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fordtrucks61-79-digest Sunday, October 19 1997 Volume 01 : Number 299



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In this issue:

Re: rear end ratio ["Gary, 78 BBB" ]
Re: Rons' Bronco ["Gary, 78 BBB" ]
Re: Plugs and Carbs ["Gary, 78 BBB" ]
Re: Increasing payload ["Gary, 78 BBB" ]
Re: Increasing payload ["Gary, 78 BBB" ]
Re: Spring location on rear drum brakes ["Gary, 78 BBB"
Re: Plugs and Carbs ["Gary, 78 BBB" ]
Re: 1/2 ton and Bronco front hubs ["Gary, 78 BBB" ]
Re: rear end ratio, correction :-( ["Gary, 78 BBB" ]
Header for a 360 [SMOKEY5209 aol.com]
RE: Spring location on rear drum brakes [DC Beatty
Re: Spring location on rear drum brakes ["deconblu" ]
Re: Bushings ["JAMES MERLO" ]
Re: t98 trans ["JAMES MERLO" ]
Re: Bushings ["Gary, 78 BBB" ]
Medal Model of a '76 Ford Highboy... ["Terry Sherman"
Re: Bushings ["deconblu" ]
Re: Medal Model of a '76 Ford Highboy... ["Gary, 78 BBB"
re:Ammeter [danadeb pacbell.net]
Wiring Diagrams [danadeb pacbell.net]
Re: Bushings ["deconblu" ]
SB 42 and smog checks [danadeb pacbell.net]
Re: SB 42 and smog checks ["deconblu" ]
Re: SB 42 and smog checks ["deconblu" ]

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Date: Sun, 19 Oct 1997 07:40:23 +0000
From: "Gary, 78 BBB"
Subject: Re: rear end ratio

> Date: Sat, 18 Oct 1997 16:38:37 -0500 (CDT)
> From: Jesus Cardoso
> Subject: rear end ratio

> problem that I am having is that I can remember how the ratios
> go...my truck basically has the ratio of seven turns of the
> driveshaft to four of the tires...I can't remember if it is 7:4 or
> 4:7 or more like 1.5:1 or 1:1.5. So which one is it?!?!

If you have a locker so both tires turn together, exactly, then jack
up both sides and the ratio is 1:1, that is direct reading, one turn
of wheel = x turns of drive shaft.

If open or limited slip (except gear type) then jack up one side and
multiply the turns of the drive shaft by 2. (One driven wheel goes
twice as fast so inversely the drive shaft goes half as fast)

If I understand your numbers you have a 3.00 or 3.08 rear gear since
the .08 is hard to determine without getting pretty carefull with
pointers etc.. This method will not tell you what ratio to order to
match the other since it's not accurate enough. You need to pull a
cover and count teeth to be sure but this gives you and idea of what
you have for determining upgrades or tire sizes etc..

P.S., I suppose if you calculate it out for 10 turns of the wheel
you could get pretty close but it still wouldn't tell you the tooth
count for replacement purposes :-)

Michigan roads, Broncos and
Kidney belts, What a team!

- -- Gary --

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Date: Sun, 19 Oct 1997 07:56:13 +0000
From: "Gary, 78 BBB"
Subject: Re: Rons' Bronco

> From: "deconblu"
> Subject: Re: Rons' Bronco
> Date: Sat, 18 Oct 1997 15:25:14 -0700

> Gary that's arrogance, not ignorance!
> Not that I think your arrogant, just thought you picked the
> wrong word.

Well, when I jump in and spout off like I did on drive shaft indexing
the other day "Arrogance" might be a better word after all :-)

> The spread bore is a good design and practical for street use. I
> wonder
> why Ford caned it!

