MAINTENANCE & MODIFICATION RECORDS
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@ 47,800 Miles (Autumn of 2009) Vehicle Purchased/Before Driven :
CarFax Vehicle History Report Purchased
Results: 100% Clean
Oil Change w/ Filter By Previous Owner
(Oil unknown w/Napa Filter - Performed at Local Garage)
Dual Autocraft Titanium 850 CCA Batteries By Previous Owner
POR-15 Rust Preventive Paint By Previous Owner
Coolant Flush By Previous Owner
Transmission Flush w/Filter Including Torque Converter Drain.NAPA Mercon (made by Valvoline)
B&M Shift Kit & Cooler Installation
Total Glow Plug System Test/Check/Inspection &
8 New motorcraft Beru Glow Plugs
Front Wheel (outer) U-Joints Replaced &
Repacked Front Wheel Bearings
K&N Air Filter w/ Soup Bowl Removal Mod Installed/Performed
Sound Proofing/Keyless Entry Installed
4 Gabriel Shocks Installed
Set of 4 Uniroyal Liberator A/T's Installed
Left Front Drivers Side Brake Caliper Replaced
Right Passenger Side Rubber/Caliper Brake Line Replaced
All Steel Brake Lines Replaced
All Emergency Brake Cables Replaced
New Master Cylinder Installed
Pioneer AM/FM/CD/WMA/MP3 Stereo Receiver w/Remote #DEH-P3800MP & Bench Seat Swapped From Previous '96 f150 Truck
Dump Bed Installed
Speedometer Recalibrated For Shorter Tires
All Fuel Lines Replaced/Tanks To-From Engine w/ Fuel Injector Install Kit
New Fuel Filter
Fuel Selector Valve Replacement
MR.Gasket #12D Electric Fuel Pump Conversion w/Block Off Lift Pump Plate
New Battery Cables Installed w/ All Contact Points Shined Up W/ Sand Paper To A Mirror Finnish & Greased
Belt & Tensioner Replaced
Wiper Blades Replaced
1 Plastic Return Line T (broke after new install kit,while installing GP's-carefully installed-passenger side 2nd from front.)
+State Safety Inspected+
+Commercially Registered+
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@ 49,700 Miles:
Oil Change w/ Filter
11 quarts of Motorcraft 15W-40 (made by Connoco Phillips)
Motorcraft Powerstroke Filter #FL-1995 (made by Racor)
New Oil Drain Plug Gasket
Front End Greased
Rear Differential Flush
Valvoline DuraBlend (Synthetic Blend) Gear Oil SAE 80W-90
Harley Davidson F-250 Super Duty Center Console Emblem Added To Interior
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@ 50,000 - 52,000 Miles:
Custom Exhaust Installed
Used Front 23 Gallon Poly Fuel Tank Installed
Custom Rear Leafs w/Overloads installed
Dump Body Repair & Final Installation
West Coast Mirrors Installed
DORMAN Part # 722005 Rear of Rear Drivers Side Leaf Spring Hanger Replaced
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@ 54,000 - 55,000 Miles:
Oil Change w/ Filter
11 quarts of Motorcraft 15W-40 (made by Connoco Phillips)
Motorcraft Powerstroke Filter #FL-1995 (made by Racor)
Tire Rotation (all 4/X-Pattern)
Front Wheel Alignment
Complete New Rear Brakes - Minus Drums. Shoes, Wheel Cylinders, Self Adjusters & Hardware
New Rear Drivers Side Brake Cable
Installed Window Visors
Transfer Case Flush w/ Mobil 1 Synthetic ATF
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@ 55,000 - 57,000 Miles:
New Front Brake Rotors
Front Wheel Bearings Repacked
Full 6 Wheel Dually Conversion w/ Stainless Simulators Performed
1 Plastic Return Line T (carefully installed-drivers side 2nd from front)
K&N Air Filter Wash & Oil
B&M Trans Filter Kit Installed
Rear View Camera System Installed
Air Conditioning Clutch Plate Installed (used.first time the a/c has worked since ownership)
Replaced Screw-On Water Drain Bowl - Factory Used
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@ 59,000 - 62,000 Miles:
Oil Change w/ Filter
11 quarts of Motorcraft 15W-40 (made by Connoco Phillips)
Motorcraft Powerstroke Filter #FL-1995 (made by Racor)
Triple Pillar Pod & Digital Gauges Installed
