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water pump nut with chain assist (thanks to Old Goat for the hint)
Water pump on my old truck gave up. I don’t even remember when I replaced it last time, so old it was. 25+ years of service is not bad. Anyhow, I would not proceed myself with water pump replacement due to fan clutch nut obstacle. Reading this forum helped a lot. BIG THANKS to Old Goat for...- Sergey
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Broken Bell housing fix sort of
Hello, a while back my truck bell housing cracked. Was asking about how to deal with it https://www.oilburners.net/threads/sad-day-and-clutch-i-thought.91531/ Search for a replacement bell housing took so long, and even if found I won't be able to pay for the labor. Also, while truck was...- Sergey
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Sad day and clutch (I thought...)
Hello, had a bad day, if not worse. First the clutch pedal in my old truck just dropped and stays there (photo 1). Couldn't drive without a clutch, was towed. Upon initial inspection discovered the issue is worse than I could comprehend (photo 2). Any ideas how to get old truck running within a...- Sergey
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F26 dome light how to open?
Hello, this is not specifically IDI related question, but rather F250 related. Perhaps anyone knows how to open the dome light cover? I cannot find any screws on it, yet it sits firmly in the upper back of the cab interior. The reason is burnt light bulb. Lat time I replaced light bulb there...- Sergey
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clutch slowly seems to fail
Hello, Yesterday, after a long period of truck sitting unused, I went to pick up a load of firewood. Entire trip is under five(5) miles. On way there I found shifting gears becomes progressively difficult. Upon loading firewood, found that I can no longer shift into reverse. None. Just grinding...- Sergey
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Harmonic balancer repair sleeve q
Hello, with consistent good weather these days I went on to replace long overdue leaking front oil seal. Harmonic balancer now has visible groove, although caliper barely senses its depth. Please check it out on picture. By look of it can it be a) just smooth the grove with the finest...- Sergey
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Electrical problem on start (with engine temp?)
Hello, Well I nave got a annoying electrical problem. Finally, after 35 years of no electrical issues in my truck now there is one. Here is how it manifests. 1. truck was sitting outside, not driven, for several months. Batteries were charged periodically to keep in shape, but kept disconnected...- Sergey
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Aft-axle fuel tank access on 85
Hello forum ladies and gentlemen from a new member. I am long time reader of this forum - thanks for all the help that I've gotten from the collective wisdom. I own 1985 F250 with 6.9 for the last 25 or so years, and used to know it from the inside. But getting older .... so it is time to...- Sergey
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