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  1. G. Mann

    Need help identifying a 1990 , 7.3 block to rebuild

    Hey guys, I'm looking at a complete 7.3 engine to buy to rebuild, it's about 200 miles away, which means so far, only talked to the owner by phone and email pictures of what he has. I'm looking for the engine serial number, then how to read it to see if it's a turbo block. Where is the serial...
  2. G. Mann

    How can I tell if I have a dually rear end

    Just bought another truck. An OBS 86, long bed, stretch cab Lariat. No engine or trans, and no wheels. Been setting for 9 years, it had a 460 gas engine / auto transmission, that was pulled and sold. I have a truck that was wrecked [with me driving it] that bent the frame in 7 places, cab...
  3. G. Mann

    Engine serial number that identifies a turbo 7.3?

    Hey all, Got a chance to pick up 3 trucks [package deal] and two are 7.3, one is 6.9. Both the 7.3 engine trucks have had the turbos pulled off. The engines are all core engine material to be rebuilt. Can I tell from the engine serial number if the 7.3 engines were factory turbo with the...
  4. G. Mann

    Part fit question, help

    I have a 92, F450 with Hydroboost that is leaking, been looking for a replacement. Found a new one for a price I can almost live with, but it's listing says it's for a "1995 F 450" ... can anyone here tell me if it will fit on my 1992 F450 ?? Please? Part number listed is "E8TZ2005B " ...
  5. G. Mann

    E4OD swap in question

    Need to hear from the voices of experience on this please. Just located an E4OD trans from a 97 F250 diesel 2wd for a good price. Before I buy it, what has to be added / done / to make it work in a 92 F 250, 7.3,2wd. that presently has an old and tired C6 trans? I've never done this swap...
  6. G. Mann

    Dana 60 question

    Just located a Dana 60 complete front axle with everything I want to do 2WD to 4WD conversion on my 92 CC DRW, 7.3 truck... except... the Dana 60 is off a Single rear wheel truck. Question: What has to be changed to make the wheel spacing correct for Dual rear wheel, front wheels and use this...
  7. G. Mann

    E350 van rear end with disc brake on F350, possible?

    I seem to recall some time back, a mention of using the Van rear end with non metric bolt pattern and rear disc brakes for a swap into F250/350, but my search skills fail to call it up.. So... Anyone done this? .. Remember the thread? ... If it can be done, what doesn't fit/work on the truck...
  8. G. Mann

    Engine to normal temp and running .. why do glow plugs cycle?

    Need some help on this one please. Drove the 92 F-450, 7.3 across town this afternoon [about 10 miles in rush hour traffic so I know it was up to temperature..] Pulled into the drive and noticed the amp gage was reading low and pulsing like it does when glow plugs cycle. Turned key off...
  9. G. Mann

    2WD to 4WD straight axle conversion guidance

    Recently bought a 92 F350 CC DRW Longbed with a blown head gasket [thanks to everyone for the advice on that issue]. I've decided to pull the engine to do the heads and reseal the engine, fix what ever else it needs, AND get rid of the C6 slush tranny for a ZF5 speed which I "happen to have...
  10. G. Mann

    New truck with blown head gasket, advice please.

    OK... I bought yet another IDI F350, CC, DRW, presently has no bed. It's a cab chassis truck and had a flatbed on it.. previous owner kept the bed.. sold me the truck. Starts and runs pretty good.. needs some love. Glow plugs do NOT glow.. so need to fix all that.. What I have: 92 F350, 4...
  11. G. Mann

    Found on Phoenix Craigslist. Had to pass it along.

