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    Rough start after new GPR and Oil Temp Sensor

    The motor oil is about 4 weeks old on 4000 miles. I will change it very soon. What is the ICP?
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    Test for a bad clutch

    Two weeks ago my clutch was "hoppin'" as I call it when I let it out. The clutch did not always smoothly transmit power to the wheels. Know that has stopped. Is there a clear test to tell if a clutch needs to be replaced, or is about to go? Thanks, BigRedWeather
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    Rough start after new GPR and Oil Temp Sensor

    My truck has started for the past six weeks after 1-2 seconds of cranking in 0 to 40 degrees F weather. About a week ago it began taking 5 - 15 seconds of cranking to start so I replaced the Glow Plug Relay and the Oil Temperature Sensor. It still takes 5 - 15 seconds to start. In fact last...
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    Where's the Glow Plug Relay?

    Title Yes, that did help. It is pretty obvious after you see it. I ran a few tests: Test 1) Measure the voltage drop accross the glow plug relay's large terminals while the relay is active. If you get more than a 0.5V drop (that's what you're measuring), replace the relay. So I...
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    Where's the Glow Plug Relay?

    Can someone tell me where the glow plug relay is? I don't see it in my manuals. A picture would be great but a good description would be very helpful. Thanks, BigRedWeather
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    Glow Plug Relay/Glow Plug Replacement

    How NOT to break off the tip of the glow plug It seems clear a common NO NO is to break off the tip of the glow plug when you pull the original one out. What do you do to prevent this- not crank on the wrench two hard, or something else? It seems that if you unscrew the plug it should just...
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    BACK UP LIGHTS ARE NOT TURNING ON! :(

    Glad you figured it out. For future readers I will say that this post: "How to Wire Manual Backup Light Switch" posted 11/2#/06, shows a picture of where those wires that were hanging down plug in to the transmission.
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    BACK UP LIGHTS ARE NOT TURNING ON! :(

    Backup lights fixed- photos I posted the same question on this forum, but couldn't find it just now. Search for "backup light" or "backup lights". I wound up answering my own question with photographs that show where the switch is on the transmission that drives the backup lights. If you...
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    Missing 2 cylinders BEFORE it starts

    DaveBen, I'm not saying that the problem couldn't be some bad glow plugs, but it seems strange that it would start fine in 0 - 30 F weather for a month and then, in the last few days, start much more roughly, when the temperatures were actually 20 - 30. If the glow plugs were bad, it...
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    Missing 2 cylinders BEFORE it starts

    Yes, that's what it feels like: Missing 2 cylinders BEFORE it starts. Let me give you the BACKGROUND. We have had temperatures + - 20 F for a month. My truck, first winter I owned it, has started the first try every time, sometimes taking a little longer- a maximum of 10 seconds at 0 F...
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    parking brake

    Pictures of Parking Brake Adjustment I am posting some pictures of this job: Picture 1) Shows the rubber plug that covers the hole. This must be removed to rotate the adjuster star wheel that tightens the parking brake. The rubber plug should be replaced when done to keep water and road...
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    Speed shifting

    My left knee has gotten very stiff and sore after an accident and being able to shift up an down through the gears without the clutch would be a big help. I have succeeded at this by timing my accelerating and shifting but I do grind gears a little bit. Can anyone describe how to speed shift...
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    Hod To Replace My Power Steering Pump

    Thanks for the thorough answer! BigRedWeather
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    Front end noise

    Tighten the lug nuts This may sound too simple, but if the lug nuts are loose, it can make a bad noise. My F350 calls for 120 foot pounds of torque on each lug. BigRedWeather
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    Hod To Replace My Power Steering Pump

    I have been needing to add a few tablespoons of power steering fluid every couple of weeks and now there is what appears to be power steering fluid on the floor below the pump. Does anyone have instructions for replacing the pump? Thanks, BigRedWeather
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    Instructions Replace Fan With Electric

    Does anyone have pretty detailed instructions on how to replace the factory fan with an electric fan, including the following points? -How to remove the stock fan (hopefully so it can be replaced should I get into some heavy hauling in the future) -Tips on installing the used fan I get from...
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    How do I pull a code?

    With a laptop can I pull codes off my truck for less than a $50 outlay, or do I have to take it to a shop. BigRedWeather
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    How to Wire Manual Backup Light Switch

    Answer My son, HorseHauler on this site, figured out where the switch was on the transmission. Now the reverse light work like a charm. See the attached picture. Make sure you enlarge it the proper amount so you can read the labels. To get more detail, you can enlarge it even more...
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    Need baffels in a 200 gallon tank on an F350?

    I want to put a 200 gallon tank in the bed of my F350. I will secure it to the bed well. If this tank had 150 gallons of oil in it, would I be safe driving it without baffles in the tank? The truck weighs 8000 pounds, but I don't want the 1200 pounds of oil in the tank slamin' around and...
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    Where is the PCM?

    Fuel Bowl Heater Went Bad After four days of searching mechanic "B" determined that the PCM was bad. But later said it wasn't. So he looked further and found that the fuel bowl heater was burned up and it had in turn shut down the PCM (so the WTS wouldn't light). BUT- fuse 22 under the hood...
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    How to Wire Manual Backup Light Switch

    My backup lights do not come on. All fuses are good and I have changed the bulbs, so I suspect the problem is a bad switch in the transmission. Work around time! Does someone have a picture or a good description of where the wires come off the transmission that control the backup...
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    parking brake

    Star Wheel Adjuster I assume the star wheel adjuster is in the drum brakes. Can you please verify? Is there any adjustment to be made at the parking brake pedal?
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    parking brake

    Adjust Parking Brake cables How do you tell if the parking brake cables are adjusted correctly? How do you adjust them?
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    Replace Headlight bulb F350

    That was it. Got it done. Thanks.
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    Replace Headlight bulb F350

    I started to remove the passenger side headlight so I could replace the bulb... I removed two bolts coming in from the top where the hood closes down, but the silver plastic molding around the headlight and turning light won't come free. Do I have to replace the bulb from inside the engine...

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