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 ford-trucks.com (61-79-list-digest) To: 61-79-list-digest ford-trucks.com Subject: 61-79-list-digest V3 #350 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 Wednesday, September 29 1999 Volume 03 : Number 350 ======================================================================= 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 - Full time transfer case ? FTE 61-79 - car-o-scope Re: FTE 61-79 - Hard hot start FTE 61-79 - 300 I6 RE: FTE 61-79 - Hard hot start RE: FTE 61-79 - Was timing, now backfire(?) popping... Re: FTE 61-79 - car-o-scope FTE 61-79 - 71 Floor pans Re: FTE 61-79 - 3.8 head gasket blower RE: FTE 61-79 - 3.8 head gasket blower Re: FTE 61-79 - 3.8 head gasket blower Re: FTE 61-79 - 71 Floor pans FTE 61-79 - Rear End Question RE: FTE 61-79 - Was timing, now backfire(?) popping... FTE 61-79 - Re: 3.8 head gasket blower Re: FTE 61-79 - car-o-scope RE: FTE 61-79 - Re: 3.8 head gasket blower RE: FTE 61-79 - Was timing, now backfire(?) popping... RE: FTE 61-79 - C6 tail shaft measurement RE: FTE 61-79 - Was timing, now backfire(?) popping... Re: FTE 61-79 - 71 Floor pans Re: FTE 61-79 - 351M vs. 351C RE: FTE 61-79 - Was timing, now backfire(?) popping... RE: FTE 61-79 - car-o-scope FTE 61-79 - Car-o-scope Re: FTE 61-79 - Rear End Question Re: FTE 61-79 - C6 tail shaft measurement Re: FTE 61-79 - Car-o-scope RE: FTE 61-79 - Car-o-scope Re: FTE 61-79 - Hard hot start FTE 61-79 - Exhaust FTE 61-79 - new guy RE: FTE 61-79 - new guy FTE 61-79 - 74 f250 gas mileage RE: FTE 61-79 - new guy Re: FTE 61-79 - Car Movies Re: FTE 61-79 - new guy Re: FTE 61-79 - Rear End Question Re: FTE 61-79 - Rear End Question FTE 61-79 - Bed Bolts RE: FTE 61-79 - Rear End Question RE: FTE 61-79 - Rear End Question Re: FTE 61-79 - Bed Bolts Re: FTE 61-79 - Rear End Question Re: FTE 61-79 - Rear End Question Re: FTE 61-79 - Was timing, now backfire(?) popping... Re: FTE 61-79 - Was timing, now backfire(?) popping... FTE 61-79 - '63 Master Cylinder Re: FTE 61-79 - 74 f250 gas mileage FTE 61-79 - Fe Pulleys FTE 61-79 - 1978 Ford F150 Supercab 4x4 parting out sale: FTE 61-79 - Torque/HP Description FTE 61-79 - 330/361/391 Truck Heads Re: FTE 61-79 - Rear End Question Re: FTE 61-79 - Car-o-scope Re: FTE 61-79 - 74 f250 gas mileage RE: FTE 61-79 - Rear End Question Re: FTE 61-79 - 74 f250 gas mileage FTE 61-79 - Re: Truck age Re: FTE 61-79 - '63 Master Cylinder Re: FTE 61-79 - 74 f250 gas mileage FTE 61-79 - C6 cooler lines FTE 61-79 - Way to go Ken!!!! FTE 61-79 - ford parts for sale ======================================================================= ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Tue, 28 Sep 1999 06:05:53 -0400 From: "Serian" Subject: FTE 61-79 - Full time transfer case ? > Full time was the NP208 I've only seen this TC with the C-6 You mean the NP203 right ? The NP208 is a part time 4x4 transfer case introduced in 1980. I have a NP208 mated to a NP435 4 spd manual in my 83 F-150 == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 28 Sep 1999 07:31:59 -0500 From: "John LaGrone" Subject: FTE 61-79 - car-o-scope Wish, I take it the car-o-scope is designed to tell you that you need to buy a new car and get rid of whatever you have. My scope was almost identical to yours. They suggested that I dump Henry and buy an Infinity. Yuck, ptooie! It leaves a bad feel on my fingertips just typing it. Evidently Carnack doesn't know what a status symbol an old Ford truck really is. "You'll have to pry the keys from my cold, dead fingers!!!!" - -- 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: Tue, 28 Sep 1999 07:57:39 -0500 From: Larry Schmiedekamp Subject: Re: FTE 61-79 - Hard hot start are we talking about a heat sink.. if not what is a heat soak and who sells them? Larry At 09:20 PM 9/27/99 EDT, you wrote: >In a message dated 09/27/1999 4:12:19 PM !!!First Boot!!!, wish iastate.edu >writes: > > > timing, if there is too much advance it will start harder when its warm ... > >> > >I'll have to try that cuz Envy's got that problem, after a few mins of >driving she's hard to re-start, QUESTION: Do you know BTDC on a 400 engine? > He says he can set it by ear purty close. Thanks y'all! > >*~*~Lisa and Envy~*~* >*~*~Silly Boys..trucks are for girls!! ~*~* >== 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: Tue, 28 Sep 1999 09:07:31 -0400 From: am14 daimlerchrysler.com Subject: FTE 61-79 - 300 I6 Don writes: >>When did Ford introduce the 300 as a replacement for the 240 engine? Just > > curious. I can show you a '64 F250 with the 300 in it (Factory), and I believe it was the 1st year. Maybe even a late (mid year) introduction. It did not however replace the 240, as it too, was offered for several more years along with the 300. Azie Ardmore, Al. == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 28 Sep 1999 08:09:07 -0500 From: "William S. Hart" Subject: RE: FTE 61-79 - Hard hot start > are we talking about a heat sink.. if not what is a heat soak > and who sells > them? > Usually you can go pick them up at Acme Auto ... just kidding of course ... heat soak is what happens when a starter (or other object) is left next to a very hot object, such as a header, for an extended period of time ... the heat "soaks" into the elec. device and causes it to perform poorly ... A heat sink would help reduce the heat soak ... Just my $.02 wish 96 Mustang GT 4.6L 73ish F100 4x4 6.4L http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.public.iastate.edu/~wish == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 28 Sep 1999 08:13:32 -0500 From: "William S. Hart" Subject: RE: FTE 61-79 - Was timing, now backfire(?) popping... > > You set the timing with the advance disconnected right (the vacuum > > line in front discnnected and plugged) ??? > Um, yes; I wasn't supposed to do that? > Yup, just checking though, if you'd set it back to 6 with the advance connected some funky stuff could've happened ... > > When do you get it ? Accelerating ? Decelerating ? On warmup only ? > Yes. > ;-) It happens at idle; that's when I notice it... > > > Check the choke settings too, if you're too lean sometimes you'll get > > a backfire through the carb ... same's true if you have a bad > > powervalve usually when warm then. > It's still an auto-choke. The choke was fully off when I did the > timing. The