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From: owner-61-79-list-digest  ford-trucks.com (61-79-list-digest) To: 61-79-list-digest ford-trucks.com Subject: 61-79-list-digest V3 #229 Reply-To: 61-79-list ford-trucks.com Sender: owner-61-79-list-digest ford-trucks.com Errors-To: owner-61-79-list-digest ford-trucks.com Precedence: bulk 61-79-list-digest Friday, July 2 1999 Volume 03 : Number 229 ======================================================================= Ford Truck Enthusiasts - 1961-1979 Trucks and Vans Visit our web site: http://www.ford-trucks.com/ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - To unsubscribe, send email to: majordomo ford-trucks.com with the words "unsubscribe 61-79-list-digest" in the body of the message. ======================================================================= In this issue: FTE 61-79 - First MPG Test Results Re: FTE 61-79 - Diesel in '66 FTE 61-79 - Tony's New Toy From Montana!!! Re: FTE 61-79 - Re: 78 Ranger Lariat door panels Re: FTE 61-79 - Truck Re: FTE 61-79 - Truck Re: FTE 61-79 - First MPG Test Results FTE 61-79 - Re: Truck (side trim) Re: FTE 61-79 - 73-79 Fleetside boxes Re: FTE 61-79 - First MPG Test Results Re: FTE 61-79 - First MPG Test Results Re: FTE 61-79 - First MPG Test Results RE: FTE 61-79 - 73-79 Fleetside boxes FTE 61-79 - 460 hp RE: FTE 61-79 - 73-79 Fleetside boxes Re: FTE 61-79 - Is this a myth? Re: FTE 61-79 - First MPG Test Results FTE 61-79 - White Wheel Color Code Re: FTE 61-79 - First MPG Test Results FTE 61-79 - adding trim Re: FTE 61-79 - 460 hp FTE 61-79 - RE: Brake howl & Fiberglass beds Re: FTE 61-79 - White Wheel Color Code FTE 61-79 - Re: Lots of spare parts FTE 61-79 - L & R motormounts FTE 61-79 - FE HP blocks Re: FTE 61-79 - C6 Transmission Re: FTE 61-79 - Growling while in 4WD Re: FTE 61-79 - Hand turning engine Re: FTE 61-79 - Headers Re: FTE 61-79 - OD Re: FTE 61-79 - Tranny Question Re: FTE 61-79 - Brakes and wheel cylinders. Re: FTE 61-79 - batteries was hot starting problems Re: FTE 61-79 - RE:4spd/auto Re: FTE 61-79 - Headers FTE 61-79 - 4x4 usage Re: FTE 61-79 - First MPG Test Results Re: FTE 61-79 - Headers Re: FTE 61-79 - Hand turning engine Re: FTE 61-79 - 4x4 usage Re: FTE 61-79 - 4x4 usage FTE 61-79 - I AM SO SCARED!!!!!!! FTE 61-79 - Back-up lights Re: FTE 61-79 - First MPG Test Results Re: FTE 61-79 - First MPG Test Results Re: FTE 61-79 - Deacon Re: FTE 61-79 - Back-up lights FTE 61-79 - Midwest Fender Re: FTE 61-79 - Back-up lights Re: FTE 61-79 - overdrive Re: FTE 61-79 - Truck Re: FTE 61-79 - Re: Lots of spare parts FTE 61-79 - 429 Crank specs FTE 61-79 - backup light switch FTE 61-79 - 390 Vacuum Advance ======================================================================= ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Thu, 1 Jul 1999 05:08:41 -0700 From: "Danger" Subject: FTE 61-79 - First MPG Test Results After traveling 378 miles breaking in a new 390 with 10:1 compression in my 69 F250 with 4bbl Holley C6 and 3.73 gears, I stopped to get gas and was surprised when I only needed 28.3 gallons which works out to 13.35 MPG. It would be interesting to compare the data on MPG that some of the list members have gathered on these heavy F-series trucks. What effect would headers have on MPG and the compression ratio compared to the stock manifold? I was also thinking of installing a set of Hooker Competition headers along with a high flow dual exhaust that exited behind the rear tires at an angle and wanted to know what effect those changes should have on everything else. The truck now has stock exhaust manifolds and a dual exhaust exiting in front of the rear tires. Danger == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 1 Jul 1999 08:02:28 EDT From: TBeeee aol.com Subject: Re: FTE 61-79 - Diesel in '66 In a message dated 6/30/99 9:17:56 PM Eastern Daylight Time, temple carol.net writes: > The owner's manual of my '66 F-350 indicates also that a diesel was an option. > > I think if you look closer you will see that your manual also covers the P series trucks. To my knowledge that is what the diesel was for not the F-series. Stock Man 1967 Galaxie 500 Convertible (in need of factory rims) 1967 F-250 FE 390 4wd http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://members.aol.com/tbeeee/page/index.htm == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 01 Jul 1999 08:58:14 -0400 From: Tony Marino Subject: FTE 61-79 - Tony's New Toy From Montana!!! It has arrived everybody!!! My truck from Montana was hauled into Akron, Ohio yesterday afternoon. I'm so excited I can hardly stand myself. As some of you know, I bought this truck SIGHT UNSEEN-- a '76 F-250 Explorer 4x4 with a 360 and a 4spd. Well, I'm going to keep my story short on the newsgroup posting for those of you who could care less, and as soon as pictures get developed will add the whole thing to my web page. (along with that 300-6 stuff I STILL have to do!) ;-) I'll give you some of the skinny though-- It was worth the money-- all-in-all I have $2500 invested ($1600 for the truck, $900 for shipping) and here in Ohio, I could probably resell it for around $4,000 bucks with some work. Body: It has a PERFECT RUST FREE cab, doors, inner fenders, and hood. Beds pretty well shot, outer front fenders are munched. Driveline/Frame: Dana-44 HD front, Dana-60 Rear, 4:10's, Divorced NP205 transfer, NP435 tranny, stock rims and tires. The funny part was this-- I was crawling around under it checking universals once I got the chance, and pulled on the transfer case to move myself under the truck and was able to swing the transfer case back and forth on it's mount about 2 inches...Gee, wonder why all the driveshafts are bad....8-( Scary huh? On the other hand, the frame on this bad boy (yes, it's a boy Stu!!) is absolutely perfect, and tracks straight down the road. Never been wrecked, never twisted. Engine-- Ok, who wants to trade a 360 for an Inline-6? I'm NOT JOKING!!!! So the truck arrives and it's not running. I knew it didn't run, the lady had told me that it had an ignition problem, so on a whim, I picked up a Wells ignition module for it. 12 minutes after the truck had arrived, I got it started. This is where the most of my fun began... Sitting there getting the truck to idle and being overjoyed that it DID run, I noticed a little smoke coming out of the tailpipe.. Ok, sure, no problem. About 2 more minutes of the motor running and I couldn't see my other truck that was parked 10 feet away from me!!! This motor could spray an entire county for bugs if you just keep feeding it oil!!! I popped the hood and pulled out the EGR valve and watched it chug smoke out of the valve cover just like a choo-choo-train... Laughing my off, I turned it off and let the haze float away... Compression? Rings? What