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    1988 Ford F250 4x4 7.3 Diesel Auto

    Also, the front tank sending unit does not work. The rear tank sending unit only works to about the half tank mark.
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    1988 Ford F250 4x4 7.3 Diesel Auto

    This is a good strong running truck. I've had it for almost a year now and it's been a great truck. It is the regular cab/long bed (8 ft) combination. This would be the perfect truck for someone looking for a work or contractor vehicle. It has a bench seat from a newer powerstroke truck that is...
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    Coolant Loss Issues - Help me diagnose these findings

    Turns out the heater core wasn't leaking at all. After a quick check under the hood it was clear to see that the upper radiator hose had a huge split in it. It has the date 6/21/91 printed on it so I guess it was time for it to be changed anyway. So after I get the new hose put back on, how...
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    Coolant Loss Issues - Help me diagnose these findings

    New symptom to add to the list... Yesterday as I was driving home from my softball game I started to get a very strong smell of coolant in the cab. Shortly after that I noticed alot of steam/fog coming from my vents and filling up the truck. From what I've read, this means I have a bad heater...
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    Long Block Price Check

    I'm looking to swap a 5.9 12 valve in place of my F250's 7.3 liter. I found a motor from a 1995 Dodge 2500 with 160,000 miles on it. The guy has it advertised as a long block only, no IP or injectors. He's asking $300 for it. Would this be a good starting point for a swap? I would probably just...
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    Coolant Loss Issues - Help me diagnose these findings

    I've been going through about 2 gallons of coolant per week. Also there is a white-ish haze from the exhaust which I think could be coolant.
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    Coolant Loss Issues - Help me diagnose these findings

    I put a coolant system pressure tester on my truck today and pumped it up to 13 psi. The needle stayed steady at first but then slowly began dropping. I could also hear a very faint hissing sound like there was a leak in the system. It just got done raining here so I couldn't get underneath to...
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    Look what the Brown Santa brought me...

    Eight new Motorcraft ZD-9 glow plugs from DieselFiltersOnline.com. Grand total to my door was $88.87. Hopefully I'll get these installed in the next couple days. I found 2 of my existing GP's did not test positive for continuity when using a test light from the battery. If everything goes as...
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    VHT Nightshade

    I know here in Maryland, it's illegal to have any kind of obstruction to your lights. My younger brother had the VHT stuff on his tails and he was constantly getting hassled by the cops about it.
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    Early Return Line Kit Plus More

    The whole kit went on smoothly without any problems. I ended up having about 9" of the hose left over, as well as the copper washers and hardware that I didn't use. I would definitely recommend this kit to anyone who's got leaky return lines.
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    Early Return Line Kit Plus More

    I'll be installing this kit today and will post again with my impressions of it.
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    WTB injector nozzles used 6.9 7.3 idi

    I've got 4 or 5 used ones in unknown condition you can have. Just pay shipping.
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    best N/A pyrometer location??

    Would you mind getting a pic? I'm a newb when it comes to these engines.
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    Bronco Graveyard Winch Bumper Pics

    What exhaust were you running in this pic? That's exactly what I'd like to put on my `88.
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    Worked on my ZF 5 swap tonight

    I'm interested in doing this swap, except it would be from C6 to ZF5. Does the trans have to come from a diesel truck? Or would one from a gasser work as well.
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    Bronco Graveyard Winch Bumper Pics

    Bumper looks real nice man. Any idea what it weighs? Not like it really matters when we have 1200 lbs of IH engine up front already. Do you have any pics and details of your exhaust setup? I remember seeing it in a past pic and really liking it.
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    No start problems, long list of symptoms

    I didn't use the block heater today because it was 65 degrees outside. Yes, fuel does come out of the valve when the engine is running. I found 2 glow plugs disconnected while checking over the engine bay cookoo. Whoever had this truck last really didn't know what they were doing...
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    No start problems, long list of symptoms

    I also found a 2-pronged connecter unplugged right behind the upper radiator hose. I believe it is part of the cold idle advance solenoid? Could this have anything to do with my hard starting?
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    No start problems, long list of symptoms

    As a last resort I tried giving it a small spray of starting fluid today. The air filter and housing were still on when I shot the fluid in. What really surprised me was how quickly it started! I know it's a big no-no to be using this stuff but I really needed to use the truck. Anyway, what's...
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    No start problems, long list of symptoms

    Well, it's back to not starting again. After putting the coolant system pressure tester on the truck, I found that 2 of my heater hoses were leaking. That is where all of my coolant was disappearing to. It's got 2 good batteries in it now that are rated at 850 CCA. The engine turns over...
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    Wanted: Lift kit parts for `88 F250 Diesel

    Is there a company that makes a good drop bracket that I could copy? I'm pretty good with a welder so it would be nice to be able to save some money if possible.
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    Wanted: Lift kit parts for `88 F250 Diesel

    I'm looking for some parts to take my F250 up a little higher. For the rear I'm planning to do a shackle flip, and for the front I was planning to use drop brackets for the time being. I suppose I'll need longer shocks as well. Does anybody have any of these parts that they're looking to get...
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    Dumb mistake = Strange problem

    I was able to get it started yesterday after adding 5 gallons of fresh diesel. This was still with my old fuel filter. I'm leaning towards the possibility that my glow plug system is not operating correctly. I've come to this conclusion because it was 55 degrees outside today when I went out to...
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    Dumb mistake = Strange problem

    Well I put 5 gallons of fresh diesel in it, and also picked up a new air filter and fuel filter. Unfortunately for me, whoever owned the truck previously had gotten rid of the fuel heater/water separator that screws onto the bottom of the fuel filter. So now I am stuck trying to find a new fuel...
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    Dumb mistake = Strange problem

    Where would the best place be to get a new filter? I have NAPA, CarQuest, Pepboys, and Advanced Auto all within 10 min of my house.

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