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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 #250 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 Sunday, July 18 1999 Volume 03 : Number 250 ======================================================================= 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 - RE: Emissions Testing Re: FTE 61-79 - what is this hole in my manifold ? FTE 61-79 - Need help with axle swap FTE 61-79 - 352 in '64? FTE 61-79 - HP & TQ Re: FTE 61-79 - Re: 534 engine FTE 61-79 - Hello FTE 61-79 - exhuast for a 352 FTE 61-79 - Wooo Hoooo!!!, another reason 78's Bronco's RULE!!!! FTE 61-79 - submerged FTE 61-79 - re- brake/turn signals FTE 61-79 - door lock Re: FTE 61-79 - Door locks. Re: FTE 61-79 - Hello 78 SuperCab Re: FTE 61-79 - Door locks. FTE 61-79 - How to tell a 300 from a 240? Re: FTE 61-79 - Door locks. Re: FTE 61-79 - How to tell a 300 from a 240? Re: FTE 61-79 - Door locks. Re: FTE 61-79 - Starting problems Re: FTE 61-79 - Door locks. Re: FTE 61-79 - Door locks. Re: FTE 61-79 - Door locks. FTE 61-79 - 9 Inch Rear End FTE 61-79 - Re: Submerged FTE 61-79 - Rebuilding 360 to 390 Re: FTE 61-79 - Door locks. FTE 61-79 - Grindin' gears/352 FTE 61-79 - Grindin' gears/352 FTE 61-79 - 352 Engine Re: FTE 61-79 - Door locks. Re: FTE 61-79 - 9 Inch Rear End FTE 61-79 - hole in the manifold ======================================================================= ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Sat, 17 Jul 1999 07:38:39 -0400 From: "George W. Selby, III" Subject: FTE 61-79 - RE: Emissions Testing Apperantly on a 78 f-150 400M the only emissions part required is a PCV valve. Just had my truck inspected and everything else was checked NA for not applicable. George Selby 78 F-150 400M, 4 on floor, 4x4 86 Audi 4000CS Quattro IsuzuG prodigy.net == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 17 Jul 1999 09:59:21 EDT From: JUMPINFORD aol.com Subject: Re: FTE 61-79 - what is this hole in my manifold ? In a message dated 7/16/99 8:17:43 PM Pacific Daylight Time, donb ficom.net writes: ? >> your sensor for your temp gauge should go there. Darrell Duggan 74 F-350 "Tweety" == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 17 Jul 1999 09:59:55 EDT From: BDIJXS aol.com Subject: FTE 61-79 - Need help with axle swap Hi Joe, Good work on putting in the new axle, its the only way to go! You know you'll now need new tie rods as well since the tapers for the ball joints are different. Also, to fix the side-to-side difference, you need to buy an adjustable track bar. I got mine from Superlift and it worked great. Remember to order the one for the 79, not the 68, I think they make three different models. Also, with the disc brakes, I guess you already know about getting a new proportioning valve as well...When you do this, you can route doubles brake lines to the front, meaning a separate line to each wheel (like the 3/4 ton 4x4s) or you can do the single drop down and split at the differential... Let me know if you have any questions! CJ (Colorado Jeff) == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 17 Jul 1999 10:00:02 EDT From: BDIJXS aol.com Subject: FTE 61-79 - 352 in '64? Just thought I would mention that I've been hauling gravel with my 67 1/2 ton that has a totally stock 352.....with 2700 lbs of rock, this engine pulled the load up those hills like they weren't even there....so your're right, Ted, the 352 is great engine!!! CJ == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 17 Jul 1999 09:06:18 -0500 From: ballingr ldd.net (William L. Ballinger) Subject: FTE 61-79 - HP & TQ > Diesels don't make much horsepower because they don't wind up very high. > Horsepower is a function of torque at a given RPM. > I don't remember the exact formula, but that is how it works. Torque is a measurement of momentary force, horsepower relates that force to time and distance. Torque will give you a mearurement of an engines potential ability to work(breakaway), horsepower will measure the work over an interval(to maintain momentum). There's been a discussion over the importance of torque opposed to horsepower. This is relational to application. As said in a previous post a big truck replaces the need for more horsepower with gears and weight, and with that relationship in balance, it will only need X HP to maintain momentum. Any more would be nice to have, but will come at a cost of fuel economy. That's a big issue in fleet trucking, the 315 or 350 HP Cummins and a 9 speed w/3.70 rears will be found in most of your fleet trucks, while your independants will go for a 425-500HP Cat with a double overdrive and 3.55's, and rarely goes in the "big hole". Both are pulling about 80,000 lbs, and the 315 will get around 6 MPG, the