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  1. oldmisterbill

    Hello - been a long time -Need a tail gate

    Hi guys I haven't done any thing worthy of mention for many years, so I seen to feel my old school knowledge was outdated. Any wa I still have a new factory tailgate never painted or installed sheet metal only -I was going to use it on my 91 dually back in the day. What are thaey woarth? I am...
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    WHO KNOWS ! GOOD DEAL???

    I Know nothing about the engine. If anyone needs it picked up or whatever I will help where possible, for the cost of fuel. I also don't know the owner at all. All fissided now !1 OK Ya'll hapeeeeee Now!! http://tulsa.craigslist.org/cto/4794022240.html Try this -I guess I am too...
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    Cheap but handy f

    I was looking at the recent thread about the possibility of a leaking lift pump & the possibility of fuel in the oil. The post led to inspecting the rear of the engine for return line leaks etc. I should have posted this sooner. I purchased a "5M Waterproof Tube Snake Endoscope USB...
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    New oem Ford tailgate

    I have a new tailgate for my old 1991 -its ford OEM never used -shell. Offers accepted photos on request. Mr bill
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    IDI conversion in a Class A motor home

    I have been pondering the idea of converting a class A motor home from a 460 to IDi-7.3-w/ATS 088 turbo. I haven't actually studied the vehicle yet but have some questions. Is the 460 block larger -close to- or almost the same size as the IDi. Would the room needed for the 460 possibly already...
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    A reminder about hydraulic saftey

    Years ago i saw a guy loose a finger -the cause a pin hole in a hydraulic fitting (very high pressure) . I am guilty as I seem to forget the real dangers of liquid under pressure,I have an old hose that needs changing on a peice of equipment now. At work we had sheetmetal gaurds between...
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    I forget to much

    Does anyone know the weight of a 1991 CC dually 2wd. I weighed mine so many times -and now I just can't remember 6500 or around 8500?
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    Trans swap

    I was asked a question today. Is a 89 ZF a direct swap into a 97 . I would think they rae the same but thought I'd check B4 I told him yes.
  9. oldmisterbill

    New toy

    I just got back from tulsa - we found a used low rise lift.Its been getting almost impossible to work under cars with my bad hip,this will help a lot ,bad part is it won't lift my truck -but it will make a lot of things easier.We will see what adaptors I can make to maybe lift one end or sumpin...
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    Tools

    This might be interesting -I don't know if all the sets are together for the listed price. It looks like they may be selling as a group. http://tulsa.craigslist.org/tls/2116974930.html
  11. oldmisterbill

    Met another member yesterday

    nyteshades stopped by yesterday. We put some o-rings on a couple injectors (emergency situation) I had some on a couple injectors that I had experimented with - but no new ones (I'm sure in my mess I have or had some new ones). First of all great guy well up to OB standards - I'm proud to...
  12. oldmisterbill

    The cleanest 1984 6.9 ?

    I was just up in my shop and made a discovery. I love surprises -so I thought just to play a little head game . Whoever has the cleanest 6.9 1984 (preferably a 4wd but not necessary) will get my discovery . This will be a little (real little surprise) discovery. That I am sure will be found to...
  13. oldmisterbill

    89 - 97 ZF

    Is there a difference between an 89 & a 97 zf ? I haven't had much to do with a ZF. So this is new water for me. No I didn't get one a friend asked me. Is the lube reccomended for both of them the same? What does every one recomend? I'm a NooB now. :dunno
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    No hot start

    I got a call today -interesting from a newer member. His engine won't restart after setting 1/2 hr or so after being run at normal running temp. AIt will start right up after it sets 1/2 to 3/4 hr. He says he hears the FSV click-and cold it starts great - also after setting fires up perfectly. I...
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    This may interest someone

    I don't post here & am not familuar with 6.0s. But saw this on craigs list here in Oklahoma. tulsa.craigslist.org/pts/1836679573.html
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    Old tires

    I am a strong advocate of not using outdated tires.Once I had a camping trailer (in 1986).We went to florida on vacation the tires still had molding tips on them.On the way home a tire shredded into peices doing extensive damage to the trailer including tearing out a bunk and a cabinate full of...
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    Is it just me o r?

    Is it just me or? I am curious -I seem to get the impression the a some of your trucks will start without glow plugs when its cole on hot days. I can't remember starting any of mine without glow plugs on the first start of the day. How many of you can start on a hot day without glow plugs. I...
  18. oldmisterbill

    Well I guess you can see my new truck now

    As soon as I got my F150 they repoed it-I bought a jeep that was repoed too.I have a raptor (hiding) and maybe I can keep the gator when its done.;Sweet
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    This may be of interest to many here.

    I found this on my (don't laugh ) LOL :rotflmao modified power wheels site. I am having a blast with my grand children.Any one with power wheels not in use -let me know.I'm making a fleet for our place and the grandchildrens homes. Wire size calculator I hope it helps.
  20. oldmisterbill

    A puzzle

    I have never seen this problem first hand-I have an idea but I am curious what others think. I guess I'm just old & insecure :idiot: cookoo. A friend came to see me yesterday full of questions. 1st = The truck 1983 6.9 - been sitting a long time (several years). Mileage unknown,shoes...
  21. oldmisterbill

    Proud of my IDI

    Proud of my IDIs ! It warmed up to 38 degreres here after several days of 4-10 above nights and a long cold spell (For Oklahoma anyway!) Last time I had my truck out for a drive was when I met Gary (icanfixall)on his way to the rally.After that it has been started 3 times to move it around the...
  22. oldmisterbill

    To gap or not to gap

    Just sharing a thought. When i got my 91 CC the hood was shimmed with a couple washers at the hinges so as to make a gap of approx 3/4 in. where tha hoos meets the cowel. It had a bad engine so when I changed it I did the same thing when I put the hood back on. Yes I know about the possibility...
  23. oldmisterbill

    Ether

    I stumbled on this while looking for sumpin to stimulate what remains of my brain cells. Even though this is about kubotas it definitely applies to us What is Starting Fluid? Starting fluids are comprised of volatile hydrocarbons, heptane, butane, hexane and a mixture of up to 60%...
  24. oldmisterbill

    The gigs up.

    I promised to post some Pics of the Dodge Ram I recently pirchased,well here they are.Hmm I guess its not what many of you expected. :rotflmao :D Oh well the gigs up.I had to have a little fun :D since many of you know I love my ford :love:.However I hardly use it at all -nope its not for sale...
  25. oldmisterbill

    Just added to our mini fleet

    A couple weeks ago I joined Travis and bought a 1995 Ram. :hail Towing package & all.The previous owner is fixing a couple last minute items B4 delivery. I kinda figure the word is all ready out so might as well confess to Mel :yell: :rotflmao Gee I feel like a kid waiting for...

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