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61-79-list-digest Thursday, May 14 1998 Volume 02 : Number 274 ======================================================================= Ford Truck Enthusiasts - 1961-1979 Trucks and Vans Visit our web site: http://www.ford-trucks.com/ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - To unsubscribe, send email to: majordomo with the words "unsubscribe 61-79-list-digest" in the body of the message. ======================================================================= In this issue: FTE 61-79 - Ford truck designation Re: FTE 61-79 - engine buying ??'s FTE 61-79 - Tires on a 9" Re: FTE 61-79 - Tires on a 9" FTE 61-79 - Steves FE saga Re: FTE 61-79 - engine buying ??'s Re: FTE 61-79 - Re: 1965 F-100 running and being driven FTE 61-79 - What is the real difference between a 360 and 390? FTE 61-79 - RE: Balanced and Blueprinted FTE 61-79 - body mounts FTE 61-79 - directions Re: FTE 61-79 - engine buying ??'s Re: FTE 61-79 - engine buying ??'s Re: FTE 61-79 - engine buying ??'s FTE 61-79 - 63 f100 needs help Re: FTE 61-79 - Steves FE saga Re: FTE 61-79 - 78 Ford Bronco - Sell or Replace Engine? FTE 61-79 - Springs > Re: FTE 61-79 - engine buying ??'s FTE 61-79 - Bronco springs > FTE 61-79 - Split wood FTE 61-79 - 352 Re: FTE 61-79 - Balanced and Blueprinted ======================================================================= ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Thu, 14 May 1998 08:20:53 -0700 From: tom Subject: FTE 61-79 - Ford truck designation Hi Guys, Oops! I made a mistake. I dug out my stuff from Dearborn and found that the truck designation was NOT F-111 but it is F-113. In Ford-ese that means an F-100 factory 4x4, GVW 5600, short bed, originally equipped with 292 MD V-8, 4 spd Warner T-98A, Dana 24, 3.92 axles. Sorry for the confusion Tom Gettin' ready to work on a driveshaft in Reno,NV = Ford Truck Enthusiasts ============================================== Send posts to: 61-79-list Send unsubscribe requests to: majordomo "unsubscribe 61-79-list" in the message body. ======================================================================= ------------------------------ 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 = Ford Truck Enthusiasts ============================================== Send posts to: 61-79-list Send unsubscribe requests to: majordomo "unsubscribe 61-79-list" in the message body. ======================================================================= ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 14 May 1998 11:31:40 -0400 From: am14 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. = Ford Truck Enthusiasts ============================================== Send posts to: 61-79-list Send unsubscribe requests to: majordomo "unsubscribe 61-79-list" in the message body. ======================================================================= ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 14 May 1998 11:44:05 +0000 From: "Gary, 78 BBB" Subject: Re: FTE 61-79 - Tires on a 9" > From: am14 > 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! - -- Gary -- = Ford Truck Enthusiasts ============================================== Send posts to: 61-79-list Send unsubscribe requests to: majordomo "unsubscribe 61-79-list" in the message body. ======================================================================= ------------------------------ 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 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 = Ford Truck Enthusiasts ============================================== Send posts to: 61-79-list Send unsubscribe requests to: majordomo "unsubscribe 61-79-list" in the message body. ======================================================================= ------------------------------ 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 deconblu ============================= Nuke the unborn baby whales. ============================= Deacon's http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://home1.gte.net/deconblu/ = Ford Truck Enthusiasts ============================================== Send posts to: 61-79-list Send unsubscribe requests to: majordomo "unsubscribe 61-79-list" in the message body. ======================================================================= ------------------------------ 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 >Subject: FTE 61-79 - Re: 1965 F-100 running and being driven >Reply-To: 61-79-list > >> 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=- > >= Ford Truck Enthusiasts ============================================== >Send posts to: 61-79-list >Send unsubscribe requests to: majordomo >"unsubscribe 61-79-list" in the message body. >======================================================================= > 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 http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.geocities.com/nashville/4134 ______________________________________________________ = Ford Truck Enthusiasts ============================================== Send posts to: 61-79-list Send unsubscribe requests to: majordomo "unsubscribe 61-79-list" in the message body. ======================================================================= ------------------------------ 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 = Ford Truck Enthusiasts ============================================== Send posts to: 61-79-list Send unsubscribe requests to: majordomo "unsubscribe 61-79-list" in the message body. ======================================================================= ------------------------------ 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. - ------------------------------ 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 ************************************** Broke college student who can't afford a truck, but I keep a droolin and a dreamin ************************************** = Ford Truck Enthusiasts ============================================== Send posts to: 61-79-list Send unsubscribe requests to: majordomo "unsubscribe 61-79-list" in the message body. ======================================================================= ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 14 May 1998 13:31:56 -0400 From: luxjo 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 = Ford Truck Enthusiasts ============================================== Send posts to: 61-79-list Send unsubscribe requests to: majordomo "unsubscribe 61-79-list" in the message body. ======================================================================= ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 14 May 1998 13:31:40 -0400 From: FORD-TRUCK-70 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 = Ford Truck Enthusiasts ============================================== Send posts to: 61-79-list Send unsubscribe requests to: majordomo "unsubscribe 61-79-list" in the message body. ======================================================================= ------------------------------ 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! = Ford Truck Enthusiasts ============================================== Send posts to: 61-79-list Send unsubscribe requests to: majordomo "unsubscribe 61-79-list" in the message body. ======================================================================= ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 14 May 1998 13:50:25 -0400 (EDT) From: CLARE WATERMAN Subject: Re: FTE 61-79 - .... To access the rest of this feature you must be a logged in Registered User Of Ford Truck Enthusiasts
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