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Received: with LISTAR (v0.128a; list 61-79-list); Wed, 10 May 2000 19:42:38 -0400 (EDT) Date: Wed, 10 May 2000 19:42:38 -0400 (EDT) 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 #95 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, 09 May 2000 Volume: 2000 Issue: 095 In This Issue: Re: Strangling an FE Waterneck! Azie's back on line Re 462 and 490?!! Re: Fw: Azie's back on line Manuals 70 302 valve adjustment Re: Manuals Re: Manuals JC Whitney Body parts Re: JC Whitney Body parts Re: JC Whitney Body parts Re: JC Whitney Body parts Re: JC Whitney Body parts Re: 70 302 valve adjustment Re: Aligning a 4X4 9" gears Re: scalawags??? Re: Fw: Azie's back on line Re: JC Whitney Body parts Re: JC Whitney Body parts Re: JC Whitney Body parts 460 4speed is finally done! Re: JC Whitney Body parts Re: 9" gears Re: 70 302 valve adjustment Re: 70 302 valve adjustment Re: Aligning a 4X4 Re: Manuals Re: JC Whitney Body parts 292 Exhaust Flapper Valve ---------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "Ross Johansson" Subject: Re: Strangling an FE Waterneck! Date: Tue, 9 May 2000 09:11:02 -0800 my '67 FE 352 takes a takes 63mm thermostat ----- Original Message ----- From: To: <61-79-list ford-trucks.com> Sent: Monday, May 08, 2000 8:08 PM Subject: [61-79-list] Re: Strangling an FE Waterneck! > In a message dated 5/8/2000 11:09:04 PM Eastern Daylight Time, > redneck raex.com writes: > > > Well, my ultra-tight cheek-squeezin' 390 rebuild kinda sorta project has > > gone back together quite well.... but I ran into a little 1 dollar snag > > tonight that I need the FTE help on! > > > > I put the 4v intake onto the motor, and it's a C5 casting, so it's a 4v > > intake from a '65 motor.. Well, the waterneck hole (where the thermostat) > > goes is HUGE compared to the waterneck off of the '70 2v intake that I > > had! So what I get is a thermostat that fits into teh waterneck just > fine, > > but falls into the hole in the intake! > > > > So the question is: (and I dont' want to change intakes!) what the heck > > do I do now? Run with no thermostat, or where can I find the right > > waterneck, and a larger thermostat?!?! > > > The right water neck is probibly your best bet. However, if in a pinch (as I > often am, you can probibly make a work around if you are handy at fabricating > things. Simply make a plate that matches the water neck (with the appropriate > size hole for teh thermostat) and affix it to the manifold with rtv & gasket. > Then place teh thermostat against the "reducer" you made and then the water > neck with it's gasket. Im sure it would work and could be done neatly. > > Just a thought for what it's worth. > > > George in Fl. > ========================================================== > To unsubscribe, send email to: listar ford-trucks.com with > the words "unsubscribe 61-79-list" in the subject of the > message. > ------------------------------ From: "Pat" Subject: Azie's back on line Date: Tue, 9 May 2000 10:39:25 -0700 Now if we could just get Gary back this list would be a little more exciting. Like you heard earlier, welcome back Azie. What's goin' on with Sir Gary? I gotta agree that the list is a more interesting place with Gary around (Not that it's not great the way that it is, but I certainly enjoyed the debates) Pat Patsplace 77 F250 4X4 78 F150 W/Overloads 72 Ranger parts truck 79 F250 4X4 (Dream Truck Under Construction) 78 F250 2WD Lariat Donor for the DT. ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 9 May 2000 13:44:14 -0500 From: Dwight Comfort Subject: Re 462 and 490?!! >Date: Mon, 08 May 2000 13:52:46 -0500 >Subject: Re: 462 Motor >From: "John LaGrone" >... >Now for a question: Was 462 as big as this family went, or was there a 490? ->- 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!!!! John, I never heard of a factory 490! I beleive the factory biggest was 462. Dwight Comfort Proud owner of: 1975 F250 SC LWB 460-4bbl V8 1999 Excort ZX2 Sport 122-EFI I4 ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 09 May 2000 11:44:20 -0700 From: Keith Srb Subject: Re: Fw: Azie's back on line At 07:08 AM 05/09/2000 -0500, you wrote: >Good morning Fellow AFTE'ers. Finally got that home computer up and >running and got back on line. Was sure a pain in the rear. Haven't had >time to do a single thing on my Ford trucks yet. Been too busy catching >up on other things. Going to go to breakfast this AM in my wifes '76 >flareside. (FTE content.) > >John Nilon -- Got the package. You are absolutely