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    Money to spend on truck what to do?

    I currently have about $3000-$4000 to spend on my truck and my trying to decide on what to do. The truck in question is a 93 crew cab F350 4x4 dually flatbed no turbo and zf5. It currently needs tires badly and the motor has 385,000 on it. The motor has gotten to the point that it burns a...
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    Keeping truck for the long haul: What parts?

    My 93 crew cab I just bought is going to hopefully stay with us for the next 15-20 years. That being the case what parts would you stock up on to make sure you have them available as supply dwindles? I have an 89 extra cab that if push came to shove I could rob for parts. This is what I was...
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    Low compression and heavy oil use

    The 93 crew cab I recently bought has a tired motor and I need advice on options. It has 355k on it, compression ranging from 280-320, and is burning a quart of oil every 100 miles. I have used Mobil Delvac, Delo and am currently using Mystik with no change in oil consumption. It still runs...
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    Long term diesel truck storage

    I recently purchased a 93 crew cab so my 89 extra cab is going to be parked and just used as a backup third rig. Based off previous experience it will be driven maybe 3 to 4 times a year. It will be parked outdoors but under a carport. It just had a tranny service, I am going to top off all...
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    Pros and cons of a dually?

    I recently just bought a 93 crew cab 4x4 dually with a flatbed.. It was converted to a dually with adapters on both axles. This is my first truck that is a dually. I am thinking about converting it back to a single. What are the positive and negative aspects of a dually? This will be used...
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    Flat bed fuel tank issue

    I just picked up a 1993 crew cab with a flat bed. The bed is mounted very low on the frame and the filler necks for the fuel tanks are all most level with no drop. Because of this fuel splashes back when you go to fill the tanks. Any suggestions to fix this?:dunno I have not filled the truck...
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    Just picked up a new truck

    I picked this up yesterday for a $1000. It is a 1993 4x4, 5 speed, 7.3. I figured the Dana 60 alone was worth a grand. It was an old farm truck so it is really dirty and needs a through cleaning. The only real negative is that the tranny does not all ways want to go into reverse. I am...
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    Injectors after two years running WMO

    I just replaced my injectors, glow plugs, and return lines on my 89 Ford 7.3 diesel. I have been running WMO about 70-80% of the time at a 80-90% ratio for the last two years about 10-12,000 miles. I thought I would post some pictures of how the injectors and glow plugs looked. I was very...
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    WMO Fuel pump problems

    I am having some issues on my 89 7.3 and need some advice. I have been running WMO for about a year and a half. I run roughly 90% WMO to 10% diesel. I started out with the factory mechanical pump but it went out in about 3 months. I then installed a Purolator Holley red knock off pump. Six...
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    99 Ford brushguard on a 89 Ford?

    I just purchased a used tough country bumper for a 99 Ford f250. Has anyone tried to fit a 99 brushguard onto a older 89 Ford? How much difference in width and mounting is there between the two body styles?
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    BAE exhaust manifold

    I recently purchased a BAE exhaust manifold for the 7.3. It is designed to allow a turbo setup. I can't find any information about it online. The company no longer makes the item and they have no info available. Anyone know anything about these?:confused:
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    Ford explorer to Mit. 4d55t diesel?

    I need some opinions and ideas for a swap I am thinking about. The wife wants a Suv but I want it to be a diesel! I currently have 2 Mit. 4d55t engines. I am thinking about swaping one of these engines into a first or second generation explorer. The ranger pickup was available with this...
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    Just got a used ATS turbo, what parts am I missing?

    I just picked up a used Ats turbo but I think I am missing a few parts. Any suggestions?
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    7.3 Dead with no electrical power!

    Well my 89 7.3 is dead in the water!! I started it at work to warm up before I left and went back inside for a couple of minutes. When I came back out it had died. I went to restart it and had no electrical power. The under hood light will come on and I have power at the position #1 on the...
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    83 Dodge Ram 50 2.3 T/D into a 91 Ranger?

    I just picked up a 83 Dodge Ram 50. It came with two extra complete engines and a bed full of misc. items. I'm thinking about putting one of the engines into my 91 Ford Ranger 4x4 Extra cab. These Ranger has the A4LD tranny with 3.73 gears. Any suggestions on this?
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    1984 Mazda Diesel??

    I found a 1984 2wd Mazda pickup diesel 5 speed for sale that I'm thinking about buying. I have a couple of questions. I know it is basically a Perkins diesel and only has about 59hp. My goal would be to swap it into my 1991 ranger extra cab 4x4. In this setup I am afraid it would be greatly...
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    WMO fuel pump in a 7.3

    Ok I'm running WMO in my 89 7.3 and have a question on the fuel system. I have mounted a filter plate with a spin on oil filter outside the gas tank to run the fuel threw to catch any "junk" I miss filtering before going in the tank. After that I have mounted a Holley Red fuel pump wired to a...
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    Cranks but won't start?

    I need some advice. I have a 89 7.3 that is giving me problems. I've driven it about 2,000 miles since I bought it with no problems until now. It cranks fine {new batteries and starter} but won't fire. The glow plug controller is bad so since I've had it I give it a short burst of starting...
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    My WMO trip and observations

    I just got home on Tuesday from a 1,100 mile road trip running on WMO and thought I would share my impressions. My truck is a 89 f250 4x4 Extra cab, C6 tranny and 4.10 rear end. I pre filtered the oil down to 1 micron and mixed it in 55 gallon barrels at 90% WMO and 10% diesel. I filled the...

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