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    bullet proof TTB

    Some of you may think im crazy and might say I would be better off with a solid front axle but I dont want a solid axle. I am in the process of rebuilding a 1988 f250 4WD and I want to build the front end strong. I mean bullet proof! Im talkin total steering system upgrade (and yes I will be...
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    Mean green starter

    Has anyone used a Mean Green Starter and/or alternator? They sound really good but with a hefty price?
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    Piston protrusion spec?

    What is the piston protrusion spec for a 7.3 idi? I dont see it in my manual.
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    Thermostat check ball

    I just had my block machined and now the check ball is missing that goes in the hole by the thermostat. Does anyone know where I can get one or what size it is? Also is it just the coolant pipe that holds it in?
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    where to get a Complete 7.3 gasket set

    Where can I get a complete 7.3 idi victor reinz gasket set?
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    7.3 machined engine parts =)

    Got my stuff back from the machine shop. Here are just some pictures. I set the studs in just for the pictures. Im not ready to start going together yet but im deffinatly getting excited. All of my internals are balanced. I also forgot to take a picture of my Type4 cam. Mahle...
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    oil pumps

    Can we still get new oil pumps from the dealerships for our engines? Dont wana get an aftermarket one.
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    Comp 910 valve springs

    Are these the springs we can use? Also what will I need to know when getting these put on? My heads are being rebuilt right now so will I need anything more with putting these springs on? http://www.summitracing.com/parts/CCA-910-16/
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    Injection pump options?

    Has anyone ever put a db4 on one of these? Is it possible or what would it take? What do you guys think of it? My truck im building wont be a daily driver but i would like it to be very reliable but 6.5s used db4s so they should be real reliable. Whats your opinions on it?
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    piston coatings?

    For those of you that got the coatings on your pistons, do you feel that it was worth it and where did you get it done? I just got my new mahle pistons and im thinking about getting it done.
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    Mahle pistons

    Where are you guys buying Mahle pistons? I need the reduced 0.010 7.3 pistons but cant seem to find them?
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    Hypermax smoke puff limiter?

    What is this Hypermax smoke puff limiter? Has anyone used one? http://www.gohypermax.com/ProductDisplay.aspx?ID=d9ee0536-6204-46a6-8455-a3a12867ecce
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    hypermax piston, piston pin, piston ring questions

    On Hypermax's website they say they have "high performance" pistons, piston pins, and piston rings? What do they mean by high performance and are the pistons just Mahle? Whats special about the rings and pins?
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    Brake modual thing???

    Im talking about my 88 f250 in my sig. On the inside of the left frame rail right under the firewall there is this brake modual thing. It has lines from the master cylinder and a line to the rear brakes. It also has an electric plug in the back of it. What am I looking at? My guess is RABS but...
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    IFS dana 44 VS. dana 50

    Do f250's with a diesel always have a dana 50 or do some have a dana 44? What are the differances between the 2? How can you tell one from the other? I heard someone say they had a factory truck with a front limited slip diff, did they ever come from the factory with those in the front?
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    Flexplates

    Is the C6 flexplate differant than an E4OD? Are they interchangable?
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    E4OD VS. 4R100

    What are the differances between the e40d and the 4r100? I have seen people talk about putting the e40d to 4r100 specs, what exactly does that mean?
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    Complete fuel lines

    I need to replace all my fuel lines. Is there anywere to get a complete fuel line kit from the tanks to the engine and back? Are the gas fuel lines the same as the diesel lines? What are your guys recomendations?
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    Hylomar spray or tube or both?

    Im looking at getting some hylomar for head gaskets and other stuff like intake gasket. I have found a couple things, http://www.hipoparts.com/products/HYLOMAR-Universal-Blue-12oz-Aerosol-Gasket-Compound.html this is a spray that looks good for head gaskets...
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    Rocker arm questions

    Are the rocker arms in 6.9/7.3 the same as the ones in 6.2 or 6.5 gm's?
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    steel pistons

    Anyone read in the diesel power about the steel pistons for duramax from mahle? How sweet would it be to have them for our trucks?!
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    Freeze plug question?

    I forgot to tell the machine shop to not remove the freeze plugs and they did. They put in these with this brown stuff around them and on the face. The brown stuff is very hard too. Should i remove these plugs and put in the stainless ones that are supposed to be in it? I do have the...
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    Changing 88 4x4 c6 to E4OD??

    Truck is an 88 f250 4x4 with C6. I have a 2WD E4OD from a bus that I would like to use and convert to 4x4. Has anyone here not only changed a C6 to E4OD but changed a 2WD E4OD to 4x4? What will i need to do to make this happen? I am going to rebuild the E4OD so changing tailshaft parts wont be...
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    just got block sleeved

    I do not have pictures yet but I got my block back from the machine shop. I noticed there is about 1/32" or so of a gap on the bottom of the sleeves to the cylinder lip. Do any of you think this will pose a problem? I ordered head studs through him and he got me powerstroke studs so this has me...
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    Rod through block!

    About 9 months ago I got a 1988 F250 SC 4X4 7.3idi with 63,000mi on it. It sat for 10 years inside of my dads shop. I finaly got ahold of the guy and he just gave me the title and keys for it =). The guy paid rent and heat for the shop just to keep the truck there for 10yrs?? Anyways I pulled it...

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