pop happens when cold or warm.. > hmmm... I'd double check that all theplugs are tight, and then check to be sure there were no exhaust leaks that might be popping ... like a burned out doughnut at the end of the manifold, or a leaky header gasket ... Just my $.02 wish 96 Mustang GT 4.6L 73ish F100 4x4 6.4L http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.public.iastate.edu/~wish == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 28 Sep 1999 09:19:11 EDT From: JUMPINFORD aol.com Subject: Re: FTE 61-79 - car-o-scope I just got my car-o-scope back. I disagree, I aint tradin Tweety in! They suggested 5 other suitable alternatives. AMC Jeep, not bad, but not a Ford. Old Cutlass, Im not 80! Plymouth Duster, this I could live with, but it has to have a 383, 4 speed pistol grip, and NOS. Hyundai Accent, do I have to say anything? Volkswagon Beetle, I went the VW route once, Im never goin back to 3 week intervals between small electrical problems. One thing was quite interesting, Im putting it here for you. "You certainly are a bit of a nut case, aren't you, when it comes to taking chances (well, at least compared to other Ford F250 owners). Calm down. CALM DOWN! It's not the end of the world, for heaven's sake. And nobody is asking you to change anything about who you are. We'd never do that. Go ahead. Jump off a cliff if that's what makes you happy. But, if this is really what you are, you're gonna have to change vehicles" They got me pegged, but how am I supposed to jump cliffs in a hyundai? Darrell Duggan 74 F-350 "Tweety" MINE, and mine to stay, till Im dead, cremated, and safe in her ashtray. == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 28 Sep 1999 09:10:46 -0500 From: Forest New Subject: FTE 61-79 - 71 Floor pans Does anyone have a source for floor pans for a 71 F-100 pickup cab. I can't seem to find these anywhere. I would like to replace the rust with original look pans rather than welding in sheet metal. Anyone that can help me out, I would be appreciative. Also if anyone is interested in a polyeurethane frame rail fuel tank that fills from the back fenderwell that was an aftermarket add-on email me. I have the whole thing on the truck with the proper 3 way valve. Forest New 71 F-100 Sport Custom 72 F-100 XLT 67 mustang coupe 69 Mach-1 mustang == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 28 Sep 1999 07:24:44 -0700 From: Dennis Pearson Subject: Re: FTE 61-79 - 3.8 head gasket blower Thanks for your message at 01:13 PM 9/27/99 -0500, Larry Schmiedekamp. Your message was: >Hey Jason > >Can you tell me more. Is it a defect. I'm planning on over hauling one that >my son has. Just don't overheat it. Climbing an I-90 hill outside of Vantage, WA, I blew the head gasket on my '83, had the top end re-done (shaved head, ground valves, etc.) and it has been running great the last 4 years (considering that my daughter has been maintaining and driving it). It is no powerhouse, but it has been dependable since the head gasket incident... 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: Tue, 28 Sep 1999 07:29:36 -0700 From: Dennis Pearson Subject: RE: FTE 61-79 - 3.8 head gasket blower Thanks for your message at 12:56 PM 9/27/99 -0700, Hogan, Tom. Your message was: >Yeah, do tell I own two of them now. How soon do they usually go? Anything >to do to prevent it? > For one thing, remember to turn off the AC when climbing those steep hills... (I didn't). The suggestion to install a temp gauge is a good one...(I didn't). 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: Tue, 28 Sep 1999 07:35:14 -0700 From: Dennis Pearson Subject: Re: FTE 61-79 - 3.8 head gasket blower Thanks for your message at 03:51 PM 9/27/99 -0500, John LaGrone. Your message was: >This wouldn't be two different versions of a similar engine would it? The >front drive model may have aluminum heads where the rear drive doesn't. Just >wondering. The boys down in Ysplanti did this number on their 3.8 V6, too. >There were at least three Buick 3.8s. One was totally different from the >other two. FoMoCo may have pulled a similar stunt. Inquiring minds want to >know....... You are right. The front wheel drive 3.8 is different from the rear wheel drive 3.8. (At least this is what a Ford mechanic friend told me when I specifically asked about the interchagability (word?). 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: Tue, 28 Sep 1999 10:42:38 EDT From: Mikerenf aol.com Subject: Re: FTE 61-79 - 71 Floor pans racer23 if you find one let me know. As I need to replace mine as well. I have a 66 f-100/w 352 4-speed. any help would be appreciated. Mike R. == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 28 Sep 1999 09:42:00 -0500 From: "Brian C Nyman" Subject: FTE 61-79 - Rear End Question Does anyone know off hand what a "B" rear end code on a '80 9" stands for ? I'm using a Lincoln Versailles 9" rear end on my rebuild and was told if the code was a letter it was "posi." What's the correct Ford vernacular for "posi-traction?" (traction-loc?) Sorry, I'm new to the gear-head lingo. Brian Nyman bnyman allina.com == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 28 Sep 1999 07:50:29 -0700 From: "Josh Assing" Subject: RE: FTE 61-79 - Was timing, now backfire(?) popping... > > When do you get it ? Accelerating ? Decelerating ? On warmup only ? > ;-) It happens at idle; that's when I notice it... hmmm... I'd double check that all theplugs are tight, and then check to be sure there were no exhaust leaks that might be popping ... like a burned out doughnut at the end of the manifold, or a leaky header gasket ... Well; it happened before I replaced the plugs; and I know I got them all in good. I checked the donughts and did a quick check around the headers for exhaust leaks; didn't find anything. Possible it might be a bad/cracked valve? It doesn't burn any oil; and exhaust looks good.... Thanks - -josh == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 28 Sep 1999 08:13:02 -0700 (PDT) From: Dan Lee Subject: FTE 61-79 - Re: 3.8 head gasket blower I'm just pulling chains for a reponse. I had a '90 Probe with a 3.0L that ran great and never even misfired in over 100K miles. My son's Bronco II with the 2.9L is a '89. It is high mileage now and having oil pressure problems. I'm thinking of subscribing to another list to find out what is a good swap into a BII. Dan Lee '53 F100 400C-4V >Wow, guess I'm SOL then huh ? (see signature) ... >want scarey ? The4.6 >and the rest of the "triton" motors don't have direct >cubic inch >displacements (like 302 and 351 that were designed in >inches), they are >metric design, so to figure displacement in inches >you gotta go backand >change the borexstroke measurements then do the >calculations ...4.6=281 by >the way ... >> I > love Fords as much as anyone, but my rule is >to avoid > > any motors that are identified in a foreign >language > (liters). > __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 28 Sep 1999 11:18:49 -0400 From: Tony Marino Subject: Re: FTE 61-79 - car-o-scope Well, I don't know what your guy's problems are, but it's says I'm a CHEAP FLAKE and am a PERFECT match for my truck!!! 