The Ninth Generation Ford F Series Trucks - Page 6

dave186 · 08-22-2012, 07:21 AM

Yes it's been over 3 years now. Its still better than a monthly payment! As an example the injectors I have we're $2000 by themselves. I also put an entire brand new bed and tailgate on it and had a rhino liner sprayed in it. That was another 2000. I'd be here all day if I tried to remember everything. It ads up fast but I'm at the point now I only put fuel, oil and tires into it.

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a1fa · 08-22-2012, 05:57 PM

I picked up a 93 f250 7.3 idi 4x4, 5 speed manual, extended cab lwb, with tommy lift -- city of springfield service vehicle.

dave186 · 08-22-2012, 08:19 PM

93 with a 4 speed? Think it should be a ZF5 speed. My 93 is. That is by far the most popular place for a dent in the bed lol.

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RyanE · 08-23-2012, 04:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by a1fa

I picked up a 93 f250 7.3 idi 4x4, 5 speed manual, extended cab lwb, with tommy lift -- city of springfield service vehicle.

I hate you guys who live in the "rust-free" zone....... If that were in Canada, you'd be looking through the rear wheel-wells and the bottom of the extended cab.

The dent? That'll pop back out.....

Enjoy that workhorse.

a1fa · 08-23-2012, 07:01 AM

The truck just got a clean bill of health from one of my diesel mechanic friends. It's a bit hard to start, but with new glow plugs, this puppy should scream. We have to replace all fluids and track one small oil leak (power steering probably), and she will be good to go. Another diesel nut is going to look at it today. Once they are done with inspections, I'll hammer the bed out, replace the interior, get new tires, replace all the fluids, and drive the fucker. I got doors from 96 with power windows, and power locks on my list as an upgrade.

It's definitely a beast.

a1fa · 08-23-2012, 04:10 PM

I'm having to keep it at work -- wife said only two cars in the drive way.

pacman1 · 08-23-2012, 05:40 PM

http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/3223109035.html

These things keep popping up around here, tempting me. I just picked up an older Suburban 4x4 (1999, old body style, but with early version of the Vortec in the 5.7 liter flavor) and now I'm feeling just a tinge of regret. The old Burb works great for hauling my brood around, though, so I can't complain too much.

pacman1 · 08-23-2012, 05:45 PM

http://dallas.craigslist.org/sdf/cto/3217194548.html

http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/ctd/3213774730.html 295k, pretty typical around here

http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/3172693992.html

http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/3123866194.html

http://dallas.craigslist.org/ndf/cto/3152156305.html Too bad they're no pics, this one sounds like a gem.

Ko · 08-23-2012, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by a1fa

The truck just got a clean bill of health from one of my diesel mechanic friends. It's a bit hard to start, but with new glow plugs, this puppy should scream.

Did you guys let the plugs cycle enough or just until the light went off? Did you check batteries/starter first- cheaper than replacing the plugs...

congrats, and welcome to the diesel world ...

Ko

a1fa · 08-23-2012, 06:09 PM

I heard 'em cycle for 15 seconds, and the relay stops clicking.

dave186 · 08-23-2012, 08:11 PM

The glow plugs are super easy to change on an IDI but if you want some that actually last. Buy the ones that say Beru on them. The ford dealer will generally hose you on them but you can find some decent deals on them. Avoid autolite glow plugs at all cost. the tips swell up and then you break them getting them out.

The glow plug controller on the 93 is the better electronic one, it senses the resistance through all 8 glow plugs to determine how long to leave them on. If you have just 1 bad one it throws that reading off and they wont stay on long enough then it starts even harder.

NDEBT · 08-23-2012, 08:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ko

Did you guys let the plugs cycle enough or just until the light went off? Did you check batteries/starter first- cheaper than replacing the plugs...

congrats, and welcome to the diesel world ...

Ko

Weak batteres will cause some carzy shit with these. The glow plug realay looks just like a standard ford starter relay but it is not make sure it is brown not black it will not work for long at all if at all.

a1fa · 08-24-2012, 11:24 AM

Awesome tip! I'll try to find those glow plugs and go through the whole assembly. I already got a forum membership, so that will help. Dumping the oil tonight, and need to do a coolant flush.

dave186 · 08-24-2012, 11:33 AM

I think rock auto has the motor craft branded beru plugs at a good price.

I use the power stroke oil filter on my idi it's bigger but fits just fine.

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a1fa · 08-24-2012, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dave186

I think rock auto has the motor craft branded beru plugs at a good price.

I use the power stroke oil filter on my idi it's bigger but fits just fine.