rings!!!! Hehehe... Gotta love burned up motors. It didn't knock, but I'm scared to open it up. Well, to sum it all up, the truck is at home awaiting a motor transplant from either one of my other trucks, or I'm contemplating how much the cheapest rebuild would be (if it's possible) on that 360. I can get a crate motor for about $1,200 bucks (or maybe Wish's old one for slightly cheaper!), so I have to weigh the options. I would really like to have a 300 in it (blasphemy, I know!) but if I can get away with rebuilding the 360 for the same price, I'll keep it with an 8. They just sound cooler! I have to say MANY THANKS to Dave Henderson, Colorado Jeff, Idaho Jeff, Bill Hart, Ian, Stoney, and Ed Saunders for trying to help me get this truck across America-- Should things work out with it come late fall, I wouldn't mind hopping in it at all and coming down, over and up to see all you guys! I really appreciated it. ;-) Tony tony pscico.com http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.pscico.com/~tony --- PICTURES SOON TO COME!!!!!!!!! == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 1 Jul 1999 09:10:03 EDT From: JUMPINFORD aol.com Subject: Re: FTE 61-79 - Re: 78 Ranger Lariat door panels In a message dated 6/30/99 8:35:45 PM Pacific Daylight Time, 1SHOCK prodigy.net writes: thinking) ? >> Only thing you can do is check. Ya never know what they are gonna have. I know the dealers here in Vegas stock some of this stuff, as a lot of people are still buying it. Good luck. Darrell Duggan 74 F-350 "Tweety" == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 1 Jul 1999 09:17:32 EDT From: JUMPINFORD aol.com Subject: Re: FTE 61-79 - Truck In a message dated 6/30/99 9:55:36 PM Pacific Daylight Time, IanBoss69 aol.com writes: can it be attached by some other means? >> The trim is held on by clips, either metal or nylon. I would think you could just screw the clips on, but you would be putting holes in your bed. I tell ya though, it looks sharp. That long piece down the side, and the ones for the cab are the ONLY pieces that are staying on my truck. I dont like the bottom trim, or the stuff for the fender wells. Ok so I lied. Im also keeping the big chrome FORD piece for the tailgate. But thats for pure egotistical reasons. Darrell Duggan 74 F-350 "Tweety" == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 01 Jul 1999 08:44:39 -0500 From: William S Hart Subject: Re: FTE 61-79 - Truck > I dont like the >bottom trim, or the stuff for the fender wells. Which bottom trim do you have ? The wide chrome strips on the very bottom like I've got ? If so, what kind of shape are yours in ? Mine have holes drilled randomly to replace clips that fell out and such, I'd really like to get a good set of lower trim ... I see that LMC offers the very rear pieces, but they don't list any of the other stuff ... Just my 2cents wish Links http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.public.iastate.edu/~wish/links.html '73 1/2 ton 4x4 Ford http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.public.iastate.edu/~wish/truck.html '96 Mustang GT http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.public.iastate.edu/~wish/mustang.html == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 01 Jul 1999 08:49:12 -0500 From: William S Hart Subject: Re: FTE 61-79 - First MPG Test Results > What effect would headers have on MPG and the compression ratio compared >to the stock manifold? The headers shouldn't affect the compression ratio at all. But they will cause your mpg to drop, not because of any lost efficiency (it should actually go up), but because you won't be able to keep your foot out of it :) I was also thinking of installing a set of Hooker >Competition headers along with a high flow dual exhaust that exited behind >the rear tires at an angle and wanted to know what effect those changes >should have on everything else. The truck now has stock exhaust manifolds >and a dual exhaust exiting in front of the rear tires. > You will notice a huge power increase if you do this, not to mention a bit louder because of less restriction. One thing though, if you have a 4x4 (don't remember), its likely that the header on the driver's side will hang down ... some people don't like the look, other's do ... I don't have any good pics of it, but a 2wd this isn't a problem because you don't have to go under the xfer case ... Just my 2cents wish Links http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.public.iastate.edu/~wish/links.html '73 1/2 ton 4x4 Ford http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.public.iastate.edu/~wish/truck.html '96 Mustang GT http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.public.iastate.edu/~wish/mustang.html == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 1 Jul 1999 06:51:33 -0700 (PDT) From: draco pacifier.com Subject: FTE 61-79 - Re: Truck (side trim) ian wrote: > i was thinking, blue on the bottom and white on top, Blue and white is probably the most popular combination around here. > does the side trim have to be mounted by drilling holes into > the body or can it be attached by some other means? You will have a tough time because the trim is attached to these little studs that look like they are rivited to the body. They have heads on them like a nail. There are plastic clips that go on the trim and slip onto the studs. Take a look the next time you go to a wrecking yard. I'm sure it could be done, but it won't be easy. I am talking about the larger trim with the vinyl strip in it. By the way, I have seen trucks done with the later two-tone style, the kind with the race-track trim, without the trim, that didn't look bad at all. But if you don't do a good taping job it will look awful. I suppose you could use some of that trim you can get that attaches with adhesive, but it wouldn't look original. You might also have trouble with the small piece just behind the door that bends around the corner of the cab. Mark in Southwest Washington http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.pacifier.com/~draco - -- '74 F-100 Ranger XLT 4X4 == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 01 Jul 1999 08:52:18 -0500 From: William S Hart Subject: Re: FTE 61-79 - 73-79 Fleetside boxes >I know Midwest Fender makes brand new reproduction boxes(steel) for many >trucks, getting one soon for my truck, $ 995 for a 79 long-bed, no tailgate >or light fixtures, but those aren't hard to come by, I can get the number if >you want, I'd imagine that they ship orders, it's only 5 miles from me though >so I've never checked out shipping, > Hey, can you pass along the contact info on this!!!! I'm definitely interested ... when they say midwest, where do they mean ? Ohio ? MN? MI? Sorry Ian, I forgot where you live ... Just my 