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    ABS light and no tc lockup

    I've heard of that before but don't remember the exact cause. The obvious is check all the fuses and make sure none of the signal bulbs have broken shorted filiments, including the 3rd brake light. The RABS control module is near the glove box IIRC, so you could check connections to that...
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    oil storage

    I had a half tote of corn oil sit over a year and mostly it was Ok. Some rancid stuff did occur but settled into a layer at the bottom. The stuff above it was fine and still titrated the same as when I got it (0.8)
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    Anyone using Vegistroke??

    My WVO system is based on Jasons original ideas before he started Vegistroke, and I have ran over 60,000 miles on it so far. I have seen 2 other systems that he installed and they are very professional looking and the owners had only great things to say, including one who had to have an earlier...
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    Strange coolant leak

    I can't think of any place on top for coolant to leak. Don't know if there's a plug on the back of the block or not, but that would be a place to look. The rear oil cooler header is maybe close enough that a leak could get blown back in the flywheel cover when driving, but thats just a wild...
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    Fuel pump -OR- clogged tank pickup?

    Wow Richard, that was more painful to read than you said it would be... Glad you're up and running tho. Much more of that and like me you won't go to a mechanic for anything.
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    in line 10k mod. much better...

    Shimming the FPR just helps make sure there is enough fuel available to refill the injectors after each event. The ICP mod fools the PCM so it causes more fuel to actually be injected. So the ICP really increases performance, whereas the FPR shim just keeps you from possibly losing performance...
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    idler arm

    Yeah, either lower ball joints, or an illusion caused by loose tie-rod ends and/or bushings on the 2 and 4wd front suspensions. When the toe is set proper going forward, any play in the above when backing allows considerable movement of the front of the tires inward, and even more to the back of...
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    Running Cold?!

    Same here, my 203* 'stat barely squeeks me up to the "N". Every once in awhile the gauge will jump around a bit, but essentially it's no more useful than an idiot light. If it starts hovering about the middle in long stop and go episodes in summer, I know I blew a fuse on the electric fan :)
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    Anyone tried radio or portable bluetooth handsfree cell stuff in our trucks?

    Finally got a deck I am reasonably satisfied with. Blew several breaks, evenings, and all of Saturday getting there tho -mad I first tried a Sony MEX-BT2500 deck with bluetooth ($200). Surprisingly almost no diesel noise gets thru to the person you are calling, but the built in mic amplifies...
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    Tranny line size.

    IIRC when I did mine I was told that some are 3/8 and some are 5/16. I'd say measure it to be sure. Mine btw was 3/8.
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    Anyone tried radio or portable bluetooth handsfree cell stuff in our trucks?

    I know hang up and drive:p I use wired hands free with the cell all the time no problem. Just curious if anyone had tried the speakerphone type, particularly the bluetooth ones built into the stereo. Curious if the diesel noise is an issue. The built in speakerphone in my Samsung a707...
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    Suspension Bushings etc.

    I haven't noticed any squeeking from mine yet. They have been in a good 100,000, and are still in awesome condition. I had to pull the front end off a while back for another repair and the grease the energy suspension bushings come with seems to stay on them pretty good. Of course with all the...
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    Turning grease to fuel and despair to hope.

    Hey Richard, cool link :sweet Soooo... thinking of hiring any SF homeless to help with your collection activity yet? :D
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    400,000 miles Today! (but the stupid odometer went to 300,000)

    Makes you wonder what they were thinking. Just lazy programming? Not enough memory? Just seems wrong to make a 6 digit odometer that won't go to 999999..... Truck still runs awesome tho, I'm sure in a couple years it will break 500k if I can keep from getting hit.
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    AC High Pressure service port on discharge hose

    I checked a bunch of places, I can't find anyone with a new replacement. The AC places and a Ford parts guy were familiar with the problem. I may get one from a junkyard eventually, but the check valve is just a soft rubbery thing that eventually gets soft and fails with age and heat. Stupid...
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