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  1. jayro88

    GP tips gone

    Hi all. So I went to replace my GPs today. I had noticed harder cold starts and less of a voltage drop when glowing them than before. All GP were zd-9. All of them came out easy, but the ones from my rear 2 cylinders were missing their tips. I have no idea how long they have been like this and I...
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    E250 blower motor resistor location

    Hi all, The resistor for my front blower motor went out on my 1988 e250. I only get high. Before I start just hunting for it, does anyone know where it is located? Just trying to save some time. Thanks. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    c6 to e4od swap. Worth it?

    So here is the situation. I have an '88 e250 with a c6 and 3.54's. I also have added a DNE2 aux O/D. I currently have a Banks turbo kit sitting in my garage that will be added this year as well. I currently have 260K o on the clock and plan on driving the van until at-least 500K. I am thinking...
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    e250 Vacuum Canister and vacuum issues

    So a while back my vaccum pump froze up and died. Prior to that I had no vacuum issues. I replaced the pump, but it never seemed quite right. When it was really cold out my brake light would come on at idle and my peddle would be hard. Since everything was fine before I thought it might be...
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    Alternator help

    So I notice my alternator wasn’t charging and went to replace it today. When I took it out I noticed that 1 of the wires on the 2 wire plug was completely broken. I believe these go to the voltage regulator. I removed the connector and crimped on some spade connectors, but after installing the...
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    EPump after fuel filter

    So I am thinking of moving my Faucet EPump from my frame rail to the engine compartment. But I am also wanting to relocate my fuel filter onto the frame rail. Would there be an issue with having it set up with the order being fuel filter, then EPump then IP instead of EPump, then fuel filter...
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    Fuel gel? Not making sense.

    So we had a cold front coming through yesterday and today. Temps getting down to -15*. In preparation for winter I had replaces my fuel filter and a day or 2 prior to the cold temps I put in a double dose of PS Winter Formula (white bottle) as that is what the instructions say for temps under...
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    Van vs truck PS brackets

    So the power steering bracket on my ‘88 e250 7.3 broke. The metal actually broke. I was wondering if this bracket was the same on the trucks vs the vans. Right now I really don’t have time to mess with it, so I am going to take it in to be repaired. The PS pump was also leaking, so they are...
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    Manual GP glow time

    So I switched my ‘88 e250 over to manual GP’s. I have tested the 6 rear GP’s (the ones I get at from inside the van) and they all test good. I will be testing the front 2 as well. My question is, how long do people usually glow their plugs at different temps? My van has been sitting in 20*...
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    Push Button GP Setup

    So in preparing for winter I am going through my GP's and replacing any that are needed. My WTS light isn't staying on as long as it should (about half as long), so am thinking I have a plug or two burned out. If not I an thinking I will just switch it to a manual push button so I don't have to...
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    Bit heavier than I thought

    So I picked up this trailer in the spring. I have 3 kids that play travel soccer, so we spend a lot of time at weekend tournaments. We usually get to park on site, so it also saves time and hotel bills.....not to mention having AC,heat and a nice place to nap or chill out. The door tag said it...
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    Group 31 and Gen 3 Alt upgrade

    Hi folks, So in the next couple weeks I am planning on upgrading the batteries in my '88 e250 to a pair of group 31's and swapping to a new Gen 3 alternator. I found some good write-ups on this and it looks fairly simple.....but I do have a few questions: 1. With mine being a van body, where...
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    Overfilled oil?

    Okay, so I changed my oil today and I miss calculated when refilling. I switched from 1 gallon containers to 2 gallon. So it is filled to where it covers the “Do” on the dipstick where is says “Do Not Overfill”. So probably 1-2 quarts. I know if you overfill it can cause the oil to get...
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    Water pump gasket

    So I am having to replace the water pump on my ‘88 e250. What is the best thing to use to hold the gasket in place while installing the pump? A few dabs of rtv? Thanks Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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    Type of hose clamps?

    Hi all. I was wondering what you have found are the best type of hose clamps to use? I have been using the basic worm drive hose clamps, but they don’t seem to work very well. They loosen up over time and also don’t allow for a lot of even clamping force around hoses before strip out or break...
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    Need Pics of Main GP wire bypass

    Hello, Since the passenger side fender plug that supplies voltage to the GP controller is known to be a weak spot and to melt causing issues I was going to bypass it. I have read where people just bypass the plug by connecting the wires directly. I have also read where people replace the 2...
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    Towed this today

    So I finally took the new to me travel trailer out for it’s maiden voyage. The tow vehicle was my ‘88 e250 NA 7.3 with a c6 and 3.54s. Maintenance is good, but the IP/injectors need replaced. Overall it did well. Cruises along at 65mph most of the way. It did slow down to about 60mph going up...
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    Towing temps

    So if it all works out this weekend will be the first time I am doing any real towing with my van for an extended distance. I have all my gauges hooked up, but wanted to make sure I had my limits straight, 1. EGT below 1200* 2. Coolant Temp below 240* 3. Trans Temp below 220*. Not 100% sure on...
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    Van Radiator Info/question?

    So it is looking like I am going to have to replace the radiator i my '88 E250. I know a lot of people have had good success with using Champion Radiators in their trucks. Unfortunately, my searches show that the van radiator part number is different than the truck radiator part number and I am...
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    Thoughts on Colors?

    SO I have been buying parts and saving up to do some van work this spring/summer. One of the things I am planning on is having some body work done and getting a paint job. Originally I was going to go all black, but now I am second guessing that. Debating between black, red or blue. Figured I...
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    Best way to find an IDI to buy?

    So I already have my '88 e250 IDI. This morning my wife decided to go deer hunting with her Sienna. Good news is we got some meat out of it, bad news is that her Sienna is high mileage (240,000) and may get totaled out. So we were discussing what to do. My 15yr old son gets his license in...
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    Rear heater repair and paint

    So in the middle of last winter I came out to my van to see a large puddle of antifreeze on the ground under the rear heater core on my '88 E250. Upon closer inspection I found that one of the metal hard lines had rusted through: So instead of getting soaked with antifreeze working outside in...
  23. jayro88

    '88 E250 LED Headlight Upgrade Pics

    I had purchased some HellaLenses from a forum member a while back and had been trying to decide how to use them. Either set it up with halogen bulbs and a relay so the I didn't burn out my headlight switch, or to try some LED bulbs in the lenses. I had heard mixed reviews about LED bulbs for...
  24. jayro88

    Van PS Pump replacement questions.

    So my power steering pump has been leaking and I decided it was time to change it. Is there a trick to getting the pump out of the van? I have all the bolts out and the pump is loose, but it is wedged in there and doesn't want to come out. Can I pull it out the top without unbolting the AC...
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    IDI to the rescue

    So my wife had some key issues with her Sienna while she was at work. You gotta love it when the programmed key stops working to start the van. Tow was gonna cost $100 so after work I hooked up the trailer and headed out. Got to the parking lot and pushed the Sienna into place. I broke out...

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