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    2 trucks into1?

    Hey folks, So here's what I have: 1988 f350/crew cab/ 4x4/ c6/srw... Problems are the body is really rusting out, and the motor with its unknown (likely very high) miles it wearing out. Here's what I'll be looking at tomorrow:1991 crewcab/2x4/e04d/srw So basically what I'm interested in...
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    warmer wrenches!

    okay this might be silly but i since i have little mechanical knowledge to contribute on here and i learn so much from you all i have to share the idea i had today... i had to work on the truck a bit and it was COLD! only to get colder...and wrenches are cold, even with gloves on. oh and no...
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    parts for 6.6L ford?

    Hey, was wondering if anyone has a good parts source for the 6.6l new holland fords. I'm looking for a fuel filter head. this one has a bleeder pump on it so i'm not sure if its interchangeable with other makes or not. parts for this have been a bit tricky to find so i'm wondeing if anyone has...
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    starter issue...

    so recently when i start my truck it will first make a really horrible loud grinding gnashing type of sound. this seems to only happen on the first start of the day and will turn over fine on the second try, sometimes takes a third and then starts fine the rest of the day. it did this once or...
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    compression gauges

    can anyone recommend a good compression tester??? right now I am looking at a couple that napa can order. one by Hoffman HOFTU15-53 and one by American diesel ATD5680. anyone have opinions on either of these or a suggestion for something else? I am not trying to spend loads of money but want...
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    4x4 van

    http://hudsonvalley.craigslist.org/cto/1875170145.html are these as rare as i think they are? i can't go look at it because i'm afraid i'll want it even more and i can't have it. maybe someone here is interested though?
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    running with no lift pump?!?!?!

    thank you all for this forum and the incredible amount of knowledge, i've learned a ton. i am mostly a lurker because my questions have all been answered already somewhere! however, my truck confused me the other day... so i let my boyfriend borrow it to run an errand. my electric fuel pump...
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    road trip, the maiden voyage!! and a craigslist part truck...

    Hi everyone, i am new around here and just have to say thanks so much for everything ive learned so far just from browsing. I just got a 1988 f350 crew cab idi pickup and i LOVE it. I've been wanting to learn about working on diesels for a while now and i think this truck will teach me a lot...

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