, I think 86 also. Maybe other years, but Ford seemed to play with this basic design for 20 years. None of these are fresh, minty new caps, but all are presentable. I can take photos of all of them if you are interested. $50 plus shipping...
  23. Knuckledragger

    A/C change and update

    I have been running without air for 10 years and now that I am making a few runs into AZ, it seems like it is time to get serious about updating my A/C system. The R12 is long gone, although I have never opened the system. It never worked the few times I switched on the A/C. I have been...
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    overflow tank

    Prepping for a trip to AZ, I filled my tank and found that it now leaks. Anyone know the part number? Anyone have a good one for sale? Anyone know if the later combo tank (87-94) can be used without too much monkeying around? It will not be in time for the trip, but I still need a working tank...
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    crank sleeve install

    Getting ready to install a sleeve on my crank to fix leaks. Problem is that the sleeve is thin and has no instructions as to how to best install it. Should I make a tool to pound on? Heat?

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