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  1. Austin86250

    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...
  2. 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...
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    Horn blows fuse

    Facebook has let me down time to go to y’all I’ve got a 86 f250 cruise when I hit the horn the horn/ cigarette lighter fuse blows Manually suppling 12v to horns they work Cigarettes lighter works while fuse isn’t blown Swapped relay with a china orilley s ones didn’t look exactly correct but...
  4. Austin86250

    Vac to electric cruise?

    I already have hydroboost and want to swap to a superduty electric vacuum pump but the consensus is iffy on electric pumps and vacuum cruise Is it a feasible job to swap to electric cruise from a aeronose truck? or is it more effort than it’s worth
  5. Austin86250

    Vacuum dump valve arm

    Not sure why it just clicked but when I did my hydro swap I ripped off a plastic piece from the brake and I am now realizing that’s probably why my cruise stopped working If someone could please send a picture of what it should look like that would be great I bet I could make it very easily...
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    Tie down hook

    I’ve been wanting to do this for 2 years now but been lazy but I need to deliver expensive doors an hour away so I need to make a tie down hook tonight Does this look sound? I have a pile of metal an oxy torch and a welder so can do about anything
  7. Austin86250

    6.5 fass on an idi?

    Used the search bar and it doesn’t appear to have been covered here so here we go Curious is this is a viable option/ has anybody used this for an idi given that the early 6.5 also used the db2 psi is there No idea If this comes with fuel lines etc but if it does it doesn’t seem like a bad...
  8. Austin86250

    Trip bottom removal?

    Trying to swap the trip button that sits in the bullnose cluster lens Tried unscrewing and pulling as much as I’m comfortable with
  9. Austin86250

    80-91 tilt column rebuild

    Not really sure what happened at the mechanic shop now the steering shaft and move in and out an inch and up and down play is 1/4” so are these rebuildable easily? I’m tired of used columns that have bearing play and just need a fresh start without paying 800$
  10. Austin86250

    Fuel system

    With the finicky fuel selector valve and failing shower heads I’ve got this in the planning stages Couple questions Is it ok to just run the feed line like the return line is? As pictured 38 gallon tank straps? Where to get them Sump or no sump? Keep in mind I am planning for an lines I...
  11. Austin86250

    80-91 stripped steering wheel nut threads options

    My manual tilt column steering wheel nut threads are done, I have a non tilt manual that’s good what are my options here? Can I put the tilt on the non tilt? Can I swap the shaft inside the column? Would love to keep tilt here
  12. Austin86250

    Cross cut head

    Credit: Harris John ford in facebook
  13. Austin86250

    Timing question

    2 for one post here so bear with me According to my dti I’m -1* timing the reason I’m suspicious of this is that I don’t have any off the classic bad timing symptoms at-least as far as I can tell going from stock to 90cc Is it possible to be 8* off and not have any smoking issues I’m...
  14. Austin86250

    An power steering lines?

    Is there a way to use an lines for a Saginaw, f-superduty hydroboost set up? I’m somehow have been using the factory superduty line but the bends are less than idea and no one around me will make a p/s line I know that the Saginaw high pressure line size is M16-1.50 but no sure on the steering...
  15. Austin86250

    Alternator belt psa

    I’m sure I’m not the only one to discover this but I’ve never heard anyone talk about it but a 1” wrench can be fitted on this notch to tighten the belt tighter than I’ve ever seen Not sure about 1g’s its been over a year sense I’ve seen one
  16. Austin86250

    Return to center issues

    As the title states truck doesn’t return to center worth a hoot 86 f250 2wd twin I beam New alignment, tires, red head steering gear, and tierods For the longest time it was like driving a forklift absolutely 0 return to center Tried to grease the kingpins unsuccessfully many times finally...
  17. Austin86250

    Ac compressor swap issues

    Replaced compressor, dryer, all orings, and out in a red oreifice tube, vacuumed it down for 30 minutes and then it held 30 inches for 10 minutes no leaks Now trying to fill up I hit a stopping point 70 low side 100 high side compressor goes on for a split second nothing for 2 seconds and...
  18. Austin86250

    R-134 accumulator?

    It remember reading somewhere that someone put a r-134 accumulator in a r-12 truck to be more efficient with r-134 but I just cannot remember what truck that came out of it where I read it from Does anyone have insite?
  19. Austin86250

    Interesting diesel leak

    It appears I am leaking diesel from in between my ip and ip gear housing, what in the world can cause this? No diesel in crank case so that’s good just goes down the valley and makes a mess Is the input seal leaking in the ip? Or can it simply be the the o ring that in the snout Its about a drop...
  20. Austin86250

    Free truck 83617 come get it

    Free 85 f250 no motor no trans only 3 tires no column either whole truck is pretty rallied but bed, cab and frame are decent no title of course The pressure to get it out of my yard is increasing and it’s been in market place for 150$ for a while so I’m letting you guys have it for free
  21. Austin86250

    To4b on a 085

    Who here has put a to4b turbo on there ats 085? Justin says that it can be done I would like to know your personal experiences with this
  22. Austin86250

    Free 6.9 block

    I’ve got a standard bore 6.9 block ok cross hatching left I’ve got a 7.3 block so I really don’t need it/ have space so free to who ever wants it 83617
  23. Austin86250

    Ats 085 t-19 to zf5 compatibility?

    I’ve got a host of parts trucks now which means I’ve gots me a zf5! I plan to sell it unless it will work for me As the title states will a ats 085 work with the zf5? It has the t-19 right now Reason I ask is I know banks is trans specific
  24. Austin86250

    Ip wiring issues

    I need your guys help here, fuel shut off high idle etc was working perfectly until it wasn’t, had to run a wire to the fss to the battery Swapped with a known hood harness to no avail, then started checking fusible links one was Burnt replaced that, but that was the only one I saw for the...
  25. Austin86250

    Timing cover removal in truck

    My front main is leaking, or something on the timing cover I’m sure of it I just cleaned everything and sure enough what is the bare minimum I have to remove clearance wise? I just put this engine in so I’d be annoyed if the core support had to come out again Of course it didn’t leak a drop...

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