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Old May 18, 2006 | 08:00 PM
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Hey, y'all. I'm new to these forums, as I'm sure you can tell. I'm not real new to Ford diesels, at least to the extent that I've been around them since I was very little. But now that I've gotten one, I've been unpleasantly reminded that I know little to nothing about trucks in general, much less the guts and glory of a 1986 6.9L auto F250 XL. I'm looking for a information and helpful advice from anyone about the guts, especially, but repair and maintenence, upgrades, best parts, etc. etc. I mean, ANYTHING. I'm looking right now to make her sound a little better on the little money I've got coming in. I've been reading through here but very little makes sense with no background to build on!
 
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Old May 19, 2006 | 03:21 AM
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I'd start with a Chiltons or Haynes manual. I believe they have maintenance schedules. You'll also get acquainted with the mechanicals by reading it.
You can find a used manual cheap on ebay.
 
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Old May 19, 2006 | 07:05 PM
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kybluebaby, you can also checkout the "ARTICLES/SPECS"-"LIST ARTICLES" section above.

It'll give you some good reading; and it's free.
 
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