2cents wish Links http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.public.iastate.edu/~wish/links.html '73 1/2 ton 4x4 Ford http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.public.iastate.edu/~wish/truck.html '96 Mustang GT http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.public.iastate.edu/~wish/mustang.html == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 01 Jul 1999 09:57:37 -0400 From: James Oxley Subject: Re: FTE 61-79 - First MPG Test Results ... I don't have any > good pics of it, but a 2wd this isn't a problem because you don't have to > go under the xfer case ... > You don't have to go under the transfer. See http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.thecore.com/~luxjo/BRONC_DETAILS/under.jpg It's prob more efficient if you do though. OX == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 01 Jul 1999 09:10:51 -0500 From: William S Hart Subject: Re: FTE 61-79 - First MPG Test Results >You don't have to go under the transfer. See > >http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.thecore.com/~luxjo/BRONC_DETAILS/under.jpg > >It's prob more efficient if you do though. > What are we lookin at here OX ? How did those two header's end up so close together ? That's almost a worse routing than my truck has ...but yours hasn't been smashed by the front axle ... :) Just my 2cents wish Links http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.public.iastate.edu/~wish/links.html '73 1/2 ton 4x4 Ford http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.public.iastate.edu/~wish/truck.html '96 Mustang GT http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.public.iastate.edu/~wish/mustang.html == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 1 Jul 1999 10:08:10 -0400 From: David Henderson Subject: Re: FTE 61-79 - First MPG Test Results WiSH wrote... >One thing though, if you have a 4x4 >(don't remember), its likely that the header on the driver's side will hang >down ... some people don't like the look, other's do ... I don't have any >good pics of it, but a 2wd this isn't a problem because you don't have to >go under the xfer case ... Another option would be to drop in a durable, dependable 300 I6. Then ALL of your exhaust exits from the passenger side ;^)!! Some solutions are just simple if you think about them enough ;^) Dave H - Cruising town in my newly awakened 300 I6 "Brownie" 1979 F250 4x4 PS I'll bet all of you V8 guys wish your truck sounded like a Cessna!! - -- _ _| ~~. David Henderson \, _} DHenders VT.Edu \( Gig 'em Aggies! '93 Currently at: Interdepartmental Genetics Program 2010 Litton Reaves Hall Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA 24061 (540)231-4773 (540)231-5014 DHenders VT.Edu http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.dasc.vt.edu/henderson/dhenderson.html == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 1 Jul 1999 09:20:09 -0500 From: Jeff Lester Subject: RE: FTE 61-79 - 73-79 Fleetside boxes I just emailed them last night about some parts, and they promptly responded this morning. Try the following: http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.midwestfender.com/ midwest midwestfender.com Jeff Lester - La Porte, Texas 78 Ford E350 4x4, 460, C6, NP205, D44/70, 35" BFG MT's http://www.ford-trucks.com/pictorial/big/1978_e350_1.html On Thursday, July 01, 1999 8:52 AM, William S Hart [SMTP:wish iastate.edu] wrote: > >I know Midwest Fender makes brand new reproduction boxes(steel) for many > >trucks, getting one soon for my truck, $ 995 for a 79 long-bed, no tailgate > >or light fixtures, but those aren't hard to come by, I can get the number if > >you want, I'd imagine that they ship orders, it's only 5 miles from me though > >so I've never checked out shipping, > > > Hey, can you pass along the contact info on this!!!! I'm definitely > interested ... when they say midwest, where do they mean ? Ohio ? MN? MI? > Sorry Ian, I forgot where you live ... == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 01 Jul 1999 09:39:35 -0500 From: "John LaGrone" Subject: FTE 61-79 - 460 hp >> Brother John, I think you forgot "seat of the pants" as another *legitimate* way to measure HP. WOOF Ok, Stu. How do you tell when you have just the right amount of HP no matter what method you use to measure it? 1. All you see of any Che#y is the bowtie on the grille in your rear view mirrors. 2. You get a knot on the back of your head and leave a greasy spot on your rear glass when you leave the line. (regular cabs only) - -- John jlagrone ford-trucks.com 1979 F150 Custom LWB Regular Cab 351M C6 (Henry) http://www.ford-trucks.com/jlagrone/henry.home.htm Dearborn iron rules!!!! == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 01 Jul 1999 09:46:08 -0500 From: William S Hart Subject: RE: FTE 61-79 - 73-79 Fleetside boxes >I just emailed them last night about some parts, and they promptly >responded this morning. Try the following: > >http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.midwestfender.com/ >midwest midwestfender.com > I can't get their site to do anything :( oh well maybe I'll book mark it for later... Just my 2cents wish Links http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.public.iastate.edu/~wish/links.html '73 1/2 ton 4x4 Ford http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.public.iastate.edu/~wish/truck.html '96 Mustang GT http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.public.iastate.edu/~wish/mustang.html == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 01 Jul 1999 07:46:36 -0700 From: "Jeff Carver" Subject: Re: FTE 61-79 - Is this a myth? An article a few months ago in Automobile magazine profiled a couple of people in Cuba who are making parts to keep the old vehicles running, even though it was (for awhile) illegal. One guy took an old ring to the University, had the material examined, looked at a lot of stuff and found a pipe with similar properties and is making rings from it. Other stories of people using whatever they can to keep whatever they have running with almost nothing available. It'e getting easier in the past couple of years though as the political tensions are easing. Jeff '64 F100 CrewCab Get your FREE Email at http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://mailcity.lycos.com Get your PERSONALIZED START PAGE at http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://my.lycos.com == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 01 Jul 1999 10:53:01 -0400 From: James Oxley Subject: Re: FTE 61-79 - First MPG Test Results William S Hart wrote: > > >You don't have to go under the transfer. See > > > >http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.thecore.com/~luxjo/BRONC_DETAILS/under.jpg > > > >It's prob more efficient if you do though. > > > What