8-) http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://cartalk.cars.com/Tools/caroscopes-pickup.pl?access_id=104838x3472 8-) Tony tony pscico.com http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.pscico.com/~tony John LaGrone wrote: > Wish, > > I take it the car-o-scope is designed to tell you that you need to buy a new > car and get rid of whatever you have. My scope was almost identical to > yours. They suggested that I dump Henry and buy an Infinity. Yuck, ptooie! > It leaves a bad feel on my fingertips just typing it. Evidently Carnack > doesn't know what a status symbol an old Ford truck really is. > > "You'll have to pry the keys from my cold, dead fingers!!!!" > > -- 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 == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 28 Sep 1999 10:30:42 -0500 From: "William S. Hart" Subject: RE: FTE 61-79 - Re: 3.8 head gasket blower > My son's Bronco II with > the 2.9L is a '89. It is high mileage now and having > oil pressure problems. One guy I work with had problems with his too, turned out he hadn't changed the oil all winter ... and living as close to work as he does it was getting gas in the oil ... an oil change and it was all fixed ... On the other hand my sister had these problems and her motor fried in less than a month ... clogged pickup tube was what they said was the culprit...(5.0 F250) ... so I think what I'd do would be to change the oil first and keep an eye on it, still having problems, drop the pan and see what gunk is built up there ... then at least a new pickup and clean out the pan, maybe a new oil pump just for insurance ... Of course swapping in a 302 is always a fun father/son project ... or so I hear ... >I'm thinking of subscribing to > another list to find out what is a good swap into a > BII. > Might not be a bad idea, I know most of us don't play with FI too much :) Just my $.02 wish 96 Mustang GT 4.6L 73ish F100 4x4 6.4L http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.public.iastate.edu/~wish == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 28 Sep 1999 10:32:10 -0500 From: "William S. Hart" Subject: RE: FTE 61-79 - Was timing, now backfire(?) popping... > Well; it happened before I replaced the plugs; and I know I got > them all in good. I checked the donughts and did a quick check > around the headers for exhaust leaks; didn't find anything. > Possible it might be a bad/cracked valve? It doesn't burn any oil; > and exhaust looks good.... > Dunno, you're out of my league now ... jsut make sure everything's tight (motor mounts, accessory drives and mounts, etc) ... and the fan blades too, 'cause you really don't want one of those comin off ... otherwise just turn the radio up ;) just kidding of course, but I am out of suggestions, hopefully someone's been reading along and will have some new ideas ... Just my $.02 wish 96 Mustang GT 4.6L 73ish F100 4x4 6.4L http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.public.iastate.edu/~wish == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 28 Sep 1999 07:42:19 -0700 From: Don79XLT Subject: RE: FTE 61-79 - C6 tail shaft measurement From my experience with converting a 78 F250 4x4 from np435 to C6 there are 2 different lengths on the C6 for 4 wheel drive. There is a C6 for the shortbox that is shorter and then one for the longbox which is longer.. can't remember the exact difference in length but think it is 1/2" to 1" plus ... >There are two tail shafts, one for 2wd and one for 4wd. If you have 4wd you >need the short one but there is no shorter choice. The c-6 is simply a >longer tranny in 4x4 than either the T18 or NP435 so a drive shaft is almost >certainly going to be a requirement, actually two drive shafts since the >xfer case will be further back. > >Michigan, Pot Hole Jumping, >78 Bronco Loving, Gary Don '79 Bronco Ranger XLT, 400,4.11's open diff,LT235x16",np205,and C6 == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 28 Sep 1999 11:37:15 -0400 From: tfreeman murphyfarms.com Subject: RE: FTE 61-79 - Was timing, now backfire(?) popping... Josh, I had a similar situation. My exhaust manifold had a pin hole in it. The only way I found it was to run the truck at night with no moon (pitch black) and watched the manifold when it backfired. It shot out a little blue flame through the hole. All my gaskets looked fine and so did the manifold. I put on a set of headers and my problem was fixed. At least the backfire any ways. I'd look hard at the exhaust manifolds. - -Ted Well; it happened before I replaced the plugs; and I know I got them all in good. I checked the donughts and did a quick check around the headers for exhaust leaks; didn't find anything. Possible it might be a bad/cracked valve? It doesn't burn any oil; and exhaust looks good.... Thanks - -josh == 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: Tue, 28 Sep 1999 08:39:44 -0700 (PDT) From: Daniel DiMartino Subject: Re: FTE 61-79 - 71 Floor pans forest: I had a catalog from John's F-FUN 100 and if i remember they had floor pans in it, and i know for sure good old J.C. Whitney has 'em in thier catalog, just not sure about the years, a bit hit or miss. check out some web sites and request catalogs, Mac's for instance is free and huge, just call or e-mail them. ===== Daniel DiMartino 1968 F-250 soon to be a 4x4 __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 28 Sep 1999 08:46:02 -0700 From: "Bill Beyer" Subject: Re: FTE 61-79 - 351M vs. 351C Water pump...yes, distributor...yes, starter...no (351W