I tried to get the passenger valve cover on to replace the gasket but it is stuck. I'll probably try again tomorrow. Any tips? I already beat it with a mallet and tried to pry it but it's not budging.

Blown head gasket
 

Blew out the Drivers side head gasket, just what I needed, was planning on rebuilding the motor, guess that is going to happen sooner than later... What sucks is the weather just broke here in Western PA, warm, sunshine, low humidity...

Have this rot in the back of the bed. Both sides. Can't figure out what would cause it.

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So I dove in this weekend. Out with the old.........


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In with the new

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template for new bed piece

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Decided to completely weld seam this time.

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One down. One to go...................

Shot hornets with PB Blaster that are living in the hood of my Camper Special

Hauled some stuff to the recycle yard. Then went after the heat riser on the passenger side, Then took the plugs out and checked them for cracks and to see how they were burning.


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New pinion bearings and seals for mine today.


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Completed the restoration (well, they are never "done", but got it good enough to drive) and took the tow truck to it's first outing at our little Saturday night car show at the local Home Depot:

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Installed the Stake Pockets, Cut and Installed the Side Rails for the Flat bed, Tomorrow I will be Staining them to match the deck.

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Pulled the pulley of my power steering pump and cleaned up and painted. Also pulled the bracket and painted it as well. Now i need to get a set of axles and get them installed.

2013 Stx 2.5 rough country leveling kit
 

I ordered my first project for my first brand new vehicle. My 2013 F150 stx is about to get leveled out its at 40,000 miles and I am looking to beef it up with this kit and a new set of aggressive but still street worthy tires I am keeping the stock wheels and I am in need of any recommendations for what size and type of tire. I don't wanna go to crazy to the point I have to make adjustments to read the right speed, but I am sure yall have some god input that'll help. Thanks

Hi Toby, welcome to the forums. I see that you're posting in the wrong section. Here 2009 - 2014 F150 - Ford Truck Enthusiasts Forums you can find more information and ask questions specific to your year of truck.

My apoligizes and thanks for the help.

NO need to apologize, we all make a wrong turn every so often. An all terrain tire will last much longer than a pure mud tread tire.


Ck this out to look at rim options. http://www.bigotires.com/Wheel-Visualizer

I drove my '76 F100 for the first time.
Drove 30 miles and ended up with a list of stuff that needs attending to that is about a mile long.

Don't feel bad. Took me over 6 hours to install my windshield without that special tool.