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From: owner-61-79-list-digest  ford-trucks.com (61-79-list-digest) To: 61-79-list-digest ford-trucks.com Subject: 61-79-list-digest V3 #473 Reply-To: 61-79-list ford-trucks.com Sender: owner-61-79-list-digest ford-trucks.com Errors-To: owner-61-79-list-digest ford-trucks.com Precedence: bulk 61-79-list-digest Saturday, December 25 1999 Volume 03 : Number 473 ======================================================================= Ford Truck Enthusiasts - 1961-1979 Trucks and Vans Visit our web site: http://www.ford-trucks.com/ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - To unsubscribe, send email to: majordomo ford-trucks.com with the words "unsubscribe 61-79-list-digest" in the body of the message. ======================================================================= In this issue: FTE 61-79 - Mallory Ignition Site FTE 61-79 - Re: rear disk brakes on 78 F250 Re: FTE 61-79 - Re: rear disk brakes on 78 F250 FTE 61-79 - re: Three speed on 87' engine FTE 61-79 - RE: 76 F100 RE: FTE 61-79 - C4 or C6 on a 240 I6 RE: FTE 61-79 - Re: Rough running when its cold and damp FTE 61-79 - Christmas Wishes, A story for my freinds, no FTE content FTE 61-79 - Transmission hum, NP435 Re: FTE 61-79 - Batteries in Parallel Re: FTE 61-79 - Christmas Wishes, A story for my freinds, no FTE content FTE 61-79 - Loose 205 shift lever FTE 61-79 - Happy Holidays! FTE 61-79 - Lost FTE member FTE 61-79 - 4wd power distribution FTE 61-79 - Happy FTE Holidays! FTE 61-79 - Accident Prone Re: FTE 61-79 - Accident Prone ======================================================================= ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Fri, 24 Dec 1999 07:01:43 -0600 From: "Terry L. Rahn" Subject: FTE 61-79 - Mallory Ignition Site Mallory Ignition is a part of Mr. Gasket, which is a part of Dana Corp. The web site is: http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.mrgasket.com/mal.htm Like Gary did I looked for Mallory a few months ago and came up blank. I only found it by accident and not an intelligent search. Happy Holidays to All Terry L. Rahn 78 E250 Quadravan 460/C6 "Bone Stock" and rusty but trusty == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 24 Dec 1999 09:33:34 EST From: FORDTRKNUT aol.com Subject: FTE 61-79 - Re: rear disk brakes on 78 F250 I need a little more stopping power for my 1979 Bronco too. It has a Dana 60 rear (8 Lug), and all the F-250 (Dana 44) 8 lug parts on the front. What I did was make a transfercase mounted parking brake. It is cable accuated and works OK. It may not lock the wheels up, but it passes New Jersey Inspection as a parking brake. I just got a digital camera, so now I have pictures of the assembly. It mounts off the 5 bolts that retains the rear output bearing flange on the NP205 transfercase. I don't know where I can post these pictures, because the Big Bronco Registry is not accepting pictures now. I can send them to anyone that wants to see them. I was installing U-Joints in the rear driveshaft, so I took it apart to take the pictures on the bench & in the truck. There are quite a few so be prepard for a big file (Most likely Zipped by AOL's software). Please contact me if you know where I can upload them to, so that EVERYONE can see them on the net without me sending them to them as E-mail. Well....Thats About it!!! Wayne Grabley == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 24 Dec 1999 09:39:55 EST From: TBeeee aol.com Subject: Re: FTE 61-79 - Re: rear disk brakes on 78 F250 In a message dated 12/24/99 9:37:00 AM Eastern Standard Time, FORDTRKNUT aol.com writes: > Please contact me if you know where I can > upload them to, so that EVERYONE can see them on the net without me sending > them to them as E-mail. Well....Thats About it!!! Wayne Grabley Wayne: AOL gives all members some free web space. If you need assistance I can help you start your very own page so that you'll have a place to post the pictures to. Email me off list if interested. Stock Man 1967 Galaxie 500 Convertible (HELP!---I need 15 x5 factory rims) 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 == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 24 Dec 1999 10:00:26 -0500 From: Jim Knapper Subject: FTE 61-79 - re: Three speed on 87' engine I'm pretty sure that everything from the 87 should fit on the 78. I've done the swap the other way around, 78 enigne into an 85. The only part I had to swap was the oil pan, the sump on one was at the back, the other in the front. I can't remember which was which. Must be getting old! MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY NEW YEAR from Brantford, Ontario, Canada! Jim 1968 F100 == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 24 Dec 1999 06:52:50 -0800 From: "Scott Jensen" Subject: FTE 61-79 - RE: 76 F100 Howdy, I've got the same truck, except mine has a 360. I did some work to the rear diff a few years ago. It was a limited slip, 3.50. My experience has been that posi's were put on 4x2's most of the time to help with field work. 76's were one of the best years built, IMO. Chassis and frames were still beefy and it's the year they started using front disk brakes. In 4WD I've