style), etc....? "If you can't dazzle them with brilliance, riddle them with bullets" - -----Original Message----- From: PitStop Performance To: 61-79-list ford-trucks.com Date: Monday, September 27, 1999 11:32 PM Subject: FTE 61-79 - 351M vs. 351C >Which external parts (such as starter, waterpump, dist., etc) will swap >between a 351C and 351M? > >______________________________________________________ > >== 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: Tue, 28 Sep 1999 08:53:53 -0700 From: "Josh Assing" Subject: RE: FTE 61-79 - Was timing, now backfire(?) popping... > I had a similar situation. My exhaust manifold had a pin hole in it. > The only way I found it was to run the truck at night with no moon > (pitch black) and watched the manifold when it backfired. It shot out > a little blue flame through the hole. All my gaskets looked fine and > so did the manifold. I put on a set of headers and my problem was > fixed. At least the backfire any ways. I'd look hard at the exhaust > manifolds. This seems to be the prevailing thing over something much worse (cracked valve or something) I'll try to look at the next no-moon night; as long as it's above 30 degrees! - -josh == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 28 Sep 1999 08:54:26 -0700 From: "Hogan, Tom" Subject: RE: FTE 61-79 - car-o-scope After insulting me for a while (called me cheap) Carnack heaped the ultimate insult on me.... said I needed to get a Peugot505. 'Scuse me while I go barf all over carnack. ;0) Tom H,. > ---------- > From: John LaGrone[SMTP:jlagrone ford-trucks.com] > Reply To: 61-79-list ford-trucks.com > Sent: Tuesday, September 28, 1999 8:31 AM > To: -FordTruckDigest > Subject: FTE 61-79 - car-o-scope > > Wish, > > I take it the car-o-scope is designed to tell you that you need to buy a > new > car and get rid of whatever you have. My scope was almost identical to > yours. They suggested that I dump Henry and buy an Infinity. Yuck, ptooie! > It leaves a bad feel on my fingertips just typing it. Evidently Carnack > doesn't know what a status symbol an old Ford truck really is. > > "You'll have to pry the keys from my cold, dead fingers!!!!" > > -- 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 > == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 28 Sep 1999 09:01:34 -0700 From: "Bill Beyer" Subject: FTE 61-79 - Car-o-scope A little excerpt from my profile (apologies in advance for the cussing): Comparing You to Other Ford Pickup Owners Boy oh boy, Bill, you picked a vehicle which is just about perfect for you. Congratulations! Car-O-Scope Makes Suggestions for More Compatible Vehicles Despite the fact that your personality profile pretty much matches that of Ford Pickup owners, Car-O-Scope would like to suggest some alternative vehicles--should you be thinking of making a change. Note: some of these suggestions might surprise you. But try to keep an open mind. It's quite possible that the car-o-scope has discovered some hidden and/or repressed aspects of your personality. 1. Buick Roadmaster 2. Oldsmobile Cutlass 3. Dodge Ram 1500 4. Peugeot 505 5. Buick Estate Wagon A Peugeot 505? C'mon you've gotta be kidding! Who on earth would drive a Peugeot besides some elbow-patches-on-the-sport-coat, Birkenstock wearin', enviro-weenie? At least there was another pickup on the list even if it was a Dodge, which BTW I think is the perfect name to put on the front of a truck... "If you can't dazzle them with brilliance, riddle them with bullets" == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 28 Sep 1999 09:08:11 -0700 From: "Bill Beyer" Subject: Re: FTE 61-79 - Rear End Question Just stick with locker and/or limited slip differential (LSD) and you'll be fine. Stay away from "posi" "If you can't dazzle them with brilliance, riddle them with bullets" - -----Original Message----- From: Brian C Nyman To: 61-79-list ford-trucks.com Date: Tuesday, September 28, 1999 7:44 AM Subject: FTE 61-79 - Rear End Question >Does anyone know off hand what a "B" rear end code on a '80 9" stands for ? I'm >using a Lincoln Versailles 9" rear end on my rebuild and was told if the code >was a letter it was "posi." What's the correct Ford vernacular for >"posi-traction?" (traction-loc?) Sorry, I'm new to the gear-head lingo. > == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 28 Sep 1999 11:05:45 -0500 From: "Norm" Subject: Re: FTE 61-79 - C6 tail shaft measurement From: Don79XLT > From my experience with converting a 78 F250 4x4 from np435 to C6 there > are 2 different lengths on the C6 for 4 wheel drive. > There is a C6 for the shortbox that is shorter and then one for the longbox > which is longer.. Well in my experiance....There are actually three 4x4 Shafts with corresponding adapters for the C-6 /NP250 combo! The use of the differant length adapters has little "ryme or reason" in my opinion. I have a 78 Bronco with the "long" adapter/shaft combo.....And my 79 F-250 has the medium adapter shaft combo! And I have seen more than one Bronco with the "medium" adapter and shaft as well.......as well as plenty of F-150 stuff that was mixed matched with no reason! As for the "short" adapter.......They are around...I have seen them! And the next one I see I will grab....and then post some pics on the web so all can see the shaft differances and adapter lengths...because I am sure this question will be asked again! As far as possible shafts for the C-6.....I think that the book showed 4 differant tail shaft lengths for the 2x4 C-6! Norm/Tracie dahorse jvlnet.com " Babied & Pampered" http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.thewowfactor.com/bigbroncos/detail.cfm?detailid=231 http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.jvlnet.com/~dahorse == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 28 Sep 1999 11:10:06 -0500 From: Larry Schmiedekamp Subject: Re: FTE 61-79 - Car-o-scope Seems to me this scope is run by car nuts. Do they ever suggest a truck. Looks like only cars. zlcs At 09:01 AM 9/28/99 -0700, you wrote: >A little excerpt from my profile (apologies in advance for the cussing): > >Comparing You to Other Ford Pickup Owners > >Boy oh boy, Bill, you picked a vehicle which is just about perfect for you. >Congratulations! > > >Car-O-Scope Makes Suggestions for More Compatible Vehicles > >Despite the fact that your personality