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Does the engine sound loud? 1986 F250 with about 130K - Is timing necessary?
I really don’t want more work. I also don't want to be stranded with my family somewhere far away. Hopefully y'all tell me the engine sounds just fine. Diesels are louder than an old _____. Finally got it to start on a dime and run smooth. I should have listened and changed the 30 year old...- dday
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- cooling issues hard start issues how does this thing sound? timing
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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Convert 1986 F250 Stock bed to wood Flatbed?
Should I Convert 1986 F250 Stock bed to wood Flatbed? Is this a good idea? I wanted to use wood. Has anyone done this? Can the load of a 93 Lance Cabover camper (see pictures for truck and camper) still be supported by wood as opposed to an expensive aluminum flatbed? Is this just another one of...- dday
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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6.9 Stalls after start occasionally
I have an 86 6.9 (with about 130,000 miles) that had a severe starting problem when I bought it last summer and the problem got much worse as the weather got colder. Here's what I did: Replaced all return lines using a nice kit...the lines were dry but cracked so now they are good...did...- dday
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
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Wire on hard fuel line from lift pump to filter
I have an 86 f250 with a cabover camper that my wife, kids and I use as a house at the beach on weekends. I am just trying to get us rollin' again instead of cranking the stupid engine like a clown every time it sits for a little while due to air intrusion. I am following the article...- dday
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- Forum: 6.9L IH & 7.3L IDI Diesels
