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Received: with LISTAR (v0.128a; list 61-79-list); Wed, 15 Mar 2000 21:37:07 -0500 (EST) Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2000 21:37:07 -0500 (EST) From: Ford Truck Enthusiasts List Server To: 61-79-list digest users Reply-to: 61-79-list  ford-trucks.com Subject: 61-79-list Digest V2000 #39 Precedence: bulk ========================================================== Ford Truck Enthusiasts 1961-1979 Truck Mailing List Visit our web site: http://www.ford-trucks.com To unsubscribe, send email to: listar ford-trucks.com with the words "unsubscribe 61-79-list" in the subject of the message. ========================================================== ------------------------------------ 61-79-list Digest Tue, 14 Mar 2000 Volume: 2000 Issue: 039 In This Issue: Undercarriage Update C6AE 9425 G Intake manifold Voltage Thing shoulder belts truck info plate in door Propane engines Re: 429 police engine for sale Re: Propane engines Re: galvanized cleaner Re: Electrical Problem Re: shoulder belts Front Knuckles Re: 65 shoulder belts Re: 429 police engine for sale Re: Propane engines Re: Updating seat belts Re: Propane engines Re: BIRTHDAY WANTS..... Re: Updating seat belts Updating seat belts Re: shoulder belts Re: shoulder belts Re: Updating seat belts Re: Undercarriage Update Re: Updating seat belts Re: Updating seat belts Re: shoulder belts Water pump and outlet Re: Propane engines Re: shoulder belts Re: shoulder belts Re: shoulder belts Re: shoulder belts Re: shoulder belts Re: shoulder belts Re: shoulder belts Re: shoulder belts Re: truck info plate in door Re: shoulder belts Free '71 Bed Sacramento Area ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Tue, 14 Mar 2000 19:56:35 -0800 (PST) From: Art Verling Subject: Undercarriage Update I was thinking about looking for a 78 2X4 SWB truck and stripping the body and installing my 64 body on the 78 frame. What would the downside of that be? Will a 64 body fit on a 78 frame? Your ideas would be appreciated. Thanks, Art Verling 64 F100 Reno, NV art.verling excite.com _______________________________________________________ Get 100% FREE Internet Access powered by Excite Visit http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://freelane.excite.com/freeisp ------------------------------ From: "Steven Salas" Subject: C6AE 9425 G Intake manifold Date: Tue, 14 Mar 2000 20:10:53 -0800 I have a C6AE 9425 G 4v intake manifold. Can someone tell me what this intake originally came off of? I was told that is a early 390 GT intake. I plan on trading it and would like to be sure that I'm not misleading anyone. Anybody have an idea what its worth? It is iron so it can't be worth a whole bunch I'm sure. Thanks, Steve ------------------------------ From: "JOHN B. HELLDORFER" Subject: Voltage Thing Date: Tue, 14 Mar 2000 19:57:34 -0800 You write >>>.While trying to diagnose the poor performance of my 76,I discovered that I have 12 volts at the battery,but with the ignition in the "run"position I only have about 5 volts at starter solenoid, "high" side of ballast resistor etc. I'm thinking bad ignition switch,any other ideas?<<< If you mean the `wire that energizes the Starter Solenoid` ... Iam kinda thinking it is correct. Maybe a volt or to higher is better But what you have is OK coming from the Ignition switch... OK on my 69 wire diagram the red/blu (to starter solenoid)and red/grn(to Coil) are on the same Ignition stitch contact (Low Voltage Resistance wiring) SO, check the voltage at the coil and the starter solenoid they should be `Similar` :D . __JOHN__Õ¿ö ICQ#6030753 My Web Sites>> http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://clubs.excite.com/comm/area/pw/welcome/main.asp?cid=188005&auth= http://www.ford-trucks.com/pictorial/big/1972_f250_2.html ------------------------------ From: "Redden" Subject: shoulder belts Date: Tue, 14 Mar 2000 23:24:34 -0500 My '71 has holes for the shoulder harnesses. I was going to check junkyards to see if late model belts would work. Probably it might be just as easy to get aftermarket, the cost for a universal one is around $65-$80 and some companies include mounting plates in the package. (I just put lap belts only in my '62 Plym##th and they cost $15 each.) a couple of aftermarket links: http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.andoauto.com/seat_belts.htm http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.julianos.com/catalog.html mike in pa ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 14 Mar 2000 22:29:00 -0600 From: "Howard Bottles" Subject: truck info plate in door I am looking at buying a '73 F100 and I am trying