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    loud clunk from motor when turning engine off, dash fues blowing

    been noticing it louder than ussual. most of the time when i kill the enging there is a loud clunk as the motor stops. sometimes it is a normal quiet shutdown. any ideas? also my dash fuse keeps blowing after a day or so. i loose rmp, fuel and batt readings. didnt notice anything out of sorts...
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    alignment caster camber bushings... cogged or hex head?

    does it matter what bushing is used? alignment shop says cogged are for 3/4ton trucks not 1ton straight axle and i need to install hex heads. parts store says the cogged (Raybestos 611-1127) is the right part for my truck. i see results for both styles when i search napa for bushings that fit my...
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    Fuel pump

    i have a diesel leak and i cant find its source. i hear the pump leaks before quitting. i have had intermittent long starts and idle drops. i found a few pumps and was wondering if anyone has anything bad to say about them... Airtex Mechanical Fuel Pump $69 Alliant Power Mechanical Fuel...
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    radiator hose cold... water pump?

    how can i tell if the water pump is working? i installed a 203* stat and after a 1/2 hour drive the upper radiator hose is cold. removed hose from radiator with engine running and no coolant flow. squeezed hose and placed palm over end to suction water and small amount spilled out. heater blows...
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    Will gauge pillar fit w/ custom fab?

    hello, i am looking to see if a 3 gauge pillar will fit in my truck. i have a custom switch panel and i'm not sure if i have enough clearance. if someone could look at the photo and tell me if i have enough room before i buy one to trial fit...
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    intercooler retrofit

    can the following intercoolers be adapted to fit my 96? 2002 f350 7.3l superduty or: 99-03 Ford F F250 F350 Intercooler 7.3L Fits: EXCURSION 00-03 7.3L (8-445, diesel, VIN F), (w/o catalytic converter) FORD F250SD PICKUP 03 7.3L (8-445, diesel, VIN F), w/o catalytic converter FORD F250SD...
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    Injector / HPOP oil change

    I flushed my HPOP reservoir this weekend and the engine sounds to be running smoother. the oil was pretty thick and nasty so i had to flush it 3 times to clear it out. i used a hand fuel pump as a vacuum pump and rigged an inline mayo jar to catch the oil. (dont use plastic as the suction just...
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    test turbo boost

    i had a guy test turbo boost on my truck and he said it was 4psi & that i needed a new turbo... I am not sure how he tested it, or if the max boost was 4psi. how do you test for boost? what reading should i get with truck @ idle? i will check wheel end play tonight. also, there is oil on the...
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    Compression test

    I had posted this in another tread but got no input so i assume it was due to my stray from the original content. i checked my compression and i have 360 to 370 PSI. i did not have the GP adapter so i built one however i due to the angle i can only get about 2 - 3 threads in. i could be...
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    oil in fuel... injectors... O-rings

    i have oil in my fuel filter. trucks been sluggish. pulled the injectors but all the external O-rings look ok. i dont see any obvious signs of deteriorating or damage. anyone have a faulty ring with no visible signs that was reminded with new o-rings? injector nozzles have slight build up...
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    Injector Intensifier Piston alteration

    Looking for advise. i believe... hope my injector o-rings are bad and that is the extent of my problems. i blow white smoke when i start up in the morning. it smells of fuel and burns off within the first 1/4 mile of road. i have lack of power to get up & go. a shop told me it's probably my...
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    lift install

    I am trying to prepare for my lift installation. I have never added a lift and most of what i have learned is from reading the forms on this site. i have a 5" RSK lift for the front and 4.5" flip kit for the rear. i have purchased shocks and pitman arm. i am having trouble finding brake...
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    4WD whining, grinding...

    driver side sound of whining and grinding when in 4WD. when i turn tight sound becomes louder and you can see the truck front end raise and lower with each revolution of the tire.. if i unlock the driver side hub, all is well and quiet. removed both hubs (Manual hubs) for inspection and all...
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    Axle oil seal... or not

    i had an oil leak on my rear axle seal that dipped on my brake drum. i replaced the seal.... i noticed oil saturating my front u-joint and most everything on the back side of the brake shield. i assumed it was another faulty seal... but there is no seal! i pulled the shaft out of the axle and...
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    in-dash Temperature guage

    i have never driven a ford with a temp gauge that has actually displayed any reading other than stone cold. do the 350's rely on this reading? should i replace the sensor? what would the effects be? this has always intrigued me.
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    She smokes and drinks...

    My truck will smoke when i first start it. smells like chemicals... its white smoke. it'll last maybe a minute then its gone. she drinks oil yet have no leak on the ground. Im estimating about 1/2 to 1 quart a week. the power of this beast has withered. i am wondering if i've got an injector...
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    Engine cuts out??

    i could have a few issues but heres the deal, Randomly my engine will cut out for not more than one second. this can be during acceleration or engine idle and tank selection makes no difference. the engine valley is full of diesel but i have not noticed it dripping to the ground. i have...
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    engine noise engine drag

    while driving it seems whan the rpms match the speed there is a gushing sound like wind or a blower comming from behind the dash on the right side. if i let off the fuel, it stops. if i give it fuel it stops. when it happens it feels as if there is an engine drag. the temps here have been mid...
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    rear hub/axle seals

    hey, anyone know what seals i need to repair a 90w leak? i dont have my book with me & when i go to order the seals there are 2 kinds... TIMKEN Part # 9864S Seal; Rear Whl,Inner; Spicer 60, 61, 70 Ser. Axle BCA/NATIONAL Part # 370047A More Info {Oil Bath Seal} Rear Wheel; Inner im not sure...
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    Beware of rock hammered tires

    i have a set of BFgoodwrench tire on my truck. recently noticed a small bulge between the tread on the top of the wall. it continued to get worse. looks like a plug working its way out... then i looked at the rest of the tire. several similar bumps in an earlier stage... then i looked at the...
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    Glow plug relay voltage

    So, a few weeks ago i replaced my burnt valve cover harness, gasket and all the GP's. I can smell the harness burning again! I wonder if my relay is producing too much voltage to the plugs? what is the volt range of output for the relay? all my plugs are good and new motorcraft. any ideas on...
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    Stock brake line length & fitting

    hey, i was wondering if anyone knows the stock brake line lengths and the fittings used? i am trying to get a quote for custom lines but i've no idea the stock length or the fittings, fitting sizes. 96 f350 4x4 crewcab Thanks!
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    shock mount drop

    anyone see any issues with cutting a 4" section out of the front shock mounts and rewelding them as oppose to buying 5" lift shocks? the mounts are bolted on and it'd be pretty easy to cut them down.
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    Random idle. Vacuum electric switch?

    ok, i wasnt able to find this in the book cause i don't know what it's called: there is a vacuum line going to a harness just to the right of the ac box attatched to the firewall. from what i can see the hose ends there and the vacuum is used to position an electronic switch or meter. just...
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    Oil fill extension

    I'm looking for an oil fill extension. i have a part number but i'm not sure it's for the 96 and i have trouble looking up ford parts. is there a database that provides images of parts looked up? I saw an oil fill extension on a truck and thought it would make a word of diffrence in oil changes...

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