Wire Loom & Black Grommets For Dump Bed Lights Installed
Fuel Return Line Sections Between Front & Second Injector & Between IP and Front Injector/Drivers Side Replaced
Soundproofing Behind Entire Upper Dash Installed
Couple Stick on Mirrors Added to WC's For Increased Visibility
Homemade Cowl Induction Installed
SCA Test.Results; Time To Add A Little
Coolant Flush w/ Fleet Charge & Distilled Water
New Motorcraft E5TZ-8575-C Thermostat
New Upper & Lower Radiator Hoses
New 13 lb Radiator Cap W/ Pressure Relief Lever
Reman Cardone Wiper Motor #40-299 w/ Lifetime Warranty Installed
Soundproofing Added To Entire Inner Cowl
Grote 5" Convex Mirrors Added To West Coasts
Front Pioneer Speakers Installed
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@ 62,000 - 68,000 Miles:
Oil Change w/ Filter
11 quarts of Mobil 1 Fully Synthetic Turbo Diesel Truck 5W-40 Oil
Mobil 1 M1-601 Synthetic Fiber Extended Performance Oil Filter
Rear Pioneer Speakers Installed
Fisher Minute Mount Snow Plow Installation
Upgraded Headlights w/Relay Mod-Thanks To Plow Wiring
New Winter Wiper Blades
K&N Air Filter Wash & Oil
New VSS Installed
Electric Engine Fan Conversion
Engine Timing checked = 8.5 ATDC.Set to 6 ATDC (advanced 2.5 degrees.) Sea Level - 3000'/ 38-42 Cetane value.
Duralast/Door Jamb Switch #1342 Installed
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@ 68,000 - 74,000 Miles:
Upgraded To High Quality Dura-Lift Diesel Electric Puller Fuel Pump
Rear Receiver Hitch Installed
Two New LT225/75/16 Kelly Safari Trex Front Tires
Rear Poly Fuel Tank Installed w/Custom Built Filler Tube Bracket
Moog Upper & Lower Ball Joints
Rear Drive Shaft U-joints
Rear Drivers Shock Mount Welded
Front End Alignment
Rear Brake Pads w/E-brake Levers Adjusted
Power Stop Extreme Performance Semi-Metallic Disc Brake Pads #2645002
State Safety Inspection
Sprayed On Complete POR-15 Under Body Coat (finished up where po left off) w/Flexcoat (Black) Top Coat On Upper Dump Body.
AKA-Sides & Stakes
New Motorcraft SW5591 Turn Indicator Switch
New Delphi Injectors installed #BB (original were '93 Stanadyne #E) @69k
Delphi Injector Installation Kit #7135-276 w/Viton O-Rings Purchased Separately @69k
IFS (International Fuel Systems) Rebuilt Fuel Injection Pump (from U-Haul inventory clear out sale) installed 5/7/2011 @70k
Engine Timing Set to 6 ATDC Sea Level - 3000'/ 38-42 Cetane value @70k
Oil Change w/ Filter
11 quarts of Mobil 1 Fully Synthetic Turbo Diesel Truck 5W-40 Oil w/ Mobil 1 M1-601 Synthetic Fiber Extended Oil Filter @70k
K&N Air Filter Wash & Oil
SCA Coolant Test = Still Perfect @70k
Coolant Filter Installed
Dee Zee Stainless Steel Nerf Bars Installed
Ready-Rad Copper/Brass Radiator #432194 Installed
Hood To Cowl Seal
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@ 74,000 - ......... (August 2011) Miles:
Custom Built Front Air Dam Installed
Aluminum Sheets Installed Above Dual Wheels On Dump Body C-Channels For Winter Rust Prevention
Dump Body Pump Flush And Greased
Upgraded To Variable Speed E-fan Controller
Upgraded To Newer JVC USB CD Stereo #KD-R900 W/ MOS-FET Power Amp & TI/Burr-Brown 24-bit DAC.
This Sucker Plays Clear!
Finally Put My Heat Shrink On Battery Cables & Rear View Cam Cables
Dorman Pass Side Window Lift Motor #742-251
Front & Rear Diff Flush w/ Mobil 1 Synthetic Gear Lube LS 75W-90
Larger Universal Under Hood Light Installed
Sound Proofing EZCool Under Hood & Firewall
Dorman Door Hinge Roller - Drivers Side #38350
Hydroboost Brake Upgrade/PS System Flush W/Magnefine Filter & Hayden Cooler
E-Pump Filter Clean,Coolant Filter Replaced
Upgraded Interior Dome Light to '96+ Model
Installed T-stat For External Trans Cooler & Added An E-Fan
Changed Main Fuel Filter