to find out what the original tranny it had, among other things. WB Color body Trans Axl DSO 117 SB 234 G 08 57 VIN # F10ALQ26643 TIA for any an all help/info. howardb ------------------------------ From: JUMPINFORD aol.com Date: Tue, 14 Mar 2000 23:36:22 EST Subject: Propane engines Hello everyone, I seem to recall a fellow on here that built engines strictly for propane. I got a few questions, such as cam selection, compression ratio, cost of conversion and so forth. With the cost of gas goin through the roof, Im looking into alternative fuels. Ive already got a motor goin together, so Id like to find out what I would need to keep the Hp levels up. Its a 460, .030 over with a pair of 68 429 heads. Pistons are hyper, and the cam Ive got is a comp 268h. I know the heads need super hard valve seats, but after that I get lost. Also, is there a setup out there that could handle a high HP 460? I dont wanna starve the motor, even if I am savin $$. Any help is greatly appreciated. Darrell Duggan 74 F-350 "Tweety" ------------------------------ From: JJJJJGRANT aol.com Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2000 00:15:26 EST Subject: Re: 429 police engine for sale i have always thought 429 and 460's from 69-74 had the same deck height. this one is a 72. it has the cj rods, cj oil pump and oil pan, also has the forged pistons jeff grant ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2000 01:35:06 -0800 From: John Lord Subject: Re: Propane engines I will Answer the last question first. The 2 most common brands of propane mixers (carbs) Impco and OHG are 425 and 450cfm, for all V8 Applications. If you feel you need more their are 2 options one is to buy a Dual 4 bbl intake manifold and another mixer, converter etc. Or if you go to your local shop that does propane conversions the have catalogs of adapters plates etc., one of their adapters will allow you to put 2 mixers onto a single 4 bbl base plate. you still need to have 2 mixers and converters. but their is no need to modify the carb linkage. Try to find the formula that will tell you what cfm you need at about 85% volumetric efficiency. and keep in mind you don't need all that cfm at lower rpm's. I am running one OHG mixer on my 351W and through the adjustment of the main (high speed) adjustment i have found i have more than enough fuel flow. Without a dyno and an exhaust gas tester you can lean out your high speed mixture screw until you start loosing speed and power, and after you back it out a bit you will find that the screw is probably still half way in or more. In regards to the camshaft, build your engine the the way you want. the use of high compression pistons seem to make up for the 10% power loss of propane. i will send you an email directly will the recommended engine building spec's. Two final note's: Here in Victoria BC Canada there has been a 20% increase in gas prices and suddenly without any explanation there has been a 30% increase in propane prices at the pump. For me the price of propane has jumped from 32 to 38 cents a liter. and i expect they will blame it on the fuel cost to ship it. Also I used to run a 440 Cu dodge i built for performance and i did not find that i had a loss of fuel or power at any point and i have a friend who runs a 460 Cu in his 73 F350 4x4 (with 42 inch tires etc.) and he has no problems with a standard propane setup JUMPINFORD aol.com wrote: > Hello everyone, > > I seem to recall a fellow on here that built engines strictly for propane. I > got a few questions, such as cam selection, compression ratio, cost of > conversion and so forth. With the cost of gas goin through the roof, Im > looking into alternative fuels. Ive already got a motor goin together, so Id > like to find out what I would need to keep the Hp levels up. Its a 460, .030 > over with a pair of 68 429 heads. Pistons are hyper, and the cam Ive got is > a comp 268h. I know the heads need super hard valve seats, but after that I > get lost. Also, is there a setup out there that could handle a high HP 460? > I dont wanna starve the motor, even if I am savin $$. Any help is greatly > appreciated. > > Darrell Duggan > 74 F-350 "Tweety" > ========================================================== > To unsubscribe, send email to: listar ford-trucks.com with > the words "unsubscribe 61-79-list" in the subject of the > message. ------------------------------ From: "Harvey, Blaine" Subject: Re: galvanized cleaner Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2000 07:59:10 -0500 If you look on the Eastwood website, they have a product that they say is good to clean up and paint galvanized metal--or it might be two products, one to