are we lookin at here OX ? Uuhhh!!, the underside of my truck, heehee :-) Not sure what your asking. >How did those two header's end up so close together ? They are standard cheapo blackjack headers on my 78 Bronc. Any set of 4 X 4 headers will end up like this, have to get around that front DS. > That's almost a worse routing than my truck has It's not the greatest, but it is true duals and it's mostly up out of the way. Anything under the transfer would be crushed pretty quickly. I regularly bury myself to the frame or dam near. The headers are higher than the radius arms, so they are pretty well protected also. >...but yours hasn't been smashed by the front axle ... :) > And they're not gonna be with 8 inches of susp list, although the dana 60 front has made slight contact a possibility if the susp compresses enough. See http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.thecore.com/~luxjo/BRONC_DETAILS/dana60frt.jpg OX == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 01 Jul 1999 07:58:10 -0700 From: "Jeff Carver" Subject: FTE 61-79 - White Wheel Color Code I know, I'm getting picky, but as long as I'm going to paint my wheels the original white, does anybody know what the paint code would be for the wheels for a '64 F100? Another FTE list member is selling me a couple of wheels, very cool, thanks BK. I found photo in the owners manual showing that the tires had whitewalls, so that's what I'm gonna do. Would it be the same color as the interior white? I can find some of that color if I need to match. I assume that the white bumpers would be the same color as the wheels. This truck got a couple of Earl Scheib paint jobs a couple of decades ago, so the exterior colors are close, but not exactly the same. Jeff '64 F100 CrewCab Get your FREE Email at http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://mailcity.lycos.com Get your PERSONALIZED START PAGE at http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://my.lycos.com == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 01 Jul 1999 10:03:27 -0500 From: William S Hart Subject: Re: FTE 61-79 - First MPG Test Results >> What are we lookin at here OX ? > >Uuhhh!!, the underside of my truck, heehee :-) Not sure what your >asking. > Sorry, just meaning there wasn't much description of it ... >>How did those two header's end up so close together ? > >They are standard cheapo blackjack headers on my 78 Bronc. Any set of 4 >X 4 headers will end up like this, have to get around that front DS. > I don't remember mine ever being that close together ... do you have a divorced x-case? how about a manual tranny ? with a married x-fer case and a C6, mine were quite a ways apart ... and you wouldn't be able to nicely go to the other side as they were already back to the bellhousing ... you'd have had to go under the tranny then ... and you couldn't go over without a body lift. Just my 2cents wish Links http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.public.iastate.edu/~wish/links.html '73 1/2 ton 4x4 Ford http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.public.iastate.edu/~wish/truck.html '96 Mustang GT http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.public.iastate.edu/~wish/mustang.html == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 01 Jul 1999 10:06:32 -0500 From: "John LaGrone" Subject: FTE 61-79 - adding trim >>does the side trim have to be mounted by drilling holes into the body or can it be attached by some other means? Ian, If you get original equipment trim, you will need to drill holes and get the plastic clips. Originally the plastic clips hooked under little things like a rivet head that were part of the fender. When I replaced my door and fender last year, the door was off of a truck with no trim. I drilled holes and used aluminum pop rivets to hold the plastic clips in place. There is also a sheet metal screw in the end of some of the trim. There are also metal clips with machine threads and a nut at each end of the long trim pieces. In short, you will need to drill holes if you put real Ford trim on. Now there is another option. There is a lot of after market trim that glues on. Personally, I wouldn't use it. In the Texas heat it comes unglued and falls off. (Honey, a piece of something just fell off the truck. BTW it wasn't a Ford. truck.) - -- John jlagrone ford-trucks.com 1979 F150 Custom LWB Regular Cab 351M C6 (Henry) http://www.ford-trucks.com/jlagrone/henry.home.htm Dearborn iron rules!!!! == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 01 Jul 1999 10:26:43 -0500 From: Stu Varner Subject: Re: FTE 61-79 - 460 hp >>> Brother John, I think you forgot "seat of the pants" as another >*legitimate* way to measure HP. WOOF > >Ok, Stu. How do you tell when you have just the right amount of HP no matter >what method you use to measure it? Brother John, I usually measure it by two methods. Method Number 1 is always the "Pucker Factor" (BTW- Tony Marino will testify what the pucker factor of a tornado is, much like the one he drove into, in West Tennessee in January on his way to my house) hehehehe This factor scale is a 1-10 scale with 86 being too much HP. 8^) Usually experienced by such things as ProStreet Mustangs etc. and John Force's Funny car. Not really sure where a 460 falls since it has been many years since I have driven one but I do know it is up there. 35 on this scale would be a Real 427 Lightweight Galaxie or Fairlane T-Bolt 60 would be a NASCAR F-150 Super Truck prepped by Jack Roush of course. (truck content) hehehe Method Number 2 is how long it takes for me to get a nose bleed from the acceleration an force of being thrown into my seat or slammed into the side door glass. Hope this is helpful info. Stu Nuke GM! http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.pscico.com/stu >1. All you see of any Che#y is the bowtie on the grille in your rear view >mirrors. >2. You get a knot on the back of your head and leave a greasy spot on your >rear glass when you leave the line. (regular cabs only) == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 1 Jul 1999 10:26:44 -0500 From: "Desanto, Phillip" Subject: FTE 61-79 - RE: Brake howl & Fiberglass beds >>>>>>>> > Date: Wed, 30 Jun 1999 > From: REvans8341 aol.com > Subject: FTE 61-79 - Howling Brakes > This is going to sound like a joke, but It's true, cause I can't make > this stuff up. ________________________________________________________________ > Date: Wed, 30 Jun 1999 > From: "Weber" > Subject: FTE 61-79 - 73-79 Fleetside boxes > Years ago I remember seeing ads for fiberglass boxes. Does anyone still > make them? I have also heard rumors of new boxes being made, any truth to > this? ____________________________________________________________________ Hi all- I'd like to respond