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    ABS light, no speedo, trans light blinking

    As the title says. I replaced the rear abs/speed sensor with no change, then I replaced the front abs sensors and still no change. Truck still drive great, only difference I feel is when coming off of the throttle, there is a hard down shift. Trans was replace several years ago with a BTS...
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    What type of fuse

    I am unsuccessful in finding what this type of fuse is. It goes in my UV pond filter. Multimeter showed no current going through and continuity showed it open. Radioshack was also no help. Thanks
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    Slow shifting into reverse

    I have a 99.5 that I was able to replace the stock trans with a BTS trans. At the same time I finally put in a DP tuner. All has worked good, and still does. But it seems to be sluggish going into reverse from either drive or park. When stopping to go into reverse, I come to complete stop...
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    Power Stop Z36 brake kit

    Anyone ever use one of their kits? Truck needs rear brakes and I was looking into these. Power Stop Thanks
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    AC compressor shot

    Had no AC a few weeks ago so I bought a can of R134a. Whole can and the compressor would cycle on and off, but never on completely or cooling. I did this with a total of three can with same results. Pressure gauge on tool never read over 35 40 lbs. On the last can thought I saw the oil...
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    Brake rotors

    I was watching Spike this weekends new PowerNation and saw that Toyota has two "screw holes" in their rotors so you can screw the rotors off. Would it be OK if we did the same to our rotors? Truck Tech Here is the show. From 14:50 to 15:15 I can see it causing a little weakness but if...
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    CB mics

    Finally got my cobra 25 repaired. Thought it was something internal that would not let me send. I could hear fine. Took to a cb shop near the local truck stop area and he said it was the mic I was using. I was watching while he hooked it up to the oscilloscope and saw the pattern with my...
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    Batteries

    After allot of checking and testing I found out the following: Passenger battery is good. 12.63 volts after charge, hydrometer readings almost identical across all six cells. Driver battery bad. 11.6 volts after charge, hydrometer five cells about the same, one cell completely dead...
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    Stock Fuel Pump Good To What Injectors?

    As title says. What will the stock fuel pump handle in injectors. Have a few years till I can upgrade injectors, but fuel pump may be comming sooner. Truck will be a daily driver with hot rodding now and then. Towing a fifth wheel hopefully once a month. Thanks
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    Truck not starting?

    Over the winter my truck would not start on the cold days while sitting in the garage at work. I replaced the GPR when I was able and the truck did OK. When it was warmer out, I checked the glow plugs. Only one of eight was good. Ordered and replaced with motorcraft plugs. Checked all eight...
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    1977 351w from a van

    I picked up an almost complete motor a few years ago, a 77 351 w from a van. besides the block, is anything else really worth keeping/selling? Block markings in valley: 351 WCP-14 Heads: 77 7A28 and 77 7A19 Thanks
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    Electric power loss

    What is the best, or easiest, way to track down battery power loss? Truck sits for about a week and batteries go from 13+ to 9+ volts.
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    Starter Rebuild Kit

    Does anyone make one for my truck? I have done some quick searches but unable to find anything. Thanks
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    Hard start when cold

    Well the cold weather is finally here. As long as the truck is plugged in, it starts up with out a problem. But after sitting for 9 hours at work she is a pain to start. I crack it over four to five time until it starts. Today I had to get security to put the booster/jump start box on until...
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    Drive shaft balance

    In February I replaced the trans, with a BTS, and at the same time replaced the u-joints in the rear shaft. The new joints are greasable with what looks like a concave disk on the one end. I installed the joints so that all the fittings would be in-line. What I am not sure of now is did...
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    Finishing trans install question

    I am finishing up the install of a BTS trans. Installed a new flexplate also. Filled the trans with fluid according to Brain, and added more once truck was started. I have a screeching noise when the truck is in gear, but wheels not turning. Does not seem to happen when truck is in park...
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    Flexplate replacement? Yes/No

    Was able to view the flex-plate and I am not sure if I need to replace or not. Some of the teeth look to be worn half way while some have almost no wear. . Sorry, forgot camera at garage. Do I replace it or should it be good for another 100,000+? Thanks again for all the help.
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    Trans replacement

    Well, I am working on replacing the transmission. Down to where I just need to remove the transfer case and trans. Any tips or tricks to make it easier? Specifically, how do you turn the torque converter/flex plate to remove the bolts? Reinstall the starter and bump the motor...
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    BTS Trans Fluid Question/Poll

    Well, the BTS trans is to be built tomorrow. Had a nice chat with Brian about what the truck is and used for. I asked him about which trans fluid would be OK to use since I will be using Amsoil, regular ATF or Torque-Drive. The ATF is Mercon V rated Torque-Drive is Mercon. He says that...
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    Other parts and repairs

    With the pending trans replacement, what other issues should I look at? My list at this time consist of: Rear Main Seal A Gasket for between the trans and transfer case Drive Shaft U-Joints Anything else? Any recommendation on the parts? I swear I have been looking but I am not finding the...
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    Trans problems at 175000 miles

    Well, I think it may be dead. Was driving on highway, 70mph, truck sounded like it was revving to high. It was at 2200rpm. Then it shifted hard and was below the 2000rpm but the light on the shift stock was blinking. Went to the mall and left without any problems. A mile up the road though...
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    Front SwayBar Mount

    Is it suppose to look like this? This is on the passenger side of the truck. Driver side is straight up and down. Next thing, is this hurting anything? If I use a torch to heat the mount up to straighten it out, will that weaken the mount? Thanks
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    Truck shuts off while driving.

    My coworker has a 99.5 F250. He has told me that several time while driving down the highway, with or without a trailer, the truck will shut off. He drops to neutral, restarts, and goes about his way. Any ideas? He replaced the fuel filter, but no difference. With all I have learned...
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    Power Steering Poll for the people.

    I believe I am soon changing out the steering gear due to a leak. I have looked everywhere else hoping to fine the leak, but the only thing that is "wet" is the gear box. Question: If you were doing this, would you change out all the steering line also? They are 11yo but no leaks at any of...
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    Power steering spline count

    What is the easy way to know how many splines are on my power steering gear? Or do I just have to count? Thanks

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