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Hi, I recently bought a 1981 Grain truck with an 8.2L Detroit Diesel Fuel Pincher engine. I've noticed that after a short period of use, the engine oil begins to thin out, fuel is getting into the oil...
View ArticleSigns front bearing going?
Just that, what should I be looking for? TYIA Wheel bearing, sorry.
View ArticleSeat side panel removal
My seat control for forward and back on drivers side has crapped out on me. I tried to get to it but can't remove the knob for the lumbar, any help on this? After that it looks like I will need to...
View ArticleSRS or Air Bag Light On
Wondering if anyone else has had their SRS or Air bag light come on due to the wiring harness coming apart in the passenger A pillar. The truck is a 2011 F350 with 25000 miles.
View ArticlePossible programmer problems?
Hi, I have an 05 Excursion 49,000 miles with an Edge programmer. I started having problems with my temperature panel going dead, then coming back on an hour later, and then my gas pedal was...
View ArticleHow hard to change a oil cooler?
Hey Guys, How hard is it to change an oil cooler? I'm semi ok with wrenching things but it's usually a Aircraft. LOL Any special tools or know how? I haven't tore into an truck in a while. thanks for...
View Articlelesson ed learned
First of thank you all even though you you dont know.Just know thank you for the help and education from what I've learned. I have well over 17years of experience of wrenching on vehicles i"m being...
View Articlefuel system electric pump upgrade
Has or is anyone here done or seen where people have changed their fuel system to get away from the old mechanical pump? I have read a lot about the OEM pump style having issues and I know that it...
View ArticleExhaust Leak Sound?
A simple question for most but now not for me. :icon_rolleyes: The truck has started making a strange sound and I am not sure just what it is. It changes as the truck warms up. Starts out as a sort of...
View ArticleWhich lug nuts?
I am looking to purchase some 20X10 BMF REPRs for my 2008 F250, but I'm not sure which lugs to order. I have two options: 14MM X 2.00 HEX 3/4 60 DEGREE CONICAL BULGE 14MM X 1.50 HEX 3/4 60 DEGREE...
View Articlethe truck is one thing, techs are another...
A year and a half ago, my truck had 90k miles and was at my ford dealer getting serviced... I had scheduled oil, fuel filters, transmission flush and new belt and tensioner because the belt had started...
View ArticleFuel Pump on Detroit Diesel Fuel Pincher Engine
Hi, I recently bought a 1981 Grain truck with an 8.2L Detroit Diesel Fuel Pincher engine. I've noticed that after a short period of use, the engine oil begins to thin out, fuel is getting into the oil...
View ArticleReplacing UVCH Need help now
Wow! that last bolt on the passenger side is a...well there are no nice words that can be said. Seriously a pain in the a$$. Been at it for hours and just about gave up. on my last try i got the socket...
View ArticleWeak starting even when warmed.
I saw the hard starting thread below but dont think I'm having the same problem. History: Gas pedal was intermittently going dead so I removed my edge programmer. Took it back to dealership and hooked...
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Is this 85 E350 worth the money I'm spending?
I've had this 1985 E350 6.9 C6 extended conversion van for about 5 years now and have decided to put some money into it. The chassis has about 179,000 miles. Its not the prettiest bell at the ball but...
View ArticleBrakes sticking / dragging ?
Hey ive got a 98 e350 ford 7.3 with front brakes sticking.. It's got 4wabs... I've swapped and lubed calibers .. Installed all new flexible brake lines.. And still after driving in traffic a few blocks...
View Article99 Won't start. Any ideas why are appreciated!
So I bought a 99 and it was running perfect. Then in the blink of an eye it just started hopping and idling weird. I pulled over and it died. I tried starting it and no luck. Replaced CPS and still no...
View ArticleNo Injector Buzz, No DTC's, No Start
I know there are a million No Start threads - feels like I have read them all. But still no help for me. I had a rebuilt motor installed after a rod went thru the block. Everything great for ~1000...
View ArticleDouble Dose of Bad News (Evaporator leaking / Oil leak)
Went to Ford dealer today due to air conditioning not being cold on my 2011 6.7. Was given the bad news that my evaporator (Like so many others) has failed, and now I am looking at a $1,200 repair to...
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