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Subject: 61-79-list Digest V2000 #289 Precedence: list ========================================================== 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 Wed, 11 Oct 2000 Volume: 2000 Issue: 289 In This Issue: Re: AAA Auto Manuals Re: AAA Re: AAA Brand Spankin New Carpet... 390 into a 62 F-250 Re: Oil Bath vs. Paper Element Re: knock knock knocknnnn Problem with a '78 Re: Junkyard admission fees C/B radios Re: ....KNOCK-KNOCKING ON HEAVENS HOOD Re: 390 into a '62 Re: 390 into a 62 F-250 Re: 390 into a '62 fuel pump Re: AAA Re: AAA Re: Problem with a '78 Interval wiper switches... ADMIN: Tech Article added to web site Re: AAA Re: Problem with a '78 Edelbrock/Carter AFB new truck Re: Problem with a '78 Re: C/B radios high output heater ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Wed, 11 Oct 2000 09:08:55 -0600 From: "William Whited (Tony)" <f10074 ford-trucks.com>
Subject: Re: AAA No you just pay a little extra for it. It is not bad at all, to change from the 20 moles to the 100 miles. "Southerland, Rich" wrote: > Isn't it that you have to be a regular member for so many years before you > can buy the plus membership? > > -----Original Message----- > From: Ted Wnorowski [mailto:theodore ford-trucks.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, October 11, 2000 7:52 AM > To: 61-79-list ford-trucks.com
> Subject: [61-79-list] Re: AAA > > My wife and I are both AAA Plus members. With the trucks, her Z28 > and POS > van, and a 17 year old, the 6 "free" tows are WELL worth it. > > Ted Wnorowski Flat Rock, OH > > ============================================================= > To unsubscribe: www.ford-trucks.com/mailinglist.html#item3 > Please remove this footer when replying. -- William (Tony) Whited 74 F100 Ranger Supercab 390 77 F150 Custom 460 El Paso, TX Semper Fi ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 11 Oct 2000 10:07:11 -0500 Subject: Re: (Was Batteries?) Now: towing costs From: "John LaGrone" <jlagrone ford-trucks.com>
> Yeah, but it applies to all cars and drivers in your house -- including > your wife. Good point, Dave. I guess if you expected it, you wouldn't need insurance against it, huh? I've always told my wife to kill the car destroy the tires and wheels, do whatever it takes to get to safety if at all possible. Henry made lots of cars, but I have only one wife. (resist the urge to take off on that last sentence.) ;-) -- 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, 11 Oct 2000 10:17:56 -0500 Subject: Re: Volts coil
From: "John LaGrone" <jlagrone ford-trucks.com>
> I'm confused. Hmmm, how do I ask this without stepping on any toes...Two > respected list Guru's gave their opinions and I can't refute either one. I > dont have a point type ignition to test on. Can anyone measure their point > type ignition and Email me off list? I'd hate to hook up a ballast > resistor, if he already has a resistor wire, and cut Jeff's coil voltage > below spec's. He's still using his original Durospark ignition module. Did > this use a resistance wire to the coil? I haven't been following this thread real close, so ignore me if you would like... Try a known good coil. If the primary voltages are all correct and you know you aren't getting spark, then the secondary voltage is the problem. Just an idea... -- 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, 11 Oct 2000 09:31:45 -0600 From: "William Whited (Tony)" <f10074 ford-trucks.com>
Subject: Auto Manuals To let you guys know I got a set of shop manuals and owners manuals for both of my trucks a couple of weeks ago. I got them from LLoyds Auto Literature here is their site http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.lloydsautolit.com/. For everything including sipping it cost me around 350.00, the 74 shop manuals, both owner's manuals and all but one of the 77 shop manuals are all original and one is a reprint. All in all I think it was a great deal, the people where awesome and they even 3 day aired the stuff to me no extra charge. -- William (Tony) Whited 74 F100 Ranger Supercab 390 77 F150 Custom 460 El Paso, TX Semper Fi ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 11 Oct 2000 12:20:45 -0400 From: George Selby <gselby4x4 earthlink.net>
