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  1. MtnHaul

    Fluid suggestions for high mileage ZF-5?

    I've only owned the truck since 300k and I put in a new clutch and SMF about 60k ago. I think the original owner didn't know how to drive a stick very well as I found 5 or 6 receipts for clutch jobs. My dad bought a 1991 Cab and Chassis F350 and the factory clutch went 290k, throwout bearing...
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    Fluid suggestions for high mileage ZF-5?

    Well it's about time for a fluid change and my ZF is at 380k without a rebuild and I was just wondering if there were any opinions on a slightly different fluid spec considering the mileage/wear. I've been running the Royal Purple ATF and "If it ain't broke don't fix it" but I thought I'd ask...
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    Which clear inline fuel pre-filter?

    Now that's what I would call "Having plenty of room to work". Mostly I'm just concerned with the potential for damage when driving off-road, but maybe a small filter and header tucked high up. No lift on my truck so I would prefer not to have anything protruding below the frame.
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    Which clear inline fuel pre-filter?

    Finally changing my fuel pump but want to add sufficient filtration before the frame rail mounted pump. Really don't want to go with a header & filter setup and prefer the inline. So I'm just wondering what people have found that flows enough fuel and doesn't clog quickly. The pre-filter on...
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    I think i done burned up the starter

    Nobody has asked yet so I will--are your glowplugs working properly? And do you get any white smoke/vapor while cranking? I could be wrong here but if you're hearing an audible hiss from the Schrader valve then wouldn't that mean you still have air in the system that needs to be purged? If...
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    Electric pump

    If you decide to remove the mechanical pump and block it off the Mr Gasket brand plate will need a pinch of grinding but I'm pretty sure everyone who's used a different brand, Spectre I think, has had a good fit without modification. The Spectre plate worked fine for me anyways.
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    Olive

    I have to also recommend the hard line delete. I used the kit from Classic Diesel Designs, it was well worth the money, and only 30 minutes to install.
  8. MtnHaul

    Electrical/Battery Mystery???

    Since I'm assuming the OP still has the original style alternator--not 3g--I would say the charging voltage does seem low. Before I swapped out to a 3g alt I was still getting 14-14.4 volts with engine running even with old batteries. Maybe just the voltage regulator? I never had to trouble...
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    Harbor Freight diesel compression test kit, useless?

    Has anybody compared readings on a HF kit versus a known quality manufacturer? I would have a hard time believing any HF tool that was supposedly "precise", but I too would like to check compression without spending a fortune. The only other manufacturing I've seen that was as poor and shoddy...
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    Stripped injector line or injector?

    Installed 1 new injector and replaced injector line with new aftermarket. Old injector threads were boogered pretty good and the threads on the hard line didn't look great either. This is the second aftermarket injector line I've used and although they do fit end-to-end but the bends are not...
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    Stripped injector line or injector?

    Just checked a couple other injectors and the threads on #3 injector look like the others that function normally, so I'm leaning towards ordering a new #3 injector line and hoping it seals. Anyone know the thread pitch on an injector so I can check the threads with a nut, or maybe borrow a die...
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    Stripped injector line or injector?

    Was just putting on new return lines and have a real problem now with #3. Unscrewing the #3 injector line was VERY tight compared to others but it came off. When going to reinstall #3 line I noticed that it did not want to sit straight on the threads yet that was how they wanted to start while...
  13. MtnHaul

    Thumbs up for 7lb radiator cap!

    As far as old and cracked overflow bottles go, mine was cracked badly down the middle seam on the bottom and I just slathered on a very, very thick layer of clear RTV, not sure which kind, and it has worked fine for over a year.
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    Thumbs up for 7lb radiator cap!

    I've been running a 7lb cap for about the last 3-4 months and have had zero issues with temps. I have an Auber Instruments digital gauge using their temp probe and notice my temps are maybe a few degrees higher but negligible if at all. I don't tow heavy uphill in 100 degree plus weather so...
  15. MtnHaul

    Front f350 brake pads

    I noticed something similar on my current set of NAPA Fleet-sumpin pads but I'm just running them and they stop fine.
  16. MtnHaul

    Intermittent Ticking Noise

    This is a pretty old thread so I doubt the OP will answer, but I had a couple ticking issues myself. One, after some bad driveshaft vibration due to a failed u-joint my clutch inspection cover plate was making slight contact with the flywheel and made a ticking sound. And two, one time my...
  17. MtnHaul

    Tricks for removing steering wheel?

    POSSIBLE SUCCESS!!! As I dreaded ordering up a new column or undertaking the rebuild process myself, I figured I might as well dig into the column a bit further and at least see if I can find a bad bearing or something else that went bad. The upper bearing seemed fine after removing the thrust...
  18. MtnHaul

    Tricks for removing steering wheel?

    Pulled the high pressure hose and it's clear--only 4 years old. Double checked the return line and fluid shoots out pretty fast. Steering column u-joints move freely, rag joint moves freely. Front axle steers smoothly with wheels off the ground when disconnected from steering box. I am out of...
  19. MtnHaul

    Tricks for removing steering wheel?

    The return line seemed to flow pretty good when I was flushing the old fluid out but I probably should check that high pressure hose. If there were a clog would that cause fluid to heat up in the pump? The old fluid didn't look too bad for ~40k miles.
  20. MtnHaul

    Tricks for removing steering wheel?

    Local auto dismantler can order a used steering column for $350 or I can order an alleged rebuilt unit for $500+shipping. 350 seems like a lot for a used part of unknown quality. Opinions?
  21. MtnHaul

    Tech-Time 3300 ??

    I sanded the area on the damper with the line Again, I'm fairly sure if you take off the spring from the outside of the probe you will get a better fit and finally get a true reading as long as the damper isn't covered in gunk or corrosion. I tried cleaning out the probe receptacle with a...
  22. MtnHaul

    Tricks for removing steering wheel?

    I hit it pretty hard with a 3lb mini sledge while putting pressure with my knees and pulling with my free hand but no luck. Bracing my feet on the floorboard while leveraging my 260lbs to pull and shake the wheel did it though.
  23. MtnHaul

    Tricks for removing steering wheel?

    Managed to pull the wheel off with lots of shaking and parts blaster. Tried the hammer method but no joy there. Now the search for a column locally or pony up for the internet rebuilders. All the salvage databases I've checked came up with nada so far. I either need a parts runner or a parts...
  24. MtnHaul

    New P/S pump but still stiff steering/won't return to center

    No. I checked all the linkage in the front steering and can't find anything that's binding. New pump and steering gear changed nothing. Joints in the steering shaft assembly all move smooth and free. Stub shafts in axle spin freely through range of turning. Steering wheel moves smoother...
  25. MtnHaul

    Tricks for removing steering wheel?

    I will definitely try the hammer method in the morning. I just love the two hammer method for removing the drag link from the pitman arm. Sometimes you need more cowbell and sometimes you need more hammer.

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