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61-79-list-digest Monday, May 31 1999 Volume 03 : Number 184 ======================================================================= 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: Re: FTE 61-79 - 1972 ford f-100 Re: FTE 61-79 - 1971 truck Re: FTE 61-79 - '66 F-100 Physics Project :) FTE 61-79 - Re: water pump alighnment Re: FTE 61-79 - Crankshaft questions FTE 61-79 - Vapor lock FTE 61-79 - 460 Gas Mileage FTE 61-79 - Jacobs Headlight Brightener FTE 61-79 - books on rebuilding a 390 Re: FTE 61-79 - 1971 truck FTE 61-79 - Re- coil blues Re: FTE 61-79 - books on rebuilding a 390 Re: FTE 61-79 - 1972 ford f-100 Re: FTE 61-79 - books on rebuilding a 390 Re: FTE 61-79 - 460 Gas Mileage Re: FTE 61-79 - 460 Gas Mileage FTE 61-79 - 2v adjustment Re: FTE 61-79 - 460 Gas Mileage FTE 61-79 - Rims Re: FTE 61-79 - 2v adjustment Re: FTE 61-79 - 460 Gas Mileage RE: FTE 61-79 - Vapor lock FTE 61-79 - 77Ford Van Re: FTE 61-79 - 1971 truck FTE 61-79 - ADMIN: MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENTS ======================================================================= ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Sun, 30 May 1999 00:32:52 -0700 From: sgsiron Subject: Re: FTE 61-79 - 1972 ford f-100 there are different arm rests for all different truck of that year, but you should be able to use anything within three years older to one year newer. you will just have to look at the different door panels to find your exact one. Some are metal door panels with an armrest and some are plastic. Good Luck finding one in good shape. Scott Anchorage AK 70 Ford F-100 Don or Bub wrote: > what other makes of ford vehicles has the same arm rests as a 72 ford > f-100 > thanks bubba > == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 30 May 1999 00:35:51 -0700 From: sgsiron Subject: Re: FTE 61-79 - 1971 truck Is the steering colum auto or standard? How much for it and the grill I will pay for shipping. What about the chrome around the headlights?? Scott 70 Ford F-100 "Forest V. New" wrote: > > Its been a while since Ive posted anything but thought I would let list > members know that I just purchased a 1970 f-100 for parts. It has a nice > grill with good inserts, and factory air. I mainly need the cab and bed for > panel repairs on my truck, so if you need something let me know. > Forest New > racer23 > > 72 Ford XLT > 69 MACH 1 Mustang > 89 Ford Ranger XLT > == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 30 May 1999 06:34:55 -0700 From: Dennis Dellinger Subject: Re: FTE 61-79 - '66 F-100 Physics Project :) Kathy The one thing that I haven't seen in the discussion about your manifold swap is the reason for the smaller runners in the 2V manifold. That reason is charge velocity. If your truck is used mostly at low to medium RPM (1000-3500) the smaller runners will fill the cylinders better and won't tend to bog on acceleration. Dennis Dellinger K. Moulton wrote: > No kidding! Great class! Here's what I think I'm going to do w/ this > project... if I can't find a cheap or free intake w/ ports that will > match my heads by the time I have a couple days off in a row to do the > job, I'm going to go ahead and bevel the ports in the heads to match the > bigger intake ports. Then I'll see what the results of that are. That > is, unless someone sincerely tells me that doing so will destroy my > engine, in which case, I guess I'll have an intake from a '64 or '65 390 > T-bird to trade or sell cheap :) Worst case scenario is I'll have to > bag the intake project and start hunting some used headers and a decent > 2v that I can kit, basically just change directions for awhile. I was > going to ask about the easiest way to replace king pins, but someone > already did, and wow, what an answer! BTW, if there's anyone out there > within a 2 hour radius of Seattle who has some extra parts they want to > get rid of, I'm in the market for discussion. Thanks :) > > Kathy > == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 30 May 1999 11:01:21 EDT From: NUTCH11 Subject: FTE 61-79 - Re: water pump alighnment hi seems that if all the problem is that your pulley is to far back , why not use a spacer between the pulley and water pump flange???? just a thought. nutch == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 30 May 1999 12:36:10 -0400 From: "Ted & Sarah