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  1. manimal

    Gear Vendor for sale in SoCal

    This is a Laycock Ptype gear vendor with an adapter for a C6. Bought it for an 85 F250 I had, sold truck, no longer need this. No controller or wiring. $450 plus shipping. Located in Beaumont, California 92223
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    Can't figure out this brake situation

    Picked up a 1985 F250 IDI from a guy that could not figure out his brake problem. He dropped the price from 4000 to 1200 and delivered it to me! Now I cant figure it out. The PO replace the master cylinder, the brake booster, the front calipers and a front brake line from the master to the...
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    WTB; Manual trans steering column bricknose

    I am converting my 88 fullsize Bronco to manual trans and need a column. Prefer a NON tilt. Dont need a steering wheel. Thanks
  4. manimal

    WTB; Manual trans steering column bricknose

    Looking for a manual non tilt steering column for a bricknose. I have an 88 fullsize Bronco that Im converting to manual trans and I need a column. THANKS dont need a steering wheel.
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    Brake master from a 96 F250?

    I did some reading on FTE last night and someone mentioned using a master cylinder from a 96 powerstroke on our trucks? I need to replace the master cylinder as it goes straight to the floor. I just put calipers and front pads on today. After I was done bleeding brakes, the pedal with not hold...
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    You guys are gonna kill me...BUT,

    I am picking up an 84 F250 with a 460/C6. It runs and drives, but I think Im going to swap in my 87 6.9/c6 from my F350 donor truck... just a couple questions, The fuel tanks on the 84, can I use them? The 87 f350 is a cab n chassis with a rear poly tank..not sure if it will work or not...NO...
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    What would YOU do? Just curious

    Every now and again I am faced with decisions that I really dont know how to make.(arent we all..lol) Last year I bought a 98 Chevy Extracab k1500 for $1000 with the intention of fixing and flipping...as I KEPT fixing this and that on the truck, I have ended up with this...a 98 Chevy Extarcab...
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    Stock TTB tire size

    I am at the point of buying tires. I have 265/75/16s on the truck now. I have read where 255/85/16s or 285/75/16s will fit. I am going to leave it stock until I find a D60 cheaper than $1200-1500..lol. Anyhow, if you are running these size tires, please post a pic and comment on how you like...
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    Algea in my fuel?

    Ok, I am back to work on my 90 F250 4wd...I am almost ready to run thins thing on it own, but I wanted to check the fuel tanks first...low and behold they are BOTH FULL of 17yr old fuel. The truck sat in the high desert of California for 17yrs. Here are some pics, please tell me what I should...
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    Leaking injector caps

    Will leaking injector caps prevent the truck from starting? How fast does the engine need to spin to fire off? I have changed the oil and filter in my newly acquired truck(1990 F250 7.3/E4OD 4wd),changed the fuel filter and filled it with DieselKleen, disconnected the tank to lift pump line...
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    FINALLY...got the truck I want

    After selling my 84 F250 6.9, I have had many regrets. I went back to Chevy trucks and they are not like owning a Ford IDI. I bought a 98 Chevy K1500(NICE truck) for a grand,it's a cool truck, but not my thing. Traded my 72 F250 EXPLORER for a 93 Chevy C3500 srw.....AGAIN, not my thing. So while...
  12. manimal

    Hood venting?

    I've done this on several jeeps, but has anyone ever installed hood vents or louvered their hood to let heat out?
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    FYI...just listed it all

    DELETE please delete please
  14. manimal

    Selling everything....

    Need to raise some money ASAP...So I am selling everything I have thats Ford truck related. 1984 F250 6.9/t19 2wd...$1800. My daily driver, has new rear tires and the fronts are 2yrs old..all matching General Grabber HTS 265/75/16 Load "E". Runs AWESOME also has new glow plugs(Motorcraft) 1987...
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    Not a bad week...

    picked up 2 complete hydroboost set ups this week. 1 from a 92 and 1 from an 88...both SupaDooties.... So as I have been collecting parts; crack free 90 core support, hydroboost, Alcoas, spare 6.9/C6, I come across a few of my FAVORITE Fords of all time, both are 70 F250s and a 73 F250...So now...
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    Wiring questions...

    I am about to start my 89 F250 5.8 to 6.9 swap. My donor truck is an 87 F350 C&C. When I pulled the wiring harness out of the donor truck, it appears that EVERY wire at the round firewall plug has been cut and spliced back together!:mad: The harness is a MESS to say the least. Should I go...
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    value of parts?

    What is the going cost of a clean core support for a bricknose? Factory Alcoas(no caps)? I have these parts and am wondering what they are worth as I may need to raise some money for another truck purchase soon(70 Ranger XLT F250). Thanks
  18. manimal

    Need opinoins with a TRADE...

    OK, this is kinda confusing but I will be as to the point as possible. About 6mo ago I traded my 1984 F250 6.9 for a 1971 Chevy C20(I know I know...) I gave the guy $150 plus $50 to bring the Chevy to my house,so $200 total cash. Since then, I have traded that 71 Chevy for a 1990 F350...
  19. manimal

    Have questions about 351w to IDI swap

    YES I have searched over 37 pages and each time I see a thread about a swap..the replies are "SEARCH".... So here is what I am doing and I need guidance...Thank You in advance I just traded my 71 Chevy C20 for a 1989 F250 SC with a 351w/C6...trans "may" be bad as it was shifting into 3rd...
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    Rear wheel studs?

    I know there are several threads on the L handed rear wheel studs.....but is there any reason NOT to switch them to R handed threads? I am about to put my Alcoas on and dont want to order a whole new set of nuts. BTW I have a D70...has anyone done this? Does anyone have a part # for the studs...
  21. manimal

    figuring out my truck...

    Here are some pics of my trucks' specifics...correct me if im am wrong on any of it. Thanks early block serial number?
  22. manimal

    GM 14blt rear axles?

    Has anyone swapped in a 14blt rear axle from a GM truck? I know they are 10.5" ring gear and after 75(?) they had 13" brakes. Not that anything is wrong with my trucks rear end, but I had thoughts of hanging onto this 14blt for a later 4wd swap. BTW, my truck is an 84 F250 2wd, 6.9na,T19 and...
  23. manimal

    1996 Dana 60F and Sterling rear F/S in SoCAL

    Ball Joint front axle(D60F), Sterling rear axle 4.10 gears in both. Currently still in truck(1996 F350 4wd)...price is $1100 for both....delivery is available with in reason for cost of fuel and maybe lunch!LOL...no pics yet, but will have soon. Located in Cherry Valley,Ca 92223
  24. manimal

    4 BRAND NEW Alcoa wheels for sale in SoCal

    I have 4 BRAND NEW NEVER BEEN MOUNTED ON NOTHIN STILL IN BOXES! Alcoa Wheels. 16x7, 8x6.5 bolt pattern. I do not have new center caps,but have my old Alcoa caps. These are identical to the factory Ford wheels that were made by Alcoa. Part # 167041. I dont have pics yet,but will soon. Price is...
  25. manimal

    F250 DUALLY?

    Did Ford ever make such an animal? If so, what is the difference from an F350? Thanks...BTW the year is 1985.

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