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    Power steering fluid for 1994 E150?

    ive always used type f in my older fords and never had a problem.
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    How old is this wiring?

    Looks like two different era's of wiring.
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    Purpose of Coolant Tank - Pressurized Version

    Yeah I have the same thing on my diesel. It's very important on it. my car has the normal type.
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    Archoil additive for Powerstroke engined

    changing it more than less is the number one way to help a psd with heui injectors. full synthetic is the next since injector failure is either not enough fuel or deposits where the injector piston travels on the oil side. But my truck loves anything you put in the fuel tank. tcw3 or any fuel...
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    Oxidized Paint

    You could try to acid wash it. id do a small test patch first. Then maybe a polish then seal then wax. Might be a good question for a plane forum. I wish I had a plane! Must be very fun.
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    Tree Sap Removal on Paint

    Originally Posted By: demarpaint WD40 has worked for me, softening it up, then I use one of those plastic razors the detailers use. When I get the bulk of it off I use a clay bar with WD40 as a lube for the remaining spot. a guy I lived beside used wd40 and all his clear coat turned into tiny...
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    Does dark matter actually exist?

    if it is real it could possibly do things like make long distance space travel possible or cure diseases. or could be the secret to our existence.
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    drain plug washer

    The only vehicle I have had that I changed the washer was my car when it was new. I only did it for 3 changes. I have never used a torque wrench either. I always clean off my plug after install to make sure it doesn't leak but I have never had one. yet I guess
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    Sharp vs flat tops on pipe threads

    oops you just posted. Try putting it together again tighter and a bit more tape on it. or tape and a layer of dope.
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    Sharp vs flat tops on pipe threads

    It's just a different cutter used to make the threads. Obviously use pipe tape and slap it in there. It will be fine. When I threaded tons of pipes my threads had sharp threads. It was a rigid pipe threader I used.
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    7/16 hard to find

    Go to a hyd hose shop. cotton cover and stainless steel teflon is undersized like that
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    Butcher factory cooler lines?

    Originally Posted By: buck91 What is the proper name for a barb fitting with 1/2 inch hose barb on each end? Male to male barb fitting? when I was in the hyd industry we called them hose menders. The supplier we got then from used hm then the size to code them. ie HM-150 for 1.5". HM-050 for...
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    Old wall furnace

    Originally Posted By: 440Magnum Ah, the old wall furnace. I remember lots of houses using the "Panel-Ray" brand, among others. Two warm rooms, while the rest of the house freezes. :-) As others have said, get it checked out for leaks or corrosion in the heat exchanger tubes, rusted out or...
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    Anyone here a ice road truckee?

    Originally Posted By: dlundblad Originally Posted By: abycat I have known drew for years. used to live beside him. rick I have known for years as well. hugh I know a bit but have washed his truck a few times. I drank beers with the producers a couple times. They said lisa didn't even have a...
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    Anyone here a ice road truckee?

    I have known drew for years. used to live beside him. rick I have known for years as well. hugh I know a bit but have washed his truck a few times. I drank beers with the producers a couple times. They said lisa didn't even have a license. They used a sub driver and camera tricks to make it look...
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