profile pretty much matches that of >Ford Pickup owners, Car-O-Scope would like to suggest some alternative >vehicles--should you be thinking of making a change. > >Note: some of these suggestions might surprise you. But try to keep an open >mind. It's quite possible that the car-o-scope has discovered some hidden >and/or repressed aspects of your personality. > >1. Buick Roadmaster >2. Oldsmobile Cutlass >3. Dodge Ram 1500 >4. Peugeot 505 >5. Buick Estate Wagon > > >A Peugeot 505? C'mon you've gotta be kidding! Who on earth would drive a >Peugeot besides some elbow-patches-on-the-sport-coat, Birkenstock wearin', >enviro-weenie? > >At least there was another pickup on the list even if it was a Dodge, which >BTW I think is the perfect name to put on the front of a truck... > >"If you can't dazzle them with brilliance, riddle them with bullets" > > > >== 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: Tue, 28 Sep 1999 11:16:00 -0500 From: "William S. Hart" Subject: RE: FTE 61-79 - Car-o-scope > 1. Buick Roadmaster > 2. Oldsmobile Cutlass > 3. Dodge Ram 1500 > 4. Peugeot 505 > 5. Buick Estate Wagon > > That's the most American built cars I've ever seen on a list from them! the Peugeot 505 (that's Pugh-gut :) is probably just thrown in for flavoring ;) > At least there was another pickup on the list even if it was a > Dodge, which > BTW I think is the perfect name to put on the front of a truck... > I always wondered if the Ram had an identity crisis ... I mean on the back of some of them they say in big plain letters Dodge Ram ...well which is it ? I came up behind one once and was so confused I had to turn ... Just my $.02 wish 96 Mustang GT 4.6L 73ish F100 4x4 6.4L http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.public.iastate.edu/~wish == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 28 Sep 1999 12:07:21 -0500 From: Craig Cantrell Subject: Re: FTE 61-79 - Hard hot start Actually, a heat "shield" would help prevent a heat soak for this application. "William S. Hart" wrote: > > are we talking about a heat sink.. if not what is a heat soak > > and who sells > > them? > > > > Usually you can go pick them up at Acme Auto ... just kidding of course ... > > heat soak is what happens when a starter (or other object) is left next to a > very hot object, such as a header, for an extended period of time ... the > heat "soaks" into the elec. device and causes it to perform poorly ... > > A heat sink would help reduce the heat soak ... > > Just my $.02 > wish > > 96 Mustang GT 4.6L > 73ish F100 4x4 6.4L > http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.public.iastate.edu/~wish > > == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html - -- Craig - -- 1997 Cobra Convertible--#2149 "Naw Jaw"--Pacific Green/Saddle/Saddle President, South Central Kansas Mustang Club See us at: http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://home.kscable.com/sckmc == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 28 Sep 1999 12:30:23 -0500 From: Craig Cantrell Subject: FTE 61-79 - Exhaust Hi, new to the list. Just wondering what the process is for all the exhaust manifolds that crack on the I-6 240. Repair or replace. Anyone know where to get one? Thanks - -- Craig - -- 1997 Cobra Convertible--#2149 "Naw Jaw"--Pacific Green/Saddle/Saddle President, South Central Kansas Mustang Club See us at: http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://home.kscable.com/sckmc == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 28 Sep 1999 10:25:22 PDT From: "J B" Subject: FTE 61-79 - new guy hello folks have been watching the list for a few weeks now and it appears i will be able to get a lot of useful information from it i am currently driving a 79 F150 4X4 - it has a 460 from a 73 Lincoln - full time 4WD - automatic (not sure which auto) it is a nice looking rig with a decent paint job, visor, and cap - will be used for hauling and plowing the biggest question i have right now is about the gas mileage - from watching the list i would guess that 10-12 mpg would be acceptable for the 460 - i am getting around 10.5 when i keep my foot off the floor - engine does have an edelbrock 1411 carb with very little epa stuff hanging on it and pretty much straight through exhausts (no headers)- i am still fine tuning the carb - it is difficult since my cheapie analyser with tach quit working right after i got the hang of turning all them little screws - so now the adjustments are by-gosh and by-golly oh yeah - have 31.5 X 10.5 tires - smaller ones would probably help the mileage but these look so nice take care all JB ______________________________________________________ == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 28 Sep 1999 13:17:47 -0500 From: Dave Jacobs Subject: RE: FTE 61-79 - new guy Have a similar setup but a '78 F150 4x4. Hard to keep the 460 under 75mph on the metro freeways! Still get 10-11 mpg even at that speed. You have a C6 auto tranny mated to an NP203 full-time transfer case. I took the full-time hubs out of the wheels, and put in locking hubs to help in the mpg arena. However, also took out NP203 and replaced with part time transfer case the NP205. Simple, but heavy for one person, exchange. The frame is drilled to move a T/C fore and aft to accept the skinnier NP205. The outside axle stubs may not be long enough to accept a locking hub. Either find a set off of another 4x4 that has locking hubs, or as I did, I cut down the inner spline/sleeve in locking hub to match the thickness of the full-time 'gear' that you took out. It's about one inch thick. Then the snap ring will work. -----Original Message----- From: J B [mailto:jbmx1 hotmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, September 28, 1999 12:25 PM To: 61-79-list ford-trucks.com Subject: FTE 61-79 - new guy hello folks have been watching the list for a few weeks now and it appears i will be able to get a lot of useful information from it i am currently driving a 79 F150 4X4 - it has a 460 from a 73 Lincoln - full time 4WD - automatic (not sure which auto) it is a nice looking rig with a decent paint job, visor, and cap - will be used for hauling and plowing the biggest question i have right now is about the gas mileage - from watching the list i would guess that 10-12 mpg would be acceptable for the 460 - i am getting around 10.5 