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    Fixed it, I think

    So I found some info in an old post and did the full field test for my voltage regulator. Voltage only went from 11.75 to 12.43, bingo, found the problem. I took it back to auto zone and the guy tested it and confirmed that it was trash. I told him that they should have tested it before they...
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    electrical issues

    Well I have finally completed my head gasket change and got the ole rattler back in the truck. The 2nd day after I started driving it my voltage regulator burned up. I replaced it and everything was good for 2 weeks then my alternator went out. I replaced that and now my batteries won't charge...
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    Oil cooler ???

    Yes I am still working on this beast and have a question about the oil cooler. Is there a certain way that I'm supposed to take it apart? I already have it off of the block. I just was not sure if it just wiggled apart or what? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
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    Block weight?

    I knew I should have pulled the whole s**t in the first place. :idiot: :frustrate I've got everything off the top of the engine down to the block. The only things still attached are the front cover, water pump, and timing gear cover. Can anyone tell me how much the engine weighs now, without...
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    Is it worth it............................probably

    hello to all those out there in IDI land. Wish I had an update for you on the headgasket change, but it has just been way to cold to get any work done. I was just wanting to get some opinions on a deal i was offered. My boss has a '85 f-250 dually(conversion i guess), 6.9, c-6, 4x4, lariat. The...
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    H.D. ford 5 speed

    Does anyone here know anything about ford transmission code W ? The only thing i could find said it was a hd 5 speed. My boss said it is called a K2. I have the chance to get one really cheap from him. :Sly Would it even work with a 6.9? It is currently in a 460 gasser. thanks. Rob
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    coolant check ball

    While getting all the engine pieces cleaned up and painted, i was checking out the bottom of the coolant neck and did not see the "coolant manifold check ball". Can I replace just the ball somehow? :confused: Or will I have to replace the whole neck? I am of the understanding that this little...
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    steel fuel lines.....important?

    i'm currently in the middle of a head gasket change and trying to get all the parts i need to finish it up. when i got the truck the steel fuel line from the filter to the ip had a 3" piece of rubber fuel line on it. the previous owner told me that the line had rusted through. he cut the line...

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