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  1. smolkin

    Pacer 16 X 10/8 X 6.5 aluminum rims w/centercaps FS

    For sale: A set of four Pacer aluminum rims 16" X 10", in the 8 X 6.5 bolt pattern. They are in good condition and will fit 80-96 F250s (had them on my '94, so I know they have the larger hub opening). Included are chromed steel center caps that have "Pacer" stamped on the outside face. Asking...
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    PSA: did you know your factory radiator is worth $70??

    After ripping the old leaky beasty out last night, I was gonna just throw it on the curb...but I thought, maybe scrap prices are back up, might as well see. It's a good thing I did! This won't come as a surprise to those of you that do a lot of scrapping, I'm sure. If anyone is on the fence...
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    Tire sizes for 16x10 rims?

    What is the best size for greatest fuel economy that will fit on these? Came with the new truck, currently have lt265/75/16 on them. I know that smaller footprint=less rolling resistance, but I have been confused as to what the smallest footprint I can get with these. Would I be better...
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    Educate me about my turbo- factory ATS

    I am a total turbo newbie, I've never owned one. My new truck has what I believe is a factory wastegated ATS. At the moment, I'm not sure how well it's functioning, and particularly with the wastegate I'm unsure as to what it's supposed to be doing anyway. Can anyone give me some general info on...
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    1990 Fleetwood Flair IDI swap?

    There is a really good deal on a 1990 Fleetwood Flair 26' motorhome near here, and it got my brain goblins workin'...has anyone here ever swapped an IDI for the 460 on one of these, or heard of such a thing? It's built on an E-350 chassis, and I'll be looking at it tomorrow to check it out...
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    Timing on 7.3 w/old fuel system

    Much importance has been placed on timing with a meter on this forum. While I do not doubt it is better than "by ear", my question is, how much better? I'm running old injectors and a 6.9-spec IP that's got about 15K and 3 yrs on it. I timed it by ear when I put the IP on. It runs OK, mileage is...
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    6.9 returns on a 7.3 Q's

    Halfway through my return line replacement I realized I had a 6.9 kit...doh! Wanting to get as much done as I could before DeathStorm 2012, I put it on anyway, added a tee, everything plumbed up ok. But after searching some old threads here I am wondering...I have the IP return routed into the...
  8. smolkin

    Someone's heart is breaking...

    http://gulfport.craigslist.org/cto/3178096822.html I hope this isn't a BOOB, if so we should take up a collection so he can keep it. If not, someone buy this!
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    A couple of bungholes?

    I need to drain my tanks, which have been sitting for the better part of a year with a few gals in them. Has anyone here installed bungs or drains on their factory tanks? Is there a good way to do this that won't leak? Or should I just drop the tanks (not fun)? I don't want to just pump them out...
  10. smolkin

    A light at the end on the tunnel?

    (I know there's a biofuel forum and this thread can get moved if necessary but this is where the traffic is) I heard about this story http://www.npr.org/2011/09/26/140702387/air-force-and-navy-turn-to-bio-fuels and I have to say that amidst all the stories of failing economies and gloom it's...
  11. smolkin

    '84 F250 and Parts Must Go!

    I'm being forced to get rid of this 1984 F250 w/6.9 and C6, 2wd. The truck is missing: IP, hard inj. lines, starter, batteries and alternator. Other than that, it could be driven away. It was my DD until May when I got a 1990 F250 and swapped the missing stuff over to that truck. The 1984 has a...
  12. smolkin

    2wd calipers easy to rebuild?

    I was hoping they'd make it until the weekend, but no. Driver side front caliper just went. Hyper-extended piston from severely worn pads popped a hole in the dust seal. So now I am doing an impromptu brake job, are these calipers as easy to rebuild as ones from smaller cars? Just asking to save...
  13. smolkin

    Mystery fluid leak?

