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  1. J

    Non diesel related question about 15w 40? you guys are my only quick source.

    For simplicity, every engine in my garage get 15w40 - 8.5hp B&S Mower, 9.0 Tecumseh Snowblower, BMW R100, BMW F650. All old engines, no problems, been running in the engines for years.
  2. J

    Undercoating U-joints

    Yup!! I have done my trucks for the last few years.
  3. J

    Hardest time starting when cold

    This year I put in new glow pugs first, which kept the WTS light on longer, a new glow plug controller, which did not seem to do much, and finally two new batteries which made all the difference. Now at 12F without being plugged in, it starts. The old batteries would always hold a charge and...
  4. J

    Overheated and now blows white smoke

    After many years of owning diesels and operating diesels at work, it pains me to admit, I topped it off with gas!!!! I found out when I was looking over the fuel lines and pulled the filter. The fuel didn't look right. I went back to the station I filled up a a couple of towns away. In high high...
  5. J

    Overheated and now blows white smoke

    On Thursday I over heated my truck pretty good. I drove a short distance home. On the way, it ran fine however, I noticed the oil pressure would follow the throttle. In the past it always stayed pretty steady. Pulled it up in the driveway no trouble. It was hot! Topped the coolant off tonight...
  6. J

    Overheated, now rough idle

    Moved post to IDI forum
  7. J

    1992 F250 Dana 50 Pivot Bolt Size

    yup, got a 9/16 in there.
  8. J

    1992 F250 Dana 50 Pivot Bolt Size

    I want to replace the pivot bolt bushing. Anyone know the pivot bolt size? Would like to pick one up before I cut. Thanks.
  9. J

    Leaf spring bolt removal from truck

    Cut off wheel is the answer. I used a chisel to move the leaf spring end over a bit to get in there. The only sawzall blade to not roast the teeth off 5 seconds after I pulled the trigger was Bosch. It was a real bear aligning the holes. Thanks
  10. J

    Leaf spring bolt removal from truck

    Can't get the bolt out. I did try rust penetrators, heat, and a hammer. It doesn't turn at all, used a big cheater bar. Because it is not springing back, it must be fused to the shackle.
  11. J

    Leaf spring bolt removal from truck

    I am trying to replace the bushing, but I can get the bolt out to drop the spring. The nut came off pretty easy, but that is as far as I got. Thanks
  12. J

    Leaf spring bolt removal from truck

    I have read a bunch of post on removing the bushings, but I can't get that far. The bolts are stuck. Tried sledge hammer and heat. I kept the nut on back out flush with the threads to not mushroom the bolt. What next? A sawzall between the hanger and leaf spring, drop it and then burn/cut the...
  13. J

    Dana 50 tie rod inspection

    The truck drives fine but I am tossing some tires on and just crawled under to take a look at things. Reading a few posts and watching a few videos, the condition I am having did not pop up. After looking, pushing and pulling I have found this condition- With the truck on the ground there...
  14. J

    Power Steering Unit Relief Valve?

    On a stock 1992 F250 unit, is there a pressure relief? I have read post that claim they have one, however after looking at tons of pics and part diagrams online, I can't seem to find it.
  15. J

    10.25 Sterling Axle Seal Leaks

    Looks like the spot where the seal rides on the hub is the trouble. Is a scot seal the best option?
  16. J

    10.25 Sterling Axle Seal Leaks

    Yeah I checked it. I did some search before I posted and the that came up. I took the hose off and can hit what has to be the axle. I did not do the work of replacing the bearings. I do know when I took them out, they were taper rollers and the cage came out, race stayed in. Not sure of the seal...
  17. J

    10.25 Sterling Axle Seal Leaks

    10.25 Sterling Axle Seal Leaks *** Problem found Does the torquing of the lock nut affect the fit of the axle seal? The reason I question this is because I had new seals put in with a bit of other work. The old ones never leaked, new ones do. I tore the axles out and drums off cleaned drums and...
  18. J

    any ideas for beefing up rear suspension?

    If these trucks are under rated or larger springs get put on, how to you get the "rating" changed on the truck? Say the f350 springs go on, how to you get the door sticker changed sp everything is legit?
  19. J

    7.3 IDI oil cooler

    2 month old, but still up. http://rockford.craigslist.org/pts/4274937689.html
  20. J

    Turbo vs Non Turbo MPG

    So it is the foot and the fun factor of the turbo that affects the MPG. Thanks.
  21. J

    Turbo vs Non Turbo MPG

    A couple of stock 1994 F250 IDI, extended cab, 4WDs. No lifts, no big tires, no dinking with the pump, as stock as it comes for the comparison. Which gets better MPG? Looking around online, the turbos seem to have a lower MPG. I thought turbos on diesels increased fuel mileage?
  22. J

    ATS After Market Turbo

    Does the after market version of the ATS turbo for a 7.3 IDI have parts available? Mechanically what goes on these,... bearings? What should be look for when buying a used one? Assuming the truck it came from was maintained and un-abused, at what point are you on borrowed time with it? My...
  23. J

    4wd front wheel bearing

    I went to all the parts shops in my town. They all showed me a socket, which the packaging stating Dana 50. Not so, I bought one, too small. The only part shop in my town that had BOTH sizes for a Dana 50 was CarQuest.
  24. J

    Brake Vaccum Question

    I had brake trouble, spongy pedal, build and lose pressure, fade at lights. Had complete new up front, lines, and rear complete new. Better, but still something not right. Couple weeks ago while driving down a back road the brakes were rock hard, No Power. Was in the car with my wife and did not...
  25. J

    Anyone know about WixCool coolant mix?

    I thought "Ethylene glycol-based antifreeze" turns a bit sludge-ish when diesel additives are added?

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