I have my dash apart on my 75 f-250 there seems to be a white clip over the cable. does that hold it on or does the cable just thread in. I also am wondering how my gas guage is wired can any one give me a rough idea about where each wire goes from the guage to the sending unit etc. thank you.
The white clip holds the cable to the speedo head, once the clip is released (push in on the clip and pull) the cable itself will slide right out. I usually use white lithium grease when re-assembling the cable back into the housing.
Jason

Does anyone know if wheels from an '03 F250 SD will fit an '89 F250 HD?If you know of an online resource that would be great also.Thanks,Richard
Nope-bolt circle is different. 8 on 6 3/4 vs 8 on 170mm.Lug holes are different also -tapered vs flat.
Thanks Nat.I guessed they would be different.Richard

I have heard about guys putting 2 cycle oil in their fuel tanks for running quieter and mileage. They are mostly Dodge owners thou have any of you FORD guys done anything like this.:dizzy:
I haven't heard of that. I don't think I would try it, especially if Dodge guys suggest it. I would imagine that it would be widley known by now if it helped your mileage and if it quiets your engine, something is not working correctly. Plus it would smoke like crazy I bet.
i have a gasser, but i put one can in every 10,000 miles ..my mechanic says it lubes the valves.. but then again i drive a Chevy
More snake oil.
I haven't heard of that. I don't think I would try it, especially if Dodge guys suggest it. I would imagine that it would be widley known by now if it helped your mileage and if it quiets your engine, something is not working correctly. Plus it would smoke like crazy I bet. what do you mean "especially if dodge guys suggest it" ???:angry:
what do you mean "especially if dodge guys suggest it" ???:angry: lol, just kidding. There are two Dodges parked in my garage right now. Both my parent have been Dodge owners for like the last 20+ years. I had a '87 Ram and hated it, but it was the fact that it had 178K on it that I hated.
lol, just kidding. There are two Dodges parked in my garage right now. Both my parent have been Dodge owners for like the last 20+ years. I had a '87 Ram and hated it, but it was the fact that it had 178K on it that I hated. ya i was just giving you crap i would agree with you though about not putting oil in the tank
As long as it isn't a Toyota I'm fine.:guns:
As long as it isn't a Toyota I'm fine.:guns: as long as it isnt a toyota honda or nissan i am fine
Hell yeah. Next they will be putting plows on Camrys or Civics.:rolleyes:
lol that would be a sad day if that ever happens
SNAKE OIL works just great!!!! 2 teaspoons to a 36 gal. diesel tank gives me 40 slithers per gallon!!!!!!!!!

