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    80-86 Parts, Gauges, Etc.

    I will be getting laid off for a month soon (merry christmas) and will be driving my truck 800 miles home to Michigan to stay with my mom. I would like to make my truck a little more comfortable for the trip since the interior has been stripped for years and my heat sucks. Figured I would look...
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    85 6.9 Running Core, 89 Jeep 4.0

    I bought the 4.0 a couple years ago and never used it. I think the manifolds are there but dont remember. May be missing distributor. If someone wants to know I can go look to be sure. Just want what I paid for it. 150 OBO The 6.9 is in what I would call "running core" condition. It ran...
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    Possibly looking for help in Iowa this summer.

    My 83 needs a headgasket job, timing, etc. I don't have the knowledge, tools, or a place to tear an engine down. Looking for someone close to the mason city area that would be willing to let me put my truck in their garage and help me out. I could pay but it wouldn't be much, I'm a poor...
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    1983 D70U, Limited Slip, 3.55

    D70u from a 1983 f250 diesel. I did drive the truck with this axle before swapping to a disk 10.25. No abnormal noises. Limited slip seems to work. 3.55 gears. Decent condition. Don't know if brakes work, assume they need rebuilt. All brackets still intact. Currently located near Mason City...
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    Simple Unintrusive High Idle Circuit

    What you need: (2) 3 Amp Diode (EX: Radioshack 276-1144) (1) 3/8 Female Spade Connector (1) 3/8 Male Spade Connector 14 GA Wire (4) Butt Connectors Solder (preferred over butt connectors) Soldering Iron (if using solder instead of crimp connections) Heat shrink or Electrical Tape Diagram...
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    Caliper Rebuild

    Keep in mind that I am NOT an expert and this is my first rebuild, I may have done something different/wrong. I am not suggesting you follow this as a definitive guide to caliper rebuilding, it is just an example of what you can expect on a rebuild and how I did mine. I am not responsible if...
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    One decent truck out of two.

    1983 Parts Swap/Build Thread The problem: The solution: New truck. Interior stripped and washed. Old black truck.
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    Turbo ID?

    This is the turbo I bought with my ats kit. I've tried looking these up with no success, Honeywell/Garrett say no record. So, what is it?
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    Turbo options.

    I have an 85 F250, 6.9/c6/208/etc. I ran across a craigslist ad for some turbo kits about 90 miles from me. I am wondering what one you would choose and if the 7.3 turbos are a bolt on for the 6.9 I can get more info on these if needed, right now I only know the basics. 1: ATS. Currently on a...
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    Buyer Beware: Sterling Hub Socket

    Napa pn 7769180 (http://www.napaonline.com/Catalog/CatalogItemDetail.aspx/Axle-Spindle-Nut-Socket-Spindle-Nut-Wrench/_/R-BK_7769180_0434862393) will NOT work on my 85 sterling. The center piece is oversize and will not fit into the axle tube. I ended up using the hack method, a hammer and...
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    60g Glowplugs

    60g Glowplugs And Motor Swap Questions I'm starting my motor swap tomorrow and of course waited till the last minute to get parts around. No one has motorcraft plugs in stock and it would be a couple days to get them. The swap is supposed to be done Sunday at the latest. I am totally bypassing...

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