to these 2 posts, but couldn't resist the temptation to respond with. A. Hey Pal, nobody cares about your dog. B. Pet questions should be taken to another list. C. If you have those "dog dish" hubcaps, try removing them. D. Sounds like a brake booster/ diaphragm leak, but everybody used that one already ! E. I have a catalog at home from a place in Florida that makes fiberglass replacement beds and parts, but can't remember the name, I'll post it when I get it. As was so accurately noted last week....I'm using a "company" computer right now. > == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 01 Jul 1999 10:30:21 -0500 From: Stu Varner Subject: Re: FTE 61-79 - White Wheel Color Code Jeff, I talked to a feller who works for Ford in their parts headquarters and I had posed a similiar question. His response was the Ford usually used Wimbeldon White for wheels but any of the white colors listed for the entire Ford family of that year are perfectly acceptable for that OEM look. Stu Nuke GM! http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.pscico.com/stu >I know, I'm getting picky, but as long as I'm >going to paint my wheels the original white, does >anybody know what the paint code would be for the >wheels for a '64 F100? Another FTE list member is >selling me a couple of wheels, very cool, thanks BK. > >I found photo in the owners manual showing that the >tires had whitewalls, so that's what I'm gonna do. > >Would it be the same color as the interior white? >I can find some of that color if I need to match. == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 01 Jul 1999 08:35:52 -0700 From: Jacob Heilman Subject: FTE 61-79 - Re: Lots of spare parts I'm not sure about 72 but I know for sure that 73 F250 4X4 frames are about 6 inches narrower than their 2wd and half ton 4X4 counterparts. I put a half ton 4X4 box on my 73 F250 Hi Boy. Had to drill new holes for the bolts and use one of the support crossmembers off the old box. Other than that it was a perfect match. Good luck with your switch over. BTW...I'm looking for a factory rear fuel tank for said narrow frame. If anyone has one in useable condition I'm interested. I live in Northwestern Oregon. Thanks. Jake Heilman 73 F250 4X4 C6,360-390? == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 1 Jul 1999 11:42:57 -0400 From: am14 daimlerchrysler.com Subject: FTE 61-79 - L & R motormounts John Dolson writes: >>which sides of the engine are these in relation to drivers-side and passengers-side? L = Drivers side R = Passenger side Azie Ardmore, Al. == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 1 Jul 1999 11:30:49 -0400 From: am14 daimlerchrysler.com Subject: FTE 61-79 - FE HP blocks William writes: >> The 2nd and 4th cam bearings were grooved to provide oil to the rocker shafts too, if memory serves, right Azie? Same way I remember it. Azie Ardmore, Al. == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 29 Jun 1999 06:46:47 -0700 From: Bas van der Veer Subject: Re: FTE 61-79 - C6 Transmission >c4,c5,fmx have bolt on bell housings, c6 bellhousing is made to the housing, >but yes the pan is also different. i think the late model overdrive trannies >have bellhousings made to housing. Thanks, yeah I bought a gasket and filter for a C6 last weekend and it fit so that settles the matter I suppose :) Are there different C6 versions too? I heard somebody talk about heavy/light duty versions. I wonder what's thedifference (and what I have). == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 29 Jun 1999 07:15:48 -0700 From: Bas van der Veer Subject: Re: FTE 61-79 - Growling while in 4WD >decelerating. Anybody ever had this problem. I don't want to pull the >front axles and replace the front axle u-joints just for fun if you know >what I mean. I had the same growling in 4wd at high speeds (well, 15+ mph, that's fast for four-wheeling anyway) especially when taking very weak turns. and squealing at lower speeds. No noise in 2wd. Turned out the front axle u joints were ejecting rust and the bearings were gone (must have fallen out or something). Also one of the bearings inside the axle towards the middle (do they have a name?) were gone. The reason it was rattling at weak turns is probably because the joints were very stiff and at the right angle and speed it just rocks the axle back and forth. Bas. '78 bronco/351M == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 29 Jun 1999 07:18:20 -0700 From: Bas van der Veer Subject: Re: FTE 61-79 - Hand turning engine >Brian writes: >>So how do I turn my 351M over to find those timing marks. >Can't I put a >wrench on the crank somewhere? >There is a large bolt head in the center of the front pulley. I'm not sure of >the size on the 351M/400, but on FE's it is a 15/16". Use a 1/2" pull handle Or if you're lazy you can just put a jumper wire on the starter solenoid and tap the other end on the battery :) == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 29 Jun 1999 07:21:41 -0700 From: Bas van der Veer Subject: Re: FTE 61-79 - Headers >I am looking for suggestions on a reliable set of headers for a 360 cid 71 I just saw some nice headers for my bronco but they were not CA smog legal. I wonder why they consider headers part of the emission control system.. it should only be better to have a better gas flow in the engine. Ahwell just wait a couple more years :) == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 29 Jun 1999 18:11:16 -0700 From: Bas van der Veer Subject: Re: FTE 61-79 - OD >Bas writes: >>My uncle had an electric overdrive on his car. He could just >toggle the >I've only seen these on European vehicles. Never on an American vehicle. Yes this was a volvo. I never really got the point why american vehicles did not have overdrives; these lovely V8s really don't need 4000 rpm to cruise highway speeds. == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 29 Jun 1999 18:34:40 -0700 From: Bas van der Veer Subject: Re: FTE 61-79 - Tranny Question >>my 72 makes one heck of a "clunk" when shifting into reverse. I've checked >Check the rear end and be sure those gears are tight, remember there's more >places for slop than just the tranny when it comes to putting power to the >ground ... in my case it was a worn xfer case, my sister's I think is a >little of the rear end since the case was recently rebuilt ... If I take my driveshaft off and run the engine with the gear selector in neutral the shaft turns forward. Even if you go between neutral and reverse it may cluck. Mine clunks a bit too, probably differential. I can move that a little even with the wheels on the ground. == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 30 Jun 1999 19:42:32 -0700 From: Bas van der Veer Subject: Re: FTE 61-79 - Brakes and wheel cylinders. >ceramic tiles on