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/g...F250HDXLT.html

i lost count. (im right on your tail though Ford4Life7.3 lol. edit,nope.i just did hydroboost and a few more things,then just bought a turbo.we're likely neck and neck right now.)

but i know the bank can't take her for a missed payment.
i know she's going to be there and ready to carry a couple ton at any time,or start instantly during a nor'easter and move some snow.
i know if she breaks,i can fix it myself and be right back in action.
i know iv had only one breakdown during winter when i once got a bad batch of fuel,that diesel 911 pumping through my electrical fuel pump cured inside 10 minutes.
i know she still needs more too,but it doesn't trouble me at all.

 

I feel the same way XLT. I have 100% confidence in my truck to take on long trips and to pull long hauls. Everything works minus CC and backup lights. I don't have to pay anything off, I can usually fix small stuff on the road(been there, done that), and it is much cheaper than a new truck.

 

Oooooo this is gonna be a great thread


Well lets see here, I don't have to much into mine ...yet.. the expensive is to come.

So far:

New box, doors, fenders, hood, and a running truck (all for 1000$).

Florida rust free cab from scrap yard (350$) (+ 300$ for a trailer to haul it up here, but I won't count that in since i'm keeping the trailer).

Not to bad so far


Now all expenses done before truck retirement just to keep it going, actually wasn't much at all considering the mileage...


2 sets of injectors, 2 fan clutchs, 1 rebuilt radiator, 2 mechanical fuel pumps, fenders, doors and tailgate (all replaced in 1999, along with a fresh paint job), 4? sets of tires, 3 sets of ball joints, 2 sets of tie rods, 2 windshields, aftermarket sliding back window, CB radio/antenna, 1 glow plug controller, many glow plugs, 3 sets of batteries, and 1 ZF5 oil change. And all the small things like fuel filters and oil filters etc., lost count of those.

That pretty much covers it. lol



Camper now...

Head gaskets, IP, 1 set of injectors, 1 mechanical fuel pump, tie rods early this year (was the original non greasable ones), 10 tranny flushes, 4 or 5 pan drops/filter, 2 sets of batteries,



.... you get the idea

 

ok p/o did
stroker kit 9k or so iirc
e450 drw rear
f550 leafs

then waht i have done
bought it for 4k
turbo once done will be about 1000
misc gauges 250
radio 250
wheels cost a stock turbo and an atv winch
doors 50
front clip 250
bumper free
misc parts 90 jeep cherkoee
headache rack 50
tool box 40
cb 25
antenna and cb cables 40
psd rad 100
air cleaner 75
seats 100
lighting and wiring 150
then some other stuff im forgetting
and all the parts i replaced will add up too but thats too much to list here

 

he stroked the engine? by how much? is she kinda doggy on the hills though?

 

It's a 1991 F250, 7.3IDI, E4OD, 3.55 open diff, XLT Lariat.

I would have posed the things I have done last night but my internets was down.

 

Let's see... my 94 F250.
Purchase price $1750
New starter $200
Water pump $45
1 Battery $90
Rebuilt IP $375
2 sets of tires $1500
It is my service truck, I'm a heavy equip mechanic. Been driving it for almost 5 years and around 100K, so I really think I have gotten my money's worth out of it.
My 83 F250 4X4:
Purchase price $1000
Water Pump $45
Master cylinder $14
Batteries used out of a customer's truck FREE!!!
Heater core $35
Still looking for a PTO for the T19, so won't go there yet. Not willing to spend almost as much for a PTO as I have in the truck

 

Well this is a little hard. As it started out an 88 bronco shell and 2 (in peices) 302 engines for $500. After about #3000 it was a running driving truck. Then the fun started lol! I bought an 86 F250 4x4 extended cab with 6.9 and c6 (wish it had been a 350 with 4 speed) for $1300 delivered. And the following,