An article I read recently suggested that every one knew the spread
bore was the way to go into the future but the developement of the
various fuel injection systems cut it off in it's prime :-)

When they began developing the injection systems they quit working on
the spread bore designs right across the board. I would venture to
guess that the Rochesters and Carters we can buy today are late 60's
or early 70's designs. The Eddlebrock may be an exception since it's
a hybrid. It takes several years for a system to become mature
enough to put in production so apparently they had been working on
the EFI for quite some time. What erkles me is the fact that they
had to go out and re invent the wheel instead of using a proven
design AND BOLT PATTERN so we can't just bolt on any spread bore we
want??


Michigan roads, Broncos and
Kidney belts, What a team!

- -- Gary --

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Date: Sun, 19 Oct 1997 08:43:19 +0000
From: "Gary, 78 BBB"
Subject: Re: Plugs and Carbs

> From: "Brett McCoy"
> Subject: Re: Plugs and Carbs
> Date: Sat, 18 Oct 1997 21:52:52 -0500

> I guess I should have been more specific. What I was trying to say
> it that as I look through the parts catalogs I see one spread bore
> intake and twenty open or dual plane ones. Why? Why don't I see a
> whole lot of aluminum spread bore intakes in the summit catalog? As
> for the carb itself is there a difference between the carb that you
> put on top of the spread bore as opposed to the square or dual plane
> intakes?

Holley is noted for performance and NASCAR uses their large dominator
with equal size venturis almost exclusively but most of us are
driving ours on the street and back and forth to work so while we
want to be able to blow off a Cy--y now and then we don't want to go
to the poor house to do it.

The Rochester and Carter and Holley spread bores were designed for GM
primarily and both Ford and Chrysler used them as well but not to the
same degree. Apparently there was a patent in the way that pronpted
Ford to design their own with a distinct bolt pattern and it works
very well but can't be arbitrarily replaced with the "Standard"
patterns made by Carter, Rochester and Holley.

The advantage is high CFM at WOT but small primaries at cruise and
around town giving much better metering and better economy but with a
hidden punch in the secondaries. The Rochester has the largest
difference between primary and secondary I've seen so it's my first
choice. The Offy dual/dual plane manifold uses a separate plane for
the secondaries which is "made" for the spread bore design IMHO so
I'm keenly interested in it. The spread bore design allows for a
rediculous size carb with small carb metering.

To get good low end metering in a square bore (not really square in
most cases) would require something like a 600 or even 500 CFM carb
on a 460 but it would choke at about 4k rpm with this setup. With a
750 or even 850 CMF spread bore you get the same metering at low
speeds as the smaller carb but still have the WOT capacity for high
revs. I'm really amazed more enthusiasts don't pick up on this???
Maybe it's because the after market caters to the racing crowd and in
this limited application, 4 equal diameter venturis make more power
so the manifolds available through the after market reflect this as
well and the spread bore commands too small a portion of the total
market to get too excited about it. I have to applaud Offy for
sticking with it :-)

To answer your question, the square bores typically have a slight
difference between the primary and secondary venturis, perhaps 1/16"
at most and the bolt pattern is a rectangle and quite standard across
the industry. The spread bores have a very distinctive difference
between the primaries and secondaries, as much as an inch or more and
have a wide end and a small end in the bolt pattern so that they are
not interchangeable. Ford has their own pattern which no one else
uses nor do they make carbs to fit it so OEM manifolds are pretty
useless unless you want to stay with very limited tuning capacity in
the OEM carbs. There are adapters which will adapt one to the other
if you have the universal manifold stud locations pre tapped in the
manifold or some will adapt square to spread but these are less
efficient than bolting to a manifold made for that carb. Enter the
Offy :-)

Michigan roads, Broncos and
Kidney belts, What a team!

- -- Gary --

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Date: Sun, 19 Oct 1997 08:51:38 +0000
From: "Gary, 78 BBB"
Subject: Re: Increasing payload

> From: "Brett McCoy"
> Subject: Re: Increasing payload
> Date: Sat, 18 Oct 1997 21:46:20 -0500

> remember, just because you can PULL it doesn't mean you can stop it!

