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  1. bagpiperjosh

    83 f250 for sale in Pittsburgh pa

    83 F250 2 wheel drive ext cab, 4 speed manual with about 110,000 miles on it. with flatbed NEW Injection pump, lift pump, injectors, return lines put on at 100,000 miles new front brakes, rotors,calipers, brake booster. brake lines, starter, batteries, tires, glow plugs. asking$2200 obo...
  2. bagpiperjosh

    good mechanic in Pittsburgh, PA?

    So i was told by a local shop that i have a leaky head gasket, becasue i asked them to tell me where i was leaking coolant from. Are there any mechanics in the PGH area that are trusted to work on these motors and don't cost an arm and a leg. This truck is my daily driver, so i need to have it...
  3. bagpiperjosh

    COOLANT LEAKING FROM TRANSMISSION?!?!

    So over the past few months i have been slowly losing coolant and i couldnt figure out where. with it being so cold and crappy over the winter, i never crawled under to take a look until recently. I seem to be slowly dripping coolant out of that cover that has a small vent slit on the bottom...
  4. bagpiperjosh

    KING BOLT INSTALLATION

    Has anyone done a kingbolt set install by themselves? How hard are they to do? i hear they really suck because of the old bolts being so tough to get out. im gonna buy a set from lmc today. a shop quoted me $300 to install them. so im debating on weather or not i want to mess with it
  5. bagpiperjosh

    squealing

    so i have a metal sounding squealing sound when i drive my truck. its the loudest in low gears when i go from a stop. i jacked the rear tires up so see if i could see where its coming from under acceleration. but it didnt make the sound. it seems to only do it under load, because when im up to...
  6. bagpiperjosh

    REALLY hard to shift

    My truck today has been REALLY hard to shift. The clutch feels very soft and it sticks to the floor for a sec when I try to release it. It has been hard to shift in the past when the truck was cold. but never like this. Its almost impossible sometimes to get it in gear. any ideas? clutch...
  7. bagpiperjosh

    WMO RIG PROBLEMS

    So i recently purchased a diesel fuel pump from harbor freight to filter my wmo and it seems to not be able to go through the 2 micron filter, where the ps pump i was using would. it goes through the 14 micron filter just fine though. would it be ok to use a 5 micron instead of a 2? anyone know...
  8. bagpiperjosh

    steering wheel shaking at high rpms

    here lately my truck has been shaking at higher rpms, most noticeably in 3rd gear. I noticed it after i had to use ether a few times to start it. I used the ether conservatively each time though. would a clogged injector do that?
  9. bagpiperjosh

    ANYONE ENCOUNTER PROBLEMS WITH ADVANCED AUTO STARTERS?

    I installed a reman starter i got from advanced auto the other day, and it doesnt seem to engage all the time. ill crank it and hear it spin, and i have to try it a few times before it actually catches and starts the truck. Im gonna get a different brand starter from a different parts store...
  10. bagpiperjosh

    what can having different injectors do?

    So i guy I work with bought a 6.2 detroit diesel. i know this isnt the area for that, but the question should apply to all IDIs.. he just put a new ip and injectors in, and he got all but one injector out. the new injectors he bought were supposidly modified to run waste oil better. so the...
  11. bagpiperjosh

    NEED PLATE LIGHT HOUSINGS

    anyone have the plate light housings that would fit my 83 f250 they can spare from a junker or something for a few bucks? i will need them for my upcoming inspection. i can get them from lmc but i think they are like $15 each plus shipping thanks!
  12. bagpiperjosh

    how to install aftermarket coolant temp sensor

    anyone have instructions on where to tie in an aftermarket coolant temp sensor? i tried the search feature, but had no luck.. thanks
  13. bagpiperjosh

    ANYONE INSTALL ONE OF THESE TANK TYPE ENGINE HEATERS?

    http://www.jcwhitney.com/tank-type-engine-heaters/p2000837.jcwx?filterid=j1 im gonna buy one of these heaters and was wondering if anyone else has one of these. how bad was it to install? does anyone have install pics? thanks
  14. bagpiperjosh

    factory alignment specs for 2wd 83 f250?

    anyone know, or know where to find the factory alignment specs for my 2wd 83 f250? the alignment rack computer doesnt tell me thanks
  15. bagpiperjosh

    GOT CAMBER/CASTER GUSHING KIT TODAY

    GOT CAMBER/CASTER BUSHING KIT TODAY so I was just delivered the camber caster adj kit from napa, because my caster is way off....and they are these http://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/CatalogItemDetail.aspx/Camber-Caster-Kit-Front-Susp/_/R-NCP2749148_0006542304 how and where do i install...
  16. bagpiperjosh

    STALLING ON WMO MIX

    so i filled up my tank with w85 waste oil and went on a trip.... 3/4 of the tank it ran fine, then all of the sudden it was stalling left and right, surging like crazy and stuff like that. i put #2 diesel in the rear tank and switch to that, and it runs fine... that seem unusual to you? i...
  17. bagpiperjosh

    BAD PULL TO THE RIGHT

    My 83 f250 has a bad pull to the right. i had all of the tie rods replaced and the tow was set. i was told the caster was off a good bit, would that cause it to pull so bad though? Its so bad that i have to keep the wheel to the left a bit while driving it, and if i let it go it pulls hard to...
  18. bagpiperjosh

    HOW DO I ADJUST CASTER ON MY TRUCK?

    My caster is way off on my 2wd truck. A kid at work tried to align it and got the tow in spec. but the caster is way off and the truck pulls to the right. im not sure how to adjust that on these trucks. are there shims that go on the bushings or something?
  19. bagpiperjosh

    KIG PIN KITS FOR MY 2WD 83 F250?

    Anyone know where i can get a kingpin kit for my 83 f250, there is slight play in the tires when i wiggle them holding the top and bottom also is there a "how to" thread on that floating around anywhere? thanks
  20. bagpiperjosh

    EXHAUST PARTS FOR MY EXT CAB?

    Does anyone know of a good source for exhaust for our trucks? i called a local muffler place and they are having a hard time. it basiclly all needs replaced except the exhaust manifold.
  21. bagpiperjosh

    Those who run waste oil

    I am wondering if anyone has had any noticable results from running sea foam or any other stuff like that through their tank? also if you are running waste oil. what kind of other additional maintenence do you do in addition to the regular interval stuff? i will change my fuel filters...
  22. bagpiperjosh

    4WD SWAP?

    I have an 83 ext cab 4speed 2wd manual and a guy is selling a junk 88 7.3 auto 4x4. would i be able to swap the 4wd out and put it in my truck? or would that not work?
  23. bagpiperjosh

    Complete Turbo cost?

    I am wondering just out of curiosity, how much (not including labor of course) how much it would cost to put a turbo on my 83" 6.9. Im talking stud bolts, gaskets and etc.. and if possible could you provide links for the parts.. thanks
  24. bagpiperjosh

    More brake troubles

    a while back i was having issues with my brakes. well. I am now on my second replacement brake master cylinder and booster from advanced auto. The first replacement was leaking like crazy. now this second replacement is giving me the same troubles i had originally. The first time i hit the brake...
  25. bagpiperjosh

    truck taking fuel slower than usual

    is there a screen or something in the fuel neck that could be clogged? My truck is extrememly difficult to fill up. more than usual... i actually went as far as removing the vent tube and filling the tank up with wmo that way.. I had to crack the fuel cap so the pressure didnt build up. but if i...

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