it's wings. Back to your problem of pulling it's more than >likely you need to replace both calipers at the same time, you know two new >ones, instead of one old and one new, also it is poss that it may be a brake The old ones were actually still good, replacing one was the shade tree mechanic's way of finding that out. It was a mistake though, I should have paid a good mechanic to find out for sure. I pretty much gave up trying to work on my brake system, I can never really figure out what's wrong. Air in the lines, rear brakes out of adjustment, bad rotors, pfff... == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 30 Jun 1999 20:03:33 -0700 From: Bas van der Veer Subject: Re: FTE 61-79 - batteries was hot starting problems >Bas, >It is my understanding that a deep cycle battery doesn't work well in >automotive applications. They are designed to be severely discharged then >recharged like for a golf cart or a trolling motor. I've never tried one, >but I have read articles along this line several years ago. The technology >could have changed since then, but I doubt it. They are in fact hybrid batteries that have some of both. They have different materials, one supplies with peak currents and the other with low cycles. If it has 1000 CCA it must be able to start a vehicle, my current one is only 900 or so. True deep cycle batteries probably don't get those high peak currents. >BTW, don't ever buy a maintanence free battery with no caps for adding >water. There is no such thing as maintanence free unless you count install >it then use it until it is no good. On a lead acid battery, that could be a >short period if you don't keep the cells in acid. I know, my acdelco is like that. A friend of mine got it for me for free because he works at a chevy dealer. It's junk though, I fried one already and they charged me $25 to get another. The short period you mentioned was about two months for me. It's just like those "lubed for life" u-joints. == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 01 Jul 1999 07:11:15 -0700 From: Bas van der Veer Subject: Re: FTE 61-79 - RE:4spd/auto >auto back to the manual trans? it seems most people >go the other way. like i said before these things are >trucks right??? I know I've already said my word about this. But each time the discussion comes up I simply cannot resist hitting the reply button for at least one message in the thread :) One thing I have not said yet (I think) is that when I first came to canada I could hardly believe my eyes that american trucks are so powerful, drive so smooth and also sound so good ;) Compared to most european vehicles it feels like you're in a hovercraft but then with very good handling. All controls are so smooth too as compared to having to yank on everything. Automatic transmissions contribute to that feeling a lot, which is probably part of why I like them so much. It seems that we are slowly catching up although a lot of stuff is still built dirt cheap (and then made expensive by our tax system). When I moved here to CA the first thing I did is look for a 70s ford truck. It took me a week to find this '78 bronco / C6. I love it, even though I take the train to work I drove almost 20k miles in 10 months, just in the weekends/holidays. Bas. == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 1 Jul 1999 09:36:42 -0800 From: "Erik Marquez" Subject: Re: FTE 61-79 - Headers In CA, every thing from the gas cap to the cat is part of the emission system. But on second thought, is that for all years? or does it start in 19XX??? Erik Marquez bronco78 mosquitonet.com http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.mosquitonet.com/~bronco78 Home of the BB decal Bronco 78 in the BB chat room - -----Original Message----- From: Bas van der Veer To: 61-79-list ford-trucks.com Date: Thursday, July 01, 1999 9:26 AM Subject: Re: FTE 61-79 - Headers >>I am looking for suggestions on a reliable set of headers for a 360 cid 71 > >I just saw some nice headers for my bronco but they were not CA smog legal. >I wonder why they consider headers part of the emission control system.. it >should only be better to have a better gas flow in the engine. Ahwell just >wait a couple more years :) > >== 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: Thu, 1 Jul 1999 13:44:39 -0400 From: dgerow stonehill.edu (Daniel R. Gerow) Subject: FTE 61-79 - 4x4 usage What are the rules of 4 wheel drive engagement for a '79 Bronco w/ a 205/C6? Obviously it's not shift on the fly w/ the locking hubs...I know that part, but can it be driven on the road while in 4 wheel drive? I know my '71 counldn't. It emitted this awful howling noise and heated up. Is it the same for the later years? Thanks in advamce, Dan - ------------------------------- Daniel R. Gerow Technology Resources Stonehill College Easton, MA dgerow stonehill.edu - ------------------------------- == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 01 Jul 1999 13:46:36 -0400 From: James Oxley Subject: Re: FTE 61-79 - First MPG Test Results William S Hart wrote: > >> What are we lookin at here OX ? > >Uuhhh!!, the underside of my truck, heehee :-) Not sure what your >asking. > Sorry, just meaning there wasn't much description of it ... 78 bronco. 8 inches of lift, 2 inch body lift. T-18 trans, married 205 case. how about a manual tranny ? with a married x-fer case > and a C6, mine were quite a ways apart ... I don't think a C6 would be an issue. probably need to reroute drivers side pipe a little, but I think it would fit. OX == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 01 Jul 1999 13:57:11 -0400 From: James Oxley Subject: Re: FTE 61-79 - Headers Erik Marquez wrote: > > In CA, every thing from the gas cap to the cat is part of the emission > system. > > But on second thought, is that for all years? or does it start in 19XX??? > It seems like headers are part of it, but that some have gotten through visual anyway. Not sure about gas cap if you don't have EVAP. No EVAP and gas would have to vent through cap, right?? OX == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 01 Jul 1999 10:57:30 -0700 From: Dennis Pearson Subject: Re: FTE 61-79 - Hand turning engine Thanks for your message at 07:18 AM 6/29/99 -0700, Bas van der Veer. Your message was: >>Brian writes: >>So how do I turn my 351M over to find those timing marks. >>Can't I put a >>wrench on the crank somewhere? >>There is a large bolt head in the center of the front pulley. I'm not >sure of >>the size on the 351M/400, but on FE's it is a 15/16". Use a 1/2" pull handle > >Or if you're lazy you can just put a jumper wire on the starter solenoid >and tap the other end on the battery :) But do not use both procedures simultaneously...