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  1. icanfixall

    Thread Count ?

    My thread count is stationary at 25,843. I have posted several times today. Why is it NOT changing?? Thanks...
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    Timing Meter Availibility

    I have one timing meter available for rent. As it has been for many years the fee is $70.00 for 5 days. The day count begins the day after you receive the meter. My meter comes with every tool and very simple instructions. I include my cell number in case you need answers to timing questions...
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    Ignition "thing" Broke

    Not happy today.... That silly ignition switch pot metal piece that is attached to the rod that activates the ignition switch broke today at the dirt store.... REALLY PISSED ME OFF TOO... I just reset the ignition switch and yesterday I "felt" something odd when I would start the engine. So...
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    Ignition Switch Issues

    Last week I noticed my ignition switch was not allowing the start sequence to engage. I had to really push the key towards the dash and even then it sometimes was not engaging the starter circuit. So I dug into this hated every moment of it. Removing all the lower dash areas. then the support...
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    The Moose Truck

    I recall Mel has a trans splitter ahead of his trans in the Moose Truck. does anyone know the name of this high low splitter?
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    Flickering Battery Light

    Yesterday morning going out to breakfast I noticed my dash lights and head light flickering. Sitting a restaurant I turn off the wipers and headlights only to see the battery icon going on and off bout once a second. Rev up maybe to 1500 rpm. No change. Eat breakfast and restart engine. No...
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    My Pictures???

    I have a few pics that were on this site for many years.I cannot "find them" now. They were easy to find on the other site. Can anyone tell me where I might find them so I can post and help others with gear timing...
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    Turn Signal Switch

    Am attempting to install my new indicator switch in my rig with tilt wheel. I did this job long ago but had to view several utube vids. Turns out I have to remove the new connection end plastic piece for it to fit down thru the column. Note to self.. Make sure you have pics and see that all the...
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    Turn Indicator Switch

    I went looking for the part number for my turn indicator switch but did not find the Motorcraft part number in the Parts Bin. Can someone post the part number for this switch with the tilt wheel? Also I checked ebay but did not find a motorcraft only switch.Really want the oem motorcraft switch...
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    New Electrical Issue

    So after the exhaustion of "finding" the cold advance fast idle coolant sensor turned out to be causing all my issues today I tried using my turn indicators but nope. No joy. I have power to the number 5 fuse in the main box. Only the right rear stop light will flash when the emergency flashers...
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    Found Hypermax Turbo

    Today at the Ontario Pic n Pull I found an intact Hypermax turbo on a complete engine. I took a couple of pics with my cell phone too. Its the 088 non gated unit but has the V clamp down pipe on it. Not the bolted flange down pipe. Just not feeling like I can remove it for any amount of money so...
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    Coolant sensor

    Can anyone tell me part number for the cold advance and fast idle coolant sensor found behind the thermostat housing? I searched the PARTS BIN but found no senders of any kind. Thanks...
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    Main Wire Harness Pics

    After removing the passenger side battery I found a melted fusible link. Its on the heavy yellow line from the fender solenoid. I followed the wire to the corner of the battery tray and then it goes across to the drivers side and into the dash thru the large round plug. the actual link says 18...
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    Need Ignition Switch???

    Having electrical issues and believe my ignition switch is failing.Ebay has several part numbers. These are the two I'm looking at. Motorcraft SW-2472 fits 87 to 91 rigs F2TA-11572-EA. This is printed on the switch. I believe both of these are the same item but need someone to hold my hand on...
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    Vacuum Pump Idea

    Surfing ebay for other things I run across this alternator vacuum pump idea. Might be just what someone who is "designing" a different serpentine belt idea...
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    Engine Preluber

    I realize this is expensive but.. Anyone feel it can lube our engines well enough before it starts. I did not look closely as to how this works nor did this company make one for our engines. But interesting anyway.I would never have thought about doing this off a starter. I know we have limited...
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    Electrical Problem

    My inline fuse continues to blow but only when I start the engine. My main engine wire harness burned most of the end where the power to the glowplug is.so I bypassed that with a much larger cable. then the fuseable link feeding the filter head, the fast idle, the fuel shutoff and the cold...
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    Engine Quit

    :(Well today I drove off just fine. Then came home to get some stuff.Engine started right up and died. Cranked fine but no start.No stumble. Heard electric fuel pump running. Key on pulled fuel shutoff wire.. nothing.. No click. Made jumper wire from battery positive and cranked up to start. Ran...
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    2015 GMC Dually Diesel

    Best forum to ask questions is here. My friend is looking at a dualy with 68,000 miles on it for $51,000.00 on a lot. Pics look nice and it was used for hauling horses or livestock. She wants it but I can't recommend it without asking those that probably know more about rigs like this. I know...
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    Dummy Plugs Leaking

    Never posted here before and know very little bout the 6.0 engines but..Friend has these plugs leaking and engine wont run."another" forum told him to remove valve covers and change the stand pipes and o rings to the plugs. Does this sound right? I know my 7.3 idi but just have no hands on...
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    Back From Vacation

    I finally "got back from vacation"... Been nice but glad to return here.What did I miss???
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    Timing Meter Rental Program

    I can now offer once again Kent Moore timing meters for rental. Please pm me to get on a list if things come faster than meters I have for use. The fee is the same at $70.00 for 5 days. If you want more time and additional fee of $35.00 is required. As always the meters come with all the special...
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    25,000th Post Count

    :thanks: So as I post this message simply saying thanks seems to pail in all the fun I have had on this forum. Helping others has become part of my way of giving back so others can give back too. I have never thought of myself as a teacher. I'm just a person that knows something about a few...
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    kent moore j33300

    I found this surfing ebay yesterday and purchased it. I don't normally buy these but for the price I could not go wrong. The line clamp is around 150 bucks and the mag probe tops around 400 bucks these days. Even if the meter has the red display its worth it to buy for the parts alone. The...
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    I'm Back From The Dark...

    Its really been hell without a computer... My motherboard failed. Then the shop had issues with the replacement. Claims HP sent the wrong one and my part was back ordered.. Yeah.. Thats after giving up 150 bucks to start repairs... Seems shop sure had plenty of excuses why I was not geeting my...
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