1LHF.jpg
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Repainted Vermillion with fine pearl glitter M6517D

Detailed inspection $300 (done)
Read maintenanc...

1RHR.jpg
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Since the truck will be stored, the instructions in this TSB should be followed:

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BatTend-StantLock.jpg
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Since the truck will not be driven regularly, a Battery Tender Jr. would be good for the battery & a...

3Fuses.jpg
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All the fuses are good and the correct ratings, except C (horn/cruise/F2P), F (trailer Right), G (tr...

2DoorL.jpg
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CoverLay door panels are the only new replacements available. The dash carpet is installed with adhe...

2DashCluster.jpg
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The speedometer (PSOM) has been calibrated to 8.64 for the 33" tires, so MPG calculations shoul...

2DashM.jpg
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The dash & (re-upholstered) pad appear perfect, other than the adhesive velcro for the carpet cover....

2DashRKF.jpg
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The light blue is the airbag diagnostic module (ADM); the black one to its left (front) is the chime...

2DashParts.jpg
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To inspect the sloppy shifter, the knee bolster & column shrouds were removed & washed. The shifter ...

2DoorStrikes.jpg
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Both front doors' & the right t/g strike sleeve are missing. So are at least 4 of the rubber body pl...

2DoorHinges.jpg
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Both front doors are sagging (the driver's due to a worn upper hinge) which is probably why both of ...

2DashVentWdo.jpg
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For no apparent reason, the right vent window seal is twisted.

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2DoorRmir.jpg
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Right door mirror did not respond to the remote switch. After diagnosis, an unplugged connector was ...

2SeatFr.jpg
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The Opal cloth front bench seat from a '95 F150 has been installed, with its belt buckles, and 4 goo...

2DashFloor.jpg
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The 2 small black wires going under the driver's threshold are not original, but their function isn'...

2TcaseBoot.jpg
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Transfer case shifter & boot have been butchered.

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2VisorL.jpg
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The driver's vanity lamps are intermittent. As I removed & installed the lenses to check the bulbs, ...

2RVMir.jpg
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Since it lacks the overhead console, this truck has the base (manual-dimming) rear view mirror. It d...

2Kicks.jpg
64 hits | 102.32 KB | Posted: 8/4/21
While changing the front seat, the interior trim was out revealing that several of the pushpins are ...

2LampDomeRear.jpg
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The rear dome lamp switch is seized, and the bulb may be burned out.

Replace bulb only (may not wo...

2Tethers.jpg
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Supply & install 4 tether points for child seats, as described in this link $360

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2PaintWS.jpg
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The w/s trim was painted with the rest of the truck, but it has chipped, and been touched up.

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2PaintCamper.jpg
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Although the camper shell was repainted gloss black, some red body paint got on its rubber gaskets. ...

2PaintFuel.jpg
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The factory fuel cap tether is broken.

Supply & install used OE tether $10 (not recommended)
Supply...

2PaintSwing.jpg
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The swingaway was also painted body color. There is no noticeable t/g rust outside or in. The bumper...

2PaintTGstrike.jpg
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The right t/g strike sleeve & both front doors' sleeves are missing. So are at least 4 rubber body p...

2TG.jpg
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The tailgate has some of the typical problems: it's dirty (due to the outer weatherbelt failing at s...

2TGCmprRun.jpg
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The camper shell's run for the t/g glass is degraded & cracking badly. Several body plugs are missin...

2TGSprLtSt.jpg
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The swingaway latch & strike were painted. The tape on the strike sleeve appears to be holding a cra...

2PaintRHR.jpg
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The aftermarket wheel arch mouldings, wheels, & body mouldings appear to have been installed properl...

2PaintMirrorR.jpg
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The door mirror fronts & bases were painted with the body. This mirror's power connector was found u...

2PaintAntenna.jpg
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Like the w/s trim, the antenna base isolator has been painted.

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3EngTime.jpg
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The base timing was off a few degrees, which was making the engine burn more gas & make less power. ...

3EngAbove.jpg
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This K&N 57-2542 FIPK is supplying hot air to the en...

3EngAirFilterSet.jpg
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Remove FIPK; install used OE air filter box & tubes, new PCV breather hose (new fabricated plastic t...