At 12:15 today I got out of the most wonderful truck I ever laid eyes on.I have owned nothing but GMC trucks since I was a kid but GM is about to have there Ass handed to them if the new pickups don't look and perform like the new Super Duty.The Diesel is so quiet it sounds like a gasser.20 inch rims,duel pipes in rear and this monster sits so high off the ground your wife will need a ladder to get into it.I cannot say enough good this of what I saw and drove today about this truck.The inside is a real mans TRUCK.The dash is laid out so you can read everything and no waiting to start this new engine.Just get in and turn the key.So many good things to say even at a price of $46k.Go test drive one yourself you will be very happy you did!.
Glenn
wow, sounds nice
Only thing, I didnt know they were hitting the lots already. Ill have to keep my eyes open for it.
ive also been waiting to drive one no dealer around here has one though. I did drive one of dodges new 6.7 the other day. The engine was quit and had good power but the new trans didn't impress me to much. Got on it and it red lined for like 5 sec's until i let off the throttle.
Settle down boy.. seams like you getting a little too excited..
You must be saying the Duramax has always been better because it was quite, when you say "The Diesel is so quiet it sounds like a gasser".
20 inch rims are better... when you have to replace the tires? Have you prices a 20" E rated tire latly? Obviously not, you better refinance your house.
Sits so high off the ground your wife will need a ladder to get into it. Is that a good thing. No thanks I'm not climbing my self into my truck and sliding off my seat to the ground.
The inside is a real mans TRUCK.( hey guys, I guess we all drive girls trucks!)
The dash is laid out so you can read everything and no waiting to start this new engine. Hmm...I can read everything, I graduated 6th grade. And the Duramax has had fast acting glow plugs and there is no wait, I can hardly see the light flash with the little glow plug.
Sorry man, I just have to read this and say.. Is this a joke. There are other things that are not to my liking with the new Ford... like twin turbos and still not enough head studs, one of the biggest dollar issues Ford had had with the 6.0. O yeah.. Stay away from the first year production, It may be OK, but if history repeats itself, it won't..you'll be sure to find improvements next year on it.
And besides all the hype... Ford is sueing Navistar over the engines anyway. I will sure wait till Ford gets a new engine to work over the long haul. Just my opinion anyway. :dizzy:
What's up with you GM guys? You can't let this guy enjoy his experience? Sounds like truck envy to me. My goodness....:crying:
they are not all that high. You must just be real short. lol
Heres a pic:
What's up with you GM guys? You can't let this guy enjoy his experience? Sounds like truck envy to me. My goodness....:crying:
No kidding! this thread is juicy with envy! I am ecxited to see the new truck. I really hope that it turns out to be a sucess. Quite honestly, we need to hope any sucess on all american car companies as they are all in pretty bad shape. I would hate to be fighting over the next forign fullsize.
Just another turd from ford! Heard they were bringing back the 7.3, NOT! Actually that's the best diesel motor ford has and epa drove it away.
Ford is scrambling and praying right now that the 6.4 will hold up, but like I said earlier just another turd from ford!
Heard they were bringing back the 7.3, NOT! That is not funny.:realmad: :nono:
All that was is a rant from a dodge ctd owner.:dizzy: They are very nice trucks, just the front still is kinda weird. Very nicely done by Ford. I do hope that the 6.4 pans out good for them. Their company is slowly getting worse and they need something like this to help them. But if this 6.4 has the same issues as the early 6.0, then who knows the fate of Ford and their trucks. I will definatly test drive one to compare it to the new 2500/3500 HD. The twin turbo should be sweet, with lower spool up times and a lower torque curve and be able to make more power higher in the rpm band. I say kudos to Ford!!!:D
What's up with you GM guys? You can't let this guy enjoy his experience? Sounds like truck envy to me. My goodness....:crying: yeah no kiddin thats the first thing i thought when i read yaz's childish ass response.
Those Chevy guys are so sad that their redesign turned out hidious, and need to vent their anger, even though this truck is really "The Man.", as some would call it.
ill agree the new chevys are hidious.
I guess I had a bad a day at work... lol
Realy I'm happy they are making somthing you liked.. really I am. You should have saw me beat the crud out of a Toyota sales rep at the motorcycle show this weekend. He was raving how this new full size Toyota was so much stonger than the american full size trucks and it has full box frame up front under the front. That all I had to hear. I asked him point blank so if the box frame is so great why is that they don't use it in the back :dizzy: umm it so the bed flexes... too rigid is not good for a truck. Realy? And then he said you can even put a plow on this without any plow prep package... hmm. So what's the front GVW he didn't know, I had to show him the door sticker..I forget what it was , but it was pritty low.
ill tell you what if toyota steps up their game and makes a true full size hd truck, the american truck companys will have there hands full for sure. until that they are nothing but grocery getter pickups.
I agree look what they already did to the car market.
have you seen the 2008 f 450 pickup????? holy crap, gotta be the heaviest rated factory pickup of the big four ever.
Settle down boy.. seams like you getting a little too excited..
You must be saying the Duramax has always been better because it was quite, when you say "The Diesel is so quiet it sounds like a gasser".
20 inch rims are better... when you have to replace the tires? Have you prices a 20" E rated tire latly? Obviously not, you better refinance your house.
Sits so high off the ground your wife will need a ladder to get into it. Is that a good thing. No thanks I'm not climbing my self into my truck and sliding off my seat to the ground.
The inside is a real mans TRUCK.( hey guys, I guess we all drive girls trucks!)
The dash is laid out so you can read everything and no waiting to start this new engine. Hmm...I can read everything, I graduated 6th grade. And the Duramax has had fast acting glow plugs and there is no wait, I can hardly see the light flash with the little glow plug.
Sorry man, I just have to read this and say.. Is this a joke. There are other things that are not to my liking with the new Ford... like twin turbos and still not enough head studs, one of the biggest dollar issues Ford had had with the 6.0. O yeah.. Stay away from the first year production, It may be OK, but if history repeats itself, it won't..you'll be sure to find improvements next year on it. are you having a bad day?