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Welcome,
An 88? That looks like a 92-97 front end and mirrors. Here is fine, there's a section for 87-96 (97 old body style) forum and a medium and heavy duty truck section.
Any questions or concerns?
An 88? That looks like a 92-97 front end and mirrors. Here is fine, there's a section for 87-96 (97 old body style) forum and a medium and heavy duty truck section.
Any questions or concerns?
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yeah the cab is an 88 rust free imported from california.
the engine is a 6.9 and the code on the injection pump says 86-87
i guess its been around for sure haha
unfortunately it needs an injection pump so until i can get one its parked
the engine is a 6.9 and the code on the injection pump says 86-87
i guess its been around for sure haha
unfortunately it needs an injection pump so until i can get one its parked
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Thats great to know it has had some updating. I didnt have a clue until you told me.
All i had figured out was the papers call it an 88. And the engine is a 6.9 because of the 7/16 head bolts (7.3 are 1/2")
I work at a certified International Navistar Repair Shop too. The old parts books say my injection pump #4145 is from a 86-87 6.9 liter.
Now i gotta find out what year the front clip is haha
I figured the front fenders had been changed but I didnt know with a newer style.
My truck is an F450 with 10 lug wheels. My fendees have F250 badges haha
All i had figured out was the papers call it an 88. And the engine is a 6.9 because of the 7/16 head bolts (7.3 are 1/2")
I work at a certified International Navistar Repair Shop too. The old parts books say my injection pump #4145 is from a 86-87 6.9 liter.
Now i gotta find out what year the front clip is haha
I figured the front fenders had been changed but I didnt know with a newer style.
My truck is an F450 with 10 lug wheels. My fendees have F250 badges haha
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Good ole 6.9. An injector pump should be easy to come by. All mechanical. Economical to fix.
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Thanks for the info. Its good to know for sure. So any fenders from about 92-96 should fit then?
Eventually my plans are to get it wrapped. Eventually. Like I read here somewhere, "I'm working on a paycheck to paycheck budget" , just hoping to have everything sorted out by the time scrap prices are on the way back up.
Mechanic at work recommends a Mico Brake Lock for my park brake as these trucks had horrible park brakes from the factory.
Its got 4 wheel disc brakes which im not sure is factory. Havent gotten that far yet.
I just got the blower fan working. The turn signals blinking, and a new OEM heater core installed. I took a leap of faith buying this thing and never owned or even worked on a diesel before.
I found an injection pump, injectors, and wiring lined up from a running van with a dead trans. Hoping I can see the engine run before I pull them off.
Eventually my plans are to get it wrapped. Eventually. Like I read here somewhere, "I'm working on a paycheck to paycheck budget" , just hoping to have everything sorted out by the time scrap prices are on the way back up.
Mechanic at work recommends a Mico Brake Lock for my park brake as these trucks had horrible park brakes from the factory.
Its got 4 wheel disc brakes which im not sure is factory. Havent gotten that far yet.
I just got the blower fan working. The turn signals blinking, and a new OEM heater core installed. I took a leap of faith buying this thing and never owned or even worked on a diesel before.
I found an injection pump, injectors, and wiring lined up from a running van with a dead trans. Hoping I can see the engine run before I pull them off.
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It looks like that would be a good one for towing. The guys that I work for use this kind of truck as well for towing services. I hope that it will works out well for you.
Keep it up until you get it fixed. You've got a good asset in your hands.
Keep it up until you get it fixed. You've got a good asset in your hands.
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It looks like that would be a good one for towing. The guys that I work for use this kind of truck as well for towing services. I hope that it will works out well for you.
Keep it up until you get it fixed. You've got a good asset in your hands.
Keep it up until you get it fixed. You've got a good asset in your hands.
I found out a lot about my truck and Im learning new things.
The park brake is a drum brake behind the trans, has a new cable but the wratchet pedal is not wratcheting.
I changed the injectors with 4 good used and 4 brand new and it helped a ton for hard starts and white/brown smoke.
The diesel was kinda sour too so I drained that and refilled and put biocide into the tank, and changed the fuel filter after running for a few hours.
Its coming along nicely and I am glad for that.
Have a good day guys
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Well now that I changed all the injectors, advanced the timing , oil change, rad flush, new fuel/oil filters, hooked up button for glow plugs, and did all new wiring for the batteries...
Im happy to say she is running PERFECTLY now.
ive learned a ton about diesels now and im happy about that.
I always avoided diesels in the past. Just seemed like too much trouble.
Anyways I plan still to paint it and keep fixing it up. It runs awsome now. Starts right up after 5 seconds of glow plug pushed in. Its warm these days.
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