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Old 10-06-2011, 07:44 PM
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Say hello to my new to me PSD!

Well guys, say hello to 'Ol Blue' . Just went and picked her up last night!

1995 F350 XLT
Crew Cab
5speed
189,450 miles
Banks stinger package
3inch DP to 4inch strait pipe with an 8 inch tip.

She runs great, made the 5.5 hour drive home with no complaints. She does have some bad points though. I decided to go ahead and take her into the shop and just have them run everything for me.

Ive got a fuel leak somewhere, looks like from the pump but i guess everything that leaks pools right under it so i cant be sure. Also, she gives a puff of gray/white smoke at startup and when i rev it, and has a hint of gary smoke at idle. I was thinking injector orings or cups but its only got 189k and never had any injector work done? could it have something to do with the leak? And last but not least the serpintine belt is frayed at the edges so thatl need to be done.

Anyway, enough of that. Heres the pictures yall been waiting for.













What do you guys think? And any ideas on the smoke or leak?
 
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Old 10-06-2011, 07:54 PM
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almost as nice as mine
 
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Old 10-06-2011, 07:58 PM
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Wow sharp looking truck. Good find. Maybe like you said fuel pump or the rubber lines coming from the pump. You can alway rebuild the fuel bowl while your at it just in case
 
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Looks excellent!!

Fuel leak, you'll just have to snoop around in the valley area, fuel pump, bowl, regulator, lines, etc. to find the leak.

It may need injector orings, have you looked in the fuel bowl, discolored fuel? Filter condition? Screen plugged?
 
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Old 10-06-2011, 08:38 PM
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Nice truck.
 
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good lookin truck... how's she sound? does the tip really do anything for it, or is that just for looks??? personally, i think the tip could be a little smaller, but if you like it then right on!
 
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Great looking truck!
 
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Yeah! Nice looking rig!
 
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I love it, want to trade?
 
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Mmmmmmm Purty!
long as she was the right price!
 
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Nice!!!! That is a good looking truck.
 
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Mee likey! Classic two tone ford colors. Beautiful . Get some rags and somp up the fuel in the valley and a bright light and find that leak. Mine was coming from the vent hole on the bottom of the fuel pump.
 
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Looks good man! I like it.
 
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Nice ride. I like the wheels and the lights.

Why does it have a transmission temp gauge if its a 5-speed? Just curious.
 
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Originally Posted by f350rebel7788
good lookin truck... how's she sound? does the tip really do anything for it, or is that just for looks??? personally, i think the tip could be a little smaller, but if you like it then right on!
It does make a difference in the sound, but i wouldnt spend the money on it. it gives it that low growl, makes it sound sort of like a cummins idling behine the powerstroke haha.
 


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