AMEEEEEEEENNNNNNN! My bronco has awful brakes! I rented a ditch
witch to trench my barn plumbing and took off out ot the lot headed
for home with my mind on everything but my brakes. First stop I had
to make was a really enlightening experinece. Seems like I only had
one wheel really doing anything!!! I said (hollered) WHOOOOOAAAA but
it didn't help much, dang thing just wouldn't listen :-)

I'm still working on getting them to work like my T birds but I don't
hold out much hope :-( Wonder of Boing 747's would retrofit??

Michigan roads, Broncos and
Kidney belts, What a team!

- -- Gary --

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Date: Sun, 19 Oct 1997 08:58:13 +0000
From: "Gary, 78 BBB"
Subject: Re: Increasing payload

> From: "deconblu"
> Subject: Re: Increasing payload
> Date: Sat, 18 Oct 1997 22:12:24 -0700

> Better to be safe than sorry. Think I'll go to the trailer supply
> and see what they have and my local welder to reinforce the bumper.
> Also check local rental yards. Better to try it with a rented
> trailer first.

There are different size shanks on the balls too. I look for the
largest I can find and open up the hole if I have to. The weakest
point of the hitch is the ball shank. I went to Murrays and looked
and the 2" ball had 3 different shank sizes depending on hitch
rating. I got the biggest one they had to fit a 2" receiver. Think
it was 1-1/8" or 1-1/4" dimeter shank, biggest one I ever saw for a
2" and only rated for 6k# :-) I guess at some point you go to fifth
wheels right?


Michigan roads, Broncos and
Kidney belts, What a team!

- -- Gary --

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Date: Sun, 19 Oct 1997 09:08:14 +0000
From: "Gary, 78 BBB"
Subject: Re: Spring location on rear drum brakes

> Date: Sat, 18 Oct 1997 19:57:26 -0700
> From: Jason Eaton
> Subject: Re: Spring location on rear drum brakes

> The picture doesn't actually show the springs I have. The picture is
> close but not right. I have two springs which span from one shoe to
> another. Each spring is parallel to the ground and both are very
> long. One is towards the top of the shoes and the other is towards
> the bottom.
>
> I do have the cable that is in the picture, however mine is broken.

I can't remember working on one with single spring at the top?
Usually they have one for each side so they are independenly pulled
against the cylinder push pins. Maybe the older ones had a single
spring???

Is the cable the self adjuster cable or emergency brake cable? Is
there a little half moon shaped piece of tin under one of the
springs? I can't remember when they went to self adjusters? Seems
like my 67 didn't have the cable?

I have the 68 factory service manuals, if you have time to wait I can
take a peek in there tonight but don't know if it will help?

Michigan roads, Broncos and
Kidney belts, What a team!

- -- Gary --

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Date: Sun, 19 Oct 1997 09:33:06 +0000
From: "Gary, 78 BBB"
Subject: Re: Plugs and Carbs

> From: "deconblu"
> Subject: Re: Plugs and Carbs
> Date: Sat, 18 Oct 1997 23:14:31 -0700

> Duel plane and single plain are different things and pertains
> solely to
> the intake manifold. Duel plane the left and right side are at
> different levels or planes. The single plane has both sides at the
> same level.
> Hopefully someone more qualified will give a better explanation
> than
> this.

Don't know about qualifications but the dual plane is designed so
each side has roughly equal length runners to all 4 cylinders it goes
to. The passenger side is deeper so I'm going to guess that the top
plane has the 2 and 3 on one side and 5 and 8 on the other and the
bottom the other 4 so the center ones travel across or around the
plenum to get to the ports and the end ones have less distance to go
directly to their respective sides. The object is to get them the
same length and diameter to even up the fuel delivery.

Single planes can be made to deliver more CFM in a straighter line so
there is less drop out of the fuel due to turns but the 4 center most
runners are shorter by some margin than the outer 4 so low rpm
performance suffers. The higher the rise the more equal the runners
and in the dual quad setup the runners can be made very equal but
this requires special attention to jetting and mechanical secondaries
which work with the primaries for best results AFAIK. One of the
reasons the Ch--y bow tie is so popular is that you can use single
planes with them and get pretty good distribution at lower rpms due
to the postion of the ports. Casting dual plane manifolds is also
much cheaper than for fords for the same reason. This is also one of
the reasons the saying "Ch--y's like to run lean" came about IMHO :-)
Course Ford exhaust valves don't burn up as easily as the two center
ones on a Ch--y either so who wins?

