My First Ford
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Yeah theyre fun. Cheap too, thats my favorite part lol. Picked it up for $700 threw a motor in and $5000 later its locked up front and rear on 36" bias tsl's, got a snorkel, waterproof ignition system, bed bobbed a foot, suspension hangers torn off and replaced stronger, crossover steering conversion, all the interior replaced with newer crap, cb, winch, stacked exhaust, the list goes on
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Dont get me wrong thats a lot of money but you cant get into a built jeep or the likes for under 15 or 20. With some fabrication skills and mechanincal knowledge you can build a yota super cheap.
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Oh the guy i bought this from said he used ether on cold starts to save the starter... my buddy told me that was bad for diesels. So i tried without today and it wouldnt start
What are your guys' opinions?
What are your guys' opinions?
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I'll test them as soon as i have a chance to get a circuit tester
Here are a few better pics of Norma (yes i know theyre under exposed)
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From: Kuna ID
Use of ether with a diesel is not good and should only be used as a last resort.
Is it always hard to start, or just when it's cold?
Is it always hard to start, or just when it's cold?
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I've heard carb cleaner isnt as hard on them as starting fluid. I've also heard that starting fluid used sparingly is ok. Some of the older John Deere diesel tractors have a spot in the cab to hook up a bottle of starting fluid and give her a squirt without leaving the seat
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Thanks.
The rings are for small rope to tie up as a cargo net. Commonly mistaken to be tie down points thats why the center prongs are broken out
When the trucks warm it fires right up with a click of the starter.
Tried carb cleaner it wouldnt start on that.
My buddy also told me a tiny bit was ok but i'd like it to start on its own will
The rings are for small rope to tie up as a cargo net. Commonly mistaken to be tie down points thats why the center prongs are broken out
I've heard carb cleaner isnt as hard on them as starting fluid. I've also heard that starting fluid used sparingly is ok. Some of the older John Deere diesel tractors have a spot in the cab to hook up a bottle of starting fluid and give her a squirt without leaving the seat
My buddy also told me a tiny bit was ok but i'd like it to start on its own will
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From: concord ca
nice toy but i like 4x4 full size rig more changing have u tryed posting in the 6.9 7.3 idi cause that what u got and u can get more help my truck has a locked up rear and a limted slip up front unstople in any thing
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We need them small around here
YouTube - Tight corner - Busy Wild at Elbe Hills
You would get laughed at if you tried wheelin our trails in a full size
Although I have been thinkin about how mean of a muddin rig a 460 f350 would be if i felt like building it.
