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Torque, tension, and head bolts
I had a class on structural steel bolts (bridge bolts) last week, and it was a real eye opener about bolts and fasteners in general. We did a lot of hands on in the class using 7/8" bolts 4 1/2" long with heavy nuts. Basically here is the run down on what we did. We put a bolt in a testing...- cornbinder 84
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Clutch rod problems
Backed a big load of firewood in the yard awhile ago to unload it and I shut off the truck and let out on the clutch then bang the clutch rod hit me in the shin. Looks like the cotter pin broke and came out. It was dark and I couldn't see under the dash but, it should go back in with out major...- cornbinder 84
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Glow Plug Carnage with Pics
My uncle gave me a sack of Champion glow plugs (6 sets) that he had in storage since he sold his IDI in the 90's. I thought I would test a few to see how long it took them to burn out. They didn't burn out. They exploded with the force of a .22 long rifle shell in less than 2 seconds. When I...- cornbinder 84
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IDI with Reefer
http://theeclassifieds.com/Classifieds/Detail/2d4c180c-5afe-475e-94cb-9de600befece Located in Kingsport, Tennessee. Looks to be rust free.- cornbinder 84
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To buy or not to buy that is the ?
The local bank just repo-ed a 92 F350 crew dualie 2wd, 7.3, 5 speed. I am good friends with the repo officer and he called me last Saturday to come start the truck and move it on the bank lot. The glow plugs were dead on the truck. It has been put on a push button but the WTS light still come on...- cornbinder 84
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Body Work How-To
I am getting ready to start the body work and paint on my 85 probably within the next two weeks if weather allows. I was wondering if anybody would like me to do a how-to post on fixing dents and getting the truck ready for paint. I thought there might be alot of people on here like me that...- cornbinder 84
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Block heater plug
Well the binder failed to start today, but I can't blame her. It's 16 degrees even I didn't want to start this morning. It has been sitting for three weeks in the cold without being started , and it the batteries seemed to have lost some charge(they are four years old). I brought the batteries...- cornbinder 84
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Score!!!!
Well I haven't been around much in a while because of work and trying to get some project finished up in the shop. Well I got a care package from my uncle who is retired from Navistar an still lives in Indiana next to Camp Atterbury. He sent me five sets of glow plugs, two thermostats, one set...- cornbinder 84
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Need help finding some parts.
I posted this over in the Lounge, but I thought it might get a little more exposure over here. http://www.oilburners.net/forums/showthread.php?p=385337&posted=1#post385337 Any help will be greatly appreciated. If this needs to be removed because it is not IDI related it's OK. Thanks...- cornbinder 84
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Dixson Tachometer
I got a Dixson Tachometer for a diesel, and I am trying to find what kind of sending unit it uses. It is an in dash tach about 4" in diameter. The sticker on the tach says Dixson, Inc. Grand Junction, CO Model 535-CO-47467 12 Volt 8050 Hz GM Service Parts PN 2079921 So I assume the tach...- cornbinder 84
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Hauled some hay this weekend
Well this is the first time I have pulled a trailer with my truck since I got it. It did great. Pulls a whole lot better than my Dodge gasser. It wasn't a big load, but I was well satisfied with the power. Gonna have to get a set of injectors soon though. I know I have one bad one because when I...- cornbinder 84
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Defroster Won't Work
Well it's getting colder of the mornings, and I turned my defroster on this morning and it won't work. All of the air comes out the front vents. I have a 1983 service manual from Ford (truck is an 85) and went through the check list and every thing seems to be working correctly with the proper...- cornbinder 84
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New Member Saying Hi and a Question
Well I have been a long time lurker and finally decided to post. I've read most every post in this forum over the past few months. I just got my 1985 truck(pic in avatar) on the road, and I love driving it. I still get nervous about new noises and such as the truck is new to me and I haven't...- cornbinder 84
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