too kind and >thoughtful. Thanks. > >Azie Magnusson >Ardmore, Al. Nice to have you back on line! :) Later Keith ------------------------------ From: "dcain" Subject: Manuals Date: Tue, 9 May 2000 15:11:05 -0400 Does anyone know where to get shop manuals and wiring diagrams? David 67 F100 ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 09 May 2000 15:40:34 -0700 From: "JB MCIWorld" Subject: 70 302 valve adjustment can someone tell me what the proper adjustment procedures are. I'm under the impression that the 302 has no-adjustable hydraulic valves. Am I right that the rockers are simply torqued down to spec? thanks jeff ------------------------------ From: "Ross Johansson" Subject: Re: Manuals Date: Tue, 9 May 2000 11:41:36 -0800 Here are a couple of links for auto literature.... http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.autobooksbishko.com/ http://www.motorhaven.com/ http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.autolit.com/ Ross Anchorage, Alaska 1967 F100 4x4 ----- Original Message ----- From: dcain To: <61-79-list ford-trucks.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 09, 2000 11:11 AM Subject: [61-79-list] Manuals > > Does anyone know where to get shop manuals and wiring diagrams? > > David > 67 F100 > > > ========================================================== > To unsubscribe, send email to: listar ford-trucks.com with > the words "unsubscribe 61-79-list" in the subject of the > message. > ------------------------------ From: "Christopher Worley" Subject: Re: Manuals Date: Tue, 09 May 2000 13:41:28 PDT try the fte main site they have a wide variety of manuals and such for sale Chris 67 F100 >From: "dcain" >Reply-To: 61-79-list ford-trucks.com >To: <61-79-list ford-trucks.com> >Subject: [61-79-list] Manuals >Date: Tue, 9 May 2000 15:11:05 -0400 > > >Does anyone know where to get shop manuals and wiring diagrams? > >David >67 F100 > > >========================================================== >To unsubscribe, send email to: listar ford-trucks.com with >the words "unsubscribe 61-79-list" in the subject of the >message. > ________________________________________________________________________ ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 09 May 2000 15:56:04 -0500 From: "Howard Bottles" Subject: JC Whitney Body parts Does anyone have any experience with the truck body panels from JCW? I am in need of a tailgate for my '74 F350 and they have one for $69. Any info and/or opinions are appreciated Howardb ------------------------------ From: "Southerland, Rich" Subject: Re: JC Whitney Body parts Date: Tue, 9 May 2000 14:02:11 -0700 For that kind of $ are you sure it's not just a "skin" (outside sheet metal you must weld on)? I just got my Dennis Carpenter catalog and gates for '67-'72 are over $350. I've heard complaints from list members about JCW sheetmetal, being thin and poor fitting. For $69, I wouldn't expect much... (Besides, within the last couple weeks, I saw several tailgates offered on this list for that kind of money) Rich -----Original Message----- From: Howard Bottles [mailto:Howard.Bottles austin.ppdi.com] Sent: Tuesday, May 09, 2000 1:56 PM To: 61-79-list ford-trucks.com Subject: [61-79-list] JC Whitney Body parts Does anyone have any experience with the truck body panels from JCW? I am in need of a tailgate for my '74 F350 and they have one for $69. Any info and/or opinions are appreciated Howardb ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 09 May 2000 16:22:55 -0500 From: "Howard Bottles" Subject: Re: JC Whitney Body parts No, this really looks to be the full meal deal. A complete tailgate, less the handle and lock mechanism, that has to be reused from the old one. I just wonder if the sheetmetal is super thin. Howard "Southerland, Rich" wrote: > For that kind of $ are you sure it's not just a "skin" (outside sheet metal > you must weld on)? I just got my Dennis Carpenter catalog and gates for > '67-'72 are over $350. I've heard complaints from list members about JCW > sheetmetal, being thin and poor fitting. For $69, I wouldn't expect much... > (Besides, within the last couple weeks, I saw several tailgates offered on > this list for that kind of money) > Rich > > -----Original Message----- > From: Howard Bottles [mailto:Howard.Bottles austin.ppdi.com] > Sent: Tuesday, May 09, 2000 1:56 PM > To: 61-79-list ford-trucks.com > Subject: [61-79-list] JC Whitney Body parts > > Does anyone have any experience with the truck body panels from JCW? I > am in need of a tailgate for my '74 F350 and they have one