FTE 61-79 - M-block heads?

61-79-list-digest Thursday, May 21 1998 Volume 02 : Number 293

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In this issue:

FTE 61-79 - M-block heads?
FTE 61-79 - new member
Re: FTE 61-79 - Transmission woes
RE: FTE 61-79 - Transmission woes
RE: FTE 61-79 - 428 to 427
Re: FTE 61-79 - ford truck parts for sale,cleaning garage
FTE 61-79 - rear end ID
Re: FTE 61-79 - Foreigners
FTE 61-79 - 203 transfer case problems - Thanks
FTE 61-79 - '75 half doors or removable top?
FTE 61-79 - tailgate
> FTE 61-79 - CUBA
FTE 61-79 - ADMIN: Community Service Opportunity
Re: FTE 61-79 - CUBA
Re: FTE 61-79 - rear end ID
FTE 61-79 - ignorance confession
FTE 61-79 - edit those posts!
FTE 61-79 - ADMIN: April archives
Re: FTE 61-79 - edit those posts!
Re: FTE 61-79 - FW: Help - Need Wiring Diagram
> Re: FTE 61-79 - 428 to 427
Re: FTE 61-79 - Cleveland in a Unibody?
Re: FTE 61-79 - M-block heads?
Re: FTE 61-79 - ford truck parts for sale,cleaning garage
Re: FTE 61-79 - rear end ID
FTE 61-79 - 63' Front disks?
FTE 61-79 - re:re: Carbs
FTE 61-79 - Whippin' Post

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Date: Wed, 20 May 1998 15:46:24 -0600
From: "Dave Resch"
Subject: FTE 61-79 - M-block heads?

>From: Marko Maryniak
>Subject: Re: FTE 61-79 - 203 Transfer Case problems
>
>snip
>
>guys can add your coupla cents' here and there. 400 heads
>are better than one!

Yo Marko:

I must agree with your assessment of Ford V8 cylinder heads, especially the
early model '71-'73 heads, as they seem to be cast better than the later
('77-'79) heads. OTOH, my 351M needs two heads, not just one!

Dave R. (smarta** M-block devotee)

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Date: Wed, 20 May 1998 15:12:17 PDT
From: "ismael caraballo"
Subject: FTE 61-79 - new member

Thanks, guys for the info on my '71 f-100. i'm new to the mailing list
and i've been reading with interest the topics discussed here.

So Stu, I was told you had some experience with Edelbrock intakes.
what's the story? I'm looking for a replacement for the factory one on
my 352. Great job on your website, by the way. Clean and well laid out.

thanks,
ish

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> Subject: FTE 61-79 - Transmission woes
> Date: Wednesday, May 20, 1998 9:44 AM
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> I have a question for the transmission geniuses among us-
> This morning when I pulled the pan off of my transmission
> (c-6 I think), there were two wedges in the pan. My transmission
> does not shift into second, so I am guessing these are the intermediate
> bands. My question is- can I put these back in easily, and is it worth
> doing? If it is too much trouble, it will have to wait until I pull the
> motor
> this fall.

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Date: Wed, 20 May 1998 18:44:14 -0400
From: Sleddog
Subject: RE: FTE 61-79 - Transmission woes

the wedges are what hold and engage the second gear band. most likely the
band has broke or worn out. you will then need a new band, and if you do
get a HD one. i do not know if the band can be replaced in truck. the
wedges can easily with some fiddling be put back in. the adjuster on the
outside of the tranny (after putting them in) needs to be tightened to
10-15 in-lbs (yes, inch #) and then backed out 2-3 turns i think. even
with a worn band, reassembling the wedges, you could "limp" around, but i
don't recommend it except an emergency.

pull the valve body, and see if you can get the band out. if you can, try
to get a new one in (if the old one needs replacing) and you could be in
business. add new ATF as the old stuff will most likey have alot of band
friction material in it.

after assembly, check by wiggling wedges around, that they will not easily
fall out again.

any questions, yell, i might have an answer, or someone else on list.

sleddog

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Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 1998 12:44 PM
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Subject: FTE 61-79 - Transmission woes

I have a question for the transmission geniuses among us-
This morning when I pulled the pan off of my transmission
(c-6 I think), there were two wedges in the pan. My transmission
does not shift into second, so I am guessing these are the intermediate
bands. My question is- can I put these back in easily, and is it worth
doing? If it is too much trouble, it will have to wait until I pull the
motor
this fall.

