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  1. steelheadguy

    What do you think about this deal?

    Ive been trying to get back into an idi ever since I crashed my f350 last year. I found this truck listed locally and was wondering about the oilburners opinions. I will be using this truck to haul a one or two car trailer, and also a 28ft bumper pull camper. The seller says the 6.9 is a reman...
  2. steelheadguy

    looking to buy truck in southern oregon

    Right now I'm truckless. I just sold some projects and got about $3000 together to buy a truck. Anyone have something they don't need? I know beggars can't be choosers but I prefer 4x4 and turbo. Don't really need drw. Thanks.
  3. steelheadguy

    New to me 74 f250 390

    Some bad news with some good news. The Bad: I am working/living at a new company campground and we are located on a highway that is "Open Range". To all you city folk, that means all the ranchers do not have to maintain their fence and can let their cattle run free on the highway. Well, one...
  4. steelheadguy

    Driving in the rain with an unfinished roof

    I have a 1976 olds delta 88 hardtop not a convertible. The car had a vinyl roof but needed some rust fixed. Currently the old vinyl is off the roof and the bondo is sanded. Personally, I do not know much about body work and paint. But I do know the bondo should never get wet. The problem is...
  5. steelheadguy

    massey ferguson 30b starter/solenoid

    I have a MF 30b industrial tractor. It has been sitting for about 7 years. Last month I had the starter turning the engine over. I dont have the key so I was jumping the solenoid with a screwdriver. Today I tried to do the same thing and got one click and now nothing. Before I look for a new...
  6. steelheadguy

    Yet Another Glow Plug Issue

    My truck has always had glow plug issues. When I bought the truck the plugs were bad. Ive now put 2 fresh sets of Beru plugs in and they just burn out within a couple weeks. I thought my first set went bad because of the controller cycling sporadically while I was driving. This time Im puzzled...
  7. steelheadguy

    Cross country roadtrip - Oregon to Pennsylvania

    I loaded up my truck with all the tools, a tent, the dog and fiance in training. We are on our way from Southern Oregon across the US to Eastern Pennsylvania. The truck is in the best condition I could get it with the time I was given. Fresh oil change, new oil gauge, topped off all fluids...
  8. steelheadguy

    oil pressure fluctuating [PICS]

    Today while idling at the post office I noticed my oil pressure gauge was all the way to left on the L. It would raise to normal once I was at cruising speed. For the 2 years Ive had the truck it has always read high. I checked the dipstick and it said fine. So I went ahead and gave it an oil...
  9. steelheadguy

    EGT Gauge Basic Questions

    When I bought my truck used it had an EGT probe and gauge already installed but not working. I could see the wires dangling, not connected to the round needle gauge. I tried connecting the wires and still the gauge does not move. Before I do anymore troubleshooting, I figured I would ask a...
  10. steelheadguy

    ether damage?

    I am having trouble starting my truck. I had burned out glow plugs and replaced them with new ones just to have them burn out again. Where the truck gets parked there is no power to plug it in, so I went against everyones advice and unplugged the GPs and used ether to start. Ive been doing this...
  11. steelheadguy

    Going to test drive a 12v cummins

    A friend of mine needs cash and has a 2500 single cab 4x4 auto that he doesnt use. I dont know much about these trucks but Im interested because $4000 seems like an alright deal. So far I know that it leaks oil and possibly fuel. It is wet and dirty all around the driver side injectors or valve...
  12. steelheadguy

    oil leak: rock auto rant

    Well. Usually I go to the local parts store to get what I need for an oil change. Fl-1995. This time I was lazy and ordered 2 filters from rockauto while I was ordering other parts. I even made an impulse buy and ordered a fancy drain plug that doesnt have to be removed to drain the oil. Dorman...
  13. steelheadguy

    First start after mixed oil/coolant

    Last year I did some trading and ended up with a 84 6.9 f250 auto with a garret turbo. I got it for almost free because there was oil mixing in the coolant and the coolant reservoir overflowed making a mess of everything. The PO wasnt mechanically inclined and just wanted it gone. Well I...
  14. steelheadguy

    bw1345 linkage pivot bolt

    Loaded up my truck full of rounds in a tight spot in the national forest, went to put it in 4 wheel and the shifter just moved freely. The main bolt that the linkage pivots on was completely gone. Does anyone know where I can find a replacement? Figured I would ask here before heading to the...
  15. steelheadguy

    replacing dana 60 steering components

    Well Ive been abusing my truck and it is long overdue for some new tie rods at least. Ive been looking on rock auto hoping to save some money compared to NAPA. Only problem is I cant get straight what is what. Inner, outer, drag link. Rock auto says something about updated threads? I dont mean...
  16. steelheadguy

    PTO install discussion

    A friend just landed a firewood contract and asked me for some help. Well, the gears started turning and I started to do some research on how we could skid our logs to the edge of the road instead of carrying rounds. A PTO winch seems like a good method. What exactly do I need to fit onto my...
  17. steelheadguy

    2nd gen dodge cummins fuel pressure banjo bolt

    I was going to install a fuel pressure guage on my friends 96 dodge 5.9 but she sold it. I bought this banjo bolt from xdp for $20 and never used it. Its yours if you can use it.
  18. steelheadguy

    Help with my clutch

    86 with T19 4 speed Clutch pedal and fork do not move, pedal is completely stiff. Forcing it broke the push rod, but has been replaced. There are ball bearings visible through the window under the flywheel. I do not know much about transmissions, but Im guessing the throwout bearing is bad. I...
  19. steelheadguy

    Clutch broke

    As I wait for the bitter cold morning to warm up, I figured I would start a thread to get some discussion and ideas brewing. Then Ill get out there on the cold ground. Anywho... A week ago I had a squeel that sounded like a belt or pulley. I sprayed wd40. It would come and go. Then, I...
  20. steelheadguy

    Winch bumper

    I really would like to equip my truck with the badlands 12k winch at harbor freight. Will this winch bumper fit my truck? I have no experience with something like this. Is this the route I should take or does someone see an other option? http://klamath.craigslist.org/pts/5884534426.html
  21. steelheadguy

    Sourcing WMO

    Does anyone have any tips on where to get quantities of waste motor oil? What do most garages do with their waste? If I were to post a craigslist ad looking for wmo, what specifics should I include? Is any motor oil good? From any engine? Other industrial sources?
  22. steelheadguy

    First small batch of WMO

    I want to experiment with waste motor oil and possibly wvo or biodiesel in the future. Ive collected maybe 10 gallons of used motor oil from cars, trucks and gas generators. I plan to just settle and filter for now. Later I plan to build a heater and buy a centrifuge to assist the filtering...
  23. steelheadguy

    Advice on towing mobile home

    Someone is offering a free 14x70 manufactured home if I can move it by the end of the month. Ive towed a 35ft camper before, will this be much harder? So far Ive read to check tires and brakes. Disconnect gas or electric properly. Secure interior and exterior Screw door shut, secure loose...
  24. steelheadguy

    Differences between spade and bullet glow plugs

    After waiting and waiting my zd9 motorcraft glow plugs showed up. I was unaware of a difference and mistakenly ordered the bullet style plugs instead of the spade. My truck currently has the spade type. Can I use the bullet style by removing the spade and hoping to find the other ends of the...
  25. steelheadguy

    Brand new instant swell glow plugs

    I had 9 bosch glow plugs laying around. I decided to test them. I used a 12v dual purpose battery. I connected the positive to the plugs terminal and the negative to the threads. It was glowing in 3 seconds flat so I disconnected it. As soon as I disconnected it, something sparked and went...

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