Bottom line is the dual plane covers 90% of all street applications
very well and coupled with the spread bore carb can be a reall
performer. The square bores and single plane manifolds are for guys
who don't care how much is costs to run their rigs but just want
power at any cost. Of course there are varying degrees of this as
well but then we're compromising aren't we??

Michigan roads, Broncos and
Kidney belts, What a team!

- -- Gary --

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Date: Sun, 19 Oct 1997 09:37:58 +0000
From: "Gary, 78 BBB"
Subject: Re: 1/2 ton and Bronco front hubs

> From: Brazzadog aol.com
> Date: Sun, 19 Oct 1997 02:39:17 -0400 (EDT)
> Subject: 1/2 ton and Bronco front hubs

> anyone knew whether the front hub/rotor assembly from a live axle
> (Dana 44) 1/2 ton or full size Bronco is interchangeable with what
> is on the newer ones with the IFS type front axle. It would be
> helpful if I could make the swap without needing a different spindle
> and bearing size.

Explain the nature of the swap to us?? I'm a little confused about
what you're trying to do? The 78 F-250 has the dana 44 Hd which is
much stronger than the 150 or bronco. The outer hub and stub shaft
will interchange AFAIK but why do you want to do that?

Michigan roads, Broncos and
Kidney belts, What a team!

- -- Gary --

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Date: Sun, 19 Oct 1997 09:43:22 +0000
From: "Gary, 78 BBB"
Subject: Re: rear end ratio, correction :-(

> From: "Gary, 78 BBB"
> Date: Sun, 19 Oct 1997 07:40:23 +0000
> Subject: Re: rear end ratio

> > problem that I am having is that I can remember how the ratios
> > go...my truck basically has the ratio of seven turns of the
> > driveshaft to four of the tires...I can't remember if it is 7:4 or
> > 4:7 or more like 1.5:1 or 1:1.5. So which one is it?!?!
> If I understand your numbers you have a 3.00 or 3.08 rear gear since
> the .08 is hard to determine without getting pretty carefull with

I didn't look at the rotations, I looked at your bottom line. A 4:7
ratio is actually a 4:14 which is 3.5 but as one respondee suggested,
why more than one turn of the tire? If you want extreme accuracy,
such as to pick up a .08 in a 3.08 ratio for instance, use 10 turns
of the tire and use pointers, other wise one turn should suffice :-)

Michigan roads, Broncos and
Kidney belts, What a team!

- -- Gary --

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Date: Sun, 19 Oct 1997 09:55:22 -0400 (EDT)
From: SMOKEY5209 aol.com
Subject: Header for a 360

I have been reading the posts to this list and think they are all fantastic.
I have never thought of posting until now. I hope someone can help me.
I have been reading all the info on the differences between the 360 and the
390 and all the similarities. I am rebuilding a 1970 360 and am in search of
a set of headers for this engine. I have contacted several companies and no
one has them. If the heads for the 360 and 390 are the same would a set of
headers for a 390 work?

Also if anyone has any tips or tricks on rebuilding the 360 let me know. Also
any areas where there may have been problems. Will be waiting for your
replies.
Thanks again for a great list, and wealth of information.
Ed

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Date: Sun, 19 Oct 1997 11:15:26 -0400
From: DC Beatty
Subject: RE: Spring location on rear drum brakes

Chilton Ford Pick-Ups 1965-1986 has a detailed picture of the brake
assembly on page 366. I know yours is a '64 but maybe this will help.

Good luck
DC Beatty

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Date: Sun, 19 Oct 1997 11:07:06 -0700
From: "deconblu"
Subject: Re: Spring location on rear drum brakes

That looks like the one he needs. Shoot I wish I would have looked there.
If you still need it Jason I'll scan it for you! It looks like the two
springs are in the same place as the front brakes.

