been buying up lately

[primetime]

If it`s an original 87 diesel and it hasn`t been swapped, it`s a 6.9. 88 was when they went to the 7.3. Personaly, I would put a turbo on the 6.9 and call it good. They are supposed to out run stock mid 90s Powerstrokes. Of course, the Powerstroke has more mod potential.

Or you could drop a Cummins in there and dust them both.

 

[aussie_f350]

Thanks mate, thought it be a 6.9!. Got it running, runs real good too! Has descent amount of power and plenty of torque.

I would love a cummins but I hate the way they sound!!!! If I do swap it, will defiantly be a powerstroke.

 

[aussie_f350]

There is a problem with the c6, doesn't want to shift into top unless your doing 55 mph, think it has a vacuum problem? Any thoughts?

 

[5.0Flareside]

Vacuum modulator...

 

[aussie_f350]

Vacuum modulator...

on the gearbox?

 

[Blue Goose]

on the gearbox?

Yes sir.... I've seen shifting characteristics as you described and found the modulator vacuum line was not connected. I've seen a modulator valve go bad where the transmission wasn't shifting correctly and low on oil.....with no sign of leakage. It had gone bad internally and the oil was being sucked out through the vacuum line.

 

[aussie_f350]

Will try that, thanks guys! I slowly getting used to the truck! Hated it at first but growing on me!!

 

[Beach66Bum]

Will try that, thanks guys! I slowly getting used to the truck! Hated it at first but growing on me!!

good to hear Andy cause it's a purdy truck!

 

[aussie_f350]

well, i got rid of the side steps and put a tub on, Like it a lot more now!!

 

[aussie_f350]

now just need some paint on the tub!!

 

[Beach66Bum]

Hi Andy, never seen the amber side marker on the front fender before, is that required where you are?

 

[aussie_f350]

I not sure why that's there? It not a requirement here! Was an American built truck and converted in the early 90's. Not Aussie built one

 

[Beach66Bum]

I not sure why that's there? It not a requirement here! Was an American built truck and converted in the early 90's. Not Aussie built one

I'm assuming it blinks with the turn signal, like on the newer cars that have them

 

[aussie_f350]

been gettin the truck ready for registration. leaking heaps of diesel, just replaced the filter, filter housing and water in diesel sensor. Still leaking diesel and found it to be around 4 of the injectors. ordered a full new set. put a new vacuum module on, about to test drive. fingers crossed

 

[aussie_f350]

didnt fix it. ive drained trans fluid 4 times and changed it, still looks milky from water in it?? any ideas??

 

[kiwi f150]

does that one have a drain in the torque converter andy ?

 

[aussie_f350]

I got no idea? How do I check that?

 

[aussie_f350]

So took truck for a descent drive today (around an hour each way) pulled up at a gate on a mates farm and truck Wouldn move, trans slipped real bad! Had to really hang some revs to get it to move. Pulled up turned it off and trans fluid spewing out the dip stick!! No phone reception, so did a bit of pacing around (looked at another truck I'm buying, but that's another story) thought I would give it another try when it cooled down some and it was fine!! Still not changing properly but no slip. Can't work it out? Think I might get it rebuilt anyway

 

[aussie_f350]

got the tub on and painted, looks awesome. cleaned it up real good and i like it. Trans will be gettin a rebuild next week, anyway heres how it looks;

 

[Beach66Bum]

Andy, looks really nice!!!!! but, it's missing one thing......................