Freeman" Subject: Re: FTE 61-79 - Crankshaft questions My error was number 3! I somehow switched the number 1 and 2 caps. I found it this morning second checking myself. I reversed them, plastiguaged to make sure and realigned the number 3 thrust bearing and now I can spin her with one hand. I knew it had to be something boneheaded! Now on to installing the rods and pistons! Sorry Stu! I know how bad you wanted that motor. I to pumped up now to let it go! Thanks for your help! - -Ted - ---------- > From: SHill48337 > To: 61-79-list > Subject: Re: FTE 61-79 - Crankshaft questions > Date: Sunday, May 30, 1999 1:29 AM > > In a message dated 5/29/99 7:25:36 PM Pacific Daylight Time, > oldparts > > > and torqued to specs. Now I can't even budge the crank. It will turn with > the caps loosened but not at the torqued value. What do you guys think I > need to look at? I'm thinking the thrust bearing is the culprit...but > wanted to get some input before I go into round 2. >> > > I assume you base thinking the thrust bearing is at fault because it was the > last one torqued and after that it would not turn? I have had this same > problem several times, I will list what I found. BTW I did learn from > these admitted mistakes. > 1. Installed Flex plate to aid in rotating crank during assembly and used > bolts that were too long. > 2. Accidentally installed bearing cap 180 degrees from correct position. > (the little tabs on the bearing halves must be on the same side.) > 3. Made an error in numbering the caps and installed 2 of them in the wrong > positions. > == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 30 May 1999 13:09:52 -0400 From: "George W. Selby, III" Subject: FTE 61-79 - Vapor lock Actually wrapping the fuel line with tinfoil is an accepted fix for the vapor lock, as it shield heat from the line (the cause of you problem. To start, I would check the positioning of the fuel line, If it runs by anything hot, move it (Trans, headers/exhaust manifold). Another cure is to put an light electric fuel pump near the gas tank, to supplement the mechanical one, the pressure provided will preclude vapor lock due to positive flow. George Selby 78 F-150 400M, 4 on floor, 4x4 IsuzuG == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 30 May 1999 12:20:58 -0500 From: Jeff Lester Subject: FTE 61-79 - 460 Gas Mileage Some of you may have seen the cover already, but for those of you who have not... check out the July 99 issue of "Four Wheeler". This issue has the first article in a series titled, "Project MPG". I don't know about y'all, but I would love to improve on my 8 mpg ;^))) Jeff Lester Houston, Texas 78 E350 4x4 == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 30 May 1999 13:20:12 -0500 From: Jeff Lester Subject: FTE 61-79 - Jacobs Headlight Brightener Has anyone tried this on their truck? http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.jacobselectronics.com/Products/Security.htm Just curious, Jeff Lester Houston, Texas 78 E350 4x4 == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 30 May 99 14:00:05 PDT From: "jeff loosier" Subject: FTE 61-79 - books on rebuilding a 390 Anyone know of any good tech books for the fe series big blocks .Also has anyone had any experance with the Autozone remanufactured engines you can buy a 390 for around 1,200.00 with a one year warrenty im trying to decide if i should build it myself or pay to have it done or by a remanufactured engine thanks Jeff L == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 30 May 1999 12:47:14 -0700 From: Don or Bub Subject: Re: FTE 61-79 - 1971 truck how much for the grills. and i am curious, how about the air. i own a 72 f-100. with a 302. talk to me if you would. bubba "Forest V. New" wrote: > > > Its been a while since Ive posted anything but thought I would let list > members know that I just purchased a 1970 f-100 for parts. It has a nice > grill with good inserts, and factory air. I mainly need the cab and bed for > panel repairs on my truck, so if you need something let me know. > Forest New > racer23 > > 72 Ford XLT > 69 MACH 1 Mustang > 89 Ford Ranger XLT > == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 30 May 1999 12:47:41 -0700 From: sparky Subject: FTE 61-79 - Re- coil blues >having electrical problems with my '68 250 240 6cyl. >after lots of contact cleaning it now cranks but i had >no spark at the coil/plugs. i put in