for $69. Any > info and/or opinions are appreciated > > Howardb > > ========================================================== > To unsubscribe, send email to: listar ford-trucks.com with > the words "unsubscribe 61-79-list" in the subject of the > message. ------------------------------ From: "Bob" Subject: Re: JC Whitney Body parts Date: Tue, 9 May 2000 17:29:15 -0400 The doors I got were a little dented in shipping, plus the metal is a lot thinner than OEM. But hey, they're rust free...for now. bob -----Original Message----- From: 61-79-list-bounce ford-trucks.com [mailto:61-79-list-bounce ford-trucks.com]On Behalf Of Howard Bottles Sent: Tuesday, May 09, 2000 4:56 PM To: 61-79-list ford-trucks.com Subject: [61-79-list] JC Whitney Body parts Does anyone have any experience with the truck body panels from JCW? I am in need of a tailgate for my '74 F350 and they have one for $69. Any info and/or opinions are appreciated Howardb ========================================================== To unsubscribe, send email to: listar ford-trucks.com with the words "unsubscribe 61-79-list" in the subject of the message. ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 09 May 2000 17:00:08 -0500 From: "Howard Bottles" Subject: Re: JC Whitney Body parts That's the bright side to this one, at least a new one won't look like swiss cheese and actually open and shut properly. I think I might give one a shot, I think they have a money back guarantee..... Howard Bob wrote: > The doors I got were a little dented in shipping, plus the metal is a lot > thinner than OEM. But hey, they're rust free...for now. > > bob > > -----Original Message----- > From: 61-79-list-bounce ford-trucks.com > [mailto:61-79-list-bounce ford-trucks.com]On Behalf Of Howard Bottles > Sent: Tuesday, May 09, 2000 4:56 PM > To: 61-79-list ford-trucks.com > Subject: [61-79-list] JC Whitney Body parts > > Does anyone have any experience with the truck body panels from JCW? I > am in need of a tailgate for my '74 F350 and they have one for $69. Any > info and/or opinions are appreciated > > Howardb > > ========================================================== > To unsubscribe, send email to: listar ford-trucks.com with > the words "unsubscribe 61-79-list" in the subject of the > message. > > ========================================================== > To unsubscribe, send email to: listar ford-trucks.com with > the words "unsubscribe 61-79-list" in the subject of the > message. ------------------------------ From: GMontgo930 aol.com Date: Tue, 9 May 2000 20:09:45 EDT Subject: Re: 70 302 valve adjustment In a message dated 5/9/2000 3:39:02 PM Eastern Daylight Time, jeffrey.bennett mciworld.com writes: > > can someone tell me what the proper adjustment procedures are. I'm under the > impression that the 302 has no-adjustable hydraulic valves. Am I right that > the > rockers are simply torqued down to spec? > thanks > jeff I know the '73's were non-adjustable. Just "tourqe and drive". Cant sweare to teh '70's but I's suspect it's the same way. George in Fl. ------------------------------ From: draco pacifier.com Subject: Re: Aligning a 4X4 Date: Tue, 9 May 2000 17:51:53 -0700 (PDT) Erik wrote: > There is no spring pirch to shim on his 78, it's coil sprung, and > shims that adjust camber can be had for a D44 (I have two sets, 1/2 > deg & 1.5 deg sitting in my basement) they go behind the spindle, > are tapered and can influence toe in/out depending on how you put > them in. When I had my D44 out, I very carefully measured the camber relative to the axle tubes which were straight. Camber on one side was close to 2 degrees positive. It is enough to see with the naked eye. This means I would need a shim that is about .2" thick if the thin side is 0 to get it to 0 deg camber. The problem is the studs on the steering knuckle. 3 of them are long enough to get a nut and lock washer on, but 2 of them protrude from the spindle flange by the thickness of a nut. If I shim it out .2" the nut would only be on by half the threads. Is this normal? Don't worry, I can measure this pretty accurately, but I would have it checked at a shop before shimming the spindle. BTW where can you buy these shims? Anyone know what the camber spec is on a truck like mine? BTW, how come the studs holding the spindle on the steering knuckle are so small compared to the lugs that hold your wheel on? > The biggest problem with using the bushing on then upper ball joint, > is that bushing is adjusted in very small ammounts (1/8~1/4 turns) > in order to get the correct preload on the ball joint. With the off > set bushing, you have to adjust the preload and use the same bushing > to set your camber/caster one or more settings will never be correct.. > workable maybe,,, but never correct. I second that. After going through the procedure of preloading new ball joints, I would not even consider offset bushings. Besides, wouldn't they alter caster too? 