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Wiring for turn signal
I am trying to diagnose my turn signal and brake light issues on my 85 F250. I have a test light and am trying to see if power is actually getting to my turn signal switch. Should one of the wires in the 11 prong u shaped connector be hot. I’m not getting anything on the test light- Hayden simpson
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- electrical turn signal
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More turn signal
So my 85 is having turn signal issues. I have replaced the flasher, turn signal switch, bulbs and fuse. The turn signals come on for about 5 flashes then stop. It makes me think that my connection is not getting enough power to the flasher. The grey half moon shaped connector is snug(to the...- Hayden simpson
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- electrical turn signal
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Turn Signal problems
So my 85 F250 has been having turn signal issues. The turn signals will slow down and stop working. Then after a little while they work again. I have already replaced the flasher and turn signal assembly because it was not returning. My guess is I have a loose connection or ground somewhere...- Hayden simpson
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- electrical turn signal
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6.9idi Block Heater
I have an 85 F250 and am living in Colorado. With the cold winters I am hesitant to use my block heater until I am sure that my block is not one of the ones prone to cracking. First does anyone know how I can check my serial number to see if it is safe and does anyone have experience with lower...- Hayden simpson
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- block heater cold start
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Water pump sensor
Anyone know what this sensor is on top of the water pump, just replaced my water pump and this one is stuck: pretty beat up, thanks.- Hayden simpson
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- sensor water pump
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Won’t turn over
So I go to start my 85 6.9idi and I get a positive click from the solenoid but the truck doesn’t turn over. I had both batteries tested and they are both good. I can roll start the truck quite easily. I am thinking maybe the solenoid on top of the starter?. Secondly what are the 2 solenoids on...- Hayden simpson
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- solenoid starter
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Elevation
So I just drove my 1985 6.9idi truck from Washington to Colorado. (Elevation from 100ft to 7000ft). Before I left I changed the injection pump which was on its way out. I have the timing slightly advanced which is how The old one was. I noticed that with the new pump I am getting a lot more fuel...- Hayden simpson
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- elevation injection pump starting
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Hard starting when warm
Here is the situation with my 1985 6.9idi, When I first start the truck for the day it starts great, 2 or 3 cranks. The issue is when the truck is warm If i go to start it once its warm and it has only been off for up to like 10 minuets, say I run into a store, it starts great. The trouble is...- Hayden simpson
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- starting warm
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JC whitney sending unit
MY rear fuel tank sending unit seems to be shot, front works great. I have been reading the forums and it looked like nobody was making sending units for the 6.9idi. When I checked jc whitney I found this...- Hayden simpson
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- 6.9idi fuel sending unit
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