clean, the other to restore galvanized finish. Of course, can't find my catalogue right now to give you the exact reference... > -----Original Message----- > From: Brett L Habben > To: 61-79-list ford-trucks.com <61-79-list ford-trucks.com> > Date: Sunday, March 12, 2000 11:42 PM > Subject: [61-79-list] Galvanized metal cleaner? > > > >Folks, > >What works to clean up the galvanized inner fenders and make them look > >new again? I went after mine with diesel/gas/lacquer thinner and managed > >to remove all the undercoating, overspray, grease, melted ignition module > >potting, etc. But they still look like an old Gleaner combine abandoned > >out in the grove for 50 years. Some sort of acid? > >Thanks, > >Brett > >Super75cab > ------------------------------ From: "Peters, Gary (G.R.)" Subject: Re: Electrical Problem Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2000 08:53:21 -0500 You should have about 6-8v at the coil green wire if I remember correclty in the run position and 12v in the start position. Low voltage is usually a sign of a bad connection somewhere. You may need to pinch the sockets at the start relay or check for bad connections at the large black plugs to the duraspark system, both at the module and the dizzy. -- Michigan, Pot Hole Jumping, 78 Bronco Loving, Gary -- >While trying to diagnose the poor performance of my 76,I >discovered that I have 12 volts at the battery,but with the >ignition in the "run"position I only have about 5 volts at starter >solenoid, "high" side of ballast resistor etc. > I'm thinking bad ignition switch,any other ideas? ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2000 08:05:55 -0600 Subject: Re: shoulder belts From: "John LaGrone" > My '71 has holes for the shoulder harnesses. > I was going to check junkyards to see if late model belts would work. Guys, A couple of thoughts here on shoulder belts. First I hate the belts in my 79. The retractor pulls tension on the shoulder belt all of the time and rubs a raw place on my shoulder by my neck. Very annoying. I bought a couple of after market locks from JC Whitney (real cheap, $2 or $3 for the pair) that let me put a little slack in the shoulder belt. Much better. The belts in my Towncar have a built in ratcheting device and are very comfortable to use. The difference is in the way they bolt up. The retractor mechanism is in the cab corner behind your head on the truck, but it is down on the floor in the car. Shoulder belts have been proven to be superior to lap belts in affording crash protection, no doubt. -- John jlagrone ford-trucks.com <]:-) <]:-)<]:-)<]:-)<]:-)<]:-) 1979 F150 Custom, Long Wide Bed, Regular Cab, 351M, C6 (Henry) http://www.ford-trucks.com/jlagrone/henry.home.htm Dearborn iron rules!!!! ------------------------------ From: "Dave Emerick" Subject: Front Knuckles Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2000 09:09:58 EST Need some help.....where can I get either a rebuild kit or the replacement individual pieces for the enclosed front knuckles on my '75 F-250 4x4? The felt and various pieces will be replaced as needed, but haven't found a supplier.... Also while I'm asking....what's the best way to determine the front end in this truck...I know the rear is a Dana 60, but I've read the front could be a 60 or a 44(!).....better way other than comparing it to the rear to determine it's true model? Thanks ______________________________________________________ ------------------------------ From: "e. eversull" Subject: Re: 65 shoulder belts Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2000 14:11:14 GMT >>I do not know if it is feasable but I am thinking of putting 5 point shoulder harnesses in my truck. My 65 has just a lap belt, and no where to put a shoulder belt. Paul, I put shoulder belts in my 64 last year and am pleased with them. They come with a 4" spoon that mounts behind the door channel on the b-pillar. Welding is suggested, but bolting is ok and that is what I did. The pieces provided to bolt into under the floor conflict a little with the floor seam to the back of the cab but are workable. The belts are $100 apiece from Julianos. http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.julianos.com/ Eldon, 1964 F100 ______________________________________________________ ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2000 06:11:11 -0800 From: "John MacNamara" Subject: Re: 429 police engine for sale Jeff: No they started at 10.300 and worked up to 10.322 in 73, This was done to reduce the compression. I think my friend randy sent you an email on the engine. He lives in Idaho, I live in So Cal. I found a DOVE block in San Diego and may just buy that