never gotten stuck. I'd like to think this is do to driving ability, but realistically, it's probably the balance the F100 4x have. And I'm very happy with the short turning radius. On the downside, I miss not having a long box and I wish it could handle more weight. I once loaded the bed up with broken up concrete curbing material. Up to a bit over the roofline. Hence the diff work I had to do. I don't have an opinion yet on the single speed, Spicer 21 transfer case. Granny's low enough not to need the low range, for me anyway. And the rebuild kits are about half the price. One thing I did last year, which I wish I had done years ago, was replace the front springs. It only cost about 70 bucks and took just a couple hours. Made a big difference. == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 24 Dec 1999 07:17:27 -0800 From: "Hogan, Tom" Subject: RE: FTE 61-79 - C4 or C6 on a 240 I6 Can't tell if your rear diff is equipped with a limited slip device from the info given. It is possible because it was an option. You might check for a tag on the differential that could indicate this. Course after 23 years the tag could have been removed too. Some others on the list know a method for checking it that involves raising the rear end and turning a tire by hand. I don't remember the specifics but one thing to remember here is that with a 23 year old diff it may have racked up enough miles to wear out the clutch plates in a limited slip so their method may not be conclusive either. You could always put the truck in a puddle of bleach water nail the gas and look for white smoke on both sides of the truck ;0) There are several sources for headers. Sanderson is one company as well as PAW, Hooker and Headman. I also have a 76 with a 390. It is a F-150 2WD. Welcome to the club and I hope you find it helpful. Tom H > -----Original Message----- > From: A Bernal [mailto:alejandrobernal hotmail.com] > Sent: Thursday, December 23, 1999 10:32 AM > To: 61-79-list ford-trucks.com > Subject: Re: FTE 61-79 - C4 or C6 on a 240 I6 > > > Hello all, I've got a question. > I have a '76 f-100 4x4 390cid. > Would my rear differential be a positive traction or not? > > It is using headers and 1 of the tubes has a little crack. I > would like to > know where can I find headers? > Yes, I am new to the ford f-series world. > I like it! > > == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info > http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html > == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 24 Dec 1999 07:17:30 -0800 From: "Hogan, Tom" Subject: RE: FTE 61-79 - Re: Rough running when its cold and damp See if you can find a stock air cleaner assy and the heat riser. Your problem could be due to carb icing under cold moist condiditons. When the gas is atomized some of it turns to vapor. This process absorbs heat and can promote ice formation on the carb venturis. The warm air intake helps prevent this until the engine warms up enough until it runs smoothly. You should be able to pick one up cheap at a salvage yard. Use a piece of sheet metal and hose clamps to form a stove around the headders. When looking for an air cleaner Ford did offer units that were actuated by a thermal wax element. These are easy to incorporate cause you don't have to route or plumb any vacuum lines and if it doesn't work you can swap back very easy. Are you in the San Francisco Bay area? Thought I saw that in an earlier post, but I've slept since then. If so I do know of a couple of salvage yards in San Jose. Tom H. > -----Original Message----- > From: Chuck White [mailto:chuckebabe jps.net] > Sent: Thursday, December 23, 1999 10:38 AM > To: 61-79-list ford-trucks.com > Subject: FTE 61-79 - Re: Rough running when its cold and damp > > > To Tom H- so far the choke has always performed correctly > although the few > times it has run rough as described I haven't whipped off the > air cleaner to > check at that time. I do not have a warm air doohickey as I > am running > headers and an aftermarket air cleaner. And to Lisa and Envy > I always set > up the choke before turning the key which is why I think more > along the > lines of moisture in the distributor cap. Keep giving me > ideas people and > we shall overcome!!! > > Thanks all, Chuck > > == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info > http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html > == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 24 Dec 1999 09:36:56 -0600 From: ballingr bootheel.net Subject: FTE 61-79 - Christmas Wishes, A story for my freinds, no FTE content In a time, that to this day remains a mystery of the exact date, a young married couple of the name Honnisori travelled across the land from their home in Galilee to a small town in Judea called Bethlehem. This was to fulfill a decree of Caesar Augustus that every man must appear in the flesh at the place of his birth to be taxed. The husband Yosef was a strong, young carpenter in a day when caprentry was carving and shaping more than nailing. He was also a man of character and went upon the journey even though the going at that particular time was quite difficult. He was bewildered as to the set of circumstances