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Old Aug 18, 2009 | 12:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Jmeyer1990
duuuuuude I love this new facebook feature
I never have to leave Facebook now!
yay

and you're right, things are different without Stosh around
how do i use the face book feature?
 
Old Aug 18, 2009 | 12:03 AM
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nevermind about the feedback and non-feedback question.
wikipedia and google cleared it for me
 
Old Aug 18, 2009 | 12:10 AM
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https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...-facebook.html
read that

i logged out, and went back to the main screen
you will see a CONNECT WITH FACEBOOK! thing, click that. then do as it says, really simple, and ultra handy!
 
Old Aug 18, 2009 | 01:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Jmeyer1990
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...-facebook.html
read that

i logged out, and went back to the main screen
you will see a CONNECT WITH FACEBOOK! thing, click that. then do as it says, really simple, and ultra handy!
I was just checking your Facebook truck album, and noticed your carb pics. You may have cleaned it since you took the photos, but your choke linkage may be sticking due to accumulated grease and varnish. If you have not already done so, you might try spraying carb cleaner on your external linkages. There is not a lot of spring tension on a properly adjusted carb, so they are prone to sticking.
 

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Old Aug 18, 2009 | 02:12 AM
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hmm
good point.
and no, i haven't cleaned it yet. but after my jog tomorrow I will do so.
it's worth a shot, and sounds simple enough

i'll keep ya posted on this
 
Old Aug 18, 2009 | 04:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Jmeyer1990
nevermind about the feedback and non-feedback question.
wikipedia and google cleared it for me
Good, cuz I don't know the difference. LOL
 
Old Aug 18, 2009 | 12:18 PM
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dude.
i love ford even more now.
The lady who has helped me out with the build sheet for my f250, was nice enough to send an apology letter, and even sent me a super awesome digital copy of the buildsheet.
which is good, because mine blew out my damn window haha.

edit: I recommend everyone get a build sheet from Ford, it's really cool to see all the things out trucks came with back in the day, and it's even funnier to see what Ford has gotten wrong on the build sheet.

edit #2:
 
Old Aug 18, 2009 | 07:31 PM
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Do build sheets cost anything to get?

Last night I swapped out the clear glass bulbs for my turn signals indicators in the dash with a pair of blue LEDs.....now my little green arrows are a deep, awesome shade of solid blue (not purple as I had guessed it'd be). Doesn't seem to affect the load on the turn signal/hazard flasher system like LED bulbs in the actual signal sockets would.
 
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Old Aug 18, 2009 | 07:52 PM
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AHHHHHHHHHHH, im dead dog tired right now. School from 8-3. Then from school to football practice. Practice starts at 3:45 and ends around 6:45.

During those 3 dang hours im busting my *** the whole time. An too say the least, im going to bed early tonight !
 
Old Aug 18, 2009 | 08:01 PM
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Originally Posted by TheKirbyMan
Do build sheets cost anything to get?

Last night I swapped out the clear glass bulbs for my turn signals indicators in the dash with a pair of blue LEDs.....now my little green arrows are a deep, awesome shade of solid blue (not purple as I had guessed it'd be). Doesn't seem to affect the load on the turn signal/hazard flasher system like LED bulbs in the actual signal sockets would.
build sheets are free
all you have to do is get in contact with Ford.
you can do that by the address in the top of my picture, calling 1-800-392-3673, or by going
http://www.ford.com/owner-services/customer-support there.
both work, both get results.
 
Old Aug 18, 2009 | 08:09 PM
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Jmeyer maybe im just an idiot. But where do i go in fords website for a build sheet? thank you.
 
Old Aug 18, 2009 | 08:16 PM
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https://secure.ford.com/footer/conta...eServiceIssues
go there, and in the inquiry place, state that you would like to get a build sheet for your truck. include the vin, your full name, address, email, and phone number
 
Old Aug 19, 2009 | 02:38 PM
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Jmeyer1990 - Any luck with your choke?
 
Old Aug 19, 2009 | 02:50 PM
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Originally Posted by 4caster
Jmeyer1990 - Any luck with your choke?
oh, thanks for reminding me.
i did get it to finally free it'self.
it was stuck, so i took some carb cleaner to it.
i let it idle in the hot sun for a bit, and sure enuogh, it opened up

thanks for the help!
 
Old Aug 20, 2009 | 10:07 AM
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i decided i've had enough of my non existent brakes... so, i am going to attempt to bleed them again today

only problem is, one of the bleeding valves is snapped off.
how could one go about removing said valve, and no I had nothing to do with it.
and 2, even though it's snapped off in the closed position, could air be getting back into my lines because of that?
 



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