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    Another good reason to stay out of Calif.

    Watched this YT Vid a few moments ago. If you live in another state, and did any mod`s to your car, and is ok or no one really cares as far as the cops etc... If you drive in Ca. with out of state plates, and registered in that state, you will need to comply to Ca. CARB requirements. This is a...
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    found on CL, 89 F-350 Lariat

    This has come down from first listing by $1000 https://stockton.craigslist.org/cto/d/stockton-ford-1989-ford-f350-lariat-xlt/7730473990.html
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    Two ZF-5 speeds on CL

    Searching on CL came across two ZF-5 speeds on CL These are both in Oregon https://roseburg.craigslist.org/pts/d/canyonville-zf5-2wd-transmissions/7732233780.html https://corvallis.craigslist.org/pts/d/logsden-zf5-transmission/7731236514.html Charlie
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    White Wall Tires

    Any one want White Wall tires for your IDI? How many know what Porta Walls are? They were a big item when I was a kid...
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    6.9/7.3 IDI Valve Seat Cutter kit

    Came across this Valve seat cutter kit on E-Bay...
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    Injection Pump Timing Tool

    Any body seen this tool? First I have seen it, I guess if you remove IP and Cover/Gear, it get you lined up? IDK...
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    Finding the correct Starter relay for 86 IDI 6.9

    Now you would think this would be a simple item to buy through O`Really`s. Tell the guy "86 F-250 6.9 IDI Diesel Starter Relay". They had one in stock. Great! $19.27 with Tax. Today Disconnect the 2 Batteries, Wires to the Relay, remove it. Take new one out of box...had a different mount bracket...
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    Clean 94 F250 Turbo 4x4

    https://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/d/colburn-1994-ford-obs-f250-classic-xlt/7693637930.html Saw this on Cl in Spokane, Wa. Looks pretty clean. Only draw back for me is auto trans. Goat
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    Removing 6.9/7.3 Adaptor Plate with Starter

    I have the T-19 Transmission remove. Bell Housing. Pressure Plate and Clutch Disk. Fly Wheel. Rear Main Seal rear Plate. And finally got the %#@* Speedy Seal removed. Iam looking at the Adaptor Plate, and looks like just 2 large Bolts at the top hold it on...Correct? Iam thinking of removing...
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    Proportional Valve and MC leaking Brake Fluid

    I started another Thread of a soft peddle and leaky Brake Line. Was never a big leak, just some slow drips. MC never ran dry, but low peddle etc... thread went to 4 pages, and sort of drifted off... https://www.oilburners.net/threads/soft-brakes-front-1-2-of-mc-low-leaky-steel-brake-line.92520/...
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    NV to UT road trip

    Leaving here tomorrow for Rapid City, Ut. for a Ships Reunion (Navy). 57 years ago I walked off the ship for the last time, walked down Pier 5 in San Diego, Sea bag over my shoulder, turned for one last look of her. She and I were launched the same year, 1944, though I was 19 when I reported for...
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    Driveline Center Support Bearing replacement

    I have had this low gear noise for the past year First thought maybe the Clutch Throw out bearing as I have replaced it twice since the Clutch was installed a few years back. But it usually started as a chirping sound. Then I was thinking maybe the input Shaft Bearing on the T-19, maybe the...
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    Why the adds now? New Comp. from Win 7 to Win 11

    My old Lenovo Think Pad Window 7 screen is starting to darken on the right side. Been a great Lap Top, but advised by my Computer Genius Son in Law, time to replace it. There are no upgrades for 7, and Iam so old none for me either. Picked up a Lenovo Idea Pad Window 11. Costco has a sale on...
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    87 - 91 Master Cylinder mounted onto a 86 and older F-250 Diesel

    Have any of you installed the later aluminum MC with the clear reservoir, to replace the old rusty cast iron MC? There are several write up,s doing this, but mainly for the F-150 and Bronco`s. I have several of those threads I saved that I have in a Folder. Here is one of them...
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    Soft Brakes, front 1/2 of MC low, leaky steel brake line

    There are a 1000 threads on leaky brake lines. Been searching for the past hour on Google, different wording to find what Iam looking for. This past week the Brake Peddle suddenly started to get soft and low, but truck stops...ok. I have had the truck parked the past 6 days doing some other...
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    Rebuilding the leak prone Factory fuel/water separator

    This factory Fire wall mounted leak prone fuel/water separator has been beat to death. I came across this old thread by Mel (Conastoga Diesel) on rebuilding it. It`s an old thread and the pictures are gone, but good info, for you that want your truck all original with matching numbers etc...
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    How about a 6 digit mechanical Spedo for 83/86

    There is a thread over on FTE where a 6 Digit Speedometer has been discovered on E-Bay. As you know out 83/86 only got to 5 digits and roll back over to zero`s and does not show the 100K 2, 3 etc.... Why Ford put in a 5 digit in the 150, 250, 350 trucks, but get to the F600, 700 and 800 they...
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    94 Turbo IDI in Pick N Pulls

    Hey you Portland, Or. guys, found a 94 Turbo IDI right under your noses. https://row52.com/Vehicle/Index/1FTHX25K2RKA35807 You Calif guys here is another one in Richmond Ca. https://row52.com/Vehicle/Index/1FTHX25K1RKA61802 Goat
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    T-19/ZF-5 Flywheel

    There are a thousand threads on clutches, Flywheels etc.... I need to swap out the clutch on my 86 F-250 6.9. I ordered a Luk Clutch assy. from Parts Geek last night. I did a bunch of searching for what size is in my 6.9. Seems like a 11 inch, but can go up to a 12 inch which I ordered. I...
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    Another pulling fuel from rear tank, and dumping into front tank.

    2 1/2 years back I swapped in the 38 gallon fuel tank, 2 new Fuel Senders and Shower Heads. Bought a new Chicom Fuel Selector valve, (market is flooded with them in the $50 - $80 range) think I got it off Amazon. Got it all hooked up, and everything worked perfect. Switched between tanks...
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    Crack Free Dash Pad 80 - 86

    Found this crack free Dash Pad for 80 - 86 on CL near Seattle Wa. Don`t see these very often. https://seattle.craigslist.org/tac/pts/d/puyallup-150-250-bronco-tan-dash-pad/7456198122.html Goat
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    38 gallon rear Fuel tank

    I just noticed Bronco Grave yard has the 38 Gallon rear Fuel Tank on SALE.... $135. best price I have seen any where. https://shop.broncograveyard.com/Fuel-Tank-Rear-38-Gallon/products/2048/ Goat
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    Removing Fan Clutch when all accessories are removed

    I have a 7.3 engine out of a 89 F250 which uses the V Belt setup. There are no accessories IE, Alternator, AC Compressor, Vac Pump etc... so no belts to help hold anything, it`s just free wheeling. I have the Special Wrench to knock the big nut loose, ..... I been searching on Google to see...
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    Any you signed up on Copart auto auctions?

    About a year ago a friend of mine called me up, "You want a free Mercedes"? My son`s car got hit at work and had it towed home. Been sitting in front of his house, and the Insurance was dragging their feet. The City of Reno, Nv. wanted it off the street, or they would impound it. Took a look at...
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    Removing Torque Convertor from 89 F250 7.3

    Here is the truck in question from my other thread about the Disk Brakes etc... I know you have to remove the 4 Bolts that hold the Torque Convertor to the Fly Wheel to pull the engine. I was working on removing them a few days ago, Removed the lower cover plate, and can see one on the driver...

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