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  1. 420Bullnose

    So what did you do with your truck today?

    Good Evening, Picked up a Tractor along with a Rototiller this morning, cruising at 65 mph in top gear without breaking a sweat. Turbo Whistling & Motor Screamin'!!! 420Bullnose
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    Roadside Clutch Fix

    Light weight, I would have unloaded one of the UTVs and put the truck on the trailer, hooked it up and been on my way... Seriously, Awesome work! 420Bullnose
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    '95 F250 7.3L shooting oil out exhaust?

    I got a '95 7.3L shooting oil out the exhaust, How bad is it? Hopefully just the Turbo seals. Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated, Thanks, 420Bullnose
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    Thick White Smoke at Wide Open?

    So I'm looking at buying another IDI, it's an '86 6.9. After going over it, I took it on a test drive and there was no lack of power for a N/A IDI. I parkedit , having it all warmed up and idling, I gave her the beans, all of them! and there was no hesitation, stumbling or surging. However...
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    what goes into pulling an idi?

    When I pulled a 7.3 IDI, to make life easier I pulled the Core Support, Hood, Tranny & T-Case (Also, should add with all fluids drained my cherry picker wasn't very happy with the Size of the motor). I did the job when time allowing, so bits at a time and it was my first IDI pull. Took around 4...
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    How do y’all like to shift your ZF5’s?

    Start in first gear at a lower rpm, I don't wind up unless I'm towing and Float the rest, never had an issue. 420Bullnose
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    1984 F250 Dana 60 Swap

    After almost 3 years of ownership I finally got a New set of shoes for the old girl, BFG KO2 285/75R16s. They're the same height as the old ones but they where a lot wider, my previous ones where Mudstar 315/75R16s, where old as hell, had about 15 plugs a tire and droned so loud you couldn't...
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    1984 F250 Dana 60 Swap

    Thanks for the heads up, haven't had that issue, but will see. 420Bullnose
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    Your thoughts and experience with bio diesel blends.

    Where in California are you in, never had an issue getting "Regular" Diesel, But in my truck, which I wouldn't want to use anything but "Regular" diesel and Diesel Kleen additive, since I I want to take care of it the best I can. However, the next IDI I add to the fleet, I Plan on running used...
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    1984 F250 Dana 60 Swap

    I bought a parts truck for all the brackets (and a spare Dana 60), had to do some drilling and with a little muscle, the Track bar fit right in, figured from the Great advice on here just do everything at once. 420Bullnose
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    1984 F250 Dana 60 Swap

    Finally, after collecting all the parts, dealing with the previous owners Shindigs and burning the midnight oil I got my first Dana 60 Swap done and should be getting tires soon. 420Bullnose
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    Dana 60 King Pin

    !!!SOLD!!!
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    Dana 60 King Pin

    Dana 60 King Pin with Sway bar and Bracket -Out of a 1991 F350 -610313-7 -3:55 Gearing $1800 Near Sacramento, CA PM me for Questions or Contact
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    1991 7.3 IDI for Sale

    I got a 1991 N/A 7.3 IDI for Sale for $600 from a parts truck I recently bought. Previously, owned buy a Diesel mechanic, then sat for a couple years. Everything is there, functional and in good condition. Haven't tried starting, but if I get some extra time, I'll get some batteries and go...
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    1984 F250 Dana 60 Swap

    Thanks for all the replies, they have been quite helpful, however, Do you need a Track Bar? And Do you know where I can find the Driver side U-Bolt Bracket, that Doesn't hold its weight in Gold? 420Bullnose
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    1984 F250 Dana 60 Swap

    Finally, picked up a Stock Kingpin Dana 60 front axle out of an '87 F350 to SLAP into my "84 F250!!!! But I just want to go over for Necessary parts (Add any that you think are needed), so I have everything on hand before I tear it apart. -Driver side bracket for the U-Bolts(Can you Re-use...
  17. 420Bullnose

    The ol gal is billowing smoke... Help

    Next time you got your truck running, pop the hood and undo the oil cap when she's running, then Rev up the motor (~2000RPM) using the linkage at the IP. If the "Blow-by" clears up/disappears when the motor is revved up you're good to go, but if continues to smoke at the same rate or Greater...
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    Dont fix it if it aint broke

    On top of what chillman88 said, -Coolant -Clean & Grease: Joints, Bushings, Bearings, Linkages, Electrical Connections & Anything with a Zerk fitting 420Bullnose
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    Diesel Fuel Additives

    Couldn't figure out how to edit my comment, But to add, Empty, I get 20-21 MPG Highway and 15-18 MPG Town. I don't bother calculating while Towing or Loaded. I don't know if the additive helps, but I like running it. 420Bullnose
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    gooseneck hitch for bricknose

    For my two cents, I recently bought a 30K, B&W Gooseneck hitch, bolts up to the frame, and a simple install. I'm pretty happy with it and would recommend over welding. The only down side is it set me back $500, but its great quality. 420Bullnose
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    Diesel Fuel Additives

    I use Diesel Kleen every fill up in both tanks. 420Bullnose
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    What's a fair price?

    Thanks for all the replies, I already had a figure, that I was hoping was too High but seems to be the average. 420Bullnose
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    What's a fair price?

    280,000
  24. 420Bullnose

    What's a fair price?

    Just want to get your guys opinion on a price for another IDI I might be picking up. I'm looking at a 1992 F350 Crew Cab Long Bed 4x4 (Dana 60 with ball joints), 7.3 IDI(N/A) and ZF5 speed with 4:10s 280,000 miles It was a Nevada truck with some surface rust, The motor is in great condition...
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    Apples vs oranges (turbo question)

    I didn't scroll to the second page before, but you made a good choice! 420 Bullnose

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