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  1. metalminded

    wtb: obs f350 rear leaf spring spacers

    Looking for a pair of the stock 4" f350 spacers in good condition. attached picture is a stock picture i found on ebay of f250 2" spacers
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    gauges died today

    95 f350 powerstroke I didn't notice exactly when it happened but at some point i looked down and the tach was dead. then i noticed that the volt gauge and the light on the shifter indicating OD on/off was also dead. is the OD light tired to the tach? I looked over some fuses before it got dark...
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    degas cooling system conversion

    It has been a minute since i have posted but this has been my go to forum for years now, this is my third 7.3 I am not sure that this is an upgrade, but i am in need of a new radiator and overflow tank on my 1995 f350. It has the older non degas style system and i guess i am curious if anyone...
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    Southerns and westerners...

    I live in NY and the rust here is rediculous. I am looking for a good OBS extended cab frame and possibly a cab . My truck is a 96. I have my own freight shipping setup. I just need someone knowledgeable on the ground to source me a good rust free frame. I am willing to pay someone in a...
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    while the engine is out....

    Howdy folks, long time no post .... 1996 f250 extended cab psd auto 4x4 I decided to pull the engine on my truck to hopefully make things a bit easier. I am hoping you guys can weigh in and make suggestions on what else i should do while its out, the truck has 180k, the transmission was...
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    New truck..

    I am not sure what i want to do with this rig... I really miss my IDI, i don't like looking under the hood and seeing lots of wires. 1999 f350 dump 6spd manual pto driven dump truck has 115k but the engine is rebuilt and has less than 5k on it and got a new clutch (receipt for $8500) the...
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    7.3 motor swap

    So i have an opportunity to buy a 99 f350 7.3 6spd 4x4. The body and frame on the truck are pretty rotted, but the drive train is in awesome condition. I am not really a fan of the newer trucks, body styling wise. What would be involved with swapping to a 92-97 truck? Ideally i would swap to a...
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    Sterling 10.25 rear axle 4.10s

    I bought this from a guy in VT when i was unsure of a repair i was undertaking on my old truck. i sold my truck and have zero need for this. its complete from the pinion yoke to the brake drums... cables cut. like to move it before the snow flies 300obo
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    wtb: 92-97 f250 or 350

    Looking for a diesel f250 or 350 turbo preferred. manual transmission preferred. rwd or 4x4 any cab size nothing lifted i am willing to go pretty much any where for the right truck but i am located in NY so the closer the better. my last truck was purchased and driven home from SC...
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    Round Two

    Howdy boys, I have been away from the forums for some time now... all of the work i did when i got my truck paid off and it has been rock solid reliable for me. I have this forum to thank for that i believe, which parts to use and the right way to make the repair and also what maintenance to...
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    swap options

    A buddy of mine has a 95 suburban diesel, are there other trucks/suburbans that this drivetrain would drop into easily? Any gas truck manual transmissions bolt up and stand upto the diesel? Thanksin advance
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    Do this NOW

    If you are not sure where your truck is in terms of timing, then rent Gary's tach n time right now and get in time. What a difference 4 degrees made! I didn't have an issue with the way my truck ran, but I had thought to time it just so I knew where it was. The truck sounded fine pre...
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    glow plug booty

    is there a replacement boot for the glow plugs? mine are almost all cracked and crumbly. side note, i replaced all my glow plugs and all the old ones(factory motorcraft plugs) came out very easily. i do not know how many miles they had on them however
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    bago

    this is not mine, but figured there might be an oil burner out there that might be crazy enough... http://newjersey.craigslist.org/rvs/3963683021.html :sly the other deal of the day... also not mine http://worcester.craigslist.org/cto/3917608944.html
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    engine trouble last night

    Going to pick this car up and i had just about arrived when i forgot to swap tanks and ran out and rolled to a stop on a side street. I swapped the tank to the front and bled/cranked from the engine bay and got it started up after a couple tries. Later when i was towing the car home, I was...
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    buy this and bug out!

    This is just cool http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1975-Ford-F-600-4x4-Incident-Command-vehicle-/161073155785?pt=Commercial_Trucks&hash=item2580b54ec9&vxp=mtr#ht_814wt_1064
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    freebie

    If anyone wants it, i have a police style spotlight that mounts to the windshield frame of a car or truck. have all the parts, the bulb seems loose in it so it probably needs a new one. you pay shipping and its all yours! this is not the actual light but very similar
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    Clutch issue today

    Does it ever end?! So i just went to the store, when i went to release the clutch the truck lurched forward chirping the tires. as i had let it out the pedal had suddenly felt different than it normally does. as i went to shift into second the clutch pedal felt normal again. i continued...
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    computer behind glove box?

    Computer looking box behing the glove box. what is this here mystery box? says "for single rear wheel only" on it....
  20. metalminded

    heater core just popped

    Anything I should know before replacing it? As a temporary fix is it ok to loop the system? Is there an after market brand to get or stay away from? Thanks
  21. metalminded

    best sensor locations

    I would like to add a temp sensor, oil pressure sensor and volt meter with corresponding gauges, i thought i would ask what the best locations for these sensors would be and why? thanks in advance!
  22. metalminded

    fuel filter change and now not starting.

    I tried searching for just a walk through of how to bleed the system but couldnt find it. i replaced the filter which had been installed to about 140ft, ended up tearing it as it came off.. i had to remove the whole assembly to get it off. cleaned everything, installed new filter with new...
  23. metalminded

    Friend's truck is down...

    I believe her truck is a 92 or 94 idi NA crew cab 4x4 automatic. Was towing a trailer when it started puking tranny fluid. Fluid was said to be coming from the starter out of the bell housing. From my reading, it seems like there is a tendency for the front seals in the automatics to leak...
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    Tool tips

    Perhaps there is a place for this already, would make a good sticky if not. Like a place to share "Tool Tips" i know you guys have some tricks up your sleeves..... Here is one i was just reminded of as i was ordering a water pump. If you are not familiar with 3M's Roloc Bristle Discs, then...
  25. metalminded

    ignition lock cylinder replacement

    I am looking at rock auto as a reference, they list 5 different motorcraft part numbers and describe them as "Number 4 Cut Letter D" or "Number 1 Cut Letter A" or similar. anyone know how this works? is this a vin digit?

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