when i keep my foot off the floor - engine does have an edelbrock 1411 carb with very little epa stuff hanging on it and pretty much straight through exhausts (no headers)- i am still fine tuning the carb - it is difficult since my cheapie analyser with tach quit working right after i got the hang of turning all them little screws - so now the adjustments are by-gosh and by-golly oh yeah - have 31.5 X 10.5 tires - smaller ones would probably help the mileage but these look so nice take care all JB ______________________________________________________ == 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: Tue, 28 Sep 1999 12:26:36 -0600 From: Kirk Baillie Subject: FTE 61-79 - 74 f250 gas mileage Hi I own a 74 f250 4X4 highboy with a 360. Just wondering what other guys are getting for mileage. That last time i went on a big trip with the truck i got 10 mpg i think i should be getting more. One factor i have not taking into effect is that im running 35" with 410 gears. Is there a program on the net that with calculate the actual speed that i am traveling based on my new tire size?. thanks Kirk Baillie F250 4x4 highboy == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 28 Sep 1999 13:48:18 -0500 From: "William S. Hart" Subject: RE: FTE 61-79 - new guy > You have a C6 > auto tranny mated to an NP203 full-time transfer case. I took > the full-time > hubs out of the wheels, and put in locking hubs to help in the mpg arena. > However, also took out NP203 and replaced with part time > transfer case the > NP205. Actually there are kits available for both of these conversions ... I have a pair of the hubs on my truck, and a kit in the 203 to make it a part time ... its a bit easier than having to worry about driveline lengths and all that stuff ... Just so you know there are other options ... Just my $.02 wish 96 Mustang GT 4.6L 73ish F100 4x4 6.4L http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.public.iastate.edu/~wish == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 28 Sep 1999 14:58:35 EDT From: Bad4dFilly aol.com Subject: Re: FTE 61-79 - Car Movies In a message dated 09/28/1999 1:46:21 AM !!!First Boot!!!, JUMPINFORD aol.com writes: > If I didn't have my Envy, I'd have an Eleanor sittin in mah driveway LOL ~Lisa~ == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 28 Sep 1999 15:03:11 EDT From: Bad4dFilly aol.com Subject: Re: FTE 61-79 - new guy In a message dated 09/28/1999 6:17:42 PM !!!First Boot!!!, jbmx1 hotmail.com writes: watching the list i would guess that 10-12 mpg would be acceptable for the 460 - i am getting around 10.5 when i keep my foot off the floor >> I reckon that's about what I'm gettin in my '77 F-150 4x4.....It seems like I go to the gas station twice a week LOL The guys there know me though, they're like "Oh no, here comes that little cowgirl again" lol *~*~Lisa and Envy~*~* *~*~Silly boys....trucks are for GIRLS!~*~* == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 28 Sep 1999 14:35:05 -0600 From: "Danger" Subject: Re: FTE 61-79 - Rear End Question > Just stick with locker and/or limited slip differential (LSD) and you'll be > fine. Stay away from "posi" > > "If you can't dazzle them with brilliance, riddle them with bullets" ............. > >Does anyone know off hand what a "B" rear end code on a '80 9" stands for ? > I'm > >using a Lincoln Versailles 9" rear end on my rebuild and was told if the > code > >was a letter it was "posi." What's the correct Ford vernacular for > >"posi-traction?" (traction-loc?) Sorry, I'm new to the gear-head lingo. ........... Um.... What's wrong with posi? It won't fit in a Lincoln Versailles 9"? I've got a PowerLoc Posi in my 69 F250 and I'm very happy with it. As a matter of fact I'd love to get my hands on another one for my other 69 F250 instead of the TractionLoc unit I might install soon. As far as I know, if the rear axle code found on the drivers door jamb begins with a letter and not a number, then it is not a regular rear axle. Danger danger csolutions.net == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 28 Sep 1999 13:44:52 -0700 From: "Bill Beyer" Subject: Re: FTE 61-79 - Rear End Question Posi is GM speak for a LSD... "If you can't dazzle them with brilliance, riddle them with bullets" - -----Original Message----- From: Danger To: FTE List Date: Tuesday, September 28, 1999 1:37 PM Subject: Re: FTE 61-79 - Rear End Question > Um.... What's wrong with posi? It won't fit in a Lincoln Versailles 9"? > > I've got a PowerLoc Posi in my 69 F250 and I'm very happy with it. As a >matter of fact I'd love to get my hands on another one for my other 69 F250 >instead of the TractionLoc unit I might install soon. > As far as I know, if the rear axle code found on the drivers door jamb >begins with a letter and not a number, then it is not a regular rear axle. == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 28 Sep 1999 16:48:52 -0400 From: j arnold Subject: FTE 61-79 - Bed Bolts Finally got around to pulling the bed off our '79 f-250 fleetside and repairing it. Now ready to replace bed. Had to cut old bolts off with torch and just left them lying in field. Anybody know right off-hand what size bolts I need? Looks like about a 7/16 coarse thread carriage bolt 5 or 5 1/2 inches long. Would like to confirm before I start my usual 5 or 6 trips to hardware store to find right size. Thanks. stoney == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 28 Sep 1999 15:54:49 -0500 From: "William S. Hart" Subject: RE: FTE 61-79 - Rear End Question > Um.... What's wrong with posi? its a Ch*vy term ... > It won't fit in a Lincoln > Versailles 9"? > It might, ;) but a Trac-Loc should fit ... its a slightly different design principle, but in the end they all do the same (or similar) things ... Just my $.02 wish 96 Mustang GT 4.6L 73ish F100 4x4 6.4L http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.public.iastate.edu/~wish == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 28 Sep 1999 16:08:19 -0500 From: "William S. Hart" Subject: RE: FTE 61-79 - Rear End Question > Posi is GM speak for a LSD... > > "If you can't dazzle them with brilliance, riddle them with bullets" > Ya know Bill, taken out of context that might not be the best phrasing ... ;) Just my $.02 wish 96 Mustang GT 4.6L 73ish F100 4x4 6.4L http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.public.iastate.edu/~wish == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 28 Sep 1999 17:14:52 -0400 From: Tony Marino Subject: Re: FTE 61-79 - Bed Bolts Hey Stoney- They are 1/2 inch bolts, I suggest you get grade-5 at least, and I know 6 of them can be the same length, but the two center ones near the headboard are shorter-- 4 1/2 comes to mind-- (reason being the bolts are only threaded the last inch of shank) 8-) Not much help I know, but it's a start.. 