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    Could you Sleeve down an old crusty 7.3 to run 6.9 pistons???

    I don't think its even that. Its just the fact that these things are old and getting few and far between.
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    Could you Sleeve down an old crusty 7.3 to run 6.9 pistons???

    Yeah getting pistons for a 6.9 right now is about impossible. I don't know if anyone will restart production of them either. I have a feeling the 7.3 is going to be the same way before much longer. I don't know if its lack of demand for them or what. I notice pistons for a lot of newer diesel...
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    7.3 Powerstroke/6.0 Powerstroke Vaccuum Pump

    2008. 2003 to 2007 was 6.0
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    Anti Gel Product (Howes)

    Ive always double dosed with howes for the lower temperature recommendation and never had a problem even when it was below zero. I will say this though it made my truck start noticeably better in the cold. I thought it was just a coincidence but several times after running out of it the truck...
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    Power steering pissedness

    Remanufactured power steering pumps suck! I went through 3 on my old F150 before I got a decent one. You would be better off using a good used one than a reman.
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    Low Silicate Green Coolant - Which One Are You Using?

    Fleet charge is the same as conventional low silicate green. The color is to indicate that its pre charged with sca. Fleet charge uses DCA-2
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    Low Silicate Green Coolant - Which One Are You Using?

    Fleet charge is low silicate green that is already pre charged with SCA. Just so you understand there are two types of sca and they both require their own test strips. There is DCA-2 and DCA-4.
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    Project Stress Test

    As soon as you warp a head its game over.
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    Project Stress Test

    These engines don't like running hot or over heating so probably the last engine I'd choose for a derby car.
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    Fumoto oil drain plug size??

    1/2-20 All my vehicles have fumoto drain plugs. Makes oil changes so much easier!
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    Oil overfill ok?

    I would have just left it. Its not like you were that far above the full line to make a difference. Also for reference the capacity of these trucks with the stock filter is 10 quarts. With the longer powerstroke filter its 11.
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    underbody/frame coating recommendations

    https://www.kellsportproducts.com/ I buy it by the 5 gallon bucket. I have their pro spray guns setup as well and have used it for years.
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    underbody/frame coating recommendations

    Ive never been pleased with the way fluid film aerosol applies. Using the bulk product from a spray gun designed for it works much better. But as I mentioned in my previous post wool wax is a step above fluid film. I actually used to mix bar and chain oil with my fluid film before spraying it...
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    Our beloved FL1995 oil filter is no longer cheap at Walmart

    Fleetguard, Donaldson or even Fram Lets talk about Fram for a minute. Probably the most hated filter brand on the internet. They had a quality control issue years ago. Over 10 years ago someone posted a video of one of their filters on youtube with major quality control issues. Unlike purolator...
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    Our beloved FL1995 oil filter is no longer cheap at Walmart

    No longer beloved to me and hasn't been in years. Cut a few open and see if you find torn pleats. Purolator makes most of the motorcraft filters and their quality control sucks. Ive had several motorcraft filters here with torn pleats. Whats that mean? Unfiltered oil bypassing the filter going...
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    6.0 intake box

    If you end up doing it be sure to post some pictures.
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    6.0 intake box

    Would be cool if you are talking about using the stock filter setup. The donaldson power core filter is the best air filter there is hands down in terms of airflow and good filtration.
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    R-134 accumulator?

    Condenser not accumulator. The newer trucks had a little bit more efficient condenser design but they have after market ones now that are the same. The factory style was a serpentine style condenser. The newer trucks use a parallel flow condenser. Rock auto list both styles for your 86. Really...
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    Fluid change or rebuild?

    Don't use mercon lv or dexron vi. Both are low viscosity fluids. Valvoline maxlife is also a low viscosity fluid.
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    Now what? Oil pressure came back.

    Install and after market gauge with an actual read out. The factory gauges on these trucks are just glorified idiot lights. So long as there is 7 psi of oil pressure they will read "Normal"
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    What brakes do you suggest?

    I buy name brand parts from Rock Auto. Never had any issues and I have been ordering from them since 2012.
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    Glow plugs are ******* me off

    Diesel Rx plugs are junk but you should be attempting to start the truck when the light first goes out. If you are waiting for the light to stop flashing on and off the cylinders will have cooled down.
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    hissing sound after shutdown

    Probably a vacuum leak. Check your brake booster.
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    3g at a loss

    Need to verify with a volt meter you are getting 12 volts on the green wire. Also need to see what your voltage is when its running.
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    NAPA SCA Precharged Heavy Duty Antifreeze - does it really have SCAs?

    Molybdate is used in DCA-4. Napacool and the napa precharged coolant use DCA-2.

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