Cat 4.5to 5. The reason why there's a difference in philosophy, is the same reason we love our 12 MPG behemoths, while the rest of the world is getting 30. We like having more than we need, it's cool. I like Mr. Rudolph Diesel's idea of spontaneous combustion, and the concept of governed runaway power(that's why diesels make so much torque off idle, without a governor they would quickly destroy themselves)and I think you could build a turbo-diesel to make alot more horsepower than you are used to seeing from them. They will always have to be built more robustly than a gas engine, but it could be done. With computer controls and a big "whistle" it could be a killer. Emmissions will always be a problem though, that's why I bet you never see the diesel reach it's potential in mass-production. They will also always be noisy, and cost more to maintain. That's the price, but I think if you run something everyday for 8 hrs at a time it needs to be a diesel. They pay off in that application. Other applications are more difficult to justify. But to each his own, I like 427 SOHC motors in '61 Starliners myself. May never have one, but man they're cool. == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 17 Jul 1999 10:04:43 EDT From: JUMPINFORD aol.com Subject: Re: FTE 61-79 - Re: 534 engine In a message dated 7/16/99 9:59:55 PM Pacific Daylight Time, georgeram stic.net writes: is what gets you from point A to point B. >> But let us not forget, its gobs of low end torque that cause you to whip your head back, and usually scare the crap out of any timid passengers. Darrell Duggan 74 F-350 "Tweety" == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 17 Jul 1999 10:42:23 +0000 From: "Pete Brunelli" Subject: FTE 61-79 - Hello Hello, I am new to the list and just checking in. The name is Pete and the truck is a '78 f250 explorer super cab with 400m/c6/np205, 4.11s, and all stock. It has been nicknamed the "battlestar" by the folks who have to deal with it in the parking lot at work, where it doesn't fit into any of the spaces. Next to the 97 f250 super cabs that they use at work it looks very huge. A great truck and daily driver for me. Issues that I am dealing with: np205 only works in 4wd, so I run it with the front hubs unlocked. The 2bb is in need of a rebuild, and I'm thinking about dropping the Edelbrock Performer 400 with Holley 600 that i have for it on there. I have been told that I will wish that i had just rebuilt the 4150... any opinions? It needs a bed, or a rebuild of the current bed since the floor is rotted thru and the tailgate is awol. Good List, nice to see a group focussing on these great trucks, Pete in CT == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 17 Jul 1999 09:42:55 -0500 From: ballingr ldd.net (William L. Ballinger) Subject: FTE 61-79 - exhuast for a 352 > Hey all > i would like to know what i could do to make my truck sound like there really > is something under the hood and yet i dont want to sound cheesy. i have a 352 > motor and just manifolds and single exhaust i belive its 2 1/2 inch but im > not sure. would headers be the way to go and glass packs or what. any info is > greatly apreciated I'd just put a set of 2 1/4 duals through turbo mufflers on it. It's not expensive to do, and you don't have to hassle with headers. They can really be a pain for starters, especially if you do much highway driving. The heat is unreal. Of course there are ways to shield and ablate the heat. You'd have to decide if the extra power (30-40 lbs ft torque, and 30-40 HP or thereabouts) is worth the hassle. I've got them on my '65, and you have to drop the right one to change starters. FE's really like headers though, you can't believe the difference. == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 17 Jul 1999 10:40:24 -0500 From: "John LaGrone" Subject: FTE 61-79 - Wooo Hoooo!!!, another reason 78's Bronco's RULE!!!! >>Do you know if California has different laws? Ox was talking to the EPA. That means Feds. Texas and a couple other states had some big trouble a few years back for not agreeing with the Feds........... State law can not void federal law. States can be more strict, but not less strict. - -- 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: Sat, 17 Jul 1999 10:44:50 -0500 From: "John LaGrone" Subject: FTE 61-79 - submerged >> It would more likely be the case that if its totalled then the insurance company keeps the vehicle and fixes it and sells for a profit. Thats why they would want to keep it. Dave Australia Sorry, Dave. We had our fill of that here in the States. It is called insurance fraud. If that is the game, it is the local boys, not State Farm. They are a national, reputable company. Don't get me wrong, they will pay as little as they