Subject: Re: AAA At 10:07 AM 10/11/00 -0400, you wrote: >Duh. Just checked there and according to them, "you must have been a member >for at least 12 months and utilized the service no more than 4 times" before >you are eligible... Each state (or two) has its own branch of AAA, and the membership requirements and benefits vary slightly. I know that when I first joined, there was no minimum requirement for Plus membership. This is for AAA Carolinas (N and S) and was when I first joined 10 years ago. Incidentally my membership lapsed for two years (Mom forgot her Christmas present) and when she called to renew, they said that If I had called (fortunately I didn't have to in that period) they would have helped me out, and let me renew after the fact. If you have to suffer through 1 year of regular membership that's not so bad, and I have never had more than 3 service calls in 1 year. BTW, I am not a teenager living at home, I just have a nice mom. George Selby 78 F-150 4x4 400 4 spd 86 Nissan 300ZX gselby4x4 earthlink.net
http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.usedcarsandparts.com ------------------------------ From: "Southerland, Rich" <rsouther alldata.com>
Subject: Re: AAA Date: Wed, 11 Oct 2000 09:30:38 -0700 I just bought a regular membership for me and SWMBO ($70). Hopefully I will never have to use it. Don't know if this is peculiar to CA, but you are allowed 4 calls per year, per member. After that, there is a "modest" service charge... -----Original Message----- From: George Selby [mailto:gselby4x4 earthlink.net]
Sent: Wednesday, October 11, 2000 9:21 AM To: 61-79-list ford-trucks.com
Subject: [61-79-list] Re: AAA At 10:07 AM 10/11/00 -0400, you wrote: >Duh. Just checked there and according to them, "you must have been a member >for at least 12 months and utilized the service no more than 4 times" before >you are eligible... Each state (or two) has its own branch of AAA, and the membership requirements and benefits vary slightly. I know that when I first joined, there was no minimum requirement for Plus membership. This is for AAA Carolinas (N and S) and was when I first joined 10 years ago. Incidentally my membership lapsed for two years (Mom forgot her Christmas present) and when she called to renew, they said that If I had called (fortunately I didn't have to in that period) they would have helped me out, and let me renew after the fact. If you have to suffer through 1 year of regular membership that's not so bad, and I have never had more than 3 service calls in 1 year. BTW, I am not a teenager living at home, I just have a nice mom. George Selby ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 11 Oct 2000 10:29:04 -0700 (PDT) From: none <pssminatl yahoo.com>
Subject: Brand Spankin New Carpet... >From: "MARTY COLMAN" <colman76 hotmail.com>
>Subject: New carpet > This past weekend I put new carpet into my '73 F100, >what a difference. I would definitely recommend this >to anyone looking to dress up the interior... You're not kidding Marty. Even a new floormat makes a world of difference. Especially if you can tell the current road conditions thru the floorboards ;) Where'd you score your carpet from??? __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get Yahoo! Mail - Free email you can access from anywhere! http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://mail.yahoo.com/ ------------------------------ From: oldfords63 juno.com
Date: Wed, 11 Oct 2000 12:59:10 -0500 Subject: 390 into a 62 F-250 <richlars burgoyne.com> writes:
I have a 390 that I hope to replace the old 292 with in my '62 F250. ========================================================================= ===== Rich- several companies still show a cradle type engine adapter for this conversion. (also 289-302-351w & 351-400m and 429-460 ) I think Trans-Dapt (sp?) makes them. I used one on a 64 292 3 speed to 302 / C-4 conversion and it worked out real nice. They also have a transmission crossmember since you'll need one if you go to a "side mount" set-up. I think AutoKrafters, LMC ,JC Whitney, John's F-Funhundreds, and a few others handle these same kits. Prices vary, but AutoKrafters is probably the lowest. Good luck, Phil ( 64 F-100 351w...now) ________________________________________________________________ YOU'RE PAYING TOO MUCH FOR THE INTERNET! Juno now offers FREE Internet Access! Try it today - there's no risk! For your FREE software, visit: http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj. ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 11 Oct 2000 11:38:47 -0700 (PDT) From: none <pssminatl yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Oil Bath vs. Paper Element I was there, saw it, lived it, got thru it. Wish is correct about the air/oil filter thing when it came to Mt St. Helens ash. But it wasn't just the Bobcats that got shut down. It was EVERYTHING that had a filter that was of the paper element variety. And I do mean everything. If it had an internal combustion engine & a paper element it was under 'ash seige' if you will. I didn't live in the 'blast zone' but was well within the 'ash falling at anytime of the day or night' zone. I remember that a lot of smart folks drove a beater until the ash cleared enough to drive the regular vehicle again without risking internal engine damage on the good vehicles. Some converted over to an oil bath or an oil bath/paper combo. A lot of stupid folks got po'd and simply took OFF the aircleaner and paid the penalty. Which was often hysterical if you were a bystander. The point is that the oil bath cleaners worked quite well although they weren't foolproof. I'm convinced some ash still made it's way into the engine because it was of such a fine variety of dust that it simply 'hung' in the air for long, long periods of time. In fact, scientists said that the major releases of ash could circle the globe for months or even a YEAR or two on the air currents. Spank me! Another interesting point to ponder was that some engines got just the right amount of ash intake to actually clean up or 'de-carbonize' the combustion areas in each cylinder and actually ran BETTER than they did before. Lends some credibility to the 'Bon Ami' cleaner down the intake to seat the rings trick. Of course most engines probably took more damage than were ever helped but hey... had to drive something down the road thru the ash clouds to get to work. And I'm sure the local engine rebuild shops didn't mind either. My old man simply changed the oil and replaced the filters 3-4 times as often. Changes were not uncommon during the week after I woke up on a day and found a new 1 inch thick layer of ash on the ground... Later- J. Allison >From: "wish" <wish ford-trucks.net>
>Date: Wed, 4 Oct 2000 12:36:53 GMT >Subject: Re: a cleaner air cleaner -SNIP- > Anyone remember Mt St. Helens? They had problems with the "new" (at the time) bobcats moving all the ash, they'd just die suddenly, turned out those paper filters were clogging up and not letting any air into the motor at all. The "old" ones were still runnin oilbath, the ash sat on top & the air still percolated through... that's the story from my Tractor Power prof anyway, maybe someone out in WA can confirm or deny it Just my $.02-wish __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Get Yahoo! Mail - Free email you can access from anywhere! http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://mail.yahoo.com/ ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 11 Oct 2000 17:47:10 -0400 (EDT) From: Brett Habben <bhabben juno.com>
Subject: Re: knock knock knocknnnn Jeff, This is a great carb to learn, and worth getting the strip kit and manual. Temporarily hang your vacuum gauge in the cab so you can get an idea really what's going on when you are driving. Note the vacuum when it starts pinging. Cross this info with which step up springs you have using in the carb to determine which mode the carb is operating in (cruise vs. power). You can also use this info to get a rough idea of what your vacuum advance is doing and make adjustments accordingly. Brett PS. That's become my favorite carb by far. >If you are getting Pinging after the secondarys are in then install a jet 2 >sizes bigger and re-test. >Do not change the springs under the needle pistons until you have tweaked >everything else in. The springs are a very fine adjustment, and IME should >be done last. >Unfortunately you should purchase the appropriate jet kit for your Carb to >From: "Chris Samuel" <fourmuelz email.msn.com>
>> Like I said before - I have never played with >>carburators - Anybody fine tune one of these eldebrocks? By that I mean >>play with the plethera of various primary and secondary / metering rods / >>step up springs they give the diagram in the owners manual? >SNIP< > ------------------------------ From: "Nan Brown" <nbrown2 rochester.rr.com>