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 ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 09 May 2000 19:56:15 -0600 From: Dustin Cross Subject: 9" gears I'm looking for a good source for 9" rear end gears Dustin ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 09 May 2000 21:58:25 -0400 From: Ken Payne Subject: Re: scalawags??? At 09:28 PM 5/8/00 , you wrote: >Euuhh.... >What is a "scalawags"??? >Being french-speaking (the only one on this list?), even if I speak >english very well, there is still a few expressions that stumps me! >Eck, it took me YEARS to figure-out what was a "pit-woopie"! I heard >that expression in one of those Star-Treck The Next Generation episode. FTE contents: I bought ANOTHER 1978 F-100 the other day; >almost all stripped down, but cab and bed floor salvageable! Now, if >I could get some days off from work, I'd start fixin' my 79 F-150 >4x4! My next buy: MiG welder!!! But anybody can recomand me if I >should take gas or gasless? > >Vive le FORD! >Gerry It doesn't have a concrete definition. It's pirate talk for "scum bag" or low-life, but usually said in jest or as a humorous cut-down among friends. Ken ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 09 May 2000 21:59:42 -0400 From: Ken Payne Subject: Re: Fw: Azie's back on line Welcome back Azie! You left so quickly that day that I don't think you got my email! Anyway, good to have you back quicker than I expected. And, now you'll have web access. Check out the message boards! Ken Payne ------------------------------ From: "BJ Frederick" Subject: Re: JC Whitney Body parts Date: Tue, 9 May 2000 18:50:32 -0800 Howardb: I have used them and they are mostly made overseas and I think the metal isnt quite up to par as the OEM stuff you get. I hope they last as I have floor panals and doors from them. They fit fine but are definitly of a lesser grade of metal. Hope this helps. BJ ------------------------------ From: WEDIVE247 aol.com Date: Tue, 9 May 2000 23:17:25 EDT Subject: Re: JC Whitney Body parts In a message dated 5/9/2000 9:49:16 PM EST, akimp alaska.net writes: << I have used them and they are mostly made overseas and I think the metal isnt quite up to par as the OEM stuff you get. I hope they last as I have floor panals and doors from them. They fit fine but are definitly of a lesser grade of metal. >> I went to J.C.W. for a full inside floor for my 64 bed and was very suprised at the thickness of metal . I am very happy with it . ------------------------------ From: "BJ Frederick" Subject: Re: JC Whitney Body parts Date: Tue, 9 May 2000 19:34:33 -0800 On the floor pans I got from JCW..... The thickness wasnt a problem, it was the way that the metal welded........ a definitly lower grade of steel. I am afraid that it will not hold up to the test of time and the Alaska weather and roads. Thanks for your reply.... BJ ------------------------------ From: JUMPINFORD aol.comDate: Wed, 10 May 2000 00:36:57 EDT Subject: 460 4speed is finally done! Well folks, shes in. And works great. Exhaust would NOT fit, so it goes into the shop tomorrow. Well lets see. Where did I leave off? Oh yeah, tranny was in, everything fit nicely. Well after that, we had to move the tranny cross member forward about 3/4 of an inch, I left it the same height do to floor clearance problems. Then I hung the drive shafts, I got the forward shaft from an F-150, but it was 3/4 to short for the carrier bolts to line up. I solved this by drilling new holes. This is only temporary, as I dont have as much spline contact as Id like to have. The old rear shaft was put back in. The clutch pedal would have been easy, but I didnt know how it went together. I wont tell you the hell I went through, but, if you do this, the pin that holds the brake pedal comes out, and the clutch pedal goes in its place. bing bang boom. I got the steering column from a parts truck we have, and swapped the shafts, as it was from a manual steer, and it was too long for my power steering box. The floor pan and shift boot also came from the same truck, that was a direct bolt in. The clutch linkage came from a bronco, the piece the bolts to the bellhousing, the Z