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    Will a fuel return leak cause a major power loss?

    Yes...turned out to be two leaks - optical sensor o-ring was weeping, and the weep hole at the bottom was dribbling fuel. After replacing the o-ring, it started pouring fuel out the weep hole, at which point I called it quits, lol. Ended up yanking the trans out of the truck to replace the...
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    What are the chances of it being just a head gasket failure?

    Ahhh, makes sense on the oil. It was jet black exactly like the oil on the dipstick, and felt oily as well. But I was thinking it was odd that given the size of the puddle on the ground, and the size of the clouds behind me, that it sure seemed like the oil should be low as well. Granted, I...
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    What are the chances of it being just a head gasket failure?

    1990 F350, 7.3, 5 speed, Banks Sidewinder turbo. No clue of real mileage, last title change said 275K, I've probably put 20-30K miles on it since buying it, but odo currently reads 33K... So I don't really know, lol. Truck was off the road for about a year, only occasionally fired up to play...
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    7.50-16 tires on 90's dually? Clear 2WD offset wheels?

    On paper, yes. But, I also know the profile on many bias tires can differ from the profile on radials, and I'm not 100% how that will work once mounted up. Based on my observations, it seems that most bias ply tires have a considerably wider outside sidewall to outside sidewall width than...
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    7.50-16 tires on 90's dually? Clear 2WD offset wheels?

    Truck is a 1990 CCLB diesel 4x4. Started life as a SRW, previous owner swapped in a DRW front D60 with 2WD offset wheels, and I added a DRW rear Sterling, along with 4 more 2WD offset wheels..before learning that there were differences between 2WD and 4WD DRW wheels in the offset. I'm...
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    There's not a speed limiter in the cruise, right?

    Engine power definitely isn't an issue here. I was running behind on the way there, said to hell with MPGs, and was cruising at 80-85mph the whole way after giving up on using cruise control..didn't even begin to slow down on the hills, and still had some left in it. On the way back, I reeled...
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    There's not a speed limiter in the cruise, right?

    1990 F350 CCLB 4X4, 7.3 w Banks turbo, 5 Speed trans. I have owned the truck several years now, cruise control never worked since the day I bought it, and finally got it working a few days ago after cleaning the steering wheel switches. Took it for a test drive around the neighborhood, set...
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    Other benefits for RSK than ride quality/flex? Towing/hauling stability is my most important need..

    The holding point for me right now isn't "what to do about the rear" or "I want to do an RSK, but not sure how.." but rather "is an RSK even right for me?" It seems like the RSK is recommended as something EVERYONE! should do, but also only mention the ride quality benefit. In my experience a...
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    Other benefits for RSK than ride quality/flex? Towing/hauling stability is my most important need..

    1990 F350 CCLB 4x4 DRW, with a bent front leaf spring, and I'm an INCREDIBLY indecisive person, lol. Seriously...I'll go back and forth for months sometimes before deciding what to do... My truck's primary use is to haul my 4K pound camper, and tow trailers that can weigh between 5K and 15K...
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    Cheapest oil I have found

    I've been running Supertech in everything I own for years, except for my K5 as that one has a modified 489ci stroker big block in it. Though I may have to check my local TSC..that's a few bucks cheaper per gallon than even the WalMart stuff..
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    Anyone in AZ do IP timing?

    Depending on where you're at in Arizona...I'm near Wickenburg, and have have a diesel timing adapter for checking pump timing.
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    F350..how much lift to clear high steer? Can I do it on RSK alone?

    Jesus...8 inches? Even if I left it on stock size tires, that would still make pulling many goosenecks iffy without custom cut couplers, and would mean way more drop on a bumper pull trailer drawbar than I'd want to do. High steer and crossover are still using the same type of bolt on...
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    Is there any real benefit to a 10+ speed trans in these trucks, other than cool factor?

    Truck is a 1990 F350 CCLB 4x4 DRW, 7.3 w/Banks Sidewinder, 5 speed ZF trans. Currently seeing around 13-14mpg empty, with 80%+ freeway driving. Been a long time since I've had a heavy trailer hitched up, but I seem to recall getting 8-10 towing. Planning on ordering a new set of injectors...
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    GRRRR! Pick up mods that should be illegal

    Why are people like myself, and the rest of my community, the one with the problem? Why do the people moving here that couldn't handle the changes where they came from, get a free pass? Which would be true, in a pure democratic country. Which the U.S.A isn't. It's a Republic, not mob rule...
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    GRRRR! Pick up mods that should be illegal

    Problem with that is when you get a massive influx of people not "from" that area...who then want to change a way of life to what _they_ think the way should be. This is what we're dealing with in my town now. It's been a more or less "free to do whatever you want" area for, well..ever. Of...
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    GRRRR! Pick up mods that should be illegal

    Its bit of give and take...my issues are more with state wide regulations. Something like this can easily be resolved by city level regulation, without having to make it a state wide thing. These regulations are also why I choose to live in a rural area rather than urban or suburban areas...
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    GRRRR! Pick up mods that should be illegal

    Sadly, it goes beyond state level. I live in a rural area just outside the city...and we have an increasing number of people moving out here because of city issues, typically HOA Nazis, restrictive city codes, high taxes, etc. They move out here for the increased freedom, and then almost...
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    Throttle Cable Woes

    No idea on the RV/van cables...but I can say that I had to both fabricate a spacer for the throttle pedal on my '90 pickup AND add a bunch of tiny zip ties to the pedal end of the cable to make it work right. It's one of the aftermarket parts store cables, though I don't remember exactly...
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    GRRRR! Pick up mods that should be illegal

    Wow...it must really suck to live in a life where you get worked up enough to damn near have an aneurysm over how other people modify their vehicles cosmetically... :confused: Want people with bright lights to back off or go around? Simple solution that doesn't involve potentially lining...
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    How do gooseneck to 5th wheel conversion hitches work? Can use with recessed balls?

    I have a fixed, recessed gooseneck ball in the flatbed of my truck under a flap cover. Not a turnover style, just plain fixed in place, sitting a couple inches under the bed surface. I've been considering picking up a toyhauler type trailer, but it seems VERY rare to find these with gooseneck...
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    Repairing a rusted Rad support for a 1986 style

    Usually the answer is pretty simple, such as a dealer trade-in. We ended up with a LOT of CLEAN older vehicles during that wretched Cash for Clunkers program (which several states and many dealers have continued on their own accord), and other times its something like an older person holds on...
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    6.9 & 7.3 IDI Commandment Lists - IDI Do’s and Don’ts

    I spent a summer driving a jet black Camaro Z28, with black leather interior, and glass t-tops...and no AC, here in Phoenix. Wasn't absolutely horrible at freeway speeds, but was pure hell on earth any time I got caught in traffic. My '59 and '61 Internationals are actually more comfortable in...
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    Source of NEW engine harnesses or at least connectors?

    Do you mean http://pacsupplyco.com/ ? pacific supply.com relayed to some building supply company, lol. Closest thing I found on pacsupply though was the international4700 parts page, and they only listed glow plug harneses...
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    F350..how much lift to clear high steer? Can I do it on RSK alone?

    The shorter version - Truck is a 1990 F-350 CCLB 4x4, that really needs to have all the steering and suspension rebuilt on it...starting to get death wobble, and getting some bad tie rod roll. If I put on just a 2.5" lift RSK, using new stock springs, will it be enough lift in the front to...
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    Unique Modifications

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