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  1. tjsea

    Tire balancing beads

    So I'm looking for others opinions on tire balancing beads. If you have used them what do you think compared to standard wheel weights? I have just a regular all-terrain 265/75-16 tire on the truck that I would be using them in. It also has aluminum wheels which is why I'm not a huge fan of the...
  2. tjsea

    2019 Rally Convoy

    Well since we are less than a week away from the deadline for the reserved sites at the campground I figured it's time to get a convoy thread going. I'm going to be coming down I-81 to I-40 from central Pa on July 6th unless everyone else is coming down another day, then I might change my...
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    Wtb OBS powerstroke cold air intake.

    I'm looking for a used obs intake for a 7.3 that is in decent shape. I've been throwing around the idea of making one fit my idi. Let me know whatcha got and how much you want!
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    Project Black Stallion

    Well I guess since I have a little time tonight it'sa good time to show everyone what I'vebeen working on and how it has morphed along the way. A little back story is I have an 86 F-250 extended cab that I had repainted a number of years back. It has a 6.9L and a 5sp that I swapped in to replace...
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    Type f or Mecon atf for powersteering?

    So I'm in the process of replacing my steering box and powersteering pump on my 85 F-250. My questions is my 86 calls for type F atf in the powersteering, but my brothers 97 F-250 calls for Mercon atf. I'm just wondering if one is better than the other or if it even matters since everything is...
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    Redo 7.3IDIT heads or drill out 6.9 heads

    So I've hit a dilemma tonight. I had bought a 7.3 IDIT engine that I was going to regasket and stud for in my truck. The problem is I got a chance to pull the heads finally and the guides are a little sloppy. So I'm on a bit of a budget, but I want it to be right as well. So my question is do I...
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    Tips on rebuilding ford posi?

    I am going to be regearing my 10 1/4 very soon and would like to rebuild the trac-loc. I tried calling the Ford dealer for a clutch kit but it is no longer available. Any suggestions for where to get a clutch kit and does anyone have the part numbers for it? Also can anyone give instructions on...
  8. tjsea

    FS: 87-91 Ford Fiberglass cowl hood

    I have a brand new fiberglass cowl hood for a ford f series 87-91 truck. It is a fiberone concepts hood and comes with the instructions. $450
  9. tjsea

    Diesel world rally article?

    just wondering if they were ever going to publish the article on the 2012 rally or if I had missed it?
  10. tjsea

    1986 f-250 with headers

    Just fixed the exhaust so my brother and I thought we would make a video of how it sounds. Enjoy! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q698GguBdho&feature=youtu.be
  11. tjsea

    FS: gm 6.5l turbo fsd cooler

    I have a 6.5l diesel fsd cooler(aka pmd cooler) with a 40in. harness extention. It is ment to be mounted on the intake but with this extension it will reach the drivers side fenderwell. It has the black pmd with it but it is unknown if it works or not as it was on a parts truck that had no hood...
  12. tjsea

    borgeson steering shaft

    Finally decided I am going to replace the steering shaft on my truck with a Borgeson. My question is should I get a shaft with or without the vibration reducer? I figured I would ask since I know some others on here have been running them and just wanted some input and opinions. Thanks, Alex
  13. tjsea

    Ethylene glycol vs. Propylene gycol coolant

    Which coolant is better? I have been looking at Fleetgaurd's ES compleat line. I don't really want to use the Fleetcool becuase I would rather have the DCA-4 over the DCA-2(just my personal preferance since the Ford stuff is the same as the DCA-4). I know that the PG is less toxic than the EG is...
  14. tjsea

    very hard starting

    I have been working on a 97 7.3 that you have to crank for 45-60 secs. before it will start. I have been watching the data stream while cranking and the HOP pressure only starts to come up right when it fires. I am sure something is up with the high pressure system. Question is could it be that...
  15. tjsea

    6.9/7.3 tool kit contents?

    Does anyone have a complete part numder list of what should be in one of these kits? I am looking at buying one and want to know what is missing. also if anyone has one to part with let me know. Thanks, Alex
  16. tjsea

    FS: Brand new GM 6.2/6.5 injector pump rotator

    I have a brand new Snap-on S6133 injector pump rotating tool. I bought it hoping I might be able to make it work on a ford 6.9/7.3 but no luck. I would like to get $50 obo for it. It has never been used and they are now discontinued from snap-on. thanks, Alex
  17. tjsea

    FS: 1986 F-250 ext cab 2wd

    I have an 86 F-250 ext cab 2wd with a 6.9 diesel and a 4 sp. It also has 3.55 gears. I don't know the milelage on the engine as the one that was in it was not original and had blown head gaskets so I put a good 6.9 that we had back in it. It was a georgia truck that I had bought for the bed. I...
  18. tjsea

    WTT or WTB: GM 6.2/6.5 injector pump rotator tool for a Ford 6.9/7.3 tool

    I have a Snap-on S6133 injetion pump rotating tool for GM 6.2/6.5 that is brand new. The Snap-on dealer told me that they have been discontinued. I bought it hoping I could make it work on a Ford 6.9/7.3 injection pump but have since decided it isn't worth the hassel and I would rather just get...
  19. tjsea

    94 factory tubo 7.3

    what is the going rate for a 94 factory turbo 7.3? found a guy with a good running one for 1,200 without the turbo or 1,500 with. Seems a bit high, what do you think I should offer him. Not sure on the mileage. The truck was a salt truck with bad rust. Thanks Alex
  20. tjsea

    blue smoke

    I have a truck that I have been getting ready to sell it is an 86 f250 with a 6.9. I put a used engine in it that we had sitting in the shop for about a year. It starts good but it lopes a little at Idle and smokes blue when you stand on it. the guy we bought the engine from said the engine...
  21. tjsea

    diesel RX glow plugs

    I have always used motorcraft glow plugs but Diesel Rx has dual coil glowplugs. I was curious how well they work? They claim that they won't swell but I thought maybe someone on here has real world experience.
  22. tjsea

    FS: 1986 ford 8ft SRW bed

    I have an 86' bed that is rusted out over the wheel wells and at the back on the sides, but the bed floor is great except for dings and dents and a hole for a gooseneck hitch. I wanted to see if anyone was interested before I haul it to the scrap. I was going to start out asking $150 OBO. Feel...
  23. tjsea

    hypermax downpipe

    What size is the pipe used on the hypermax pulse turbo for the downpipe? Are they all the same or are there different sizes available? I just bought a used pulse kit and the downpipe is only 2.5 in. Seems kinda small? does hypermax sell a 3 in or will i have to make one?
  24. tjsea

    WTB: Hypermax turbo

    I have been trying to buy a turbo kit off of someone else since febuary but he still hasn't taken it off and now won't return my e-mails. so I'm going to give him a week to get back to me if not I am in the market for a good used Hypermax setup(for zf prefferably but not manditory) for my truck...
  25. tjsea

    Itercooler with AC

    Intercooler with AC I am in the process of buying a used Hypermax turbo kit and have seen that a lot of guys are making their own intercooler setup. My question is I have an 86' F-250 with air conditioning and it doesn't look like there is enough room for an intercooler, How do you all make one...

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