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7.3 PS :) I'll grab that too.. thanks

08-22-2012, 05:57 PM	#77
a1fa ^OP Riding Nomad™ Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Arkansas Oddometer: 12,721	I picked up a 93 f250 7.3 idi 4x4, 5 speed manual, extended cab lwb, with tommy lift -- city of springfield service vehicle. __________________ Learn to ride. Ride to learn. FS: 1993 Suzuki DR350S (wide ratio 6 speed - street legal kickstart) a1fa screwed with this post 08-22-2012 at 07:08 PM

08-23-2012, 07:01 AM	#80
a1fa ^OP Riding Nomad™ Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Arkansas Oddometer: 12,721	The truck just got a clean bill of health from one of my diesel mechanic friends. It's a bit hard to start, but with new glow plugs, this puppy should scream. We have to replace all fluids and track one small oil leak (power steering probably), and she will be good to go. Another diesel nut is going to look at it today. Once they are done with inspections, I'll hammer the bed out, replace the interior, get new tires, replace all the fluids, and drive the fucker. I got doors from 96 with power windows, and power locks on my list as an upgrade. It's definitely a beast. __________________ Learn to ride. Ride to learn. FS: 1993 Suzuki DR350S (wide ratio 6 speed - street legal kickstart)

08-23-2012, 04:10 PM	#81
a1fa ^OP Riding Nomad™ Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Arkansas Oddometer: 12,721	I'm having to keep it at work -- wife said only two cars in the drive way. __________________ Learn to ride. Ride to learn. FS: 1993 Suzuki DR350S (wide ratio 6 speed - street legal kickstart)

08-23-2012, 05:40 PM	#82
pacman1 Studly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2006 Location: Burleson, Texas Oddometer: 988	http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/3223109035.html These things keep popping up around here, tempting me. I just picked up an older Suburban 4x4 (1999, old body style, but with early version of the Vortec in the 5.7 liter flavor) and now I'm feeling just a tinge of regret. The old Burb works great for hauling my brood around, though, so I can't complain too much. __________________ _______________________ Wayne Honda Blackbird Burleson, Texas

08-23-2012, 05:45 PM	#83
pacman1 Studly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2006 Location: Burleson, Texas Oddometer: 988	http://dallas.craigslist.org/sdf/cto/3217194548.html http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/ctd/3213774730.html 295k, pretty typical around here http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/3172693992.html http://dallas.craigslist.org/dal/cto/3123866194.html http://dallas.craigslist.org/ndf/cto/3152156305.html Too bad they're no pics, this one sounds like a gem. __________________ _______________________ Wayne Honda Blackbird Burleson, Texas

08-22-2012, 07:21 AM	#76
dave186 Adventurer Joined: May 2012 Location: Idaho Oddometer: 94	Yes it's been over 3 years now. Its still better than a monthly payment! As an example the injectors I have we're $2000 by themselves. I also put an entire brand new bed and tailgate on it and had a rhino liner sprayed in it. That was another 2000. I'd be here all day if I tried to remember everything. It ads up fast but I'm at the point now I only put fuel, oil and tires into it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

08-22-2012, 08:19 PM	#78
dave186 Adventurer Joined: May 2012 Location: Idaho Oddometer: 94	93 with a 4 speed? Think it should be a ZF5 speed. My 93 is. That is by far the most popular place for a dent in the bed lol. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

08-23-2012, 06:09 PM	#85
a1fa ^OP Riding Nomad™ Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Arkansas Oddometer: 12,721	I heard 'em cycle for 15 seconds, and the relay stops clicking. __________________ Learn to ride. Ride to learn. FS: 1993 Suzuki DR350S (wide ratio 6 speed - street legal kickstart)

08-23-2012, 08:11 PM	#86
dave186 Adventurer Joined: May 2012 Location: Idaho Oddometer: 94	The glow plugs are super easy to change on an IDI but if you want some that actually last. Buy the ones that say Beru on them. The ford dealer will generally hose you on them but you can find some decent deals on them. Avoid autolite glow plugs at all cost. the tips swell up and then you break them getting them out. The glow plug controller on the 93 is the better electronic one, it senses the resistance through all 8 glow plugs to determine how long to leave them on. If you have just 1 bad one it throws that reading off and they wont stay on long enough then it starts even harder.

08-24-2012, 11:24 AM	#88
a1fa ^OP Riding Nomad™ Joined: Nov 2006 Location: Arkansas Oddometer: 12,721	Awesome tip! I'll try to find those glow plugs and go through the whole assembly. I already got a forum membership, so that will help. Dumping the oil tonight, and need to do a coolant flush. __________________ Learn to ride. Ride to learn. FS: 1993 Suzuki DR350S (wide ratio 6 speed - street legal kickstart)

08-24-2012, 11:33 AM	#89
dave186 Adventurer Joined: May 2012 Location: Idaho Oddometer: 94	I think rock auto has the motor craft branded beru plugs at a good price. I use the power stroke oil filter on my idi it's bigger but fits just fine. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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