    OK guys and gals... First, I have NO skin in this listing. But, the truck looks so nice, I had to pass it along. Price is WAAAAyyyyyy out, considering.. but, if it's really the one of a kind, one owner, low miles, sweetheart the guy claims.. maybe... for cash.. cause no bank will loan on an...
  12. G. Mann

    ZF 5 Speed up on local Craigslist

    http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/pts/4705359516.html $400 asking price.. looks to be complete out of a salvage truck. I have no skin in this game, just passing it along for fellow OB's. If I can assist in checking it out, pm me.
  13. G. Mann

    Mechanical fuel pump replacement tips needed

    92 F450 / ZF5/ 7.3 No Turbo. Been smelling fuel for a while when I shut down and having a tea cup size puddle under the bell housing area. Did a start last night and had the hood up with flashlight to look for wet leaks at the fuel return lines, did a walk around look at the rest of fuel...
  14. G. Mann

    Someone jump on this please

    This just came up on the Phoenix CraigsList. It just screams for a 6.9 and a straight axle 4x4. Pictures look like a typical Phoenix no rust/low rust truck... http://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/pts/4423418963.html I have a spare 6.9 with trans in Phoenix... to many projects to take this...
  15. G. Mann

    Power steering box seal at Pittman arm blown

    The issue: Power steering box lower seal at the Pittman arm is raining power steering fluid. Blew out about 1 qt. of fluid per 3 miles , so it's a bad leak. Truck: 92 F 450 Superduty with Hydroboost brakes. So when power steering fluid and pressure is lost, I lost steering AND brakes. [It...
  16. G. Mann

    Brownie gear box find.

    http://phoenix.craigslist.org/cph/hvo/4216619184.html This came up on local craigslist just a moment ago. Guy has 6 brownie boxes for sale at $250 each. They are not mine, I have no contact with the guy, I know nothing other than what is in the ad. It appears they have all had a "fresh...
  17. G. Mann

    ZF 6 speed 4x4 trans for sale

    This just came to me this afternoon, thought I should pass it along. Buddy offered me a ZF 6 speed 4x4 transmission from a 2003 7.3 diesel F350, for $800. It has about 196,000 miles on it. It does NOT have the transfer case with it. Bare transmission.. no clutch or flywheel. The transfer...
  18. G. Mann

    Slick idea found on CraigsList

    Just came across this posted on CraigsList. Thought I should pass it along. How many here have struggled with the problem of working on the fuel tanks and or pulling the bed to get to them [bed off.. it's a piece of cake, but how do you get 4 guys together to lift it off.. then again to lift...
  19. G. Mann

    Help please, lost brakes.

    92 F450, 7.3, ZF 5 speed. Hydro-boost brakes, disk on all 4, DRW. Went for the brakes on a normal stop and peddle went soft, but I still had brakes so drove home... normal stop and go traffic.. brakes got progressively worse. Got home and checked fluid reservoir and master cylinder is nearly...
  20. G. Mann

    Oilburners.net site problems

    OK.. what's happened to the site? I've tried to access Oilburners.net for last 4 days and FireFox won't let me sign on.. gives a 404 Error, site not found. Signed on through Iternet Explorer and found the site.. .. Soooooooo... what's happened?
  21. G. Mann

    "New truck" Overheat.. Ideas?

    Ok.. got a "new" truck. 1987 F-250 XLT HD 4x4 SRW. 6.9 engine, T19 4 speed trans [not sure which transfer case it has yet]. It has the extended cab, long bed. It has an 8 ft cab over camper. [no overhang out the back, only bed length. Cab over part fits the extended cab. Just rebuilt the...
  22. G. Mann

    Ford... on steroids

    Friend sent me this, had to share it. I know some of you are looking for some project ideas for the ultimate truck. This one should challenge you.. :rotflmao :rotflmao ;Really...
  23. G. Mann

    Anybody ever do business with these TURBO folks?

    Just bumped into these folks and looks like they do a bunch of turbo work and sell new turbos. Anyone have any experience with them? http://www.SDforcedinduction.com Thanks
  24. G. Mann

    Rear tank help needed

    Driving along normal today and on the rear tank on my 92 F450, 7.3 / ZF5, 212,000 mi on the truck. Suddenly fuel starvation and engine dies, I pull over, switch to front tank, crank and restart. Runs normal. Rear tank is about 1/2 tank down, should be good for another 100 mi at least. I drop...
  25. G. Mann

    New fuel tanks and sending unit source found

    Stumbled upon these folks, wanted to pass it on to everyone. http://www.tanks-to-pans.com/site/823208/page/537216 Looks like they have the tanks we need, pricing looks not to bad and selection of sending units is awesome. ;Sweet The even have 38 gallon rear tanks with hanging straps...

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