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    Exhaust

    I took my truck down for a new muffler and exhaust over the rear axle. I was quoted a little over $1000. He was also pushing for 3 in exhaust. I carry my two granddaughters and the do not like loud noise. I have to start if after they are in their seats. Where can I get an exhaust kit for my...
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    Down pipe and v clamp

    I have a small leak where the down pipe connects to the turbo. It became very loud and I thought I had destroyed my engine. I do eve it home at about 35 mph and yesterday I tightened up the v clamp. That took care of the loud noise. I still have a small leak at the joint. I can see puffs when I...
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    Clutch bypass and cruise

    My wife has problems pushing the clutch in enough to start the truck. I am thinking about getting the clutch bypass plug. My questions are will this doable my cruise? If it will, is it possible to open it up and short two connectors to get the cruise working again? Which two connectors to short...
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    Steering gearbox

    I know up to a 96 will be a direct replacement. Is there a newer gearbox that will bolt to the frame and column and only require a pitman arm change? If so what combination? I will also look at ford based motor homes at salvage yard as they should have a lot lower mileage. Another option is...
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    Timing 7.3

    I purchase a DTI 3300 and started working on my truck. i finally got the pickup to fit in the hole. Then I had to wait for it to cool some to connect the sensor to the fuel line. Got it to read. Timing was 2.1 at 2000 rpm. Tried loosening up the ip bolts. The one on the passenger side is so hard...
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    Swap in 2011 axle

    I am thinking about swapping in a rear axle from a 2011 or newer. I know the speedometer uses a ring in the diff but I was thinking about using one of the pickups at the axle end. My abs is unplugged to give me a cruise that doesn’t surge. Is this doable? Will the drive shaft bolt right up? Will...
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    Batteries

    I see a lot of people say go with group 31. The books say group 65. Will group 31 fit in our trucks without modification?
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    Wastegate

    Should I be able to move my plunger and the actual wastegate by hand? Mine may be frozen.
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    Got me some tire chains

    We traveled from eastern Colorado to Sacramento over the past two days. I wanted to get some chains and remembered always seeing tire chains on the side where semis remove them. Went over Donner summit and stopped at the main unchain area. Took a little walk forward and vac and picked up 2 sets...
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    Timing advance solenoid

    I think that is what it is called. I don’t know if it is working. Here is a video of both of the solenoids clocking. Tell me what you think. If it is bad where do I buy one? ok, how do I attach a video? The fuel shut off clicks, but not loud. The timing advance just barely clicks.
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    Power steering gearbox

    i Am ready to order a power steering gearbox. Please don’t tell me to get the red top or whatever. I can’t afford it. There are 2 listed on O’Reilly. The difference in impute size is .010 and the output spline count is 32 vs 29. I don’t want to remove the nut from the output shaft until I have a...
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    Cruise control surging

    If I set speed above 65 it wants to surge. I can feel it but the tach does not show any changes. I have the electric cruise.
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    Water pump

    I am replacing my water pump. I have 2 bolts that are different than all the other short bolts. Does it matter where they go? I also found a connector down at the hose clamp for the upper hose. I don’t see anything it would connect to.
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    Got it registered

    I received the truck from my nephew in Idaho. They don’t have emissions. i Was concerned because I am in a part of Colorado that actually does tailpipe testing even on 29 year old diesel pickups. With trepidation it took it to the shop For testing. I am allowed up to 35% opacity in the exhaust...
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    Limited Slip Differential

    I have the factory lsd. I need to inspect it and replace the oil. What do I look for when I pull the cover off? What oil do I use?
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    Lunchbox locker

    My other vehicle is a 2014 Jeep rubicon. During the winter with snow and ice on the road I will just pull the transfer case lever back while driving and continue down the road. With my f350 if install A lunchbox locker will I be able to do the same thing? My main concern will be turning corners...
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    Clutch issue

    I replaced the clutch and have everything installed and no extra bolts. That is how my wife determines if I did a good job. I topped off the clutch master. I also installed a new fork. The clutch pedal goes to the floor and stays there. I am not dripping fluid. Where to go from here?
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    Electric fuel pump I stall

    I am not sure which line to cut. They both appear to be the same diameter. I may have to follow the line from the front passenger to the pump location. I am assuming 3/8 line. Correct me if I’m wrong. Since the line will no have a flair, should I just place 2 hone clamps on the tubing? Or are...
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    In dash navigation

    I want to replace my stereo win a new stereo navigation unit. Has anyone done it and which unit did you use?
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    Zf5 transmission removal

    I have to replace my clutch. I have removed the transfer case, the cross members and 2 of the bell housing bolts. I understand there are 6 bolts. Do the bottom two go in from the engine side? I also found one post that said the turbo has to come off. How difficult is that. Guess it is a good...
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    Replace clutch

    So my wife was going to babysit grandkids and she called. Truck won’t move. When I got it home and opened up clutch cover plate i found the clutch disk paper thin. what are the torque specs for the mounting bolts for transmission and transfer case? Any tips on replacement that will make it go...
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    Vacuum canister

    I am thinking of installing a vacuum canister to my vacuum rail. Has anyone done this? Is there a benefit? What all is the vacuum used for? My cruise control is electric. At higher speeds it surges back and forth slightly. Enough for me to feel but not for the wife to complain. If I take off the...
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    What is this connected to vacuum

    This is connected to my vacuum rail. It aLos has electrical wires going to it. It is located drivers side front by the radiator. Also I have read that the vacuum pump is located below the alternator. Why is mine located on top of my engine?
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    Olive

    What is the o,I’ve and where is it? How do I reseal it? Pics would be fantastic.
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    Electric pump

    i am going to add an electric pump on the frame rail in a couple weeks. I have some questions. Do I just use a tubing cutter and cut a section out of the fuel line? If so, do I just slip the hose over the line and tighten the hose clamp? What size hose? Where to pull power from so it is off when...

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