3EngCowl.jpg
77 hits | 115.78 KB | Posted: 8/1/21
The cowl-to-hood seal (which prevents engine fumes f...

3FluidsBrake.jpg
142 hits | 37.93 KB | Posted: 8/5/21
Because the calipers were being compressed (driving the fluid back to the reservoir), it was necessa...

3Fluids.jpg
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Most of the other fluids look OK and are at the correct levels, but it's hard to know how old they a...

3EngRadPrTest.jpg
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What began as a quick check of the radiator cap (which failed to hold even 5 psi for 10 minutes) esc...

3EngVac.jpg
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The degraded recirculate line has already been replaced with white silicone. With the other recent H...

2HVACseam.jpg
73 hits | 114.9 KB | Posted: 8/4/21
The outside HVAC box exhibits the typical sagging, but doesn't appear to be leaking. The recirculate...

2CowlDrains.jpg
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The cowl drains are not as badly clogged as most, but they do have some debris.

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3EngPCV.jpg
71 hits | 42.99 KB | Posted: 8/4/21
The PCV valve looks to be factory.

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3EngVapHose.jpg
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The vapor hose from the canister to the CANP solenoid is degrading (as usual) and has split enough t...

3EngFanDrop.jpg
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The body lift necessitated lowering the fan shroud, bending the ATF cooler lines, and raising the bu...

3EngLeak.jpg
77 hits | 89.73 KB | Posted: 8/4/21
To determine if this leak is from the oil pan or ATF cooler hose, the engine & undercarriage need to...

3EngBelow.jpg
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The engine is surprisingly dry, but may be leaking around the oil pan gasket, or it could be blowing...

3FluidsOil.jpg
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The oil isn't due to be changed, but it's overfull and the filter is an undersized cheapo.
IF THE IM...

3FluidsATFhose.jpg
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The fan shroud has been lowered as part of the body lift. The oil filter is undersized - it should b...

3EngManR.jpg
55 hits | 108.74 KB | Posted: 8/1/21
The aftermarket plugs & wires look fairly new & clean. The cap & rotor are also new aftermarket, but...

3TransRHS.jpg
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The transmission is surprisingly clean, and the body has no noticeable rust or mud.

3EngMts.jpg
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The engine mounts are broken, which is putting extra stress on the oil-soaked transmission mount.
IF...

3FluidsAxleFr.jpg
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The front diff oil looks OK, and is very slightly over full. There is no indication it has ever been...

3EngE4OD.jpg
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There are no substantial leaks, but the transmission pan & mount are grimy, and the rear diff appear...

3EngE4ODMLPS.jpg
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The MLPS appears original & OK.

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3EngMuffler.jpg
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The original muffler & driveshafts are OK, but the rearmost u-joint may be wearing abnormally. The p...

3FrameDshafts.jpg
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The driveshafts now have alignment marks, so that if they're ever removed, they can be re-installed ...

3FluidsAxleR.jpg
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The rear differential plug put up a fight because the last person to check it put it back in with an...

3FrameBumpF.jpg
64 hits | 69.94 KB | Posted: 8/5/21
The front bumper has been raised for the body lift by torch-cutting the frame horn. The flat plate f...

3FrameFr.jpg
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The steering seems twitchy, and has poor return-to-center. It's impossible to know if that's because...

3FrameTshifter.jpg
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Due to the body lift, the transfer case shift lever has been cut, extended, & welded.
IF THE IMAGE I...

3FrameNerf.jpg
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The 3" body lift necessitated changing to longer body mount bolts, adding lift lips, raising th...

3FrameTailpipe.jpg
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The tailpipe was raised for the body lift.

3BodyMts.jpg
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The body mounts are collapsing, as usual with factory vulcanized rubber mounts at this age. But it's...

3FrameEbrake.jpg
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The e-brake cables work freely, and the brake pedal appears to function normally. It's not critical,...

3FrameTank.jpg
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The fuel tank & fuel lines look OK, with no significant rust anywhere on the truck. If access is eve...

3FrameTkFill.jpg
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Due to the body lift, lift lips have been screwed on, but this one was not cut to fit around the fil...