bar, and the braket that bolts to the frame. I was surprised to find the bolts that hold the bracket to the frame were already in place, just backed em out, and bolted the bracket up. Also, the carpet had a pattern on the back for cutting the hole, so it was an easy do. I dont think Ive left anything out. But Im tired as an old Chevy, and really need to get home. IF any of you have any questions, feel free to ask. I'll be doing that tech article soon. Darrell Duggan 74 F-350 "Tweety" ------------------------------ From: "G & J Boling" Subject: Re: JC Whitney Body parts Date: Wed, 10 May 2000 02:04:46 -0400 ----- Original Message ----- From: BJ Frederick To: <61-79-list ford-trucks.com>Sent: Tuesday, May 09, 2000 10:50 PM Subject: [61-79-list] Re: JC Whitney Body parts They fit fine but are definitly of a > lesser grade of metal. > Hope this helps. > BJ > > ========================================================== try using some POR 15 on them to keep them from rusting i havent had the chance to use it myself yet but hear it works great tho at preventing rust and curing it too gordon ------------------------------ From: "G & J Boling" Subject: Re: 9" gears Date: Wed, 10 May 2000 02:07:25 -0400 > I'm looking for a good source for 9" rear end gears > > Dustin > > ========================================================== just about all of the older model vans had the 9"inch rear end check the wrecking yards for them and ALLOT of them even had the posi trac units too gordon ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 10 May 2000 08:19:09 -0500 Subject: Re: 70 302 valve adjustment From: John LaGrone on 5/9/2000 7:09 PM, GMontgo930 aol.com at GMontgo930aol.com wrote:>> can someone tell me what the proper adjustment procedures are. I'm under > the >> impression that the 302 has no-adjustable hydraulic valves. Am I right that >> the >> rockers are simply torqued down to spec? >> thanks >> jeff > > I know the '73's were non-adjustable. Just "tourqe and drive". Cant sweare to > teh '70's but I's suspect it's the same way. You guys have me concerned about "torque and drive". If I understand the question correctly, you are talking about a 302 with stud mounted rocker arms, not shaft mounted. Pressed in studs have a tendency to pull out slightly and/or stretch over the years. I am going to describe the way I put together a stud mounted hydraulic lifter system, then draw your own conclusions. First, prelube the cam, lifters, pushrods, and rocker arms. I always use STP Oil Treatment, but there are many fine products made for this purpose and just as many opinions about which is best. Second, when you are actually installing the rocker arms, tighten the ones down that have the lifter sitting on the low side of the cam. Tighten them down so that they barely touch, then go just a little more. You should not be able to move the rocker arm from side to side with your hand. You should be able to tighten about a fourth of your rocker arms. Rotate the engine 90 degrees by hand - do not use the starter. Repeat the rocker arm installation above for the next fourth. Recheck the ones you did the first time. Rotate 90 degrees and repeat, rotate 90 degrees and repeat. They should all be done correctly now. Third, if possible, start the engine with the valve covers off. If a lifter ticks because you didn't quite get it tight enough, you can put a final touch on it. You can also observe if a lifter is not lifting. Better to find it now than after everything is together. BTW, if you rev the engine with the valve covers off you will sling oil all over the place. Lastly, if you can't see the cam shaft, you can still use the rotate and tighten method described above, you just have to do all rockers and recheck all of them at each 90 degree rotation. I apologize for the length. I hope this helps. -- 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: "wish" Date: Wed, 10 May 2000 12:37:26 GMT Subject: Re: 70 302 valve adjustment >can someone tell me what the proper adjustment procedures are. I'm under the >impression that the 302 has no-adjustable hydraulic valves. Am I right that >the >rockers are simply torqued down to spec? When we did the 69 351W heads a while ago they were just torque to spec ... I think most of the W's were the torque to spec for lots of years, but I know there are a few exceptions, you'd have to check a motor manual to be sure, but I think the exceptions are things like the Boss's ... 