New rod and main bearings
new oil pump
Did the valves myself
new glow plugs (twice I bought junk bosch the first time lol)
new starter
2 new batteries
all new gaskets
a small fortune in drill bits to drill out the rivots on both frames and drill new holes for suspension
a lot of blood and sweat doing it all myself lol
4 nearly new 16.5 mudders
Then she breathed to life with a new oil burning heart!! What a proud papa I was.
Then over the next 12 months she got,
Rebuilt heads (and all those gaskets again lol)
3!!!!!!!!!! of those damn C6 trannies (last one is still in the shed)

Go ahead a few months,
body lift (made it myself)
new body bushings

Then came the 81 body and t18 (glad to see the auto go!)
37" m/ts
3" duels
My deer killer bumpers lol (made by me with free materials)
She hydrolocked so some more gaskets lol

Most recently, the d60 front and 4.10 gears

This of course does not include the regular maintance stuff as I consider that the cost of ownership. All said and done my baby tells me that she figures it is around $15000 (18000 if you include her gasser days). I know I will never get that out of her but I will own her for life. Besides the look of awe from some people when they see/hear her and all the "hey what you got in there can i take a look?" Is payment enough.

 

Truck...$10k (6 years ago w/120k miles)
$$$ in fuel and oil changes and maintenance unknown
injectors... $300
2 ip (one extra)...$440
tires...$800
rims...$400
countless times re-doing the exhaust...$450
countless times re-doing the intake...$100
thermostat...$12
coolant...$cant remember lol
tweaking the lift...$100
seats...$50 (Thanks Genlightening, Rodneywar, and Oreo)
window tint...$80
gauges...$200
Exterior lighting...FREE
Line-X liner...FREE (I know the guy that works there haha)
tires on it now...FREE

 

personally, i paid 800 for the van (tax+license came to nearly 1k), engine+trans had a recent rebuilt to the tune of 3-4k.ish parts, not including labor, drove it home, got glow plugs and return lines after while, shocks, radiator thats about it besides all the toolboxes and interior stuff i've done. puts me less that 2000 into it so far, planning to get myself a turbo and a gearvendors overdrive one of these days, but thats when i have money to spend to the tune of $3 each give or take

 

1991 idi Crew Cab Longbed 100k on engine, rebuilt E40D 1300.00 bux
4" leafs springs 450.00 bux
3" wheel spacers 250.00 bux
22x10 XD's new nitto ats 900.00 bux
Paint job 450.00 bux
new windshield 150.00 bux
COMING SOON CUMMINS/NV4500 Swap est. 5K for a grand total offfff
3500 bux!! the cummin swap is gna be a budget build.

 

A guy told me awhile back when I was rebuilding my engine, that I was getting alot of money tied up in my pickup, then he asked how much, I told him I honestly have know Idea. that it's not the money, it's an obsession. now I want a visor for the windshield, and a sleeper behind the cab for my german sheperd to ride in. and then paint. I just know I will never be done. I originaly traded concrete work for the truck.

 

Wow expensive tires. Where you get those?

 

truck 1000
reman injector and pump 700
new wiring harness JY
tires 600
new seat 300
headache rack toolbox and rear ranch hand FREE!
visor 100
3 sets of glow plugs. one broke off in te head and had to pull it. cost forgot
many many unspoken things...My dad payed for everything above. The truck was passed down to me 2 years ago when I started driving

MY list, since March 2012
ATS 093 500
4in. straight pipe 200
new wastegate, broke my old one lol 50
dana 60, sterling 10.25, ZF5 and locked up 7.3 600
clutch pedal assemand sticks 60
trasfr case shift assem 75
LUK smf conv and clutch 595
master and slave 180
ARP headstuds...in the mail rght now! 220
new floomat 200
alcoas 100

so needless to say my pickup is an expensive *** hobby...I cant wait to get a real job to help fund this thing. Being a senior in HS sucks

 

Rough estimate for this money pit:

Truck............................... 4900 (paid at least 2000 too much for it)
Odd things when I first got it..300
Oil..........................At least 300 (Was burning a gallon a week when I bought it)
Engine................................500
Transmission parts................450
Reman ip.............................300
Rebuilt front end...................360
Glow plugs...........................90
Vacuum pump.......................120
Lift pump.............................40
Other..................................300

Total...................................7660

Probably at least a 1000 more than that really.