Subject: Problem with a '78 Date: Wed, 11 Oct 2000 18:55:42 -0400 I bought a '78 F150, 400 CID, long bed from a friend out of state. The truck is great! I do have a problem..... it starts fine when cold, but, when I get to where I'm going and do what has to be done..... the truck will not start... if I do get it started it sounds off? If I let it sit for an hour or so it will run great. I've replaced ignition module, coil, plugs, wires, rotor, cap, ground wire from the battery..... Battery checks fine as well as the alternator. I'm at a loss, the only thing I can think of is that I got a bad ignition module...... I do have a new distributor to put in, but, I don't know if I really need it. Any suggestions? ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 11 Oct 2000 17:53:57 -0500 From: Ron Martens <martens flash.net>
Subject: Re: Junkyard admission fees It's also in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. George Selby wrote: > At 09:26 PM 10/10/00 -0400, you wrote: > >You have to pay in Philly to go to a boneyard? > > The 1 or 2 bucks it takes to get you in is generally for insurance on > you. That way if you get hurt inside, you will be covered. Not such a bad > deal. > > This is usually done in larger cities where the proprietors have more > experience with lawyers and lawsuits. > > George Selby > 78 F-150 4x4 400 4 spd > 86 Nissan 300ZX > gselby4x4 earthlink.net
> http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.usedcarsandparts.com > > ============================================================= > To unsubscribe: www.ford-trucks.com/mailinglist.html#item3 > Please remove this footer when replying. ------------------------------ From: "G & J Boling" <flash1 alltel.net>
Subject: C/B radios Date: Wed, 11 Oct 2000 19:39:44 -0400 not long ago someone posted a web page for a C/B shop on here that sold all different brands of radios i do recall it was in California is all if you still have the web page could you re-send it to me thanks gordon ------------------------------ From: "Richard Larsen" <richlars burgoyne.com>
Subject: Re: ....KNOCK-KNOCKING ON HEAVENS HOOD Date: Wed, 11 Oct 2000 17:16:33 -0600 Wow! I had bypassed this thread due to the fact that my truck is a 62 so I have little interest in 69 trucks. HOWEVER, I have a 68 T-Bird with the same engine in it. I am going through the same hell that you are having replaced this and that, though I haven't gone the full rebuild yet. Last night I was tearing all the front gear off of the engine in preparation of replacing the timing chain when someone's question popped into my mind. They asked if my damper could have slipped. So out came the #1 plug and the screw driver I had in the hole just kept coming out as I passed the TDC mark on the damper. IT finally stopped at about 20 degrees ATDC. So while I thought that I have been setting my timing at 6 degrees BTDC, it has actually been around 26! I'm surprised it ran at all. I don't know if anyone else has suggested it to you, but it might be worth checking out. Mine will soon be on the way to Damper Dudes for a rebuild. Rich > no matter what still spark knocks in fourth gear coming up > hills (not mountains) and accelerating - unless you get on it so slowly it > takes 2 miles to get from 45 to 65. Vacume gage pulling 15. In 2nd and 3rd > it has all the power in the world - and will run a steady 22 vac at > 2-4000rpm. We set the timing at 4-6. > What next? ------------------------------ From: "Richard Larsen" <richlars burgoyne.com>
Subject: Re: 390 into a '62 Date: Wed, 11 Oct 2000 17:21:51 -0600 Thanks Gordon, that's something I hadn't thought of. Are the engine compartment frame dimensions the same through '66? Rich > i have a friend who still drives a 61 f 100 with this conversion it Daily IF > i recall corectly he got the motor mount perches from a later model then > welded them into the 61 and then used a cross flo radiator because they are > cheaper and easier to find in the wrecking yards now > gordon ------------------------------ From: "Richard Larsen" <richlars burgoyne.com>
Subject: Re: 390 into a 62 F-250 Date: Wed, 11 Oct 2000 17:34:32 -0600 I have seen these cradle type mounts but have been reluctant to get one since it seems it would block access to the oil pan. I know you really don't need to get into it much, I just think it would be great to have the pan unencumbered. Do you have any problems with yours? Thanks for the suggestion. Rich > Rich- several companies still show a cradle type engine adapter for this > conversion.> ------------------------------ From: "G & J Boling" <flash1 alltel.net>
