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    Extra power, then died?

    Worked at it some more yesterday. Im getting tons of fuel to the pump, and when I pulled the return line off and cranked it I got tons of fuel coming out the hose there too. So does that mean my injection pump is definitely good, and I should be looking at injectors? Or is it possible the...
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    Extra power, then died?

    Got to work on it again after work yesterday. Still no progress. Couldnt even get a puff of smoke by pumping the throttle like last week. I think im going to take my injection pump off, take it apart to see how it works and if theres anything wrong in there. Question - Is the fuel heater...
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    Extra power, then died?

    I had off today and got to work on it for a while before the snow got too heavy. 30 degrees out but I ran the block heater for a few hours before hand, cant hurt. Batteries charged overnight, cranked nice and fast. Just holding the pedal down, i got nothing. 15 seconds at a time, no...
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    Extra power, then died?

    Ok I replaced the fuel filter today. With the filter outlet line disconnected, it flows out of there pretty fast now. Still just drips (if that) from the injector line I i disconnected next. Do I need to remove all 8 lines to bleed the pump?
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    Extra power, then died?

    I disconnected the outlet of the fuel filter, its flowing real well there. Closed that and opened 2 injector lines, just a very slow drip from them. With the key on, I unplugged/plugged the FSS wire, and it does click.
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    Extra power, then died?

    I did run the tank really low on sunday. Filters up next.
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    Extra power, then died?

    One came off the vacuum sensor, i dont think that would cause fuel delivery problems. The other looks like it goes to the bottom of the fuel filter housing, but that feels to be a threaded drain on the bottom of it. Much better idea than putting a catch hose on the schrader!! Ok so Im...
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    Extra power, then died?

    On the second tank, after cranking for 10 seconds it sputtered a little, then fired up for 1 second, blew a nice big cloud, and died. 15 minutes later I was able to get it to do that one more time. While examining the schrader valve, i noticed 2 wires not attached to anything, right by the...
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    Extra power, then died?

    Driving home on the highway last night and out of nowhere it had more power than ive ever felt before from my idi. It was as if a gremlin snuck in there and cranked up my fuel pump all the way. Boost remained constant at 2-3 psi which is normal. My first thought was "F Yeah!" but then I...
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    What did my truck cost new?

    Im just curious. I have a '90 XLT Lariat ext cab 4x4. About how much would it have cost at the dealership 25 years ago? I just spec'd out a '15 equivalent to mine and it was just under $63k :eek:
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    Who can identify this transmission part? T18 or possibly T19

    Thanks ;Sweet
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    Who can identify this transmission part? T18 or possibly T19

    Im assembling a T18 that I took apart many months ago, and I have a piece left over. I dont remember removing it, and I dont see it anywhere on my diagram. Around the same time, I had a parts T19 on the bench, so it could be from that, but I dont see it on that diagram either. It seems like...
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    Brake light out. Turn signal switch?

    Theres really nothing tricky about it. just make sure you order teh right switch, as you see a few of us didnt. Remove horn remove steering wheel remove all the collar like pieces that go around the steering column remove the 2 little pieces of dashboard below the steering column drop...
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    The button you have to push to get the key out

    What is the proper name for it? And more importantly, Is there any good reason not to disable or remove it? My steering column is already apart right now so it'd be real easy to rig that thing up.
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    The Official "Show Us Your Ride" pictures of member's trucks thread.

    On the Port Jefferson ferry. I bought that S10 for a few hundred, for an engine donor.
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    The Official "Show Us Your Ride" pictures of member's trucks thread.

    Pic from a couple weeks ago, took my jeep to the beach
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    Brake light out. Turn signal switch?

    the non tilt switch has 3 mounting holes, the tilt has 2. the 2 contacts for the horn are in a slightly different spot, and will interfere with the key switch if you get the wrong one. the quickest way to tell - the non tilt switch has a metal plate on top in the shape of a sickle. the tilt...
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    Brake light out. Turn signal switch?

    Listen to my fail of the week. I really like to learn shit the hard way. The switches for tilt and non tilt columns are different. I thought mine was non tilt, I even took it apart to look for a tilting mechanism. I thought I found one, but nothing happened when I pushed on it. So I...
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    Brake light out. Turn signal switch?

    Pulled the switch apart today, sho'nuff found a couple broken pieces in there. The switch came out real easily but it looks like a pain in the ass to get the connector free.
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    Brake light out. Turn signal switch?

    Another interesting electrical issue. Right side brake light stopped working Turn signal does work so bulb and wiring are good When hazards are on, right side doesnt flash When hazards are on, and I step on the brake, the relay stops clicking. When turn signal is on, and I step on the...
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    Need some third brake light info

    My truck failed state inspection the other, one of the things on the list was that my 3rd brake light doesnt work. To be honest I didnt even think I had one on a truck this old, but the internet tells me that anything from 1986 or later has it by law. So I spent sunday afternoon tracing...
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    Rear shock mount removal question

    just picture some idiot swinging a sledgehammer into his wheel well
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    So what did you do with your truck today?

    Replaced a rear upper shock mount, which turned out to be harder than it really should have been. Next I gotta figure out an electrical problem. 3rd brake light doesnt work, and the bulb tested good on my battery charger. I stripped a little wire just behind the connector, no voltage...
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    Rear shock mount removal question

    My air hammer didnt do anything, i have a cheapo one since i rarely use it. I ended up using the new mount as a template, and made a jig to hold a long punch in place, and tack welded it to my frame. Then I was able to hit it real hard with a 16 lb hammer. Each one only took 3-4 good shots.
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    Rear shock mount removal question

    Im replacing my right rear upper shock mount. Got a replacement from Doorman, happy to see it uses bolts. So I cut the heads off the old bolts or rivets (I cant tell, rust) on the outside of the frame with a wheel, and grind it flat. Then I was expecting to force the bolts/rivets through...

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