    Was just under the truck checking out the horrible state of my front brakes and saw this: It has the consistency of maple syrup, and is pretty sticky but clear and golden in color. It seems to have come from further up but I can't see exactly where, the firewall is in the way. The daily...
  14. smolkin

    Lund Sun visor ?'s

    I have a gently used Sun Visor (non-lighted) that I would love to put lights on. Does anyone have a good pic of the lighted version(Moon Visor)? I want to see how the lights are set up. Also, when it comes to mounting on the truck, is there a kit involved or have you guys just self-tappered...
  15. smolkin

    Swappin' a bed

    How heavy is a SRW long bed on these trucks? I'm still looking for a good one to swap in, but is it do-able with 4-6 burly guys or will I need a hoist of some kind? For bonus points I may try to swap my liftgate over, too, but that thing is a serious boat anchor...when I lost the cables on it...
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    No start- ideas?

    Yesterday the truck was starting fine, put new batts in it, now when I turn the key: I get an initial "click" and then everything goes dead. All batt cables and terminals OK, batts reading 12.67V After the click, ignition sw doesn't do anything, no acc or KOEO, no power After a few...
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    Are 6.9/7.3 injector lines interchangeable?

    In the process of swapping the IP from the 6.9 to the 7.3 I discovered a "repaired" hard line that I don't like (it has a brass tubing union on it). Can I swap the hard lines too? The 7.3 has the timing adapter on #1, would the 6.9 lines work if I removed it? I was reading this tech article...
  18. smolkin

    Few questions about new truck

    I just picked up a 1990 F250 off CL. I'm picking it up tomorrow so no pics yet, but it ain't exactly a looker anyway. Truck has a few issues and I was wondering: -Will the spare rear brake stuff (drums, shoes, hardware) I have for the '84 work on the '90? -Maybe stupid, but will the 1-yr...
  19. smolkin

    Factory turbo 4x4 on CL

    http://mobile.craigslist.org/cto/2307519520.html I'm going to see it in about an hour. The seller says it's a factory turbo IDI model. I've never even seen one of these in person. What should I look out for? I also have no 4x4 experience, are there any things to check before making an offer...
  20. smolkin

    no return to idle, bad hesitation

    Well, like the title says, for the past couple of days my old no-idle issue has returned. After revving up it just stalls, it will not return to a nice idle. When you initially depress the accelerator, it hesitates for several seconds, then revs on up OK; let off and it stalls. It likes to do...
  21. smolkin

    where did my oil go?

    Yesterday I checked my oil...it was at the extreme bottom of the dipstick, not even close to the add line. I last checked the oil a month ago...I know, bad form. So I'm losing almost 1.5gal a month! I see no major leaks, a drip or two from the rear seal maybe, but that's all. The truck smokes a...
  22. smolkin

    Recommendations for tires?

    I'm trying to find some relatively inexpensive tires. I don't really go offroad or have a need for anything pretty or fancy, baby just needs a new set of shoes that will last a while. I have an aversion to used tires, I've had too many blowouts on them. Right now I have Goodyear Tracker2's...
  23. smolkin

    What are signs of algae?

    I've been having an absolute nightmare with my fuel system the past few weeks. It acts like it's either starved for fuel or sucking air, but I've replaced most of my lines except for the returns at the injectors. I just replaced the fuel pump last week, and the IP only has about 5000 mi on it...
  24. smolkin

    Fuel pump semi-emergency

    I'm replacing my fuel pump, and the new one I got from O'Reilly has a different shape to the arm. Will this one work also? I checked a few sites, and I've seen both arm shapes for 6.9 pumps...are they interchangeable? This is kind of important b/c I'm losing daylight and I need the truck for the...
  25. smolkin

    Power locks- '90--> '84

    OK so I just replaced my int door panels w/ '90 ones, power windows/locks included. My '84 doors already had power both, but the power locks only worked on their respective doors, i.e. they wouldn't lock both. So I re-ran the 4 wires that go from door to door...but now I have no locks at all...

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