8-) Tony tony pscico.com http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.pscico.com/~tony At 04:48 PM 9/28/99 -0400, you wrote: > >Finally got around to pulling the bed off our '79 f-250 fleetside and >repairing it. Now ready to replace bed. Had to cut old bolts off with torch >and just left them lying in field. Anybody know right off-hand what size >bolts I need? Looks like about a 7/16 coarse thread carriage bolt 5 or 5 >1/2 inches long. Would like to confirm before I start my usual 5 or 6 trips >to hardware store to find right size. >Thanks. > >stoney > >== 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: Tue, 28 Sep 1999 14:25:16 -0700 From: "Bill Beyer" Subject: Re: FTE 61-79 - Rear End Question Maybe that's why they called it Posi...heh, heh! - -----Original Message----- From: William S. Hart To: 61-79-list ford-trucks.com Date: Tuesday, September 28, 1999 2:19 PM Subject: RE: FTE 61-79 - Rear End Question > > Posi is GM speak for a LSD... > > > > "If you can't dazzle them with brilliance, riddle them with bullets" > > > >Ya know Bill, taken out of context that might not be the best phrasing ... == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 28 Sep 1999 15:29:21 -0600 From: "Matthew Senn" Subject: Re: FTE 61-79 - Rear End Question except when you drop *that* LSD, is doesn't hurt quite so bad . . . - ----- Original Message ----- From: William S. Hart To: Sent: Tuesday, September 28, 1999 3:08 PM Subject: RE: FTE 61-79 - Rear End Question > > Posi is GM speak for a LSD... > > > > "If you can't dazzle them with brilliance, riddle them with bullets" > > > > Ya know Bill, taken out of context that might not be the best phrasing ... > > ;) > > Just my $.02 > wish > > 96 Mustang GT 4.6L > 73ish F100 4x4 6.4L > http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.public.iastate.edu/~wish > == 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: Tue, 28 Sep 1999 15:35:29 -0600 From: "Danger" Subject: Re: FTE 61-79 - Was timing, now backfire(?) popping... I've noticed a brand new thermostat (high performance) that made a "popping" noise when it opened & closed. Perhaps it was due to the cooling system being one gallon short or the thermo needed a break in period, but it works fine now. Could this explain the popping noise in your truck? Danger danger csolutions.net == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 28 Sep 1999 15:12:07 -0700 From: "Josh Assing" Subject: Re: FTE 61-79 - Was timing, now backfire(?) popping... > I've noticed a brand new thermostat (high performance) that made a > Could this explain the popping noise in your truck? I doubt it. It sounds too "exhaust" like.. I'm going to really search for a pin-hole leak in the headers tonight. - -j == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 28 Sep 1999 17:54:33 -0500 From: "David H. Uhrbrock" Subject: FTE 61-79 - '63 Master Cylinder I have a 1963 F100 with the original one-piston master cylinder. I would like to put a dual-piston master cylinder in its place. Has anyone on this group done this? Part numbers would be very helpful. Thanks David H. Uhrbrock david.uhrbrock utmb.edu == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 28 Sep 1999 18:07:01 -0500 From: "Jason & Kathy Kendrick" Subject: Re: FTE 61-79 - 74 f250 gas mileage Kirk, I think you're doing pretty good to be getting ten mpg. I used to have a '73/4 ton(390, 4 spd, 4 bbl, 4.56 gears, and 2wd) that wouldn't do any better than ten mpg no matter what I tried. Considering you're carrying around four wheel drive parts, 35's and 4.10's, I would guess you'd get less mpg than you do. Jason Kirk Baillie wrote: > > Hi I own a 74 f250 4X4 highboy with a 360. Just wondering what other > guys are getting for mileage. That last time i went on a big trip with > the truck i got 10 mpg i think i should be getting more. One factor i > have not taking into effect is that im running 35" with 410 gears. Is > there a program on the net that with calculate the actual speed that i > am traveling based on my new tire size?. > > thanks > Kirk Baillie == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 28 Sep 1999 19:12:10 -0700 From: "O'Connor" Subject: FTE 61-79 - Fe Pulleys FTE, Looking for a crank pulley for 61 thru 67 V8's that drive the power steering pump. The Ford P/N is C1AZ-6A312-C. THANKS. Tim == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 28 Sep 1999 19:16:53 EDT From: DR11AGON aol.com Subject: FTE 61-79 - 1978 Ford F150 Supercab 4x4 parting out sale: PARTING OUT SALE: 1978 FORD F150, Supercab 4x4: Has many good parts. whole front end no rust, 2 cabs to chose from, solid 8' bed, good drivetrain: 351M(crane cam, edelbrock intake, holley 4 barrel, flowtech headers, dual exhaust with h-pipe and flowmasters), C-6 tranny, transfer case, Ford 9" rear(3.50 gears), Dana44 front(3.50 gears), new doors, new door weatherstrip, new front window visor, new parking brake cable, 1/2 good tread on 35" B.F. Goodrich All-Terrain. Call for prices. mileage: 138000. (215) 886-6956 Located in Pennsylvania, Philadelphia area. == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 28 Sep 1999 19:47:15 EDT From: BDIJXS aol.com Subject: FTE 61-79 - Torque/HP Description Does anyone have that link to the explanation (in laymen's terms) on the difference between torque and horsepower??????????? I lost it! CJ == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 28 Sep 1999 20:15:56 -0400 From: "Marvin Meyer" Subject: FTE 61-79 - 330/361/391 Truck Heads Has anyone experienced cracked heads due to just plain old sitting/age? I have a B-600 bus/motorhome, and the exhaust side of the head cracked, on top between the head and exhaust port flange. The cracks are directly over top of the port so when the motor is running, you here a leakage. The cracks are 5/8 -3/4" long and can easily be welded up without taking anything