[MBZ] new toy came home today

2007-06-11 Thread Luther
After several hours of air leaks in fuel line diagnosis and repair, I finally drove the CHEAP (Kaleb price) F250 6.9 IHC diesel home this afternoon. Needs new tires at $500, 2 rear shocks, fluids changed, and possibly the a/c charged/replaced. I've named it Bio-Beast. -- Luther KB5QHU

Re: [MBZ] new toy came home today

2007-06-11 Thread Luther
Exactly, it wouldn't start, and when it did, it wouldn't stay running. Ran new fuel line from the tank to the hard line and replaced 1 injector return line. Runs fine now. What maintenance items would you suggest on it? All fluids and filters will be done Tues. On Sun, 10 Jun 2007 22:06:14

Re: [MBZ] new toy came home today

2007-06-11 Thread Jim Cathey
line. Runs fine now. What maintenance items would you suggest on it? All fluids and filters will be done Tues. Absolutely make sure you use the approved Ford coolant additive that prevents cavitation. It's a cumulative effect, and once it has holed the cylinder sleeve back by #7 or #8...