a different coil >and it wouldn't turn over with a key but would if i >jumped the starter relay, pos pole battery to the pos >pole on coil... now i had spark and she turned over. >changed THAT coil out with another junk yard one (i'm >in spain, can't get one off the shelf, but one is on >the way by mail) and had the same problem like the >first original unit, turned over but no juice to the >plugs... the ignition at the dash is not original, but >has all the required lead plug in's. > >also my starter relay has two small poles that if i'm >not wrong wire back to the ignition (?), to get it to >turn over i ended up leaving the red one off, with it >connected it would continue to crank the starter as >long as the ignition was on, everything works now, but >what did the red bugger do? all newer ford relays >only have one pole for an ignition wire but this older >one has two... > >=== >Daniel DiMartino > >1968 F-250 soon to be a 4x4 > The 2 small terminals on the start relay should be marked "I" and "S". There should be a brown wire on the "I" terminal, it gives 12 volts direct from battery to the coil for starting. The red wire, I think it has a blue stripe on it also, comes from the ignition switch and is 12 volts to close the start relay. By the sounds of your problems you either have a screwed up ignition switch or a wiring problem in the harness to the igniton switch. I had similiar problems when the resistor wire in the ignition "run" circuit overheated and melted several wires in the wire harness together. Sparky 73 F250 4x4 390FE 4v == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 30 May 1999 14:19:45 -0700 From: "Danger" Subject: Re: FTE 61-79 - books on rebuilding a 390 Earlier, Jeff wrote... Anyone know of any good tech books for the fe series big blocks .Also has anyone had any experance with the Autozone remanufactured engines you can buy a 390 for around 1,200.00 with a one year warrenty im trying to decide if i should build it myself or pay to have it done or by a remanufactured engine ...................... The book "How To Rebuild Big-Block Ford Engines" by Steve Christ (ISBN # 0-89586-070-8) is an excellent choice for anyone building an FE or FT engine. I'm sure Autozone has good stock engines, if that is what you want. A stock FE engine will last a very long time and provide plenty of power with proper care but, I would rather build one from scratch and include things like a larger cam (1969 428 CJ/SCJ/Police hydraulic cam specs) and true double roller timing chain along with the heads rebuilt for unleaded fuel, a 4bbl intake with Holley to allow the engine to breath in, and a dual or high flow exhaust to allow the engine to breath out. Danger danger == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 30 May 1999 15:41:00 -0500 From: Stu Varner Subject: Re: FTE 61-79 - 1972 ford f-100 At 12:32 AM 5/30/99 -0700, you wrote: >there are different arm rests for all different truck of that year, but you >should be able to use anything within three years older to one year newer. >you will just have to look at the different door panels to find your exact >one. Some are metal door panels with an armrest and some are plastic. Good >Luck finding one in good shape. > > 68-72 F 100 thru the big boys 550 or 650 with the same cab and larger front fenders will work. My neighbor has a 2 ton and it uses the same rests. Cannot remember if it is a 500, 550, 600 or 650. I would have to look to see about the correct series number. 1967's (the stepchild year) had their own screwy arm rests different than 68-72's. I believe they also used them on Econoline vans until the late 70's. CJ or Marko know (I think) the exact years for the van usage. Stu Nuke GM! http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.pscico.com/stu (temporary server problems, hehehehehe. sorry tony!) >Don or Bub wrote: > >> what other makes of ford vehicles has the same arm rests as a 72 ford >> f-100 >> thanks bubba >> == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html > >== FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html > > == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 30 May 1999 13:51:11 -0700 From: sgsiron Subject: Re: FTE 61-79 - books on rebuilding a 390 It depends, that motor you are qouting sounds very expensive unless it is complete.You can usually buy a new crate engine for around 600 dollars but it