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  1. Austin86250

    Parking Brake

    I had the same issue, replaced my rear cables and bam that think will hurt if you put your hand in the path of return Not saying don’t trust people but maybe you should check they actually did the cables I hear some bad stories about mechanics Also poor rear brake adjustment causes poor...
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    DRW to SRW Pros cons discussion

    You covered the points I was going to make, didn’t even think about the ruts But yea tire cost, rocks in the duals, lower fuel econ, and width If you do not need duals don’t have them But personally I would make the dually a flat bed and get another truck with single wheels but not always an option
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    Another good reason to stay out of Calif.

    I heard from an old guy so I’m not sure if it’s true or not but he said “they won’t let semis that are older than 2010 or something into the state” “And that they will stop selling regular diesel and just biodiesel”
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    Coil recommendations?

    1986 f250 6.9 2wd I’m shopping around for front coils and there are just so many price points types and brands so I’m wondering what you guys have used and was good Mainly looking to improve ride I don’t have accessories in the front snow plows, bars, etc so I don’t think I need anything to...
  5. Austin86250

    Exhaust on n/a

    You said it the best
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    So what did you do with your truck today?

    Already have hydro boost, working on electric cruise, deleted the c6 trans so I figured now that napa refused warranty on my vacuum pump it was time for an electric Man do I love to see made in USA parts Mounted it where my factory Jack would go It auto shuts off when done making vacuum...
  7. Austin86250

    What is this bracket for?

    My 86 has the lug wrench but not the jack and my 95 has both, besides those I’ve never seen them still there in person
  8. Austin86250

    U joint troubles

    The old brown one in the bed or the American flag? If it’s the flag thank you! I painted it myself when I was 15 because when I bought it had that brown hood as seen in the bed
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    U joint troubles

    $900 later I got a new driveshaft only thing left saving was the slip joint and rear yolk They said that the strap failure is extremely rare and must’ve been a result of reusing the straps after the first failure back in August
  10. Austin86250

    U joint troubles

    Is the red line I drew what is needed for a u joint cap measurement?
  11. Austin86250

    U joint troubles

    Does it reflect equal torque value?
  12. Austin86250

    U joint troubles

    I’m not sure how call are getting torque wrenches on these, well I guess crowfoot? My tools haven’t advanced that far yet I believe all my yolks are still good so hopefully they can just retube it instead of make a new one I assume the 2 piece driveshafts ain’t cheap Too bad the 155” wb 6.9 2wd...
  13. Austin86250

    U joint troubles

    Oh no that u joint is my spare I had to throw in they are the same size
  14. Austin86250

    U joint troubles

    Heard perhaps it’s a yolk issue?
  15. Austin86250

    U joint troubles

    Old picture before any damages But shows how good the angle is
  16. Austin86250

    U joint troubles

    Alright, at a loss for words tonight 86 f-250 6.9T t-19 2wd carrier bearing drive shaft Back in August I shattered the front u joint cap thought it was one off but tonight I sheared the strap Both times where 3-4 down shift After the first failure I put in a slicer u joint and I am meticulous...
  17. Austin86250

    Timing related to cold starts

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    Timing related to cold starts

    I always set my timing to 7* per recommendations from r and d But yes timing could indeed affect, what effects it the most is compression, fuel, and glow plugs though I went though all listed above and it starts within a second if crank -10
  19. Austin86250

    Clutch Questions!

    You are 100% correct, it seems if you grease the hell out of it they hold up better
  20. Austin86250

    interior screws, original or not? and where to get them?

    You can spend hours on the documentation section of that website even brochures mainly bullnose though
  21. Austin86250

    interior screws, original or not? and where to get them?

    I usually sit pretty with my screw bucket from my countless parts trucks over the years, but I’ve gotten some from orilleys before Look at there little lazy Suzan of screws https://www.garysgaragemahal.com/fastener-pictures.html
  22. Austin86250

    Radiator mounting screws spinning in place

    when I encountered that I was already fed up with that parts truck so I gas axed it clean off
  23. Austin86250

    Rebuilt Injection Pumps and Injectors Sourcing

    Yall make me feel special, with my 90cc r and d
  24. Austin86250

    Yet another heads thread

    I’ve ran the 90cc just fine with the mechanical pump The issue is the new pumps don’t last so I’m going e fuel You can drain the block to help with that I’ve used a angle grinder wire wheel on oil pan deck front and rear covers just fine is that the right thing to do probably not but it works...
  25. Austin86250

    Fuel system

    These fass Instructions are kicking my ass but I just figured out the line from the fass is 3/8 not 1/2” like I thought which makes life really easy because I’ll be able to use the fitting from russes hard line delete *phew* buying fittings online suck

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