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    Fuel leak?

    My friends 95 powerstroke is leaking fuel. He runs 100% biodiesel, and apparently the lines going from the fuel pump to the front of the heads are not up to the job. they are all sweaty and wet looking, and his truck has starter leaving a little biodiesel on the ground where ever he parks. I...
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    wires to glow plug controller

    Apparently there are more wires hooked up to the glow plug controller then there should be. The PO was using the hot side as a jumper spot for other accesories. I was wondering if any one had any wiring diagrams online for my year truck. 1985 f350 cc. I am trying to sort out what should be...
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    No Black Smoke

    Under no circumastances do I eevr have any black smoke. I do not consider my truck slow unloaded, but when towing 5000 lbs it can be sluggish. I was wondering if I can turn up the fuel untill I have a little black smoke at fuel throttle under load, or is this dangerous? (1985, N/A)
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    timing and loose IP

    today after replacing my injectors, I looked at the IP and noticed that the two lower botlts were loose, and that the mark on the ip was towards the drivers fender well. My truck allways smokes some white smoke upon start up, and when revving it sitting still. figuring my timing is retarded...
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    what do you use to replace the stock fuel lines with?

    I want to do away with the stock lines, all the way back to the tanks. I was wondering what type of line others had used. Thanks
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    king pin problem

    The drivers side king pin on my 1985 2wd f350 is missing the cap and fitting on the bottom. I can also see a ragged thin piece of metal hanging out. Is there any way this is going to allow the king pin to "fallout"? The bolt that holds it in is present, (goes through perpindicular). I am going...
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    fuel supply/ starting issues...long

    I recently replaced the injector return lines with a kit on my 1985 6.9 N/A. all new orings, caps, and copper washers under the injectors. It does not seem like they (the plastic pieces) are seating properly. Now the truck will only start easily if its been running. and a couple of times it has...
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    Anyone rebuild a starter?

    The starter went caput in my truck, it would not spin due to the fact that one of the brushes wires broke, and it was riding against the .....I dont know what it is called. ANy one have any experience rebuilding these? I have looked for replacements, but none are the same as mine, it is a 10...
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    adjust steering gear box

    will the screw on top of the power steering gear box adjust it and take out looseness by moving the gears closer together? (or something like that) Someone told me I could do this, to get rid of the slop in my steering, but wanted to double check first. If so, any details on the procedure...
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    Rim Compatibility

    Will rims from a 2003 f-250 (16x8 8lug-6.5) fit my 1985 f-350? If not are there rims from other trucks that will? Thanks I have a warped rim and need to replace it, I figure may as well get nicer ones while I am at it.
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    question about injector return lines

    My injector return lines are ragged, and I do not think theya re assembled correctly. I found a post on this site that links to new kits. cool. My question regard the flow through the lines. my set up has the line going from right after the filter to between #1 and 3. then the cross over line...
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    Bought a car Hauler

    Bought a car Hauler with pics I bought a car hauler today. Its got about 17feet long total, and eight feet between the wheels. I want to add brakes if possible. Its a "tandem", but Each hub/wheel is independent, and welded to the side frame enableing the trailer to stay very low, but...
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    change the coil springs?

    how do you know if they need to be changed? I asked a shop and they said that unless they are rusted or broken not to worry about it, but I feel that they have to be worn, when looking at everything else. thanks alot!
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    Worn Radius arm and bracket Have a ?

    Well here is a picture of the bracket and the radius arm. This is the drievrs side, the passenger side was not this bad. Will this cause premature wear of the new bushings I was going to install? Should I replace the bracket and radius arm?? If so, should I buy new (and where from), or pull...
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    tierod and suspension expert?:)

    I am going to be replacing the entire tie rod/draglink assembly on my truck./ I am assuming I will need new Adjustment sleeves , passengers tierod end(outer) , and the draglink(inner, this part attaches to the pitman arm, and the drivers side tierod) and the drivers side outer and inner...
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    Shock recomendation

    I am going to replace a lot of my front suspension components. I see a very large price difference in shocks. I don't tow alot, but when I do it will not be more then 7000# I am wondering if I really get what I pay for, or in my case if it will matter. for example I can get a "gabriel" front...
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    broken brake line

    In the process of removing my bed to straigten it, reinforce the mounts, and install a camper and bed liner, I broke the metal brake line running to the back hub on the drivers side frame rail. (it was ready to break). any clue on what size it is/where to get a replacement? I wanted to have one...
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    suspension noise question

    I never have time to fix my truck (1985 f-350), but I regret it when driving it. Unfotunately I do not drive it enough for it to be a constant reminder. there is some kind of a bushing one each side right under the floor boards where the control arms (i don't know for sure if thats the part...
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    front end noise?

    this sounds wierd, and feels wierd. When I turn the wheel sometimes I can feel something rub or thump against the passenger floorboard. Also If i am rolling slowly and play with the brakes (tap gently) I feel somethine very similar. The truck has slack in the steering, and drifts some at...

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