(another video in the works?) Dennis Pearson in Kennewick, WA 1962 Unibody, short box, big window--351C 1966 F250 Custom Cab, 352, 4-speed 1962 short stepside (big empty space under the hood) I shortened this to only FT's http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://home.att.net/~dlpearson/levi.htm == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 1 Jul 1999 09:54:33 -0800 From: "Erik Marquez" Subject: Re: FTE 61-79 - 4x4 usage >What are the rules of 4 wheel drive engagement for a '79 Bronco w/ a 205/C6? >Obviously it's not shift on the fly w/ the locking hubs...I know that part, >but can it be driven on the road while in 4 wheel drive? I know my '71 >counldn't. It emitted this awful howling noise and heated up. Is it the >same for the later years? First: with the hubs locked you can shift the TC from 2wd to 4hi any time you want, just clutch, and shift. with the hubs locked the front drive train is up to speed so you'll have no problems. second: No, do not drive on hard, non slip surface with a NP205 in 4Wd, it will cause tremendous bind in the drive line, and something will give......u-joint, drive shaft tube, pinion shaft, etc etc. Third: It should be the same for all years, the NP205 never had anykind of dif in the system, so no way to release binding when being used on non slip surface. Erik Marquez bronco78 mosquitonet.com http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.mosquitonet.com/~bronco78 Home of the BB decal Bronco 78 in the BB chat room == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 01 Jul 1999 12:59:55 -0500 From: William S Hart Subject: Re: FTE 61-79 - 4x4 usage >What are the rules of 4 wheel drive engagement for a '79 Bronco w/ a 205/C6? >Obviously it's not shift on the fly w/ the locking hubs... Actually it is, if the hubs are already locked in, I think its speeds below 35mph is what's advertised. DON"T SHIFT TO LOW RANGE WHILE MOVING! If you can physically do it then you will likely screw up LOTS of stuff.. >but can it be driven on the road while in 4 wheel drive? I know my '71 >counldn't. It emitted this awful howling noise and heated up. Is it the >same for the later years? > The only ones that can be driven on pavement without damaging things too badly are the ones that came equipped from the factory with the full time 4wd (the 205 is not such an animal) ... you MAY be able to drive on pavement, but I wouldn't recommend it, its just un-necessary wear on things. Just my 2cents wish Links http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.public.iastate.edu/~wish/links.html '73 1/2 ton 4x4 Ford http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.public.iastate.edu/~wish/truck.html '96 Mustang GT http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.public.iastate.edu/~wish/mustang.html == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 01 Jul 1999 14:56:27 CDT From: Daniel Hansen Subject: FTE 61-79 - I AM SO SCARED!!!!!!! All right i am so scared i was putting a 2 barrel intake on the car and replaced all of the gaskets. Now i was putting the distribitor back in and it wouldn't go all the way down so i turned it over so then it would pop in and it did, then i come to find out the timing is now way off so i have been trying to find the right spot for the distribitor, now after working on this for about a hour or two trying to get it started, all of the sudden i see oil coming out under the car, now i am wondering is there anyway that i could off blew it up or what happened, please help i am so scared that i did blow it up, or is it a easy fix. Please give me all of the possibilites that could of happened thanks. Endroman _______________________________________________________________ Get Free Email and Do More On The Web. Visit http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.msn.com == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 1 Jul 1999 16:17:57 -0400 From: jdklaers magicnet.net (PredFan) Subject: FTE 61-79 - Back-up lights My back-up lights are not working. I've traced them down to a plug in the engine compartment that is disconnected. However, I cannot find the place it is supposed to be connected to. I have a '71 F-100 with a automatic tranny and a 302. The plug in question is an "L" shaped black plug with two black with red striped wires in one end and the two female connector on the other. It comes off of the main withing trunk that comes up from under the truck on the right (driver's) side next to the steering column. Any help here would be appreciated. Thanks. John - ----------------------------------- Deja Fu: The feeling you get that somehow, somewhere, you've been kicked in the head like this before. - ----------------------------------- == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 1 Jul 1999 15:07:20 -0700 From: "Danger" Subject: Re: FTE 61-79 - First MPG Test Results When I asked... > > What effect would headers have on MPG and the compression ratio compared > >to the stock manifold? > I was also thinking of installing a set of Hooker > >Competition headers along with a high flow dual exhaust that exited behind > >the rear tires at an angle and wanted to know what effect those changes > >should have on everything else. The truck now has stock exhaust manifolds > >and a dual exhaust exiting in front of the rear tires. wish replied... > The headers shouldn't affect the compression ratio at all. But they will > cause your mpg to drop, not because of any lost efficiency (it should > actually go up), but because you won't be able to keep your foot out of it :) > You will notice a huge power increase if you do this, not to mention a bit > louder because of less restriction ............... What I meant was with 10:1 compression wouldn't headers be a good idea? I won't keep my foot out of the gas with, or without headers because I enjoy using the power of a strong V-8. That's why I changed a stock 2 bbl 360 into a modified 4 bbl 390, and why I'm gathering info on the mid 70's 4x4 F-series and 460 which will be my next project. I was hoping that by exiting behind the rear tires it would help to cut down on what I hear in the cab. More Power! :: insert multiple 'Tim Taylor' grunts here :: Danger 69 F250 2wd 390 4bbl T18 PowrLok 3.55 (already has Hooker Comp headers and magna flow 3") 69 F250 2wd 390 4bbl C6 4.11 (thinking of exhaust mods and PowrLok upgrade) == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 01 Jul 1999 16:27:28 -0500 From: William S Hart Subject: Re: FTE 61-79 - First MPG Test Results >What I meant was with 10:1 compression wouldn't headers be a good idea? Oh ... sorry I misread that I guess ... yeah it would probably be a good idea no matter what since the stock manifolds are so restrictive. Have you looked at Mark's site that shows the sanderson headers ? Those are about the best I've seen for an FE (www.pacifier.com/~draco) > I was hoping that by exiting behind the rear tires it would help to cut >down on what I hear in the cab. > Mine went from just over the axle to clear out the back (straight), and it quieted down some, but not a lot ... >69 F250 2wd 390 4bbl C6 4.11 (thinking of exhaust mods and PowrLok upgrade) > With the 2wd, long tubes will work fine from Dynomax or whoever your favorite supplier is, the issues of clearance and such are with the 4x4's. Just my 2cents wish Links http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.public.iastate.edu/~wish/links.html '73 1/2 ton 4x4 Ford http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.public.iastate.edu/~wish/truck.html '96 Mustang GT http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.public.iastate.edu/~wish/mustang.html == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 1 Jul 1999 15:46:54 -0700 From: "Deacon" Subject: Re: FTE 61-79 - Deacon I'm still here Robert. Every time I send you an email it's returned with ----- The following addresses had permanent fatal errors ----- So if your still on the list email me. Hi people! I've been thinking about putting an FE360 C6 in my '73 F100 with the burned up C4 and put the 302 from it in my '66 Mustang that has a 289 C4. I was talking about this with a guy that said the C4 in the Mustang wouldn't bolt to the 302 from the truck. From what I've read the 289 and 302 are completely interchangeable. Am I misinformed or is he talking out the side of his neck. Later! Deacon http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://home.earthlink.net/~deconblu/ ================================================================ '76 F350 FE360 C6 \ '73 F100 302 C4 '66 Mustang 289 C4 \ '89 Aerostar Who cares! ============================================== Depression is merely anger without enthusiasm == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 1 Jul 1999 17:43:13 -0500 From: "Oscar Johnson" Subject: Re: FTE 61-79 - Back-up lights John, I looked at my 71 F250 that is pretty much original and found the plug to which you refer. It doesn't connect to anything; there is a short piece of wire with two male spade connectors that join the two female connectors that you mentioned. It is about 4 1/2" long, the same gauge as the wire coming into the plug, is blue and red striped, and has "CIMF-126.38-A SX FOMOCO" printed on it. Each end of the wire (spade connector) is plugged into one of the female connectors. Hope this helps. O.T. Johnson 71 F250 Ranger XLT Camper Special 360 C6 2V == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 01 Jul 1999 19:49:19 -0700 From: "O'Connor" Subject: FTE 61-79 - Midwest Fender Please forward any information about Midwest Fender you may have to the list. Address, Phone number and E-mail address would help. Thanx. Tim == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 18 Jun 1999 17:21:23 -0700 From: Don or Bub Subject: Re: FTE 61-79 - Back-up lights after you trace your wires, also check to make sure that your back up light terminals aren't corroded. then also make sure that the armature that actuates the saftey neutral switch is intact and not broke. it turned out that my truck problem after all was just the armature linkage. good luck and give me a buzz. like i said i had the same exact prob. bubba Oscar Johnson wrote: > > John, > > I looked at my 71 F250 that is pretty much original and found the plug > to which you refer. It doesn't connect to anything; there is a short piece > of wire with two male spade connectors that join the two female connectors > that you mentioned. It is about 4 1/2" long, the same gauge as the wire > coming into the plug, is blue and red striped, and has "CIMF-126.38-A SX > FOMOCO" printed on it. Each end of the wire (spade connector) is plugged > into one of the female connectors. Hope this helps. > > O.T. Johnson > 71 F250 Ranger XLT Camper Special 360 C6 2V > > == 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: Thu, 01 Jul 1999 18:40:03 -0700 From: Jeff Harsha Subject: Re: FTE 61-79 - overdrive The factory supplied rear end on my '69 (360 FE) with OD is a 3.50 so your 3.70 is in the ballpark Barry Renfro wrote: > I have a 69 f 100 w/300, 3ontree, recently bought a overdrive tranny but > minus the kickdown switch and relay and the cable. the rearend has a 3.70 > ratio, is that a proper ratio for the o/d? Is there any difference on > installing this on my truck? TIA > > == 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: Thu, 1 Jul 1999 21:44:37 EDT From: JUMPINFORD aol.com Subject: Re: FTE 61-79 - Truck In a message dated 7/1/99 6:54:43 AM Pacific Daylight Time, wish iastate.edu writes: > Look at the pictorial. My truck is there (the only 74 F-350) and you can see. Not much of mine will fit yours however, My bed is different from yours. Also, the passenger side piece near the rear corner of the cab is mismatched. When I yank it off, your more than welcome to it. I''ll list exactly what I have thats in good shape. Darrell Duggan 74 F-350 "Tweety" == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 1 Jul 1999 22:02:15 EDT From: SHill48337 aol.com Subject: Re: FTE 61-79 - Re: Lots of spare parts In a message dated 7/1/99 8:47:13 AM Pacific Daylight Time, jnlheilman earthlink.net writes: about 6 inches narrower than their 2wd and half ton 4X4 counterparts. I put a half ton 4X4 box on my 73 F250 Hi Boy. Had to drill new holes for the bolts and use one of the support crossmembers off the old box. Other than that it was a perfect match. Good luck with your switch over. BTW...I'm looking for a factory rear fuel tank for said narrow frame. If anyone has one in useable condition I'm interested. I live in Northwestern Oregon. Thanks. >> I think 73 was the year where frames for 4x4's and 2WD's split into 2 different widths. But, I am not sure, so will be looking for that. I do not have a line on a rear tank, but have heard the newer Ford Rangers have tanks that will fit. Would like to know more about this myself. Thanks Burt Hill Kennewick WA F-250 4x4 460 == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 1 Jul 1999 22:39:24 EDT From: JefriHansn aol.com Subject: FTE 61-79 - 429 Crank specs WELL - Doesn't really matter what the mains are suspose to be, But the machine shop says I'll be fine on the high end with my Motorsport high volume. Doesn't matter now though - because went to put it together tonight - - got as far as halfway through the second cam bearing - not even forcing it - - being very careful and slow - cam jammed and wouldn't do nothing. Brand new cam, brand new bearings - well - were - after three of us twisting and.... To access the rest of this feature you must be a logged in Registered User Of Ford Truck Enthusiasts
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