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  1. 6LMonster

    Weird Fuel Gauge Issue....

    Does anyone know why this would happen? (See attached Pic) The fuel gauge is reading extremely full and not moving down. Only happening with the front tank, as the rear tank is reading normal. Bad sending unit??? Also, a secondary issue is that the truck is running a little rough right...
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    Removing Dash Bezel on '96 F-250

    Does anyone have some instructions on removing the dash bezel on a 96 F-250? I am installing my DP Tuner F5 and need to pull the bezel.... Thanks!
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    Just how bad is the truck market??

    Check this out.... A local dealer has a 2008 F-350 King Ranch, 4wd, Dually, with 33,000 miles for $30,995?!?!?:confused::dizzy:confused::dizzy:eek: Man, that is terrible. That truck was probably $50k plus, new. Miles: 33,153 Stock #: 46704A Vin: 1FTWW31R18EA42683 Year: 2008 Make...
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    Rear Diff Temperatures?!?

    Does anyone know what temperature the rear diff's run at? I used an infrared thermometer on mine this weekend and here are the temps I saw: Empty: 144*F Towing 5,000 lbs for an hour: 172*F I am asking because I am trying to decide if I want to go to the '08 finned rear diff cover. Thanks
  5. 6LMonster

    Fuel Filter Drain

    Hey guys, I am wanting to put a hose on my 96's fuel filter water drain. Does any know what size of tubing fits?!? Thanks!
  6. 6LMonster

    My First Blackstone...

    Well, what do you guys think..... Doesn't look too bad for a 12 year old truck. This report was for oil that went 7000 miles and the truck has 130,630 miles on it
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    Good News for those of us in NC!!!

    Sweet!!!:sweet:clap: N.C. Exempts Veggie-Fueled Cars From Tax Raleigh, N.C., Sept. 29, 2007 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- (CBS) Hot oil fuels a lot of things in North Carolina: Crisply fried just-about-anything - and, recently, a...
  8. 6LMonster

    Do I have an issue?!!?

    This morning I was driving in to work and the truck was acting like it has a jake brake?!? Everytime I would let off the pedal it would act like and sound like I have a jake brake. This would happen between 60 mph and 50 mph. It was about 24 degrees this morning and the truck was plugged in...
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    Check out this King Ranch!!

    The First SUV Pretty sweet car for the time!
  10. 6LMonster

    Stack Install

    Okay, I am going to order some stacks, but I was wondering what you cut the hole in the bed with?!?!? Going with Grand Rock!:sweet
  11. 6LMonster

    Biting the bullet and getting a DP Tuner

    Okay guys, I am going to break down and chip my '96 F-250! Here is what I am thinking of going with: DP Tuner F5 Position 0: No Start Position 1: Stock Position 2: High Idle (1200 rpm) Position 3: 40 HP Tow Position 4: 60 HP Tow Position 5: 80 HP Econo What do you guys think...
  12. 6LMonster

    Off Topic - Toyota Towing....

    Sorry, but I just had to post this here. I was looking at Toyota's website about the all new Sequoia. I, myself, have a 2001 Tundra and it is a good truck, but there is something that disturbed be about one of the marketing photos for the new Sequoia. Check out the attached picture. While I...
  13. 6LMonster

    Block heater!

    Okay, my truck is running and starting fine, but it is getting colder here in NC (in the low 20's) and when I start the truck in the morning it is pretty rough because of the cold. Well, I decided to actually use the block heater to see how it does. Had it plugged in 2.5 hrs before work and...
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    Running Cold?!

    This is something I noticed with my '96. Even when it was up near 100 this summer, the truck runs extremely cold. On the dash gauge the needle barely gets up to the start of the "Normal" line. Then this summer it would get closer to the "N" in normal. Does anyone have some insight on...
  15. 6LMonster

    Serious Turbo Lag...

    On our '05 X it seems that it is experiencing some serious turbo lag. It never used to be this bad, so I am thinking that the CAT is starting to clog. Anyone else have any input???:dunno Might be time to kill the kitty!:sweet
  16. 6LMonster

    Cat Delete Pipe for Stock System?!?

    I figured you guys could help me find this. I am looking for a Cat Delete pipe for a stock 3.5" system. I have found plenty for 4" and 5" systems, but nothing for a 3.5" system.
  17. 6LMonster

    Changing The Serpentine Belt

    Hey Guys, Just checking in about changing my Serp Belt. I can just swap it out, right? There is nothing I need to time, correct?!?
  18. 6LMonster

    Loose Tailgate?!

    Okay guys on my 96 F-250 the tailgate closes and latches securely, but doesn't close tight. There is a significant amount of play in it when closed. All the rubber bumpers appear to be in good shape. Is there anyway to tighten this up? Thanks, 6LMonster:thanks
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    Tranny Slipping?!?

    Just a quick question: When my '96 shifts from 2nd to 3rd it "Shifts" then 3 or 4 seconds later it thumps into gear?!? Just a little confused. I have 122k on the truck. You feel it shift from 2nd to 3rd then it is followed by a secondary shift?!? Weird. Help!:thanks
  20. 6LMonster

    Bending Pinch Weld..!?

    I am trying to bend the pinch weld back on my 96 to fit a 3" downpipe. Anybody have any tips??? It is just hard to get to.
  21. 6LMonster

    Not happy with MBRP System

    Well, got the MBRP system put on last night. Only took 3 hrs.....because of that stupid downpipe!!! First off two of the hanger clamps didn't even come close to where they were supposed to connect. :cussing: Also, the MBRP is louder and has more resonance than what I had....which was straight...
  22. 6LMonster

    Weird EGT....

    I was under the impression that anything over 1250 (for extended periods) and you are going to fry your motor. My neighbor has an 07 Dodge (5.9L) Diesel and has an MBRP exhaust only. He is seeing 1350 (ave) on his pyro (towing stock)! :eek: But the weird thing is, he puts on a boost fooler...
  23. 6LMonster

    Suspension Bushings etc.

    I would like to replace the spring bushings etc. on my 96 F-250...any ideas of where to go???
  24. 6LMonster

    Walker BTM

    My wife is having the Walker BTM installed in our Excursion, as I type!! Wuu Hoo, I can't wait to hear it tonight. I'll stop back in with her initial impression.....:thumbs
  25. 6LMonster

    Power Window Not Working

    Alright guys, I have a 1996 F-250, and one of my power windows in the back died. Where should I get the new motor and how hard are these to change out?

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