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 Ford Truck Enthusiasts http://www.ford-trucks.com ------------------------------ From: "wish" Date: Wed, 10 May 2000 12:45:07 GMT Subject: Re: Aligning a 4X4 > Camber on one side was close >to 2 degrees positive. It is enough to see with the naked eye. This >means I would need a shim that is about .2" thick if the thin side is >0 to get it to 0 deg camber. The problem is the studs on the steering >knuckle. 3 of them are long enough to get a nut and lock washer on, >but 2 of them protrude from the spindle flange by the thickness of a >nut. If I shim it out .2" the nut would only be on by half the threads. >Is this normal? > Positive camber is not good ... at least not at anything I do, I actually like a little negative ... anyway when I pulled my D44 apart, I don't remember any washers behind those nuts ... I can check again when I get home tonight ... >BTW, how come the studs holding the spindle on the steering knuckle >are so small compared to the lugs that hold your wheel on? > Wow, full of questions today :) They are probably a different spec bolt to allow it to withstand more forces, along with that you have that people won't be removing and tightening these nearly as much, so less chance for someone to twist them off ... Just my guessing though ... > After going through the procedure of preloading new >ball joints, I would not even consider offset bushings. Besides, >wouldn't they alter caster too? > Yup, they sure would ... just a little though, like probably a degree or two, which isn't a big deal (unless you're at 0) and that can be changed with the C-bushings in our cases actually... 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 Ford Truck Enthusiasts http://www.ford-trucks.com ------------------------------ From: "Hogan, Tom" Subject: Re: Manuals Date: Wed, 10 May 2000 08:35:20 -0700 > Does anyone know where to get shop manuals and wiring diagrams? > > David > 67 F100 > David, You can try Helm publishing at http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.helminc.com . However I'm pretty sure that the manuals for a 67 would be out of print. In that case the best idea I can offer is keep checking out E-Bay. Manuals appear there regularly. I have picked up a set of wiring diagrams for a 76 from there a few months ago. It's hit or miss so keep checking. Tom H. ------------------------------ From: "Hogan, Tom" Subject: Re: JC Whitney Body parts Date: Wed, 10 May 2000 08:35:21 -0700 > > > Does anyone have any experience with the truck body panels from JCW? I > am in need of a tailgate for my '74 F350 and they have one > for $69. Any > info and/or opinions are appreciated > > Howardb > I haven't had one from JCW but I do have a tailgate made in some unknown (NON-Ford) location. At $69 I would not expect much from it. Mine has thin metal, poor fit and finish and no FORD letters stamped in it. When the hardware for the latch was installed the bolts that hold the latch handle assembly and are installed from the inside of the bed hit the outside skin of the tailgate and bent it and cracked the paint finish. I was loading a lawn tractor into the bed and the weight of the tractor sprung the taigate, poped some welds and generally ruined it. I have seen new tailgates some claimed to be NOS from Ford and the asking price was around $350. In my opinion it would be worth that much for a good one that can take standard use without crapping out. Tom H. ------------------------------ From: "Carver" Subject: 292 Exhaust Flapper Valve Date: Wed, 10 May 2000 17:41:42 -0700 The stock 292 engine has a crossover pipe from the front of the left exhaust manifold to the front of the right exhaust manifold. Just at the front of the right side there is a valve (I call it the flapper valve, cuz my dad did). I don't know the real name. What does this valve do, and what are the potential consequences of leaving it open all the time? Jeff '64 F100 CrewCab stock 292 ------------------------------ End of 61-79-list Digest V2000 #95 ********************************** ---------------------------------------------------------- Ford Truck Enthusiasts 1961-1979 Truck Mailing List Send posts to 61-79-list ford-trucks.comIf you ever want to remove yourself from this mailing list, send an email to: listar ford-trucks.comwith the words "unsubscribe 61-79-list" in the subject of the message. Visit Our Web Site: http://www.ford-trucks.com ---------------------------------------------------------- .... To access the rest of this feature you must be a logged in Registered User Of Ford Truck Enthusiasts
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