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    Question 6.0 glowplug harness?

    My nephews 05 f250 went to the dealer to check out a check engine light on. They found the following codes: p0261, p0611,& p0674. Has anyone run into this problem?:dunno
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    One less B-17

    It's to bad it went down. Thank God and the pilot no one was hurt. My buddy flew on that same plane when it was in Oakland/Hayward, CA
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    What was your very FIRST car?

    My first one was a 59 MGA when I was 15. My Mom was driving it home when the engine failed. I learned a lot replacing that engine. Car was fun but never never a british car again.
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    Php or bully dog

    I have a PHP tuner, I love it the 80dd added 3 mpg and has great acceleration.
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    stuck thermostat?

    First, the factory dash gauge is computer controlled then the engine temp get above 160 degrees it show normal temp. Second the temp sender center should not move at all. Replace it.
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    Fuel leak,top of motor at rear

    I had a 97 before the 99. The fuel pump has a weep hole if the pump diaphragm starts to leak, feel around the pump for fuel. Hope this will help.
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    Coolant Temp sender/gauge question

    I run with a coolant temperature. My understanding is that the computer sets the gauge reading. I have gone to above 240 degrees and my stock gauge never went above 1/2.
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    Question Best programmer

    I have a PHP chip with the 65 hp towing and 80 hp daily driver and 1200 rpm calibrations. The 80hp raised my freeway MPG by 3 mpg. I went from 14.5 to 17.5 mpg. It feels like a gas truck when I punch it. Before I bought it I called and talked to, I think it was Cody, about what I needed and what...
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    Coolant service intervals

    NPG+ coolant I have been using the NPG+ for three years. I like it. It runs at 210 F with ZERO pressure. Smells odd, changes colors after a while to a dark brown, but works great.:thumbs
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    Question Radio

    Go to the nearest parts store and buy a set of ford radio removal tools. They are specially shaped to remove the radio.
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    CCV Modification for 7.3L

    There is a "certified diesel tech" that has less between his ears than the guy who certified him. If that's possible
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    Question What did you do to your truck today?

    Today I installed a HF ham radio, repaired the driving & fog lights so they now work. Changed the oil last week, replaced the air filter and the most important thing installed a PHP 6 position chip. The truck likes it.
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    Are the Optima's worth it?

    I had optima's in my truck lasted about 3 years. The posts cracked. I went with interstate's.
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    HUBS...to lock or to unlock?

    I rid of both problems with the hubs. The locking and costly hub bearings. I replaced both with Dynatrac hubs. Dynatrac:sweet
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    Help Needed Steering Box Jamb Nut

    Adjusting the steering box. Try this method. 1 Jack up the front end until the wheels are just off the ground. 2 start the engine and move the steering wheel from lock to lock. 3 try to loosen the adjusting stud while moving the wheel back and forth. 4 hopefully this will allow the...
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