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- -----Original Message-----
From: DC Beatty
To: fordtrucks61-79 ListService.net
Date: Sunday, October 19, 1997 8:16 AM
Subject: RE: Spring location on rear drum brakes



Chilton Ford Pick-Ups 1965-1986 has a detailed picture of the brake
assembly on page 366. I know yours is a '64 but maybe this will help.

Good luck
DC Beatty



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Date: Sun, 19 Oct 1997 13:01:22 -0500
From: "JAMES MERLO"
Subject: Re: Bushings

I have a 62 f350. I need a new shackle bracket (the part that attaches to
the frame). Anybody know where I can get one?

Also, Gary do you have an address for Arc Spring? The spring people I
have talked to (a very limited sample), acted like I was nuts.

Thanks,
Jim

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> From: Gary, 78 BBB
> To: fordtrucks61-79 listservice.net
> Subject: Re: Bushings
> Date: Saturday, October 18, 1997 4:21 AM
>
> > From: JonP27604 aol.com
> > Date: Sat, 18 Oct 1997 08:24:05 -0400 (EDT)
> > Subject: Bushings
>
> > I need to rebush the spring eyes and shackle bracket on a '63 F350
> > solid axle that I am grafting to a '65 frame. I also need new
> > shackle bolts but Ford no longer stocks this stuff. The chimp at
> > NAPA said they do not carry it either. Any one know who might carry
> > it?
>
> Arc Spring or a comparable spring rebuilder. They carry just about
> any thing related to springs.
>
> Michigan roads, Broncos and
> Kidney belts, What a team!
>
> -- Gary --
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Date: Sun, 19 Oct 1997 13:04:29 -0500
From: "JAMES MERLO"
Subject: Re: t98 trans

My message was worded poorly. I was looking for guidance on what
bellhousings that were used on the later model engines would allow me to
use the t98. I was able to borrow a old Hollander interchange book, but it
didn't provide any help.

Jim

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> From: Don Grossman
> To: fordtrucks61-79 ListService.net
> Subject: Re: t98 trans
> Date: Monday, October 13, 1997 10:58 PM
>
> JAMES MERLO wrote:
> >
> > I have a t98 trans attached to a 62 292 y block. What are my options
for
> > attaching this trans to different motor/bellhousing. A 351W would drop
> > like a charm into my truck and the t98 would support any build of the
351.
> > Being able to attach a 429 to this trans would be almost too much to
ask.
> > "Everyone" seems to say that the t98 is "basically the same as the
later
> > t18/t19 and NP435 (although I don't why the New Process would be
similar).
> >
> > I would like to keep the trans if possible and use it.
> > Thanks
> > Jim Merlo
>
> Just make sure that what ever motor you get for your truck that you also
> pick up the correct bell housing for that block. The T-98 will live a
> long and happy life with just a little bit of care. Basicly making sure
> that the gear oil is changed regular and topped off. I do have a NP 435
> just waiting for the big clutch rebuild and a NP205 just in case the
> Spicer 24 ever buys the farm. ;)
> --
> Don Grossman
> duckdon pacific.net
>
>
> 63 Ford F-250 4x4 67' 390, t-98, Spicer 24, Dana 60, Dana 44, power
> steering, power brakes
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Date: Sun, 19 Oct 1997 15:11:19 +0000
From: "Gary, 78 BBB"
Subject: Re: Bushings

> From: "JAMES MERLO"
> Subject: Re: Bushings
> Date: Sun, 19 Oct 1997 13:01:22 -0500

> I have a 62 f350. I need a new shackle bracket (the part that
> attaches to the frame). Anybody know where I can get one?
>
> Also, Gary do you have an address for Arc Spring? The spring
> people I have talked to (a very limited sample), acted like I was
> nuts.