he found himself in. His betrothed, Maria, had suddenly presented herself as being with child. They had never consummated their committment, and he knew Maria, that she was a lady with honor, and was pure. He had also a strange dream, one that told him to take Maria as his wife, that she was carrying the child of Yaweh, The Unspeakable Name. This dream was so strong and purveyant that he could not deny what he had seen and did it immediately to save Maria from any public question of her purity. He was now to be the surrogate father of the Messiah! "Surely the Messiah would be raised in a kingly home," he must have been doubting to himself. A family of carpenters to raise the savior of The People? It was incredulous! They arrived in Bethlehem, Maria so heavy with child that it's birth could be at any time. They went from inn to inn, and found no room. One innkeeper took pity on them and went about to make them a place in his small barn out in the back. It will be warm there, with the animals to provide heat, and soft straw to sleep on. But, he was concerned about Maria and the child, would "the Messiah" be born in a barn? Very soon the answer came, he was. He came into the world in the surrounding of the earthy sound of livestock snuffling and shuffling about, and the smell of animals and their warmth. Yosef was further bewildered by the fact that people came to call that knew of the signifigance of the birth of the child. A group of shepherds that proclaimed that they had been called by an angel to come and bear witness. And three Maggai from the east who brought salutary gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. He understood the gold and frankincense, as they were of value to the living, but myrrh was a preservative for the dead. A strange gift to bring to a child, he must have thought. What could be the signifigance of this? As they talked over the name of the the child, those around would have assumed he would take a name in tradition of the father's family. But, on the eighth day, at his circumcision, they proclaimed to those in witnesss that his name was to be Yeshua. This must have stirred the people in audience, as this was a very powerful name for a mere carpenter's son, a name of many meanings and nuances from that ranged Teacher, to Savior. So began the journey of the child who was called Yeshua Honnisori, the child we now know as Jesus Christ. == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 24 Dec 1999 10:36:05 EST From: BDIJXS aol.com Subject: FTE 61-79 - Transmission hum, NP435 Hey Jeff, You might try pulling the inspection cover, start up the motor, and see if the throwout bearing is turning while idling. I'm pretty sure you don't want it to be turning at all until the pedal is depressed. What I'm saying is that you may be able to "adjust out" your noise...it may just be the bearing rattling against the clutch cover fingers or something. ...If you discover that it is indeed something else, I would recommend having it rebuilt by a pro. I'm guessing it will cost in the $500 to $600 range.... One thing though, as I just had one built (out of a 76 F-150 4x4, which I'm pretty sure is the exact same setup you have) is to bring along the adapter housing between the tranny and the transfer case, meaning you'll need to drop the 205 T/C as well (quite a bit of fun!). The reason for this is that the adapter housing is what holds in the tranny output shaft in place, and there is some bearing clearance (thrust clearance) somewhere that the rebuilder needs to check during assembly. Also, remember to fill it up with good 50WT engine oil after installation.... Hope this helps! CJ == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 24 Dec 1999 11:02:53 PST From: "George Litton" Subject: Re: FTE 61-79 - Batteries in Parallel CJ, Absolutely!! Anytime you hook batteries in parallel, you double the amperage output, thereby reducing the "strain" that the starter applies to the battery. I didn't want to dual my batteries, so I went with a very large group 31 in my '78 2WD that I use at the local racetrack. I can jumpstart as many high-compression motors as I want without phasing my battery. 95 amp alternator helps a lot, also. Don't forget to build good cables, also. Kind of like a fire-hose, does no good to have thousands of gallons of water, if you can only flow 50 GPM. 2/0 welding cable is very good for heavy-duty battery cable. Good Luck!! George Litton in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Merry Christmas >From: BDIJXS aol.com >Reply-To: 61-79-list ford-trucks.com >To: 61-79-list ford-trucks.com >Subject: FTE 61-79 - Batteries in Parallel >Date: Wed, 22 Dec 1999 10:43:08 EST > >Will hooking up two 12V batteries directly in parallel affect their >longevity??? > >Assume both are brand new. > >CJ >== FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ______________________________________________________ == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 24 Dec 1999 17:29:50 EST From: WEDIVE247 aol.com Subject: Re: FTE 61-79 - Christmas Wishes, A story for my freinds, no FTE content Why did you change the real names ??? == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 