can get away with, but they are probably not trying to make a profit on the truck, just minimize their claim payment. - -- 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: Sat, 17 Jul 1999 08:56:21 -0700 From: sparky mail.island.net Subject: FTE 61-79 - re- brake/turn signals >Yes, exactly that. Either a solid piece of plastic or a piece of red lense >inserted above the backup area. The solid would block off the area, the red >lense would allow the whole thing to show red from the turn signal/brake, >but still show white from the backups. A mirrored coating of some type on >the backup side of the divider would probably make the backups brighter, >too. I figure a hacksaw ought to cut about the right width of slit. > >I have this notion that I should probably pick up an extra tail light unit >or two to experiment on. Thanks for the input, it is great advice. I checked my turn signals last night and the reverse lights do light up, although not as bright as the "real" reverse lights. But I would bet they would be bright enough to be illegal in some states/provinces. I will experiment some more on my practice tail light unit, I also decided to pickup a spare unit to "play" with in case I screwed it up. A hacksaw blade should be the correct size and will be easier on the plastic housing than a power saw :) Now the hunt begins for the right plastic separator, I think I will use a solid one and try to mirror coat it. Maybe I could glue aluminum foil to it.......... hhhhhhmmmmmm Sparky 73 F250 4x4 390FE == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 17 Jul 1999 11:00:52 -0500 From: "John LaGrone" Subject: FTE 61-79 - door lock >> Hi all, Now, I've got something to wonder about. My '65 F-100 has one door lock, it sits on the passenger door, and won't work... but the tricky part is that on the drivers side there is no lock, and no hole in the door for a lock either. How is this possible..... ??? Please help me.... Bill Bill, There are sevral possibilities: 1. Cheaper than two. 2. For safety's sake you are supposed to get in and out of the right door when you parallel park. In the 60's, parallel parking was a lot more common than it is today. No lock on the driver's door encourages you to get out the passenger door. Ford had a big push for safety in the early 60's before the US government started legislating seat belts, etc. 3. 1 and 2 tell why you only have one lock. It doesn't work because it's broke. :-) - -- 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: Sat, 17 Jul 1999 09:00:47 -0700 From: Don Grossman Subject: Re: FTE 61-79 - Door locks. Bill Brox wrote: > Hi all, > > Now, I've got something to wonder about. My '65 F-100 has one door lock, it > sits on the passenger door, and won't work... but the tricky part is that > on the drivers side there is no lock, and no hole in the door for a lock > either. > How is this possible..... ??? > > Please help me.... > > Bill Door locks were an option for some time. The idea behind 1 door lock on the passenger side was that a person would lock the drivers door from the inside and then get out the passengers side on the safe sidewalk. Laters - -- Don Grossman duckdon pacific.net 99 Contour 63 F-100 4x4 == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 17 Jul 1999 09:19:46 -0700 From: Don Grossman Subject: Re: FTE 61-79 - Hello 78 SuperCab Pete Brunelli wrote: > Hello, > I am new to the list and just checking in. The name is Pete and the truck is a > '78 f250 explorer super cab with 400m/c6/np205, 4.11s, and all stock. > Wow, that's great. There was a little talk a while back about Super Cab and Crew Cab( nobody even think about....) and you would have been the envy of all. > > Issues that I am dealing with: > > np205 only works in 4wd, so I run it with the front hubs unlocked. I don't think this is really an issue. The positions are 2Hi, 4Hi, N and 4Low. If I am missing the point here fill me in. > > The 2bb is in need of a rebuild, and I'm thinking about dropping the > Edelbrock Performer 400 with Holley 600 that i have for it on there. I > have been told that I will wish that i had just rebuilt the 4150... any > opinions? I personally would go with an all Edelbrock combo. You will find others here of the M power persuasion who will be loads of help. Welcome - -- Don Grossman duckdon pacific.net 99 Contour 63 F-100 4x4 == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 17 Jul 1999 12:53:07 EDT From: WEDIVE247 aol.com Subject: Re: FTE 61-79 - Door locks. In a message dated 99-07-17 03:49:08 EDT, you write: either. >> My 64 doesn't have holes ether side. I'm thinking that someone may have drilled the hole and installed a later year door lock ????? == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 17 Jul 1999 11:55:44 -0500 From: "Brett L. Habben" Subject: FTE 61-79 - How to tell a 300 from a 240? Folks, How do you tell a 240 from a 300? I ran across a clean looking 6 for $200. The owner is not sure whether it's a 240 or a 300. Are there any external markings or casting numbers to look for? Or do I have to resort to the wire-down-the-plug-hole-measure-stroke method? Thanks, Brett Super75 ___________________________________________________________________ Get the Internet just the way you want it. Free software, free e-mail, and free Internet access for a month! Try Juno Web: http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://dl.www.juno.com/dynoget/tagj. == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 17 Jul 1999 13:05:34 EDT From: TBeeee aol.com Subject: Re: FTE 61-79 - Door locks. In a message dated 7/17/99 12:56:25 PM Eastern Daylight Time, WEDIVE247 aol.com writes: > > My 64 doesn't have holes ether side. I'm thinking that someone may have > drilled the hole and installed a later year door lock ????? My thoughts exactly----remember through 1967 the door lock was activated by the same handle which opens the door. As far as I know there a lock mechanism came standard on both doors. In 1968 the door locks became a seperate push pull knob. 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://www.hometown.aol.com/tbeeee == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 17 Jul 1999 13:16:30 EDT From: TBeeee aol.com Subject: Re: FTE 61-79 - How to tell a 300 from a 240? In a message dated 7/17/99 12:57:40 PM Eastern Daylight Time, bhabben juno.com writes: > Are there any > external markings or casting numbers to look for? Or do I have to > resort to the wire-down-the-plug-hole-measure-stroke method? AFAIK there are no tell tale external signs unless you were one of the lucky ones to have the engine ID tag still attached. However, that is easily changed so in reality it is no guarantee. The 6-240 and 6-300 share the same bore size. (4.00) The stroke is 3.18" and 3.98" respectively. Given the difference in length, I would think that the easiest way to identify which one you have will be to "guage" the length of the stroke through one of the spark plug holes. 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://www.hometown.aol.com/tbeeee == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 17 Jul 1999 13:43:35 -0400 From: Ted Wnorowski Subject: Re: FTE 61-79 - Door locks. > > >Bill Brox wrote: > >> Hi all, >> >> Now, I've got something to wonder about. My '65 F-100 has one door lock, it >> sits on the passenger door, and won't work... but the tricky part is that >> on the drivers side there is no lock, and no hole in the door for a lock >> either. >> How is this possible..... ??? >> >> Please help me.... >> >> Bill >>>The idea behind 1 door lock on the passenger side was that a person would lock the drivers door from the inside and then get out the passengers side on the safe sidewalk. My '64 has them on both sides. I've heard of only one before also for the same reasons. Ted Wnorowski Bellevue,OH == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 17 Jul 1999 14:46:48 +0200 From: "Bill Brox" Subject: Re: FTE 61-79 - Starting problems Would you consider an intermittent hammer on the dash ??? ,,, lol ,,, and adjust the frequency as needed.... Sorry, just one of my silly jokes... I wish I had my electric system fixed. Bill - ---------- > From: IanBoss69 aol.com > To: 61-79-list ford-trucks.com > Subject: Re: FTE 61-79 - Starting problems > Date: 15. juli 1999 05:53 > > In a message dated 7/14/99 4:45:37 PM Eastern Daylight Time, > IanBoss69 aol.com writes: > > > ok i cant find a ground from the engine to the frame anywhere, i looked for > > an half hour, under, over, to each side of the engine, cant find nuttin. > > anyways i got a new solinoid/starter wire today, lights decided to come > back > > > > on after i had the starter tested again and installed the new wire, and > > hooked up the battery > ok i dont know why it only posted half of it, but, heres the rest I tried to > start it after the lights came on, clicked a few times, stopped, lights went > bye bye, hit the dash in frustration, lights came back on, tried to start it > again, bye bye lights, hit it again, lights back on, did this several times, > lights also came on when i fiddled with the key in the switch. im starting > to consider a rewiring project, i figure it cant get any more screwed up... > > Ian > 79 F250 4x4 4spd 351M > members.aol.com/ianboss69/page/home.htm > True Blue Ford Blue > == 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: Sat, 17 Jul 1999 20:12:55 +0200 From: "Bill Brox" Subject: Re: FTE 61-79 - Door locks. Oh my oh dear,,, here's my English again.... I obviously should have