I went to the guy here in Ypsilanti, MI and he acted like there was
no problem no matter what part of the assy I needed. Not sure it
that would apply to the shackle itself but the bolts and bushings
were no problem for my 78 bronco. I have a feeling these things are
pretty standard, like 3" x 5/8 or 4" x 3/4 or something like that.
This is a chain so I imagine they have a main number somewhere. I'll
see if I can find out. This shop simply takes in your vehicle and
replaces whatever parts need fixing and fixes the rest and puts it
all back together. They make their own spring parts out of flat
stock when they don't have the right ones.

Michigan roads, Broncos and
Kidney belts, What a team!

- -- Gary --

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Date: Sun, 19 Oct 1997 14:16:47 -0500
From: "Terry Sherman"
Subject: Medal Model of a '76 Ford Highboy...

Can anyone tell me where I can get a model of a '76 Ford Highboy? I really
want one!
I have a '76 Ford Highboy and also wanted to know where I can get a good
brush gard that can do the following for me:
Hold a good winch
Hold a highlift jack
Hold KC lights
Possibly hold compressed air
And not take away the look of the front grill...

Thank you,
Terry Sherman
'76 Ford Highboy...
'84 Ford Bronco II

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Date: Sun, 19 Oct 1997 12:30:21 -0700
From: "deconblu"
Subject: Re: Bushings

I did a search and came up with this on Arc Spring. Hope it helps!

http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.anywho.com/cgi-bin/htwpq

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- -----Original Message-----
From: JAMES MERLO
To: fordtrucks61-79 ListService.net
Date: Sunday, October 19, 1997 11:18 AM
Subject: Re: Bushings



>I have a 62 f350. I need a new shackle bracket (the part that attaches to
>the frame). Anybody know where I can get one?
>
>Also, Gary do you have an address for Arc Spring? The spring people I
>have talked to (a very limited sample), acted like I was nuts.
>
>Thanks,
>Jim
>
>----------
>> From: Gary, 78 BBB
>> To: fordtrucks61-79 listservice.net
>> Subject: Re: Bushings
>> Date: Saturday, October 18, 1997 4:21 AM
>>
>> > From: JonP27604 aol.com
>> > Date: Sat, 18 Oct 1997 08:24:05 -0400 (EDT)
>> > Subject: Bushings
>>
>> > I need to rebush the spring eyes and shackle bracket on a '63 F350
>> > solid axle that I am grafting to a '65 frame. I also need new
>> > shackle bolts but Ford no longer stocks this stuff. The chimp at
>> > NAPA said they do not carry it either. Any one know who might carry
>> > it?
>>
>> Arc Spring or a comparable spring rebuilder. They carry just about
>> any thing related to springs.
>>
>> Michigan roads, Broncos and
>> Kidney belts, What a team!
>>
>> -- Gary --
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Date: Sun, 19 Oct 1997 15:32:38 +0000
From: "Gary, 78 BBB"
Subject: Re: Medal Model of a '76 Ford Highboy...

> From: "Terry Sherman"
> Subject: Medal Model of a '76 Ford Highboy...
> Date: Sun, 19 Oct 1997 14:16:47 -0500

> Can anyone tell me where I can get a model of a '76 Ford Highboy? I
> really want one! I have a '76 Ford Highboy and also wanted to know
> where I can get a good brush gard that can do the following for me:
> Hold a good winch Hold a highlift jack Hold KC lights Possibly hold
> compressed air And not take away the look of the front grill...

Ruenel makes a nice strong wrap/step bumper for electric winches with
brush guard and articles I've seen have had the jack installed on it
but I don't know what kind of look you want. I like them and plan to
build one similar myself as soon as I decide on a winch.

Michigan roads, Broncos and
Kidney belts, What a team!

- -- Gary --

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Date: Sun, 19 Oct 1997 12:53:33 -0700
From: danadeb pacbell.net
Subject: re:Ammeter

Thanks Dale!