instead of trying to ship the engine out. Would be expensive. There is a police engine on ebay for sale also. Thanks John JJJJJGRANT aol.com wrote: > i have always thought 429 and 460's from 69-74 had the same deck height. this > one is a 72. it has the cj rods, cj oil pump and oil pan, also has the forged > pistons > > jeff grant > ========================================================== > To unsubscribe, send email to: listar ford-trucks.com with > the words "unsubscribe 61-79-list" in the subject of the > message. ------------------------------ From: "Peters, Gary (G.R.)" Subject: Re: Propane engines Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2000 09:51:55 -0500 Now we're talking! :-) Imagine a dual quad propane setup at the shows in your hot little 56 or at moab with your 460 powered 78 bronco.........I LIKE IT! :-) All of a sudden this thread has my full attention :-) -- Michigan, Pot Hole Jumping, 78 Bronco Loving, Gary -- >(carbs) Impco and OHG are 425 and 450cfm, for all V8 Applications. >If you feel you need more their are 2 options one is to buy a >Dual 4 bbl intake >manifold and another mixer, converter etc. Or if you go to ------------------------------ From: draco pacifier.com Subject: Re: Updating seat belts Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2000 06:53:17 -0800 (PST) wish wrote: > is my truck an oddity for not having the grommets ? Mine doesn't have the grommets either. There is a company that makes a 4 or 5 point harness that has a regular seatbelt-like latch with a red button. The company rep. told me that it is a requirement for the harness to be legal on the street. I guess rescue personnel look for those red buttons to release you when you can't do it yourself? Anyway to use a 5 point, don't you need to make a hole in the seat? I would just like to replace my belts with new ones because the latches stick. Only problem is nobody makes them in green anymore. :( Mark in Southwest Washington http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.pacifier.com/~draco/Truck.html -- '74 F-100 Ranger XLT 4X4 in digest mode ------------------------------ From: "Peters, Gary (G.R.)" Subject: Re: Propane engines Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2000 09:53:29 -0500 When can we expect Holley to come out with a computer controlled dual quad system.......:-) -- Michigan, Pot Hole Jumping, 78 Bronco Loving, Gary -- >(carbs) Impco and OHG are 425 and 450cfm, for all V8 Applications. >If you feel you need more their are 2 options one is to buy a >Dual 4 bbl intake >manifold and another mixer, converter etc. Or if you go to ------------------------------ From: draco pacifier.com Subject: Re: BIRTHDAY WANTS..... Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2000 06:54:44 -0800 (PST) I got the Grant steering wheel you can see in the recent pictures on my web page for my 42nd birthday. It is how I get the things you want for the truck that I can't really justify spending the money on. My old wheel worked fine, but was all cracked and didn't have a horn. Mark in Southwest Washington http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.pacifier.com/~draco/Truck.html -- '74 F-100 Ranger XLT 4X4 in digest mode ------------------------------ From: "William S. Hart" Subject: Re: Updating seat belts Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2000 08:59:16 -0600 > wish wrote: > > is my truck an oddity for not having the grommets ? > > Mine doesn't have the grommets either. > Whew, thought maybe I was smokin some stuff and didn't see em :) > There is a company that makes a 4 or 5 point harness that has a regular > seatbelt-like latch with a red button. The company rep. told me that > it is a requirement for the harness to be legal on the street. I > guess rescue personnel look for those red buttons to release you when > you can't do it yourself? That's it exactly, some of the twist ones you have to paint some really neat arrows and stuff on ... Anyway to use a 5 point, don't you need to > make a hole in the seat? > To make it work right you do ... or just not use the 5th point all the time (yikes!) > I would just like to replace my belts with new ones because the latches > stick. Only problem is nobody makes them in green anymore. :( > Hey on mine, a little WD-40 lubed them right up, no more stuck passengers ... funny people still won't ride with me very often ... Just my $.02 wish 96 Mustang GT 5spd 4.6L (out of storage in 12 hours and counting!) 