told you all that there is no way to lock the doors from the inside either... so the truck is open, all the time, even on sundays,,, and Christmas eve,,, There is simply no way to lock the cab, and anyone that want can come and sit in my truck whenever and wherever they want. I am fully aware of the fact that the one lock on the passenger side needs a different key from the one in the ignition key. I have been thinking if there are any ways to get a lock kit, two door locks, and one ign. switch that share the same key... Hey, this is tricky for me, never seen such an old pickup truck in my life before.... By the way, I hear some call the pickup truck "effie". Is that for a special year, or model, or ... ??? Bill > > > > > > >> Hi all, > >> > >> Now, I've got something to wonder about. My '65 F-100 has one door lock, it > >> sits on the passenger door, and won't work... but the tricky part is that > >> on the drivers side there is no lock, and no hole in the door for a lock > >> either. > >> How is this possible..... ??? > >> > >> Please help me.... > >> > >> Bill > >>>The idea behind 1 door lock on the > passenger side was that a person would lock the drivers door from the inside > and then get out the passengers side on the safe sidewalk. > > My '64 has them on both sides. I've heard of only one before also for the > same reasons. > > Ted Wnorowski > Bellevue,OH > > == 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: Sat, 17 Jul 1999 11:15:22 -0700 From: Don Grossman Subject: Re: FTE 61-79 - Door locks. Ted Wnorowski wrote: > >>>The idea behind 1 door lock on the > passenger side was that a person would lock the drivers door from the inside > and then get out the passengers side on the safe sidewalk. > > My '64 has them on both sides. I've heard of only one before also for the > same reasons. > My 63 has the Custom Cab options witch I included the key lock on both sides. I picked up a 65 for parts one time and only had 1 lock the same with another 63 I once had (long story) So I did some looking around and that was the most common theme so that's what I go by. Laters - -- Don Grossman duckdon pacific.net 99 Contour 63 F-100 4x4 == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 17 Jul 1999 14:26:24 -0400 From: Ted Wnorowski Subject: Re: FTE 61-79 - Door locks. At 08:12 PM 7/17/99 +0200, you wrote: >> >I have been thinking if there are any ways to get a lock kit, two door >locks, and one ign. switch that share the same key... > >Hey, this is tricky for me, never seen such an old pickup truck in my life >before.... > >By the way, I hear some call the pickup truck "effie". Is that for a >special year, or model, or ... ??? > > >Bill > Hey Bill, There are lock sets available from just about every place that sells Ford Truck parts. Mac's, Autokrafters, just about all of them sell them that way. That's the way I set mine up, one key fits all. An "effie" refers to the "F" series pickup. Ted Wnorowski Bellevue,OH == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 17 Jul 1999 14:19:54 -0500 From: "Shane" Subject: FTE 61-79 - 9 Inch Rear End I have a 1978 F-150 it has a 9 inch rear end and it is clunking really bad. I also have a 9 inch from a 1976 Torino that is in good condition I was wondering if the pods are interchangeable between these, a shop told me that they weren't interchangeable but a friend of mine insists that they are. Help would be appreciated. Thank you. Shane == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 17 Jul 1999 18:33:06 -0400 (EDT) From: Dan Lee Subject: FTE 61-79 - Re: Submerged The Insurance Co. will sell it to a dealer in a state where records of flood damage are not kept. Then the dealer will clean it up and sell it to a wholesaler in another state, who will wholesale it to a retailer in your neighborhood and your neighbor will pay a good price for a vehicle that will rust out in six months. Dan Lee '53 F100 351C-4V >It would more likely be the case that if its totalled >then the insurance company keeps the vehicle and >fixes it and sells for a profit. Thats why >they would want to keep it. >Dave _________________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 17 Jul 1999 18:35:19 EDT From: SMOKEY5209 aol.com Subject: FTE 61-79 - Rebuilding 360 to 390 I am ready to start rebuilding my 360 to a 390 and am looking for suggestions from all of you for a cam and intake selection. I am looking for something with a fairly decent idle but will be a stump puller and build horsepower from off the line to about 5500 RPM. All suggestions will be appreciated. Also any other hints or tricks to do. == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 17 Jul 1999 15:45:02 -0700 From: Don Grossman Subject: Re: FTE 61-79 - Door locks. Bill Brox wrote: > Oh my oh dear,,, here's my English again.... > > I obviously should have told you all that there is no way to lock the doors > from the inside either... so the truck is open, all the time, even on > sundays,,, and Christmas eve,,, There is simply no way to lock the cab, and > anyone that want can come and sit in my truck whenever and wherever they > want. > > I am fully aware of the fact that the one lock on the passenger side needs > a different key from the one in the ignition key. > You mean that even if you push the door release handle from the inside it doesn't lock? That is with the door closed not open. I thought that they all had at least that. If you don't have the key for the 1 lock then I guess you might be out of luck. There are some places that have replacement door locks (key locks). They should be linked from the Ford truck site or might even have an advertisement running. A good locksmith should be able to make a key to fit your lock or have all the locks keyed the same. The door locks, or rod from the door handle might have come loose inside the door. No wait if the rod came loose you wouldn't be able to open the door from the inside ;). This is going to take some further looking into. - -- Don Grossman duckdon pacific.net 99 Contour 63 F-100 4x4 == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 17 Jul 1999 19:03:10 -0700 From: "J.S.H." Subject: FTE 61-79 - Grindin' gears/352 > >My 4 spd. shifts smooth as butter,except for when > >downshifting from 4th to 3rd.It won't go without grinding. > >Clutch?Syncros?(It's not operator error:) > > What year is your truck? Is your tranny a T-18? >What kind of oil are you running? Found out today it has 80-90wt. in in it.I'm going to try some 50wt. and see if that helps. > I was hoping he was right when he said he had an original > 352 in a '64 and was hoping he had a one of a kind truck since the >352 wasn't offered till later. > It just has to be a bummer when you think you have one thing and find >out you have another. Not always,I bought a truck from a guy who swore it had a 390 in it and found out later it was a 428. == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 17 Jul 1999 19:03:17 -0700 From: "J.S.H." Subject: FTE 61-79 - Grindin' gears/352 > >My 4 spd. shifts smooth as butter,except for when > >downshifting from 4th to 3rd.It won't go without grinding. > >Clutch?Syncros?(It's not operator error:) > > What year is your truck? Is your tranny a T-18? >What kind of oil are you running? Found out today it has 80-90wt. in in it.I'm going to try some 50wt. and see if that helps. > I was hoping he was right when he said he had an original > 352 in a '64 and was hoping he had a one of a kind truck since the >352 wasn't offered till later. > It just has to be a bummer when you think you have one thing and find >out you have another. Not always,I bought a truck from a guy who swore it had a 390 in it and found out later it was a 428. == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 17 Jul 1999 23:40:53 -0400 From: Garry Bowling Subject: FTE 61-79 - 352 Engine I was just wondering how many of you folks out there are still running the 352. My 67 has 352 which I rebuilt and bored 30 over back in 95. With the exception of a slight oil leak. The engine is one very strong engine...Also, the engine is the original engine. Garry Bowing garrya bellsouth.net 67 F100 long bed == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 18 Jul 1999 00:25:12 EDT From: WEDIVE247 aol.com Subject: Re: FTE 61-79 - Door locks. In a message dated 99-07-17 14:14:18 EDT, you write: I obviously should have told you all that there is no way to lock the doors from the inside either... so the truck is open, all the time, even on sundays,,, and Christmas eve >> In that case I'd have to say that you are missing the tiny S shaped piece of metal that connects the door meckanisium to the outside door lock inside the door itself .You can get rebuild kits for that, or you might try the bone-yard.Good hunting. == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 18 Jul 1999 01:28:40 -0500 From: "Jason & Kathy Kendrick" Subject: Re: FTE 61-79 - 9 Inch Rear End Shane wrote: > > I have a 1978 F-150 it has a 9 inch rear end and it is clunking really bad. > I also have a 9 inch from a 1976 Torino that is in good condition I was wondering if the pods are interchangeable between these. The center section from the Torino should bolt up to your truck rear end with no problem. The axles are probably what you'll have trouble with. If the splines on the axles are the same, use your truck axles with the.... To access the rest of this feature you must be a logged in Registered User Of Ford Truck Enthusiasts
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