CMPtest.jpg
0 hits | 93.77 KB | Posted: 9/8/25
PowerStroke CMP Testing
IF THE IMAGE IS TOO SMALL, click it.
(Posted in: Technical Info)

WarningLights.jpg
0 hits | 67.2 KB | Posted: 9/8/25
'92-96/7 Diesel Warning Lights
IF THE IMAGE IS TOO SMALL, click it.

When the Ignition Switch is in START or RUN, the Warning Indicators are powered through Fuse 17.

The Plugged Fuel Filter Indicator illuminates when fuel pressure in the engine ex...
(Posted in: Technical Info)

OilSystems.jpg
0 hits | 97.92 KB | Posted: 11/11/25
7.3L Oil Systems
IF THE IMAGE IS TOO SMALL, click it.


(Posted in: Technical Info)

ColdStart26b.mp4
0 hits | 127.06 MB | Posted: 2/12/26
This is without a fuel bowl heater, or block heater, or any jumper battery or charger.
(Posted in: Big Red)

Repairs.jpg
0 hits | 90.26 KB | Posted: 2/1/26
It needed a lot of repairs.
IF THE IMAGE IS TOO SMALL, click it.
(Posted in: Western UltraMount 7-foot; Plow)

Solenoids15.jpg
0 hits | 150.51 KB | Posted: 2/1/26
(Posted in: Western UltraMount 7-foot; Plow)

Solenoids.jpg
0 hits | 93.52 KB | Posted: 2/1/26
(Posted in: Western UltraMount 7-foot; Plow)

Timbrens01.jpg
0 hits | 125.37 KB | Posted: 2/1/26
Timbrens were recommended to me.
(Posted in: Western UltraMount 7-foot; Plow)

20250110_115515.jpg
0 hits | 140.17 KB | Posted: 2/1/26
My first attempt at plowing resulted in the pivot bolt falling out.
(Posted in: Western UltraMount 7-foot; Plow)

20250110_095601.jpg
0 hits | 148.78 KB | Posted: 2/1/26
(Posted in: Western UltraMount 7-foot; Plow)

20240829_154424.jpg
0 hits | 120.5 KB | Posted: 2/1/26
It's about 600 lbs.
(Posted in: Western UltraMount 7-foot; Plow)

Plowed26.jpg
0 hits | 108.96 KB | Posted: 2/1/26
Over 3 afternoons (when the temperature was above freezing, so the ice wasn't as hard), I managed to plow the orange roads out to 2 lanes wide.
IF THE IMAGE IS TOO SMALL, click it.
(Posted in: Western UltraMount 7-foot; Plow)

20260127_105213.jpg
0 hits | 118.08 KB | Posted: 2/2/26
Several inches of sleet fell on top of a little snow, so it wouldn't plow for a couple of days until the temperature got above freezing for a few hours each afternoon.
(Posted in: Western UltraMount 7-foot; Plow)

20260130_114708.jpg
0 hits | 79.27 KB | Posted: 2/2/26
For plowing the heavy sleet, more trip springs were needed.
(Posted in: Western UltraMount 7-foot; Plow)

Plowing26.jpg
0 hits | 81.59 KB | Posted: 2/2/26
By waiting until afternoon when it had been above freezing for a few hours, I was able to make the light plow work in the ice.
(Posted in: Western UltraMount 7-foot; Plow)

Tripped.jpg
0 hits | 86.09 KB | Posted: 2/3/26
On the 4th day, I noticed the plow seemed to be tripping more-easily. When I quit, I saw why. Even with jamb nuts, the eye bolts had vibrated loose, and one of them was gone. So I used a 3' prybar & a dead-blow hammer to hook the springs directly to ...
(Posted in: Western UltraMount 7-foot; Plow)

Harness9pin.jpg
0 hits | 34.64 KB | Posted: 2/3/26
After a lot of research, I put this together, showing how the 9-pin plow connector is wired to the 6-pin controller.
IF THE IMAGE IS TOO SMALL, click it.
(Posted in: Western UltraMount 7-foot; Plow)

Wiring9pinCustom.jpg
0 hits | 45.44 KB | Posted: 2/3/26
This is how I wired the plow to the truck. The truck's headlights stay on.
IF THE IMAGE IS TOO SMALL, click it.
(Posted in: Western UltraMount 7-foot; Plow)

Before5.jpg
0 hits | 55.15 KB | Posted: 2/13/25
These first 5 pics were all I saw before bidding.
(Posted in: As-Bought)

Before1.jpg
0 hits | 67.66 KB | Posted: 2/13/25
These first 5 pics were all I saw before bidding.
(Posted in: As-Bought)

Before2.jpg
0 hits | 44.81 KB | Posted: 2/13/25
These first 5 pics were all I saw before bidding.
(Posted in: As-Bought)

Before3.jpg
0 hits | 62.72 KB | Posted: 2/13/25
These first 5 pics were all I saw before bidding.
(Posted in: As-Bought)

Before4.jpg
0 hits | 57.32 KB | Posted: 2/13/25
These first 5 pics were all I saw before bidding.
(Posted in: As-Bought)