73ish 1/2ton 4x4 6.4L http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.public.iastate.edu/~wish ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2000 08:55:37 -0700 From: "Richard Currit" Subject: Updating seat belts I had asked about updating seat belts. Wish added: >What you have plastic grommets there!?!?!? I'll bet >there are mount points hidden there then ... I hope!!! Then Steve added: >I know, that according to the ownder's manual, >shoulder belts were available as an option for my >'71. I also have the plastic grommets but have not >taken the time yet to see if the mount is there. Thanks all (I'm in digest mode so am a little slow to respond). Sounds like it might be pretty easy then. I'll pull out the grommets and let you all know what I find! High Plains Richard '72 F-100 ------------------------------ From: "Hogan, Tom" Subject: Re: shoulder belts Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2000 07:56:31 -0800 > A couple of thoughts here on shoulder belts. First I hate the > belts in my > 79. The retractor pulls tension on the shoulder belt all of > the time and > rubs a raw place on my shoulder by my neck. Very annoying. I > bought a couple > of after market locks from JC Whitney (real cheap, $2 or $3 > for the pair) > that let me put a little slack in the shoulder belt. Much > better. On my '76 there are black plastic 'slider clips' on the shoulder belt. These ride against the retractor mechanism and provide any slack I want in the belt. I think the owner's manual states to adjust this clip so you can put your fist between your shoulder and the belt. Tom H ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2000 10:22:46 -0600 Subject: Re: shoulder belts From: "John LaGrone" >> bought a couple >> of after market locks from JC Whitney (real cheap, $2 or $3 >> for the pair) >> that let me put a little slack in the shoulder belt. Much >> better. > > > On my '76 there are black plastic 'slider clips' on the shoulder belt. > These ride against the retractor mechanism and provide any slack I want in > the belt. I think the owner's manual states to adjust this clip so you can > put your fist between your shoulder and the belt. Tom, These sliders sound just like the devices I got from JCW. -- John jlagrone ford-trucks.com <]:-) <]:-)<]:-)<]:-)<]:-)<]:-) 1979 F150 Custom, Long Wide Bed, Regular Cab, 351M, C6 (Henry) http://www.ford-trucks.com/jlagrone/henry.home.htm Dearborn iron rules!!!! ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2000 10:27:52 -0600 Subject: Re: Updating seat belts From: "John LaGrone" >> wish wrote: >> > is my truck an oddity for not having the grommets ? >> >> Mine doesn't have the grommets either. >> > > Whew, thought maybe I was smokin some stuff and didn't see em :) Wish, Mark, Richard, etal. The holes and or grommets might depend on the GVW. Ford probably knew the later years would need shoulder belts and it was more cost effective to go ahead and put the anchor points in. Above a certain GVW shoulder belts aren't/weren't required, so they didn't put the anchor points in those cabs. I remember on my Dad's 73 Caddy you can wear the lap belt by itself or you can wear the shoulder belt with the lap belt. Transition years can produce some strange combos. Besides, Wish, your truck is such a cosmopolitan conglomerate anyway...... -- John jlagrone ford-trucks.com <]:-) <]:-)<]:-)<]:-)<]:-)<]:-) 1979 F150 Custom, Long Wide Bed, Regular Cab, 351M, C6 (Henry) http://www.ford-trucks.com/jlagrone/henry.home.htm Dearborn iron rules!!!! ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2000 08:27:59 -0800 From: Don Grossman Subject: Re: Undercarriage Update >I was thinking about looking for a 78 2X4 SWB truck and stripping the body >and installing my 64 body on the 78 frame. >What would the downside of that be? >Will a 64 body fit on a 78 frame? >Your ideas would be appreciated. >Thanks, >Art Verling >64 F100 >Reno, NV > >art.verling excite.com A 65 or 66 cab would be a much better fit for the 78 frame. Any of the beds will be a job. The easiest thing to do to get the 64 cab would be to take the frame mounts off the 64 frame and put them on the 78 frame. As well as changing all the clutch linkages and such. laters -- Don Grossman duckdon mac.com ------------------------------ From: "William S. Hart" Subject: Re: Updating seat belts Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2000 10:58:22 -0600 > Wish, Mark, Richard, etal. > > The holes and or grommets might depend on the GVW. > Besides, Wish, your truck is such a cosmopolitan > conglomerate anyway...... > Hahaha ..right you are, but the cab is a 73, and I ran the VIN and it is an F100 4x2 VIN ... and I'm pretty sure he didn't do anything INSIDE the cab to detract from its originality ... I'm afraid to pull the headliner down, it may fall apart ... :) > I remember on my Dad's 73 Caddy you can