apart other than battery terminal removal. Seems to me poor quality castings ring a bell. The antifreeze was good for -64, i just went to start the old girl up one day and noticed a leak. Porosity in the iron? People were talking gas mileage, this 361 9spd got 11 hwy == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 28 Sep 1999 18:11:02 -0700 (PDT) From: canzus seanet.com Subject: Re: FTE 61-79 - Rear End Question At 02:35 PM 28:9:99 -0600, Danger wrote: >> Just stick with locker and/or limited slip differential (LSD) and you'll >be >> fine. Stay away from "posi" >> >> "If you can't dazzle them with brilliance, riddle them with bullets" >............. > > Um.... What's wrong with posi? It won't fit in a Lincoln Versailles 9"? > > I've got a PowerLoc Posi in my 69 F250 and I'm very happy with it. Hey "Danger" Posi is a GM term.... No more need be said... Steve & the Rockette 63 F100 72 Capri 2000, hers 73 Capri 2600, soon to be a 302 73 MGB GT, Our Toy 94 SHO, SWMBO's 97 Contour, Mine == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 28 Sep 1999 18:10:33 -0700 (PDT) From: canzus seanet.com Subject: Re: FTE 61-79 - Car-o-scope At 09:01 AM 28:9:99 -0700, Bill Beyer wrote: >At least there was another pickup on the list even if it was a Dodge, which >BTW I think is the perfect name to put on the front of a truck... If that ain't a statement and a half, While the Rock and I were on vacation I borrowed my buds Dodge. I had to make a serious dump run. So SWMBO and I load up the Dodge and head out, as we are slowing to turn into the dump the brake pedal goes to the floor, real sudden I'm trying to slow 3600lbs of junk, and 1500lbs of trash with the E brake. Not a hell of a lot of fun I can tell ya. When I got it stopped I took a look under the truck, the rear brakeline had blown out where it jumps around the rearend cover. Rock asks what we need to fix it, My first thought was "A clean pair shorts might be a good starting point." Steve & the Rockette 63 F100 72 Capri 2000, hers 73 Capri 2600, soon to be a 302 73 MGB GT, Our Toy 94 SHO, SWMBO's 97 Contour, Mine == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 28 Sep 1999 18:11:27 -0700 (PDT) From: canzus seanet.com Subject: Re: FTE 61-79 - 74 f250 gas mileage At 06:07 PM 28:9:99 -0500, Jason & Kathy Kendrick wrote: >Kirk, I think you're doing pretty good to be getting ten mpg. I used to >have a '73/4 ton(390, 4 spd, 4 bbl, 4.56 gears, and 2wd) that wouldn't >do any better than ten mpg no matter what I tried. Good point, SWMBO's Grampa truck -67 F250 Camper Special- Got 10mpg, Empty, loaded, pulling a 4 horse trailer, or whatever, thats all It ever got. Grampa's dead just now, but the Truck lives on. Aunt Val's got it.... and it still gets 10mpg..... Steve & the Rockette 63 F100 72 Capri 2000, hers 73 Capri 2600, soon to be a 302 73 MGB GT, Our Toy 94 SHO, SWMBO's 97 Contour, Mine == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 28 Sep 1999 18:11:16 -0700 (PDT) From: canzus seanet.com Subject: RE: FTE 61-79 - Rear End Question At 03:54 PM 28:9:99 -0500, William S. Hart wrote: > > Um.... What's wrong with posi? > >its a Ch*vy term ... > > > It won't fit in a Lincoln > > Versailles 9"? > > > >It might, ;) but a Trac-Loc should fit ... its a slightly different design >principle, but in the end they all do the same (or similar) things ... What you want to call it is a Detroit {Detroy-it for you Canucks} Locker. They make a funny clicking noise when turning, but are the finest locking differentials made...IMNSHO. Steve & the Rockette 63 F100 72 Capri 2000, hers 73 Capri 2600, soon to be a 302 73 MGB GT, Our Toy 94 SHO, SWMBO's 97 Contour, Mine == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 28 Sep 1999 19:46:29 -0600 From: Kirk Baillie Subject: Re: FTE 61-79 - 74 f250 gas mileage thanks cause i was just wondering since I have only owned it for about 5 months and 4 of those have been devoted to restoring the body and interior. So i haven't really done much to the motor other than set the timing and idle and through in new plugs wires and coil. Jason & Kathy Kendrick wrote: > > Kirk, I think you're doing pretty good to be getting ten mpg. I used to > have a '73/4 ton(390, 4 spd, 4 bbl, 4.56 gears, and 2wd) that wouldn't > do any better than ten mpg no matter what I tried. Considering you're > carrying around four wheel drive parts, 35's and 4.10's, I would guess > you'd get less mpg than you do. > Jason > == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 28 Sep 1999 22:14:01 EDT From: WEDIVE247 aol.com Subject: FTE 61-79 - Re: Truck age Send us the vin # and I'm sure someone can tell you what year it is . == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 28 Sep 1999 22:28:35 EDT From: WEDIVE247 aol.com Subject: Re: FTE 61-79 - '63 Master Cylinder In a message dated 99-09-28 19:02:33 EDT, you write: like to put a dual-piston master cylinder in its place. Has anyone on this group done this? Part numbers would be very helpful. Thanks >> Where to start ? You want power or manual / disc. or drum ? The easy way would be to stick with manual . Try one from a mustang , you can also make them power by using the booster from the same .Good luck == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 28 Sep 1999 22:12:54 -0500 From: "Jason & Kathy Kendrick" Subject: Re: FTE 61-79 - 74 f250 gas mileage Mine was the same way-empty or loaded, it always got ten mpg. It was real dependable, too. My only regret was selling it so I could buy that stupid camaro.... Anyway, 30 days and two engines later, I had another Ford in the driveway. This one gets better mileage. Jason > > Good point, SWMBO's Grampa truck -67 F250 Camper Special- Got > 10mpg, Empty, loaded, pulling a 4 horse trailer, or whatever, thats > all It ever got. Grampa's dead just now, but the Truck lives on. Aunt > Val's got it.... and it still gets 10mpg..... > > Steve & the Rockette == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 28 Sep 1999 22:26:33 -0500 From: "Brett Yerks" Subject: FTE 61-79 - C6 cooler lines Just wondering which line is the output line on a C6. I moved my tranny cooler and radiator to the bed and just want to make sure I get the fluid.... To access the rest of this feature you must be a logged in Registered User Of Ford Truck Enthusiasts
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