3FrameLeafBshgs.jpg
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Despite the invoice saying that the previous owner paid for the work, these leaf spring bushings do ...

3SuspRshim.jpg
79 hits | 102.26 KB | Posted: 8/1/21
The factory 7 degree shim is missing on both sides, causing the rearmost u-joint to operate at nearl...

3SuspRshim.jpg
188 hits | 24.86 KB | Posted: 8/5/21
Having the wrong rear axle shim is putting the u-joint at a dangerous angle (nearly 8°), which is...

3FrameRwire.jpg
82 hits | 106.94 KB | Posted: 8/1/21
The line of fire adapter is hung on the wiring where it may be damaged by mud, gravel, or debris thr...

3FrameBumpR.jpg
67 hits | 101.69 KB | Posted: 8/1/21
Due to the body lift, the rear bumper was raised. But it is not attached solidly enough to be used f...

3FrameTrlrCn.jpg
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Other than sun-fading, the trailer connector looks good. The trailer backup lamps & battery charge r...

4Brakes1LHR.jpg
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The LHR autoadjuster wasn't turning freely, and there was a minor error in the assembly order, so al...

4Brakes3LHF02.jpg
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The front brakes were cleaned, inspected, & lubed similarly. Like the drums, the rotors are close (2...

4BrakesPainted.jpg
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Since the front wheels apparently didn't come with 4WD center sleeves, the hub snouts have now been ...

3HubLocks.jpg
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The hub locks don't engage; probably due to never having been serviced.

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5Spare.jpg
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The 17-year-old spare tire is smaller than the road tires, and doesn't appear to hold air. It's now ...

6ATFmagnefine.jpg
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A 5/16" magnetic inline filter was adde...

6CANPhosed.jpg
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The degraded fuel vapor lines were replaced with new 1/4" fuel hose.
IF THE IMAGE IS TOO SMALL,...

6Coolant.jpg
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While the coolant was out, the nipples that had leaked were cleaned. Some required manual sanding to...

6CowlDrained.jpg
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The cowl drains were emptied. The right one contained the filler plug for the cowl.
IF THE IMAGE IS ...

6CowlSealed.jpg
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The cowl-to-hood seal was replaced with a good used one. And the liquid line hangers were re-attache...

6DistCapd.jpg
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The distributor cap terminals were scraped, and the cap & rotor were coated with dielectric grease a...

6EngFlushed.jpg
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While the engine was cold, 2 cans of Berryman's B-12 pour-in were added to the crankcase. Then the e...

6EngOilCold.jpg
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The factory oil cooler has been removed, and a [url=https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07H6ZSMG2]connector[/...

6EngScreen.jpg
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The air intake & condenser are now screened.
IF THE IMAGE IS TOO SMALL, click it.

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6RadCapPCVAir.jpg
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New RS62 Radiator Cap, [url=https://www.amazon.com/d...

6TGSwing.jpg
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The tailgate strike sleeves were replace, and the swingaway handle's slack taken up.
IF THE IMAGE IS...

6WhBrgsR.jpg
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The front wheel bearings were cleaned & packed with disk brake grease, and the seals were replaced. ...

6WhHubLkR.jpg
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Although the 3-screw automatic hub locks were washed in ATF as recommended by Ford & Warn, they didn...

6Lubes.jpg
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Since they're due on the 120K service, all the latches, hinges, & linkages were lubed with flowable ...

6BootTcaseNew.jpg
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New transfer case boot

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6TcaseSh.jpg
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Fitting the new t-case boot took a lot more time than expected. After removing the old one, it was a...

6ShiftTubed.jpg
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The shifter bushings are new, and glued into place. The boot has also been replaced.

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6ClusterBzWr.jpg
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The last step of the oil sender reversion is to jumper the oil gauge resistor on the back of the clu...

6PolyMts.jpg
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Polyurethane engine & transmission mounts will never break, soften, harden, or collapse; like all fa...

6ShimsRAxle.jpg
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The rear axle shims have been switched back to stock, so the rear U-joint is not as stressed. The U-...

6WashEng.jpg
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The engine bay has been washed with Dawn & PurplePower.

6TireBalance.jpg
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The 4 road tires were match-balanced to reduce their weights & road force.

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