Loved the Pigeon Forge show!!!!! I hope to at least be able to drive my
truck
there next year.
Thanks in advance,
Jeff Bogart jbogart

stc.net
68 F100 Ranger Long bed

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Sent: Wednesday, May 20, 1998 2:08 PM
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Subject: FTE 61-79 - 428 to 427

Hey Tom,

The 427's were cast on a different line than the other FE's and were cast with
the bigger bores. If I remember from either Christ's or Ganahl's book, they
were machined to tighter tolerances had a different casting metal....in other
words, probably no way on boring out the 428....but, being an optimist, maybe
someone here will tell us I'm wrong....

Colorado Jeff
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Date: Wed, 20 May 1998 19:31:46 EDT
From: GMPACHECO
Subject: Re: FTE 61-79 - ford truck parts for sale,cleaning garage

will the sway braces fit a 72 F-100 ?

Mike in Seattle
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Date: Wed, 20 May 1998 19:45:15 EDT
From: GMPACHECO
Subject: FTE 61-79 - rear end ID

2nd request... does anyone know what this rear end is from..... and the ratios
?

WDM-AC 1JE
3 25 8 7 334A

ITS IN MY 72 F-100

MIKE IN SEATTLE
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Date: Wed, 20 May 1998 19:45:42 -0500
From: Mike Schwall
Subject: Re: FTE 61-79 - Foreigners

At 10:54 AM 5/20/98 , you wrote:
>JOHN,
> What part of Texas do you happen to be in. Where I live I can be in
>another state in 15 minutes. a 2nd in an hour and another country in my
>65 F100 (theres the FTE required info) in 20 minutes. Care to guess
>where I live?

El Paso?

Mike

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Date: Wed, 20 May 1998 20:16:26 -0500
From: "Mike & Evan"
Subject: FTE 61-79 - 203 transfer case problems - Thanks

Thank you for your help and advice!

I am going to try to find a divorced 205 and hope it goes in without too
many problems. Anybody know how it bolts in compared to my 203? Will I
need different mounting brackets, driveshafts, ect?

I have not taken the transfer case apart yet, but does anybody have an idea
what could be wrong? It was making a "clunk clunk" noise under heavy
4wheeling.

I would like to fix it, if it is simple for now and look for a 205. I hate
to see the truck set when it is so nice out.

I get really jealous when I see my roomate 4 wheeling in his '67 Bronco, I
want to be out there with him trying to outdo him!

Thanks for all your time and help!

Mike Vonhof
yasky

netins.net

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Date: Wed, 20 May 1998 20:31:09 -0500
From: "Mike & Evan"
Subject: FTE 61-79 - '75 half doors or removable top?

Has anybody ever attempted a removable top on a '70's style pickup?

How about half doors for the same?

My roomate has a '67 Bronco and I envy the removable top. And the half
doors. I am thinking about finding some doors from the salvage yard and
attempt to make some half doors for the summer.

How about a removable top with a flange welded on, only visable from the
inside. It could be bolted on for the winter with some weather stripping.

I have a rust free '75 F-250 Highboy with a recently installed 460 and 35"
BFG Muds. The value of these trucks here in Iowa is crap! But I would'nt
want to ruin a great truck with a half-a__ torch job.

My truck is probably worth $2000 here, although I have at least $4000 in it
with the 460 swap. How about elsewhere?

Thanks!

Mike Vonhof
yasky

netins.net

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Date: Wed, 20 May 1998 21:35:12 -0400
From: Ken Payne
Subject: FTE 61-79 - tailgate
>
Forwarded for : "Dale and Donna Carmine"

>>last time I bought some they were about $3 apiece. When you replace one,
>>replace both of them
>
>NAPA has them for about 90 cents each. John, is right about changing both
>of them. I did just one, within a month I was back at the parts store to
>g*t another.
>
>later,
>dale c
>
>
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Date: Wed, 20 May 98 21:52:35 -0400
From: "SGT WILLIAM A WHITED"
Subject: FTE 61-79 - CUBA

Hey, everybody. This Tony "Sgt William A Whited" in Cuba. I hate to
but I have to remove myself from the list till July when I finally can get my
computer shipped down here. My military e-mail account can't handle the
volume of traffic that comes across. I'll be back on in July. I had to
leave my baby at mom's in VA. Hopefully I'll be stateside once every 3
months to drive her. For everybody concerned I'll be taking a trip to Jamica
prop late Sept and I'll check out what the prices are for the Havana's and
how many I can bring back with me or ship back to someone. I'll be back on
the list before then and let everyone know what's up. Yeah you to Stu. Ken
thanks alot for having me, I'll be back. This list has been great. Thanks
ya'll. Tony
74 RANGER SUPER CAB "71 390"

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