24 Dec 1999 17:12:26 -0600 From: Kirk Baillie Subject: FTE 61-79 - Loose 205 shift lever How do you guys keep the shift lever on your np205 T.C. tight. Mine seems to get loose very quick when i shift between 2 and 4wd, especially when going up into 4low. Cause when it gets loose the shifts are sloppy and it rattle away like heck. Thanks Kirk Baillie == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 24 Dec 1999 18:56:37 -0500 From: Dan Herrmann Subject: FTE 61-79 - Happy Holidays! To All, As we close in on the Santa Claus hours and pull our Ford Truck into the garage for the Holiday, let us not forget what this day is all about. It's about giving (not receiving), it's about caring for those less fortunate than us, it's about helping those in need (such as the poor, elderly, homeless and those just in immediate need - rich or poor), it's about love, faith, fellowship, friendship and family, it's about putting down the tools and closing the garage door and coming inside to spend a day with those we love the most - those we share our daily lives with and those whom make our lifes what they are today - our Family. I have had little time to share with all of you this year due to the demands in my job recently. But my digest gets read and hopefully I can jump in and join you all again very soon. I wish you all the best over this Christmas Day and even more in the new Century!!!!! Dan Herrmann 64' F100 Custom Cab 66' F100 Custom Cab 69' F100 Ranger 75' F150 Explorer 79' F150 Ranger XLT 92' F150 Custom (Daily driver) 92' Tempo GL (Wifes car - failed to start today ???) == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 24 Dec 1999 19:06:10 -0500 From: Dan Herrmann Subject: FTE 61-79 - Lost FTE member Part of the Holiday Season is remembering others whom we have come to know over a period of time. I am looking for one of our long time and early FTE members who I have not seen on the list forever. That person is: JOHN MILLER the FoMoCo Nut. Does anyone know what happened to him? His Email address is no longer any good. Just thought some of you might know.... Thanks! Dan Herrmann == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 24 Dec 1999 20:47:07 -0600 From: Kirk Baillie Subject: FTE 61-79 - 4wd power distribution Hi I have a question about the operation of the 4wd system on my truck. Its a 74 F250 with Dana 60's np205 transfer case, and a np 435 gearbox.For some reason i think the 4 wd is not working but when i test the turning of the front dive shaft with in 4wd and hubs locked i cant turn it so it should be working, and when i put it in 2wd and unlock hubs it spins freely. The reason why i think there is a problem is cause on the snow packed streets i can get the back wheels to spin easily but i can get the front to spin. And also i was climbing a hill today and the truck stopped back wheels spun but i dont think the fronts were. What could this be???? == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 24 Dec 1999 22:20:32 -0500 From: Tim Anderson Subject: FTE 61-79 - Happy FTE Holidays! Hello all, Just thought I'd take a quick moment to wish all of you a Happy Holiday Season. We've made it through another year and are all, I hope, a bit wiser and a bit more thankful than ever. I'm looking forward to another great year of FTE discussion in 2000. Take care my friends, Tim in Anchorage '67 F-100 (Still Y2K compliant!) = == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Sat, 25 Dec 1999 00:19:02 -0600 From: ballingr bootheel.net Subject: FTE 61-79 - Accident Prone I've blown myself up (brush pile), Dumped a full 5 gal gas can into the fire we were trying to build (that was lots of fun :-)), Blew up a car when I cut through the gas line, pulled a 40X120' 1850 vintage barn down on myself (smashed the snot out of the fenders of the tractor I was on), Fell off of helicopters, dumped horses and dirt bikes on myself, got chased down the basement stairs by stud tired and large street motorcyles (very painful experiences, both :-)), slid off the road at considerable speed in the snow and ice, fallen off of ladders and walked away from it all with few scars but.......there's always the next time....:-) >>>> Remind me not to stand next to you during a thunderstorm :-) == FTE: Uns*bscribe and posting info http://www.ford-trucks.com/faq.html ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 24 Dec 1999 22:52:50 -0800 From: "bronco66" Subject: Re: FTE 61-79 - Accident Prone how does that saying go? something like? what is the last thing a male says before he dies? "hey guys watch this!!!" - ----- Original Message ----- From: To: Ford Truck Enthusiasts <61-79-list ford-trucks.com> Sent: Friday, December 24, 1999 10:19 PM Subject: FTE 61-79 - Accident Prone > I've blown myself up (brush pile), Dumped a full 5 gal gas can into the fire > we were trying to build (that was lots of fun :-)), Blew up a car when I cut > through the gas line, pulled a 40X120' 1850 vintage barn down on myself > (smashed the snot out of the fenders of the tractor I was on), Fell off of.... To access the rest of this feature you must be a logged in Registered User Of Ford Truck Enthusiasts
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