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  1. Frankenstien

    Oil gurus - a question

    Been Running Valvoline 75-140 syn for almost 300,000 miles.... Washington, Idaho, Montana winters... fortunately it doesn't get cold...... :-P
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    FYI Stolen Truck

    Any luck?.... If the switch was hidden, possibly some one who knows you, or knows about your truck.
  3. Frankenstien

    Engine shake idle/in gear

    My question is...I dont understand one of the acronyms...."IIRC the hpx line"? IIRC= "If I recall correctly" HPX= Hi Pressure Cross over line.
  4. Frankenstien

    Canadian Rockies Vacation(Pic Heavy).........

    Nice shots Lance!!! surprised we didnt bump into each other.... was out that way a couple of weeks ago.
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    Help Needed Loss of power and pluming black after coming down from tunnel with turbo brake

    Sounds as if the Brake actuated while you were driving. I have one but on a manual. So when I turn mine on its on, and when I turn it off its off.
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    6spd leaking

    Look close around the case for cracks, and check the seam for leakage. Cracks usually happen from foreign debris from the road, but extremely rare.
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    Home Foreclosures

    If the bank has already started Foreclosure procedures they would put them selves at liable for excepting payment. However she may still have a chance at getting back on top of the game. Federal Housing Administration/U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) These folks have...
  8. Frankenstien

    Engine belt and radiator hose

    This is VERY Apparent with the new Trucks....
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    6spd leaking

    There is a rubber boot that breaks down after time. The boot covers the shifter area. the second most plausible point for a leak is the front seal. The boot covers the shifter and is held in with the plate that holds the shifter in place.
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    Wheel bearing or locking hub?

    Sounds like that FINELY engineered Front Wheel Bearing assembly. Just replaced drivers side yesterday. (bearing under warranty) Bought em with a 2 year warranty, So about every year and a half I replace one side ... then the other.
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    Question ABS Light

    And just in case that was not it......... Manufacturer : FEDERAL-MOGUL CORPORATION Mfr's Report Date : DEC 13, 2007 If you bought em at carquest or a parts chain that sells National brand parts you may want to call the number and check your part numbers. I think the locking mechanism needs...
  12. Frankenstien

    Frozen Coyote - Bizarre!

    I should send my Ex-Wife out there to check it out...................
  13. Frankenstien

    New to me truck! 99 F50 Dually

    Nice Rig!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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    No Brake Lights

    Been there done that.... brake switch, by the peddle.... around 20 bucks, about a 10 min fix.
  15. Frankenstien

    Diesel Engines ~ Cold Starts

    Good Job at heading things off at the Pass Dave... ahhhh and one other thingy that is often asked..... "Is it supposed to smoke like that?..." Yes.... Blue and white are common on a cold engine... however once things warm up a bit they will clear.
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    Break-ins!

    I did a 3 fold attempt to stop thieves, Before Jimmy Jammer I picked up a sheet of galvanized steel, 1 foot X 1 Foot, Cut it in half, Cut a hole for the door mechanism, used orange rtv to glue it to the inside of the door, then installed my Jimmy jammer. The extra layer of steel help if...
  17. Frankenstien

    A little snow in Baton Rouge

    Holy crap....... Hell hath Frozen over.......
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    Clutch Problems Please Help!

    Grinding going into 6th, if you haven't done a fluid change yet, do one, I recommend Amsoil or Mobile 1 ATF. If after the fluid change you find you are still having issues, add 1 quart of 5-20 motor oil Synthetic. You'll find the ATF is very thin and does not always provide enough resistance...
  19. Frankenstien

    Dead 2000 F350

    mmmmmmmmm a bank of injectors.... sounds more like a bad UVC
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    Help Needed 2000 SD power steering boxes

    I've been facing that same question, just gonna have to take her off to find out. From what I was told HD 350's (over 10Kgvw) and up are the 9 spline, however the source could not confirm nor deny that statement.
  21. Frankenstien

    Spare hanger broke, spare is gone!

    ... My cable broke the 2nd day I had the truck. (btw used with 40K) Fortunately for me it happened in my own drive way. I was in the process of teaching myself how to remove the tire, I put the crank in the hole gave about a 1/8 of a turn then the tire fell off, cable had snapped. Now the...
  22. Frankenstien

    Wtf

    Yes..... but most likely on a 7.3 the problems are head gasket, not head.
  23. Frankenstien

    no instruement panel

    Sounds like a cleaning is in order. recommend pulling the instrument panel out, checking and cleaning the wiring harness connectors. If possible pick up a new(used)unit from a local bone yard for a swap.
  24. Frankenstien

    Power Seats

    The seats motors are isolated from the frame, hens so is the ground. You should check the wiring off of the connector, On my truck I have a ground strap that bolts to the bottom of the seat frame. Its possible that it may have been kicked off or perhaps a corrosion issue.
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