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  1. September Truck of the Month FOR SALE

    In addition to offering my 1990 F250 for sale, I am also offering my 2004 Honda Helix scooter for sale. At age 75, I am giving up riding. Like truck, this scooter is in very good condition and has only 12,600 miles and needs nothing. It's yellow, 250 cc, automatic, new tires & windshield...
  2. September Truck of the Month FOR SALE

    Thanks Cowboy. I do have "burner" cell for selling but DO appreciate your concern. Good to be able to turn off phone at times.....like during the night.
  3. September Truck of the Month FOR SALE

    Moved to classifiedThanks guys. I appreciate ya.
  4. 1990 F250 Truck of the Month FOR SALE

    I'm offering my low miles (129,450) TOTM for September for sale. PM me for more pics. This is regular cab 4 X 2, long bed, completely stock 460 EFI with factory manual 5 speed. Extras include new distrib, new Monroe shocks, chrome step bars, Flowmaster dual exhaust. Two tone gray/black. No...
  5. September Truck of the Month FOR SALE

    I've decided to sell my 1990 F250 featured each day of September as TOTM. 129,450 miles. Stock except for new distributor. 5 speed factory floor shift. Regular cab. 4 X 2. Long bed. Chrome step bars. Black front bull bar. Flowmaster dual exhaust. Chrome tips. Two tone black/gray.460...
  6. How to polish diamond plate?

    Got Mothers Big Ball and mag polish @ WalmartBought large red buffer ball and mag polish. Used elec drill gun with buffing ball mounted. Really worked well on diamond plate and especially well on chrome step rails. Pretty easy. Tip-Keep a good hold of drill gun!
  7. How to polish diamond plate?

    My bed tops and aluminum tool box are all diamond plateWhat's the best way to polish this stuff? Should I use a power wheel or do by hand? Is there something better to polish with than Mothers?Can I clear coat after polishing to keep shine permanently (like we used to do with our Army...
  8. What is my rear axle ratio?

    3.55 axle ratio in F250 (1990)Thanks Smokey. Is this a good ratio for towing/hauling with 460 and 5 speed?She has PLENTY of low end power. Sucks some major gas though, getting around 8 mpg. Yikes! Should I be able to do better? How?
  9. What is my rear axle ratio?

    Plate at lower right of driver door says Axle 39. What is my rear end axle ratio?
  10. Not a Ford, but am selling Honda Helix

    Guys, I'm selling my prized 2004 Honda Helix 250 cc scooter. I'd love to see one of our forum members own this bike. Has been great for me. Only 12,600 miles. 60 mph. Water cooled. Honda reliability. Starts first time. I ride daily. Yellow. New Pirelli tires. New windshield...
  11. Hub cap removal? Air valve extensions?

    75% of max shown on tireRoy, very good point. So, if my tire shows 80 psi max, at 75%, I should prob fill cold to around 50 psi?
  12. What to spray-underside surface rust?

    Sprayed flat blackI finished spraying flat black over surface rust after wire brushing some areas. Most affected areas were frame rails and rust was very minor. Sure looks a lot better. Or.....makes me FEEL better, anyway.While under there, I oiled up E brake pivot points and clutch pivot...
  13. What's '90 F250 (460) 5 speed worth?

    Ken, I hear ya about 4 X 4 only in northeast.I was in that Blizzard of '78 in Boston. WOW. Never saw THAT much snow and I've lived in Ohio, Iowa and CT. Of course, back then there was a $500 fine for driving anything, so no one was on the road.
  14. 5W-30 synthetic engine oil

    Since truck will see only 1000 miles or so in a year, as suggested, I will change oil and filter annually for sure and prob go to 10W-30.Just flushed rad and found hoses (good looking on outside) to be weak and rotting on inside and so Replaced all 5 hoses. Not cheap! BTW, I'm cheap.Jerry
  15. Towed with F250

    Fellro, thanks. I'll check rear end gear ratio from door jam ID plate.
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