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    Truck starts no gauges no gas pedal

    Same Issue!! I just logged in to post having the same issue!! I pulled into work, a lower level parking garage, and the trucks gauges went dead and and no throttle. I have a 2001 F250 with a 4in lift on 35's. I was dreading a phone call to a tow truck driver and explain to him how to get my...
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    Question Hutch Mod

    I know the benefits of the Hutch mod, but how long does it take? Can I do it by myself with the help of a truck lift? Anymore special tools needed besides what is listed in the Wiki article? Anybody want to help or Friday or Saturday. Wes
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    Trouble at the wrong time

    I'm at my wits end!!! My problems sound like Puma's. Last Thursday driving in to work I had already driven nearly 5 miles and it started missing like I had run out of diesel or had a clogged filter. The truck started missing when it shifted to OD. I clicked the OD off and stood on the pedal...
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    bio availability

    They haven't stocked B20 in at least 6 months. I spoke to the manager on duty one day and he told me their supplier couldn't keep the tanks full. Something about limited availabilty...... B5 easier to keep on hand. I think it was probably a corprate decision, with manufactures only warranty...
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    Water pump leaking??

    I know water pump failures are common, but do you guys replace with aftermarket or OEM? Powerstroke shop has a kit for $315.00 ( . I'm going to add the 203 thermostat and new serpentine belt. Any other recommendations, like temp sending unit? I would REALLY like to find a mechanic (Dallas...
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    stupid rear-end question

    With rear leaf springs you're experiencing axle wrap. That's why old Cameros get "track bars". Check your tire pressures and make sure you don't have a shock going bad. Wes
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    Reselling a Superchip Microtuner

    Thanks for the quickest reply in the history of my internet usage!!! I live in Euless, just off 360 and 183. I'll be getting in touch with you this summer to upgrade. I've got gauges to install and general preventave maintanence to do before I feel comfortable going too big. If you get to...
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    Reselling a Superchip Microtuner

    The tuner says it is VIN locked, but if I return to stock setting can the next buyer install on his truck? Like all, budgeting upgrades.... Thanks, Wes
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    New wheels

    Here's my secret.... http://www.discounttire.com/dtcs/findWheelDetail.do?rcz=76039&rc=TFMINT&wd=17&pc=52151&rw=10&bp=8-170&tc=MBMROC Here is the link to my next upgrade. I already purchased the wheels and now I'm saving up for the tires. I'm going to paint the inside to match the dark gray...
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    I saw one last night!!

    I was travelling east on Hwy 183 near Ector and going west bound was a 2008 crew cab dually. The headlights were a dead give away. :sweet :sweet Wes
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    Possible Injector Problems??

    I have 2001 F-250, SCMT on low setting, Tymar intake, 113,000 miles, and a fresh and clean fuel filter changed last month. I'm having trouble with the new ULSD fuel. I use Diesel Kleen during most fill ups. My starts in the morning are VERY hard with #8 and #6 cylinders not firing until I...
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    Torque Converter Questions

    Hey guys' keep me informed if you guys get together. I hopefully will have some gauges to install and want to help with the Sonnax kit install. The sooner I know the easier it is for me to be sick on that day (cough, cough). Wes
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    Headlights

    My lights are not too low, but how do I get rid of the fog on the lenses???
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    cheap fuel tanks

    Wylie Sprayers In a previous life I sold turf and landscape equipment including lots of ranch maintenance equipment. To kill mesquite and brush in South Texas we mix vegetation killer (Remedy) with diesel (a surfactant). You can't use any run of the mill spray tank and pump, the caustic...
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    Biodiesel percentages??

    Bart, I've been buying fuel in Fort Worth at DFW Biodiesel. When I filled up last week I got B20 for $2.89/gal. If I remember the B99 was about $2.35??? If you go there BE CAREFUL, there is no overflow shutoff on the high flow pump. I'm used to hearing the foam filling up the neck and...
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