Just got a used 94 F-150 4WD, some questions
01-29-2008, 08:25 AM
#21
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Use a little silicone to hold the thermostat in place. Let it dry then install the housing. I would replace the master the slave and the line between them. I had the line custom made its not that expensive and looked good in braided steel when I was done. You should be able to drop the tranny and transfercase together. Need to know where the front diff leaks from to help ya out there.
The clutch problem seems to have been solved by bleeding the line, and making sure everything was tight. Including the cap on the master cyl.
Not sure on the differential right now. I have to refill it to find out.
01-30-2008, 08:35 AM
#22
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UPDATE on thermostat:
Okay, Murray's (shout out) replaced the new housing under warranty. I described to them that it was my fault and they still replaced it.
Put it on, this time I tightened the bottom bold first, and made sure to pull up on the thermostat (you can reach it with long need nose pliers from the top hose connector). That did the trick. Put it back together, refilled the colling system and no leaks!
So my advice to anyone doing this replacement is to tighten the bottom bolt first.
Okay, Murray's (shout out) replaced the new housing under warranty. I described to them that it was my fault and they still replaced it.
Put it on, this time I tightened the bottom bold first, and made sure to pull up on the thermostat (you can reach it with long need nose pliers from the top hose connector). That did the trick. Put it back together, refilled the colling system and no leaks!
So my advice to anyone doing this replacement is to tighten the bottom bolt first.
10-03-2008, 02:29 PM
#23
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Had to have the slave cylinder replaced, it finally went completely. $550 total out the door.
The good news is that the clutch pad was perfect, still like new with less than 2,000 miles on it. And the slave cylinder had leaked in such a way that no fluid got on the clutch pad. That saved me over $100!
Now I just have to fix the windshild wipers and the heat (I think it is a vaccum problem), and I am all set. The front diff still leaks but I just need to keep fluid in it.
The good news is that the clutch pad was perfect, still like new with less than 2,000 miles on it. And the slave cylinder had leaked in such a way that no fluid got on the clutch pad. That saved me over $100!
Now I just have to fix the windshild wipers and the heat (I think it is a vaccum problem), and I am all set. The front diff still leaks but I just need to keep fluid in it.