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    Matco Leakdown tester

    There's a matco leakdown tester for $50 in a local pawn shop. Is there anything I need to look for to make sure it has everything I need? Adapters or anything else you can think of? Thanks.
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    vans and intercoolers

    I've read several intercooler threads recently about intercoolers and was wondering how possible an intercooler is on a van? I've heard that space is a problem but I'm not entirely sure how. Are there ways to create more space or are we talking alot of work to accomodate an intercooler on to a...
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    possible 6.9 transportation issue

    Okay, here's the deal: My wife and I partially moved from Atlanta to Pensacola and left the van in Atlanta. In the next few months, we hope to move the rest of our stuff to Pensacola. My father-in-law agreed to store our stuff, including the dead van, at his house until we can come pick it...
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    head gasket repair sealant-does it work?

    I was looking through an auto retail store and saw that there is a head gasket repair sealant similar to a radiator sealant. I'm pretty sure I've got either blown head gaskets, or valve cover gaskets, if not both, and can't get around to replacing them for who knows how long. Has anyone tried...
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    Storage and filtration question

    I recently bought 2 mostly empty fifty-five gallon drums in hopes of storing diesel in one and gasoline in the other. The mixture will probably be around b50-b75 but this is just a guess. I'm new to this so I'm trying to figure out how to start out right so here's few questions: -do I have...
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    Truck Tool boxes

    It's time to get a tool box for my truck but I'm not sure where to spend my money and I also don't know what to look for. Metal is a must but between steel or aluminum I'm not sure which to choose. Boxes will be carrying power saws and other tools so watrer and weather protection is critical...
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    engine weight

    There's an engine stand for sale with a 1,000 lb. capacity for $40 in my area. Would this be enough to support a 6.9 engine?
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    89 f150 FSV problems?

    I'm having problems with my FSV, I think. When I switch the cabin switch from the front tank to the rear tank, the fuel gauge makes a definite jump in the amount of fuel in the tanks so I know the gauge is working right. But when I put a test light on all 6 terminals for the cabin switch the...
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    other bio-based engine fluids?

    I was wondering that since diesel is petroleum based and non-renewable, if there are other non-renewable engine fluids out there that will go the way of petro-based diesel? Not only is fuel the major concern now but what about transmission fluid, bearing grease, motor oil and other fluilds in...
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    Black transmission pan-possible causes?

    I pulled the transmission pan off my truck to replace the filter and the gasket and the inside of the pan was black and a bolt was rolling around in the bottom of it. I'm HOPING that the bolt was for the filter but I haven't checked yet. The fluid has smelt burnt since I bought the truck a few...
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    PCV on a 89 302

    I'm trying to find the PCV valve but no luck. Anyone know where it's located? thanks.
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    old/sour gas - need additive?

    I bought an 89 F150 302 this past week and need to get rid of the sour fuel in the tanks. is there any additives you can recommend to get the job done?
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    excessive blowby-possible causes?

    What are the possible causes for excessive blowby? Worn piston rings? Trying to figure out what all is in store for me when I pull the heads off and replace the gaskets. Also, if it is the piston rings, will I be able to tell which piston's rings are shot or will ALL of the piston rings...
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    gas vs. diesel hauling

    At what weight does it simply make more sense to pull with a diesel rather than a gasser, either economically or the truck itself? I know that the engine, make, model, and rear axle matter when it comes to this but I'm not sure what else. I've heard some prefer v10s over diesels. I'd imagine...
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    camshaft question

    Is there anyway of telling if a camshaft needs to be replaced? How often does this need to happen anyway? Just curious since if I'm going to pull the heads off minimum, I may as well be thorough, even though I think the camshaft is pulled from the front of the engine, not the top of the block.
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    compression testing RPM

    I was reading in the Haynes manual that the engine needs to be at 200 rpm in order to compression test the engine. Is this info accurate and is there anyway to set the engine to 200 rpm without a timing meter or is a meter of some sort necessary?
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    engine gasket parts

    I'm going to do an engine gasket replacement in the next month or two and I need to know what parts to get. I've got head and valve cover gaskets planned, a new valley pan and probably new exhaust gasket lined up for installation. Also, do 6.9s have an oil cooler? It was suggested that I...
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    FS 1984 6.9 engine/parts

    It has blown head and valve cover gaskets and I can't afford to replace so I'm parting the thing out. The IP is already spoken for and there an interest in the vacuum pump and MC/booster has already been expressed. It has a new starter, new lift pump, new return lines, new belts, and new...
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    Anyone need 6.9 engine parts?

    I've got a new starter, relatively new vacuum pump, rims, relatively new master cylinder and power booster, and anything else you want I can try to pull it for you. The IP is already spoken for. If you pay for shipping I'll try to pull it for you. Don't know if I can get the heads off but...
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    van for sale

    I don't know how many of you have been following what's been going on with my van but I'm putting it up for sale to anyone who wants it. At the bare MINIMUM we are talking about a set of new head, valve cover, and valley pan gaskets. It only has one fuel tank since I had to drop the rear...
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    head and valve cover gaskets

    Who do you recommend for gaskets? head gaskets are metal, right? And valve cover gaskets are what? rubber?
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    thanks for the help!

    The van is indefinitely sidelined until I have the time, money and energy to rebuild the engine. I'm going to find a truck to get around town in and see how it'll work. There's a f350 dually I've had my eye on for awhile, should still be for sale with the price dropping since I first saw it...
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    oh well, i drove it some...

    looks like I lost the oil pan gasket since I see oil dripping down the sides of the oil pan and onto the starter. I don't THINK this would be the reason for the sooty exhaust and the oil smell coming from the intake but that shows what I know. The engine dies when I'm about to come to a stop...
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    alternator wiring

    Just to be sure, two wires go from the voltage regulator to the alternator, one wire connects the alternator to the passenger solenoid, but there is a fourth wire on the alternator with a flat metal plate that is bolted to the alt. Does this connect with a dash gauge or something? It has a...
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    OEM fuel sensors

    does anyone know the electrical specs for the fuel sensors? I have an OEM sensor with an aftermarket gauge and need to know if the mix-and-match setup will give me false fuel level readings. I have the aftermarket gauge data somewhere for comparison.

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