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  1. pickupman

    2wd tie rod confusion?

    I need to replace the drag link and figured I would just do all the tie rods at the same time. When I'm looking up parts, it seems like everything for 2wd is showing up as having 22mm thread for the right inner/outer and 20mm thread for the left inner/outer. Does that sound right? I want to be...
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    New radiator

    After my second Spectra radiator started leaking, I decided to go with an aluminum replacement. Since I have the wide 15x37" style, there is no aluminum replacement that is mass produced. I had this one custom-made and it arrived today:
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    Spectra radiator lasted 6 months

    I installed a new Spectra radiator early in the year and it has already developed a leak. I'm disappointed in the quality. Because I have the wide style radiator, I'm stuck with the standard replacement options. Luckily Rockauto warranties it and covers shipping, so I hope the replacement hold...
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    ISSPRO Coolant Gauge Issue!?!?

    I have an ISSPRO EV2 100-280 degree coolant gauge. When I was driving today, all the sudden the gauge spiked to and remained at 250 degrees, also the AC cut out when this happened. The factory gauge, however, was still reading normal and the overheat light did not come on. Anyways, I pulled...
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    Can't get upper radiator hose to seal

    Ever since I replace my radiator hoses about 6 months ago, I've been having trouble to get the upper hose to seal at the thermostat housing. When I initial replaced it, I had to clean up some corrosion, I just used a scotch brite pad to do so. It seemed to seal fine initially, but then started...
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    Transmission cooler lines

    Just put a new radiator in and since I was doing that I figured I would replace all the transmission cooler rubber hoses as well. What I discovered is that although both the auxilary cooler and new radiator have 3/8 fittings for hose, the pre-formed lines going to and from the transmission...
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    Radiator replacement

    A couple of questions. My radiator is leaking pretty bad so I'm looking at a replacement. Does anyone make an aluminum wide style radiator? My searches only come up with tall aluminum radiators. I can always go with a spectra, but I would prefer an aluminum if possible. Second question is about...
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    LMC dash pad?

    Anyone ordered one of the dash pads from LMC truck? Does the color match fine? Is the quality okay? I was thinking about getting one since mine is cracked pretty bad.
  9. pickupman

    What is this electrical connector called?

    Just wondering what the type of connector in this photo is called? It looks like some type of splice connector. The reason I ask is because I am going to add some additional gauges. I was looking at how the existing tach and pyro gauges are wired, and the blue wires in focus are headlight, so...
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    Curious question - transmission fluid

    It seems that at some point in time, Ford called for the use of Dexron fluid, at least in the C6. On my truck the dipstick says you had to use Dexron II in order to not void the warranty. Of course nowadays, Ford says that Mercon V replaces all the previous fluids, but I was always under the...
  11. pickupman

    2g electrical connector

    What is the name for this connector? It is the 'D' shaped one. The hold down clip broke off so I need a new one. Sent from my SGH-M919 using Tapatalk
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    Why are valve covers leaking out bolt holes?

    Just redid valve cover gaskets because after last time I did them, they started leaking even worse than they had been leaking, and it seems that the leaks were all originating from around the bolt holes. This time, I checked that the surface was flush along the valve covers and discovered...
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    Radiator question - is this bad???

    I noticed what appears to be solder bloom in the radiator. I'm not sure, because it looks like it could be just mineral buildup too. Is there a way to get rid of it? I don't have any overheating problems, so I'm not too worried about it just yet, but I don't know if it's better to put in a new...
  14. pickupman

    Spongy brakes after replacing shoes

    A few weeks ago, I replaced the rear shoes (in attempt to fix the e-brake issue that I was having: http://www.oilburners.net/forums/showthread.php?76155-Drum-brake-question-Why-would-this-happen). After replacing the shoes, I noticed a big decrease in stopping power and a general spongy feeling...
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    Drum brake question - Why would this happen?

    I have been struggling with the parking brake not holding for some time and I kept thinking that the brakes weren't adjusted right. After adjusting the shoes and the cable tension, it was still a no-go. Then I found this: Notice how the anchor pin plate (I think that is what it's called) is not...
  16. pickupman

    Dipstick tube

    I removed the passenger side valve cover today to replace the valve cover gasket and the dipstick tube came out. It seemed like it was a bit loose already, but I'm not sure how it is mounted to the block. I can't see the hole that it came out of very well (I probably need to get a borescope)...
  17. pickupman

    Glow plug distributor?!?

    Someone is selling 2 "glow plug distributors" :rolleyes: Those look a bit more like injection pumps to me. :rotflmao LOL http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/pts/5145689090.html
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    What's a good 5th wheel hitch?

    Hey guys, I've been hoping to get a 5th wheel, so I can do some traveling. I keep seeing 5th wheels on craigslist that look like something I might like, but there is one problem, I need a 5th wheel hitch. I've been looking at some hitches, it seems like Reese and Curt pop up a lot. Does...
  19. pickupman

    '85 CC DRW

    Though I would share this. It looks clean: http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/5093051151.html
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    A Ford diesel, but not the kind you're thinking

    Came across this on craigslist: http://orangecounty.craigslist.org/cto/5078734276.html I didn't even know Ford built a diesel Escort. I knew they had diesel Rangers which are also really rare. I wonder what other kind of diesels are floating around out there?
  21. pickupman

    Clean CA truck

    Saw this, thought I would share: https://inlandempire.craigslist.org/cto/5045236258.html
  22. pickupman

    Cold radiator under pressure, bad radiator cap?

    The truck has been sitting since Monday and has not run since. Today I went out to top off the oil and check the fluids. When I took off the radiator cap, it puked coolant everywhere. Mind you the truck has been sitting all week and was not run today, so I don't understand how the radiator could...
  23. pickupman

    Mag-hytec diff cover

    So I ordered a mag-hytec diff cover for the Sterling 10.25 axle. My question for you guys is if anyone has installed one, are you filling it to the stock level or the level that Mag-hytec recommends? It sounds like some people have had issues with axle seals leaking filling it to the level that...
  24. pickupman

    Old ISSPRO Tach

    Does anyone have any idea where an 80's ISSPRO tach sensor would be installed to read from? There is no tach wiring going to the IP or alternator, so I am at a loss as to where it would be reading from. The tach itself is lazy, so I'm thinking that it probably just needs a new sensor, but I am...
  25. pickupman

    Weird starting issue

    Just recently I started having this problem when I start my truck, the engine will run between half and WOT throttle for about a second before returning to a normal idle speed. This problem has occurred twice when I'm starting the engine cold, and once when warm. It seems like this problem...

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