FTE 61-79 - Ford truck designation

61-79-list-digest Thursday, May 14 1998 Volume 02 : Number 274

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Date: Thu, 14 May 1998 11:29:42 -0400
From: "Clare Waterman-Storer, Ph.D."
Subject: Re: FTE 61-79 - engine buying ??'s

> Archive Steve's post on what he did with his engine as a referance
> guide.

Is there an archive kept on this list or do you have this post copied?

clare
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Subject: FTE 61-79 - Tires on a 9"

Gary writes: >>Only 1800#? on 250 springs? Oh, but you said 9" didn't
you? That's the rub. Can't get tires good enough for much more than
that, dang! I can easily haul 2 tons on mine but the tires can't handle
it. Got to find some 16", 5 lug, 5.5" bold circle rims...........:-(

I used to get 8 plys for 15" rims. Haven't tried in several years, but
I would think they are still available in 6 ply or 8 ply ratings (I
think they call this load range "D" & "E" now.)

Azie
Ardmore, Al.
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> Subject: FTE 61-79 - Tires on a 9"
> Date: Thu, 14 May 1998 11:31:40 -0400

> I used to get 8 plys for 15" rims. Haven't tried in several years,
> but I would think they are still available in 6 ply or 8 ply ratings
> (I think they call this load range "D" & "E" now.)

Actually I'm being a cheapskate Azie. I want the 16" rims so I can
get used HD tires. It's dang near impossible to find 6 or 8 ply
tires in the used piles for 15". :-)

I can get the Cooper 6 ply which gives me a fair improvement on the
load capacity but they're $100 ea. and I only do this once in a blue
moon so I just wanted some for special occasions :-)

8 plys would be really cool but probably dry rot before I get my
money out of them. Slipperyer than snake snot on wet pavement
too....

78 F-150, 2wd, 460, C-6, 235's
78 Bronco 351M, Np 435, Np 205, 33's
78 Lincoln Town Car, 460, C-6, 19.5' long!

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Date: Thu, 14 May 1998 08:45:21 -0700
From: tom
Subject: FTE 61-79 - Steves FE saga

Steve,
Thanks for the info. Sounds like you did everything I just did with my 360. The cam I
picked was a 194/204

50 .46,.48. not quite as agressive as yours. How does the power
band work out for yours? My mechanic said that he thought the expense for building into
a 390 would not really be worth it.
What don't you like about the intake? I kept my stock intake - hope it will be OK.

Tom
Reno,NV

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Date: Thu, 14 May 1998 09:30:56 -0700
From: "Deacon"
Subject: Re: FTE 61-79 - engine buying ??'s

From: Clare Waterman-Storer, Ph.D.
>Is there an archive kept on this list or do you have this post copied?

You can find the archives at http://www.ford-trucks.com/ But Steve
just posted what he did to his 390 yesterday, so it will be a while
before it's archived. I just so happen to still have a copy of his post
if you need it. It's under the subject: Steve's FE saga.

Come on Doc. Don't you think I'm just a little bit amusing? :)
Later!

Deacon
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Date: Thu, 14 May 1998 09:39:24 PDT
From: "Jay Branscome"
Subject: Re: FTE 61-79 - Re: 1965 F-100 running and being driven

>Date: Wed, 13 May 1998 22:13:24 -0500
>From: "Dennis K. Austin"
>To: 61-79-list

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>Subject: FTE 61-79 - Re: 1965 F-100 running and being driven

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>> Well guys, I finally did it! I got the '65 converted to disc brakes
> from a '74
>> truck and replace all bushings and steering rods. Got a '77 NP435,
and a rear
>> end from a '74 Ranger. Its all together and its driveable and I am
driving it
>> just for fun.. Ken and I had a lot of e-mail going back and forth on
this months
>> ago. With all new brake lines and some help from friends and of
course you all
>> this thing cruises nicely. I had it aligned at a tire shop and the
guy said it
>> was almost right on... was real easy to align.
>
>I ended up with a slight slammed look in the front. It sounds healthy
and seems to
>want to get break away from my control when stomping on it in second
gear. It will
>rip the 275's up the concrete street which is what I did. Its pure
truck! But, I
>will keep enhancing it to quite down the ride. I am not sure if I like
the NP435
>yet. Maybe I should have gone C4 or C6? But, I have only been driving
it for two
>days now.
>
>As soon as I get it shinny I will e-mail a photo to Ken.
>
>-=DENNIS=-
>
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Dennis,
I have been thinking of converting to disk on my 65 Long Bed. What year
truck did you get the parts from and what parts did you need to get?
Thanks
Jay B. 1965 F-100 Custom Cab Long Bed

JBMAN100

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Date: Thu, 14 May 1998 10:04:55 -0700
From: tom
Subject: FTE 61-79 - What is the real difference between a 360 and 390?

A 390 is basically a stroked 360. Different crank, rods and pistons to allow for
greater piston travel. the pistons have cut skirts to allow for clearance of the
rods.

Tom
Reno,NV

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Date: Thu, 14 May 1998 10:27:23 -0700
From: "Hogan, Tom"
Subject: FTE 61-79 - RE: Balanced and Blueprinted

P. J.
"Balanced and Blueprinted" referrs to an in-depth verification process
performed during the rebuild. Balanced referrs to the reciprocating
assembly (Crank, rods, pistons). The balancing process makes sure that
all of these components will live and move together without generating
damaging vibrations. Blueprinting referrs to checking all of the
clearances (main and rod bearings, ring gap, valve to pistion etc) and
volumes (Cylinder heads etc) and making sure they are correct and or
equal from cylinder to cylinder. The process can involve a trial fit of
the engine to verify various measurements. It can also be time
consuming but is really the best insurance to a well running long
lasting engine.

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Date: Thu, 14 May 1998 01:31:58 -0500 (CDT)
From: "P.J. Warren"
Subject: FTE 61-79 - Balanced and Blueprinted

Hey Everybody,
I'm just curious, I read Steve's post about wanting to have an
engine "balanced and blueprinted." What exactly do you mean by this?
My
experience as a shadetree mechanic has been well, I got to watch Dad and
get tools or a beer for him.

P.J. Warren

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thecore.com
Subject: FTE 61-79 - body mounts

Sorry about this guys,

Someone told me of a place that sells the rubber body mounts, much
cheaper than Ford, for a 78 Bronco. I must have lost that E-mail.
Anyone own up to this info??

Thanks

OX
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webtv.net (RANDY D)
Subject: FTE 61-79 - directions

Looks like i might get to go to the show on saturday :-) trying to get a
couple of my friends to go also . I am coming from WV . i have the
directions to pigon forge but after i get there where do i go from
there. i will be coming south on US 441. THANKS for any help hope to see
you there :-)

RANDY
1970 - F100 SWB . 2WD . 351W
1978 - F150 LWB . 2WD . 351M
FORD-TRUCK-70

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Date: Thu, 14 May 1998 12:34:58 -0600 (CST)
From: Stu Varner
Subject: Re: FTE 61-79 - engine buying ??'s

>Come on Doc. Don't you think I'm just a little bit amusing? :)

Don't go there Clare!!!! He's settin you up!!
I've seen it a million times, Just like fishin for catfish!! He drops the
worm in front of your face and then BAM!! You're supper!! A fillet waiting
for cornmeal and hot oil!
:)

Deacon, to make it even better, Sgt William Whited said there is no legal
problem with returning to the states with Cuban Cohiba Robustos!!!!!!!
The big question is............
How do I get there?????? It's a shame good Cuban "Dog Rockets" are so hard
to come by!

Stu
Nuke GM!

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