is not complete, you have to put all your goodies on it. I would suggest looking around on different prices adn diffeent options. you can usually buy a rebuild kit around 300 or so. I am getting ready to rebuild my 70' 360 which has the same block and the rebuild kit was 250$. Check around! Scott 70' Ford F-100 Danger wrote: > Earlier, Jeff wrote... > > Anyone know of any good tech books > for the fe series big blocks .Also has anyone > had any experance with the Autozone > remanufactured engines you can buy a > 390 for around 1,200.00 with a one > year warrenty im trying to decide if i > should build it myself or pay to have it > done or by a remanufactured engine > ...................... > > The book "How To Rebuild Big-Block Ford Engines" by Steve Christ (ISBN # > 0-89586-070-8) is an excellent choice for anyone building an FE or FT > engine. > > I'm sure Autozone has good stock engines, if that is what you want. A > stock FE engine will last a very long time and provide plenty of power with > proper care but, I would rather build one from scratch and include things > like a larger cam (1969 428 CJ/SCJ/Police hydraulic cam specs) and true > double roller timing chain along with the heads rebuilt for unleaded fuel, a > 4bbl intake with Holley to allow the engine to breath in, and a dual or high > flow exhaust to allow the engine to breath out. > > Danger > danger > > == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 30 May 1999 19:25:21 EDT From: Lion5859 Subject: Re: FTE 61-79 - 460 Gas Mileage Hey Jeff, I feel the same way, I own a '76' Ford Club Wagon w/ a 460 under the hood. I'm not quite sure of the milage on it just yet, but I'm sure it's not very good. I have ideas of putting a fuel injection system in this thing to improve milage and power along with possibly putting a Jacobs Ignition in as well for added power and performance. Maurice Nielsen, Maple Heights, OH == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 30 May 1999 21:23:15 EDT From: JUMPINFORD Subject: Re: FTE 61-79 - 460 Gas Mileage In a message dated 5/30/99 4:33:02 PM Pacific Daylight Time, Lion5859 writes: well for added power and performance. >> Im not sure if you were here, but I posted on this when I installed mine. I put the ultra team on my truck, and got a mileage jump from 8.5 to 10.1. Not bad for a 460 turnin through 4.56 gears. One thing though, today it up and quit on me, Im not sure yet if the Jacobs unit is to blame, but I'll let you know. I did have a connectoer in the harness dissentigrate, but while the Jacobs will not fire, the stock duraspark box will. Go figure. Darrell Duggan 74 F-350 "Tweety" == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 30 May 99 21:40:23 PDT From: "jeff loosier" Subject: FTE 61-79 - 2v adjustment what is the best way for a novice to adjust a 2v carb on a 68 f100 with a 390 . i rebuilt the carb and the motor cranks and runs good at idle but it doesnt want to take the gas when you get on the pedel .The way that i adjusted it to get it running was to screw the air fuel mixture screws in all the way and then backed them out two and a half turns then after i got the truck running i began running the screws in until the motot begain to run rough and then backed them off until the motor smoothed out and the truck runs great at idle.Thanks for any suggestions as i cant get my other truck into the body shop until i can get this one = in running condition for transporation Thanks Jeff l == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 30 May 1999 22:52:46 EDT From: JUMPINFORD Subject: Re: FTE 61-79 - 460 Gas Mileage just fixed it. Jacobs was NOT to blame. Darrell Duggan 74 F-350 "Tweety" == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 30 May 1999 23:36:06 EDT From: monkey352 Subject: FTE 61-79 - Rims Thanks everyone for the suggestions on the rims.....I decided today that I won't change my rims for awhile(if I even do).. But right now I've got White Spoke rims(5 lug), and yesterday I repainted them white.. They look good as new....I'd love to send a pic to everyone, but I won't be getting my new computer for a while....Thanx again... Jonathan '62 F100 223 straight six, stepside South Carolina ___________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.juno.com/getjuno.html or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866] == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 