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    wait to start light

    Went to start my 83 6.9 and I noticed the wait to start light didn't come on. It finnally started after a lot of cranking. Is the soleinoid going out. What do I lot for and where would it be located. Thanks Eason
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    IH DMAXX pick-up

    Guys Navistar is lauching a new road tractor called the Lonestar inspired by the late 30's D series trucks. Go to Navistar's website (International delivers) I think. They have street rodded a 1939 D series pick-up with a 6.4 twin turbo motor. Looking at the truck without raising the hood you...
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    putting air on a 83

    I have a early 83 6.9 (factory air was not available at the time the truck was ordered) with a Lone Star add on air with a york compressor. I have a chance to buy a complete factory system from the compressor back for $50. Can I use the york compressor (it's already mounted) or should I locate...
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    electrical issues

    I just had the starter rebuilt on my 83 (the starter drive was freewheeling). Worked fine for a week. Now when I try and start the truck all I get is a loud click under the hood. I replayed the power relay and the glow plug light stayed on all the time so I put my old one on.(this was done...
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    converting from aftermarket to factory air

    I have a 83 6.9 with aftermarket air (Texas air or Lonestar Air) The original owner installed this system and said it's better than nothing. I picked up a 90 F-250LD for the DMI bumper and it has factory air. I know I would have to have the control for the 86 and earlier style. Would the heater...
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    factory tach question

    Hello everyone, I just bought a 63 F-250 from the original owner w/148000 miles. The truck was the first diesel to come in to Crest Ford in Rocky Mount NC. It's early enough that factory air was not available when the fellow ordered it. My truck does not have the factory tach and I have found a...
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