rambler
New Shoes......
well, its been awhile since i've posted, I havent driven my 2000 F250 for a bit, saving up for a new flexplate install, and finally got one scheduled. Well finally got it started, ( bad starter as well as bad teeth on flexplate) and started the drive to the garage. I knew this was too much for me. heading on the interstate, it starts to act up, thinking well, its been about 2 months of sitting. I had checked the oil before i left. well, then noticed the oil gauge moving up and down and light go on. It goes off again, so ok, I keep going, then notice it on again, so I look for a place to pull over, I'm a mile from the off ramp, so head that way,, once I get pulled over it starts making racket and shuts off, so I coast off to park it, ( where of course but at my works) funny how that happens. and cannot start it again, due to starter, it was smoking some, but was not overheated and I pulled the oil dipstick, and it had oil in it, full amount, but smoke also coming from the tube. I had AAA tow it to the garage, so we will see, its a 5.4 with 317K miles.. so I dont know what to do now.. I had budgeted $800 for the flexplate and starter rebulid.. just put on new tires.. now this..