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  1. Oldiron

    Block vacuum

    I was running a road draft tube for the last few years, but I want to run it into my intake. I’ve got quite a bit of blow by and I’m tired of being told my truck is on fire. lol So, I want to “recycle” the smoke per say. I have an ATS turbo and I will run from the front of the timing cover where...
  2. Oldiron

    Everstart Platinum AGM?

    I've alweays used the Everstart MAXX with great results, always satisfied, but now i see they offer an AGM Platinum. does anyone have experience with the Platinum series? Also, is there a "best starter"?
  3. Oldiron

    new alternator doesnt have a plug

    Bought a reman alternator from Orieghlys. Didnt pay attention until i got home, but the new alternator has stud posts for the wiring. the way the truck is I beleive is factory. Is this common or did I just get the wrong alternator? And if this is an option, how am I supposed to wire it?
  4. Oldiron

    Extended cab side window trim

    I can't find how to remove the side window from my '88 f250. Do I simply pry it off? Just below my drivers side is starting to get some small surface rust and I want to remove the trim clean it up and prim it.
  5. Oldiron

    Turbo configurations?

    So after having a couple NA diesels (6.2 and a 7.3) and a few with bolt on kits (banks on a couple 6.2, and ATS on my 7.3) I will never have one with out a turbo, or at least not for long. What I am wondering is, would you get more throttle response from one turbo or would running 2 smaller...
  6. Oldiron

    Head retention

    Just have a few questions. 1st= how much boost can stock hardware handle? 2nd= should stock hardware be retorqued? 3rd=I have no idea what is in my truck. Is the stock hardware, bolts vs. Studs, and if I pulled the covers would I be abke to check torque? I am wondering if there is anything I...
  7. Oldiron

    60/40 bench swap?

    I picked up an '01-'03 60/40 seat to swap into my '88. The bench I currently have is out of a f-superduty. I like the built in cup holders, back support, and adjustability. Has any one done this? Figure ill get it thrown in and see how things line up and go from there.
  8. Oldiron

    Park brake ratchet?

    I am looking for info on the assembly that the foot lever actuates, "ratchets" for the parking brake. My foot lever has a great feel. Its smooth, firm, and when my foot holds it, the truck is stopped. But there is zero ratchet, and it wont stay down. Its as if the ratcheting aspect is broken. Do...
  9. Oldiron

    Transfercase linkage

    I'm replacing my transfercase, I pryed the linkage off of the transfercase. What's is the best way to reattach the linkage? Do I install the bushing into the arm and then install it onto the pin or the other way around? The new case doesnt bolt on
  10. Oldiron

    Door sticker GVWR vs. Centurion dually conversion?

    I am trying to figure out what I can legally haul with my '88 f250 Centurion dually conversion My door sticker says GVWR 8800 FAWR 4410 RAWR 6084 How do those numbers compair to a f350 dually. I'm wondering if my door sticker is the original f250 and if so, am I stuck at that rating even...
  11. Oldiron

    A cold start story

    When I bought the truck it always had to be plugged in, glow plug system didnt work. So I replaced the controler with a RX and new ZD9 plugs. #8 is stuck so I installed a new glow plug into a peice of pipe and mounted it to the rear block eyelet so tye system would work properly. (Someday ill do...
  12. Oldiron

    Pictures! How to?

    Sorry if I am beatiing a dead horse, but I am struggling with posting pics. I have a photobucket account and I can use a laptop. Will some one please help me out with how to post pics. Where they appear in the post, not a link that has to be click on to see. Or is another site besides...
  13. Oldiron

    Pic test

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    Glow plug resistance

    Just to quickly verify. With Glow plugs installed and harness removed, one test lead to battery neg and the other on glow plug, I am getting 1 ohm on all 4 drivers side and .8- .9 on pass side. If I remeber correctly these would be good? Normaly I would test when they are removed, but I...
  15. Oldiron

    Glow plug questions

    I know I can test glow plugs with a test light. But I cant remember or find what the ohms spec is. When I hook up my meter with plugs installed I get 1ohm on all 4 drivers and .8-.9 ohm on pass.
  16. Oldiron

    Best way to post photos?

    Is photobucket the best site to use for posting photos?
  17. Oldiron

    Shout out! Very happy!

    I just finished installing (with great excitement) a Moose Jr. pump, Moose buddy inj, and return lines from Conestoga. Mel (Agnem) and Suzi were both an amazing help with everything from ordering, to reshipping lost shipment, to returning my phone call and answering questions about timing. I...
  18. Oldiron

    BW 1356 parts or replacement?

    I need to repair my transfercase. I can drive the truck, but if I put it in 4low, that's where it stays. (Until I get luck moving the shifter back and forth) And ill tell you what, even with 3.55 and zf5 that's a comfortable 25mph. Lol So, ideally, I would like to find a used one that I can...
  19. Oldiron

    Filter head parts ?

    I resealed my filter head, while doing so I removed the heater and plugged the hole. My question is, what is the purpose of the return line check valve #E8TZ9K061A and suction switch #E8TZ9S283A? I am running an electric lift pump.
  20. Oldiron

    Throttle cable part number?

    I am having a hell of a time finding a part number for a throttle cable. Ive got an 88 f250 with 7.3 w/cruise control. Does anyone know the correct search words or a part number?
  21. Oldiron

    Towing speed with 5th wheel?

    I feel kinda dumb asking this. I have an '88 f250 centurion dually with a 7.3 5speed and gear vendors. It'll be hauling a 35 ft 5th wheel. Dont know the weight of trailer yet. Gvwr on trailer is 13,6xx. I wont run it in double overdrive while towing. What is a typical hauling speed? I was...
  22. Oldiron

    Centurion Axle identification question

    I have a 1988 f250 centurion. Its got a dually rear end and the stock TTB front axle with dually hubs. This is what the rear tag reads. 2 V125C 3.55 1027130 Can any one help me ID this, I would like to do my brakes. I am assuming it is a Dana 80 out of a '88 f350.
  23. Oldiron

    Rancho RS5000X Reviews?

    I just ordered these and will right a review when I get them installed. At one point I had a '78 f150 with the old rs5000, it was very firm but I liked it. That truck was a short bed and had a home made small wood bed. The truck they are going on is a 1988 f250 centurion converted to a dually...
  24. Oldiron

    Glow plug controller under turbo?

    I need to replace my GPControler and my truck has an ATS turbo kit. Has anyone replaced there controler in this situation? Do I need to remove the turbo in order to get to the controller?
  25. Oldiron

    Good morning and hello from WY

    New to the site. Im sure ill have lots of questions. Just wanted to say hello. Ill get to updating my profile soon. Ive got a new to me 88 f250 w/7.3.

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