Bought1.jpg
0 hits | 121.87 KB | Posted: 2/13/25
This is how it looked when I picked it up in Nashville.
(Posted in: As-Bought)

BodyF.jpg
0 hits | 146.33 KB | Posted: 2/13/25
Most of the wrap was removed before the auction, except the front tow point cover, and some scraps around the door handles & taillights.
(Posted in: As-Bought)

BodyLHF.jpg
0 hits | 131.83 KB | Posted: 2/13/25
The hood has the typical corrosion along the front edge. But there's surprisingly little body damage. The worst might be the holes for the grill guard, which I'd like to eliminate because it makes other drivers slow down.
(Posted in: As-Bought)

BodyLHR.jpg
0 hits | 128.15 KB | Posted: 2/13/25
Most of the wrap was removed before the auction, except the front tow point cover, and some scraps around the door handles & taillights (now gone). But there's surprisingly little body damage.
(Posted in: As-Bought)

BodyLHS.jpg
0 hits | 115.37 KB | Posted: 2/13/25
I plan to remove the spotlight, dog dishes, wrap scraps, duct tape on the roof, and probably the grill guard.
(Posted in: As-Bought)

BodyRHR.jpg
0 hits | 130.52 KB | Posted: 2/13/25
Most of the wrap was removed before the auction, except the front tow point cover, and some scraps around the door handles & taillights (now gone). But there's surprisingly little body damage. I plan to add a factory hitch receiver & roof rack.
(Posted in: As-Bought)

BodyRH.jpg
0 hits | 153.3 KB | Posted: 2/13/25
Most of the wrap was removed before the auction, except the front tow point cover, and some scraps around the door handles & taillights (now gone). But there's surprisingly little body damage. I plan to remove the spotlight, dog dishes, wrap scraps, ...
(Posted in: As-Bought)

PushR.jpg
0 hits | 130.82 KB | Posted: 2/13/25
Most of the wrap was removed before the auction, except the front tow point cover, and some scraps around the door handles & taillights (now gone). But there's surprisingly little body damage. I plan to remove the spotlight, dog dishes, wrap scraps, ...
(Posted in: As-Bought)

PushL.jpg
0 hits | 130.82 KB | Posted: 2/13/25
Most of the wrap was removed before the auction, except the front tow point cover, and some scraps around the door handles & taillights (now gone). But there's surprisingly little body damage. I plan to remove the spotlight, dog dishes, wrap scraps, ...
(Posted in: As-Bought)

EngFr1.jpg
0 hits | 137.99 KB | Posted: 2/13/25
Other than the dust, the engine bay is very clean, and everything works.
(Posted in: As-Bought)

EngFr2.jpg
0 hits | 143.57 KB | Posted: 2/13/25
Other than the dust, the engine bay is very clean, and everything works.
(Posted in: As-Bought)

EngRH1.jpg
0 hits | 139.8 KB | Posted: 2/13/25
Other than the dust, the engine bay is very clean, and everything works.
(Posted in: As-Bought)

EngRr1.jpg
0 hits | 138.47 KB | Posted: 2/13/25
Other than the dust, the engine bay is very clean, and everything works. I'm not sure why there's handwriting on the back of the core support - the vehicle history doesn't show any front-end damage.
(Posted in: As-Bought)

EngRrC.jpg
0 hits | 114.27 KB | Posted: 2/13/25
Despite the rear cat having been removed at least twice, everything back here looks factory.
(Posted in: As-Bought)

Arrive.jpg
0 hits | 152.02 KB | Posted: 2/13/25
We got back just before dark.
(Posted in: As-Bought)

BrakeLHF.jpg
0 hits | 119.24 KB | Posted: 2/13/25
Apparently, the brakes were just changed before it was decommissioned.
(Posted in: As-Bought)

BrakeLHR.jpg
0 hits | 119.87 KB | Posted: 2/13/25
Apparently, the brakes were just changed before it was decommissioned.
(Posted in: As-Bought)

PTUleak.jpg
0 hits | 130.54 KB | Posted: 2/13/25
Although records show the PTU (transfer case) has been serviced regularly, it's a lot oilier than it should be.
(Posted in: As-Bought)

RoofHoles.jpg
0 hits | 123.45 KB | Posted: 2/13/25
Not much effort was put into deleting the antennas & lights. I think the headliner wiring harness was also left partially disconnected (or damaged) because most of the dome lights don't work.

UPDATE: Turns out a couple of fuses were blown. Of course...
(Posted in: As-Bought)

TagCoolant.jpg
0 hits | 121.25 KB | Posted: 2/13/25
The radio & light removal was better than some I've seen, but I haven't traced this big red wire yet.
(Posted in: As-Bought)

TagTireRHR.jpg
0 hits | 110.35 KB | Posted: 2/13/25
All tires but 1 are only a year old.
(Posted in: As-Bought)

Spare3.jpg
0 hits | 127.81 KB | Posted: 2/13/25
Like the rest of the floors, the spare well was littered with cut zip-ties, wires, screws, nuts, & bolts. I'll probably remove the floor-stiffening impact brace, and look for a factory jack & lug wrench.
(Posted in: As-Bought)