Well there it is in black and white:

Page 31-02-02, fig. 2, 1970 Ford shop manual, "used with shunt type
ammeter" ( a little dashed line that goes from the black wire from the
battery to the BAT terminal on the ignition switch, same points the
ammeter is attached to )

and on page 33-03-06 it says:

"A shunt-type ammeter is used in F-100 through F-350 Cowl-
chassis units, and in F- and B-500 through 750 units. Other
trucks have loop-type ammeters."

So shunt it is!

I guess I get it now?

Dana

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Date: Sun, 19 Oct 1997 12:56:54 -0700
From: danadeb pacbell.net
Subject: Wiring Diagrams

Has anyone found a source for wiring diagrams? I thought that my
original Ford Shop Manual would have them but it doesn't.

Thanks Dana

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Date: Sun, 19 Oct 1997 13:07:16 -0700
From: "deconblu"
Subject: Re: Bushings

Sorry just tried that link and you don't get nothing. :] try this and type
in your search.
http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.anywho.com/bgq.html

Deacon Blues deconblu gte.net
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- -----Original Message-----
From: deconblu
To: fordtrucks61-79 ListService.net
Date: Sunday, October 19, 1997 12:32 PM
Subject: Re: Bushings



>I did a search and came up with this on Arc Spring. Hope it helps!
>
>http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.anywho.com/cgi-bin/htwpq
>
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>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: JAMES MERLO
>To: fordtrucks61-79 ListService.net
>Date: Sunday, October 19, 1997 11:18 AM
>Subject: Re: Bushings
>
>
>
>>I have a 62 f350. I need a new shackle bracket (the part that attaches to
>>the frame). Anybody know where I can get one?
>>
>>Also, Gary do you have an address for Arc Spring? The spring people I
>>have talked to (a very limited sample), acted like I was nuts.
>>
>>Thanks,
>>Jim
>>
>>----------
>>> From: Gary, 78 BBB
>>> To: fordtrucks61-79 listservice.net
>>> Subject: Re: Bushings
>>> Date: Saturday, October 18, 1997 4:21 AM
>>>
>>> > From: JonP27604 aol.com
>>> > Date: Sat, 18 Oct 1997 08:24:05 -0400 (EDT)
>>> > Subject: Bushings
>>>
>>> > I need to rebush the spring eyes and shackle bracket on a '63 F350
>>> > solid axle that I am grafting to a '65 frame. I also need new
>>> > shackle bolts but Ford no longer stocks this stuff. The chimp at
>>> > NAPA said they do not carry it either. Any one know who might carry
>>> > it?
>>>
>>> Arc Spring or a comparable spring rebuilder. They carry just about
>>> any thing related to springs.
>>>
>>> Michigan roads, Broncos and
>>> Kidney belts, What a team!
>>>
>>> -- Gary --
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Date: Sun, 19 Oct 1997 13:18:19 -0700
From: danadeb pacbell.net
Subject: SB 42 and smog checks

I was wondering how the new California law will effect engine swapped
vehicles. Since my engine is a 74 will I still have to get smog checks?
or since my truck is a 70 will I be exempt?

All of us in this situation had better find out before any smog stuff
comes off!

Anyone have any knowledge on this?

Dana

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Date: Sun, 19 Oct 1997 13:23:40 -0700
From: "deconblu"
Subject: Re: SB 42 and smog checks

Jan 1998 '73 will be exempt, '74 not until I think the year 2000. As Max
Smart would say "Missed it by that much"!

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- -----Original Message-----
From: danadeb pacbell.net
To: Ford Folks
Date: Sunday, October 19, 1997 1:16 PM
Subject: SB 42 and smog checks



>I was wondering how the new California law will effect engine swapped
>vehicles. Since my engine is a 74 will I still have to get smog checks?
>or since my truck is a 70 will I be exempt?
>
>All of us in this situation had better find out before any smog stuff
>comes off!
>
>Anyone have any knowledge on this?
>
>Dana
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Date: Sun, 19 Oct 1997 13:25:40 -0700
From: "deconblu"
Subject: Re: SB 42 and smog checks

Miss-read your post. Your truck is exempt.

Deacon Blues deconblu ....

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