30 May 1999 23:39:14 EDT From: SHill48337 Subject: Re: FTE 61-79 - 2v adjustment In a message dated 5/30/99 7:43:18 PM Pacific Daylight Time, jloosier 390 . i rebuilt the carb and the motor cranks and runs good at idle but it doesnt want to take the gas when you get on the pedel .The way that i adjusted it to get it running was to screw the air fuel mixture screws in all the way and then backed them out two and a half turns then after i got the truck running i began running the screws in until the motot begain to run rough and then backed them off until the motor smoothed out and the truck runs great at idle.Thanks for any suggestions as i cant get my other truck into the body shop until i can get this one = >> You set the idle very well. If you are not getting power then it sounds like the it is not running rich enough when needed and that has nothing to do with the external adjustable idle jets. Vacuum leaks aside, here are three things that can affect the performance as you describe, they are: 1. Fuel level in bowl too low - Float set too low, fuel pump starving carb, or fuel filter clogged. 2. Main fuel circuit obstructed - Power valve stuck shut, main jets partially clogged, venturi feed or capillary tubes loose. 3. Acceleration pump not delivering enough fuel - suction check valve not installed properly possibly on wrong side of bowl or not at all, or linkage improperly set. Focus on things that may have happened as a result of rebuilding. Probably should ask, did it run this way before you rebuilt it? Burt Hill Kennewick Wa 1972 F250 4x4 460 == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 30 May 1999 23:42:06 EDT From: SHill48337 Subject: Re: FTE 61-79 - 460 Gas Mileage In a message dated 5/30/99 7:58:41 PM Pacific Daylight Time, JUMPINFORD >> That is good to hear, I was afraid it might be related to MSD. Burt Hill kennewick WA 1972 F-250 4x4 460 == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 30 May 1999 23:08:53 -0500 From: "Sky" Subject: RE: FTE 61-79 - Vapor lock Oh, WoW, thanks, George, we'll check that out...btw, what are you calling a "light" electric fuel pump? Sky - -----Original Message----- From: owner-61-79-list [mailto:owner-61-79-list III Sent: Sunday, May 30, 1999 12:10 PM To: '61-79-list Subject: FTE 61-79 - Vapor lock Actually wrapping the fuel line with tinfoil is an accepted fix for the vapor lock, as it shield heat from the line (the cause of you problem. To start, I would check the positioning of the fuel line, If it runs by anything hot, move it (Trans, headers/exhaust manifold). Another cure is to put an light electric fuel pump near the gas tank, to supplement the mechanical one, the pressure provided will preclude vapor lock due to positive flow. George Selby 78 F-150 400M, 4 on floor, 4x4 IsuzuG == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 30 May 1999 23:10:34 -0700 From: Al Evitts Subject: FTE 61-79 - 77Ford Van Sky: First off I have never seen a Ford Van with a cleveland Engine. Havent seen a vapor lock since a 49 Fleetline Chevy I had used to do this. Check Fuel filter, replace pump, or check lines for crimps. I had a tank setup similar to yours on a pick/up Rear tank also fed the 3d tank so I just kept it on rear tank till it was close to running out then switched to the front tank. Gauge showed the third tank as being part of the rear tank. If you dont have use for it take it out. I can't imagine the bill to fill up all three tanks. If you really think you have avapor lock problem, go to an electric pump. FWIW Al == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 31 May 1999 01:05:53 EDT From: JJJJJGRANT Subject: Re: FTE 61-79 - 1971 truck does it have automatic steering column? are you in columbus, ga? jeff grant == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Mon, 31 May 1999 03:09:00 -0400 From: Ken Payne Subject: FTE 61-79 - ADMIN: MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENTS Ford Truck Enthusiasts is pleased to announce the following: 1. A new International Ford truck club, the Association of Ford Truck Enthusiasts, has been formed. This club is an independent non-profit club that has a license agreement with Ford Truck Enthusiasts, Inc. to provide services for its members. The club has many benefits: Lots of web space provided for the members (5 or 10 meg per member). 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