wear the lap belt by itself or you > can wear the shoulder belt with the lap belt. Transition years can produce > some strange combos. Yup, our 69's (Cougars and Mustang) have the shoulder belt completely separate from the lap belts ... the lap belts work just like the trucks do, the shoulder belts however have no retractor or anything, they're bolted securely to the roof and the floor ... great unless you're trying to reach that starter on the dash . Then the 70's we've got (Torino's) they have the bolted shoulder belt again, but this time it clips into the standard retractable side of the lap belt and is more conventional, and allows the use of lap belt only or both ... we don't have any 71-2's, but the 74 parts car is a Torino also and its got what you expect today for seat belts ... Just my $.02 wish 96 Mustang GT 5spd 4.6L 73ish 1/2ton 4x4 6.4L http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.public.iastate.edu/~wish ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2000 09:41:48 -0800 From: Dennis Pearson Subject: Re: Updating seat belts Thanks for your message at 10:27 AM 3/15/00 -0600, John LaGrone. Your message was: >I remember on my Dad's 73 Caddy you can wear the lap belt by itself or you >can wear the shoulder belt with the lap belt. My '73 Mustang is the same. Unfortunately, it's such a hassle to hook up the shoulder harness that I rarely do it... Dennis Pearson in Kennewick, WA 1962 Unibody, short box, big window--351C 1966 F250 Custom Cab, 352, 4-speed 1962 short stepside (Cadillac 500) 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 ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2000 10:59:48 -0700 From: "Kiernan, Denny" Subject: Re: shoulder belts One of the things I like about having a '72 is that I'm not required to have a shoulder belt. The cab I drive has one of course, but I usually dont use it because it presses against the side of my neck, which is not only annoying but also makes me feel very vulnerable. Heck, you can kill someone with a chop in the side of the neck. I've been cited a couple times by the highway patrol for not having it on, but never by the city cops. So if I think the highway patrol may be around, I'll pull the belt out and just stick it under my left leg so it looks to the passing cop like I have it on. Denny '72 F-100 360 2WD Manual everything, 140K ------------------------------ From: "Gary L. Perry" Subject: Water pump and outlet Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2000 15:41:14 -0500 I have a FT HD engine that has a dual thermostat housing that bolts on to intake in front where a standard FE housing goes. It also has a large (maybe 1-1/4 or 1/2" ) bypass hose from bottom to w/pump. There is also a longer bypass hose from front of intake to w/pump near where the lower rad hose attaches. This is similar to hose on FE's that comes in at top. My Question: Can I remove this dual housing, replace with FE thermostat housing to run smaller upper rad hose AND block-off the larger bypass port out of w/pump as long as other bypass is kept in place? I'm trying to put this engine in 56 COE and haveing trouble with too large of rad hoses and very close to rad with fan. The fan bolt pattern is larger on this engine. I have cut 1/4" off all blades (a no-no) to clear lower rad tank. Has anyone ever tried to drill the w/pump plate to put in new bolt holes? I'm wondering if it's too hard to drill and tap. Then I could use a p/up fan. I may have to use electric fan if I can't do these things. "G" ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2000 12:49:24 -0800 From: John Lord Subject: Re: Propane engines I was interested in a dual quad setup originally with my 440 dodge and i found a local mechanic who had done it for race / show for his 426 hemi (he worked for a dodge dealership). He said it was wonderful. he went with a dual high rise manifold and a dual OHG mixer setup. Apparently setup is almost the same as with any dual carb. The exception is that a dyno seems to work better for setting up proper high speed fuel amounts. "Peters, Gary (G.R.)" wrote: > Now we're talking! :-) Imagine a dual quad propane setup at the shows in > your hot little 56 or at moab with your 460 powered 78 bronco.........I > LIKE IT! :-) All of a sudden this thread has my full attention :-) > > -- > Michigan, Pot Hole Jumping, > 78 Bronco Loving, Gary > -- > > >(carbs) Impco and OHG are 425 and 450cfm, for all V8 Applications. > >If you feel you need more their are 2 options one is to buy a > >Dual 4 bbl intake > >manifold and another mixer, converter etc. Or if you go to > ========================================================== > To unsubscribe, send email to: listar ford-trucks.com with > the words "unsubscribe 61-79-list" in the subject of the > message. ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2000 15:22:42 -0600 Subject: Re: shoulder belts From: "John LaGrone" > I'll pull the belt out and just stick it under my left leg so it > looks to the passing cop like I have it on. SWMBO knows this trick. She hates being told to do anything and feels compulsory seat belt laws are an invasion of ones privacy. I tend to agree with her. If I want to go through the windshield, that's my business IMNSHO. -- John jlagrone ford-trucks.com <]:-) <]:-)<]:-)<]:-)<]:-)<]:-) 1979 F150 Custom, Long Wide Bed, Regular Cab, 351M, C6 (Henry) http://www.ford-trucks.com/jlagrone/henry.home.htm Dearborn iron rules!!!! ------------------------------ From: "Southerland, Rich" Subject: Re: shoulder belts Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2000 13:27:37 -0800 >>SWMBO knows this trick. She hates being told to do >>anything and feels >>compulsory seat belt laws are an invasion of ones >>privacy. I tend to agree >>with her. If I want to go through the windshield, >>that's my business IMNSHO. Wow. Hope you don't have kids. My wife's ex-husband thought much the same way. He was invoved in a single car rollover accident and was ejected from the vehicle. He is on lifetime disability. The child support we receive for my stepson comes not from his father, but from Social Security. So you, me and everyone else pays to support his son, he doesn't. ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2000 16:00:16 -0600 Subject: Re: shoulder belts From: "John LaGrone" > Wow. Hope you don't have kids. My wife's ex-husband thought much the same > way. He was invoved in a single car rollover accident and was ejected from > the vehicle. He is on lifetime disability. The child support we receive > for my stepson comes not from his father, but from Social Security. So you, > me and everyone else pays to support his son, he doesn't. That is a terrible tragedy, but he made his choice instead of someone making it for him. My son is 23. I've only had one wife for 24 years and I still have her. Decisions, decisions...... (Some of you will figure this out, some won't.) FTE content: I'm out of here...time to drive the old 79 F150 to the house. Ah the little pleasures are the best. -- John jlagrone ford-trucks.com <]:-) <]:-)<]:-)<]:-)<]:-)<]:-) 1979 F150 Custom, Long Wide Bed, Regular Cab, 351M, C6 (Henry) http://www.ford-trucks.com/jlagrone/henry.home.htm Dearborn iron rules!!!! ------------------------------ From: "Southerland, Rich" Subject: Re: shoulder belts Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2000 14:04:01 -0800 I'm not looking for sympathy or anything. The point I'm getting at is SWMBO's Ex thought it "was his business". Which it was, but now he can no longer support himself due to that choice, it becomes "our" business. The choices we make affect others besides us. Drive safe. Rich -----Original Message----- From: John LaGrone [mailto:jlagrone ford-trucks.com] Sent: Wednesday, March 15, 2000 2:00 PM To: 61-79-list ford-trucks.com Subject: [61-79-list] Re: shoulder belts > Wow. Hope you don't have kids. My wife's ex-husband thought much the same > way. He was invoved in a single car rollover accident and was ejected from > the vehicle. He is on lifetime disability. The child support we receive > for my stepson comes not from his father, but from Social Security. So you, > me and everyone else pays to support his son, he doesn't. That is a terrible tragedy, but he made his choice instead of someone making it for him. My son is 23. I've only had one wife for 24 years and I still have her. Decisions, decisions...... (Some of you will figure this out, some won't.) FTE content: I'm out of here...time to drive the old 79 F150 to the house. Ah the little pleasures are the best. -- John jlagrone ford-trucks.com <]:-) <]:-)<]:-)<]:-)<]:-)<]:-) 1979 F150 Custom, Long Wide Bed, Regular Cab, 351M, C6 (Henry) http://www.ford-trucks.com/jlagrone/henry.home.htm Dearborn iron rules!!!! ========================================================== To unsubscribe, send email to: listar ford-trucks.com with the words "unsubscribe 61-79-list" in the subject of the message. ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2000 14:11:27 -0700 From: "Kiernan, Denny" Subject: Re: shoulder belts Southerland, Rich wrote: > Wow. Hope you don't have kids. My wife's ex-husband thought much the same > way. He was invoved in a single car rollover accident and was ejected from > the vehicle. He is on lifetime disability. The child support we receive > for my stepson comes not from his father, but from Social Security. So you, > me and everyone else pays to support his son, he doesn't. Well, if you want to be purely mercenary about this, let's look at the real costs. What do you figure your individual share comes to, paying child support for people who become permanently disabled because they weren't wearing a seat belt? Then, on the other hand, if seat belts really save all those lives they're supposed to, those people who would have died younger go on to live past 65 and collect Soc. Sec. from then on. That's where your money is going. Everybody knows that Soc. Sec is in real trouble because so many more people are living to advanced ages now and the younger people cant keep footing the bill. In my case, I rarely use a seat belt, I've been driving for over 50 years without ever being injured in spite of having smashed up a bunch of cars, vans, and trucks, and am now living on Soc. Sec. And my kid grew up a long time ago. And I'm in excellent health. What you want is for me to keep driving without a seat belt in the hope that I'll get in another accident and get killed this time and quit living off the SS. PS. You also want me to keep smoking a dozen cigars a day so maybe they will keep me from living to be 100, which is my intention. So write Clinton and tell him to lay off the smokers. Denny '72 F-100 360 2WD Manual everything, 140K ------------------------------ From: "Southerland, Rich" Subject: Re: shoulder belts Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2000 14:25:00 -0800 I reread my first post and realized it wasn't very nice. I suppose I take this stuff a little too seriously because it has a direct impact on my family, not because of the support thing (hell, we only get $162 a month for him, that doesn't cover anything), it's because I see how the relationship between my stepson and his father has been negatively impacted because of the choice one person made. True, it's "your business", and I'm glad those who have responded have gone without injury or loss. I wish I could say the same for my stepson and his father. Take care, drive safe. Sorry if I offended anyone and sorry for hijacking this thread. Rich ------------------------------ From: canzus seanet.com Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2000 16:11:27 -0800 (PST) Subject: Re: shoulder belts At 08:05 AM 15:03:2000 -0600, you wrote: >Shoulder belts have been proven to be superior to lap belts in affording >crash protection, no doubt. Yeah, face on the steering wheel tends to screw up your day.... Steve & the Rockette 68 F100, 390cid, FMX 63 F100, 292cid, 3speed 72 Capri 2000, hers 73 Capri 2600,tube frame going in..... 73 MGB GT, Our Toy 94 SHO, SWMBO's 98 Contour SVT, Mine, Mine, All Mine.... ------------------------------ From: canzus seanet.com Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2000 16:11:29 -0800 (PST) Subject: Re: shoulder belts At 02:25 PM 15:03:2000 -0800, you wrote: I am alive today because of seatbelts, a 60mph wreck because of a deer in the road, rolled 2 1/2 times. Not in a truck mind you, but in a 27 year old german car, you wouldn't wanna hit a deer in one of *these* cars as the animal will wind up in your lap. The guy who wrecked after me ( Temp dropped 15 degrees in 1 hour, road iced up) wasn't so lucky. They took him away in a meat wagon, no seat belt. >True, it's "your business", and I'm glad those who have responded have gone >without injury or loss. I wish I could say the same for my stepson and his >father. I'm uninjured because I'm anal about wearing belts... >Take care, drive safe. Safety Fast...( M.G. slogan) Steve & the Rockette 68 F100, 390cid, FMX 63 F100, 292cid, 3speed 72 Capri 2000, hers 73 Capri 2600,tube frame going in..... 73 MGB GT, Our Toy 94 SHO, SWMBO's 98 Contour SVT, Mine, Mine, All Mine.... ------------------------------ From: TBeeee aol.com Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2000 19:48:25 EST Subject: Re: truck info plate in door Here's the basics: 1973 F100 (2wd), Engine: I-6 240 cid. built at the Michigan Assembly Plant. Transmission: Automatic (probably C6) Rear Axle: Ford 3300lb (3.50 ratio) Stock Man 1967 F-250 FE 390 4wd 1966 F-250 I6 240 2wd LWB Flare Side http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.hometown.aol.com/tbeeee In a message dated 3/14/00 11:28:24 PM Eastern Standard Time, Howard.Bottles austin.ppdi.com writes: > VIN # F10ALQ26643 ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 15 Mar 2000 17:51:36 -0800 From: Dennis Pearson To access the rest of this feature you must be a logged in Registered User Of Ford Truck Enthusiasts
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