Subject: Re: 390 into a '62 Date: Wed, 11 Oct 2000 20:06:18 -0400 > Thanks Gordon, that's something I hadn't thought of. Are the engine > compartment frame dimensions the same through '66? > > Rich =========================================== your welcome i am not sure of the specs you want really but i have seen his and it didnt look like it was to dificult a job doing it really there seemed to be allot of room under the hoods of those old girls really IF i hear from him i will ask if he would mind you calling him if you want to and he would explain it all to you what to do he,s had it in there for many years i know but he never forgets anything really and i,m sure he wouldnt mind you asking questions either i just wanna be sure its okay with him first is all before i give out his number to you Warning he goes into great detail about everything gordon ------------------------------ From: "Bob" <xavetarx home.com>
Subject: fuel pump Date: Wed, 11 Oct 2000 20:26:14 -0400 quick question: will a 351/400 fuel pump fit a 460? ------------------------------ From: "Shelley Batty" <shelba molalla.net>
Subject: Re: AAA Date: Wed, 11 Oct 2000 17:32:37 -0700 It may have changed, but about a year ago when my wife and I joined, we opted for the plus membership as new members. Has been worth it for us. Thom Batty 66 F250 Utility -----Original Message----- From: 61-79-list-bounce ford-trucks.com
[mailto:61-79-list-bounce ford-trucks.com]On Behalf Of Southerland, Rich
Sent: Wednesday, October 11, 2000 8:05 AM To: '61-79-list ford-trucks.com'
Subject: [61-79-list] Re: AAA Duh. Just checked there and according to them, "you must have been a member for at least 12 months and utilized the service no more than 4 times" before you are eligible... -----Original Message----- From: Don Thurlow [mailto:don.thurlow greenbaynet.com]
Sent: Wednesday, October 11, 2000 8:02 AM To: 61-79-list ford-trucks.com
Subject: [61-79-list] Re: AAA I don't think so. I just got some offer in te mail for AAA. I'll look on tehre website.. -Don ----- Original Message ----- From: "Southerland, Rich" <rsouther alldata.com>
To: <61-79-list ford-trucks.com>
Sent: Wednesday, October 11, 2000 9:57 AM Subject: [61-79-list] Re: AAA > Isn't it that you have to be a regular member for so many years before you > can buy the plus membership? > > -----Original Message----- > From: Ted Wnorowski [mailto:theodore ford-trucks.com]
> Sent: Wednesday, October 11, 2000 7:52 AM > To: 61-79-list ford-trucks.com
> Subject: [61-79-list] Re: AAA > > > My wife and I are both AAA Plus members. With the trucks, her Z28 > and POS > van, and a 17 year old, the 6 "free" tows are WELL worth it. > > > > > Ted Wnorowski Flat Rock, OH > > ============================================================= > To unsubscribe: www.ford-trucks.com/mailinglist.html#item3 > Please remove this footer when replying. > ============================================================= To unsubscribe: www.ford-trucks.com/mailinglist.html#item3 Please remove this footer when replying. ============================================================= To unsubscribe: www.ford-trucks.com/mailinglist.html#item3 Please remove this footer when replying. ------------------------------ Date: Wed, 11 Oct 2000 20:42:19 -0400 From: Joe <shoman p3.net>
Subject: Re: AAA I love AAA+ when I just bought my 61 F-250, I had it titled and got a tag, called AAA and had them tow it home 77 miles away, As long as its titled and has a current tag, they have to tow you...Saved on paying for a Tow when your by yourself and dont want to lose a truck you want to buy!!! Joe 68 F-100 390 4x4 61 F-250 292 4 Spd "Flareside" ------------------------------ From: SLOW78FORD aol.com
Date: Wed, 11 Oct 2000 21:48:05 EDT Subject: Re: Problem with a '78 In a message dated 10/11/00 5:54:15 PM US Eastern Standard Time, nbrown2 rochester.rr.com writes:
> I bought a '78 F150, 400 CID, long bed from a friend out of state. The truck > is great! I do have a problem..... it starts fine when cold, but, when I get > to where I'm going and do what has to be done..... the truck will not > start... if I do get it started it sounds off? If I let it sit for an hour > or so it will run great. I've replaced ignition module, coil, plugs, wires, > rotor, cap, ground wire from the battery..... Battery checks fine as well as > the alternator. I'm at a loss, the only thing I can think of is that I got a > bad ignition module...... I do have a new distributor to put in, but, I > don't know if I really need it. Any suggestions? > Sounds close to what my dads 78 F150 with a 351M was doing a while back. Turned out to be the ignition pick up coil inside the distributor. When it was hot it was getting a lot of resistance and would not start but if we let it cool down the resistance would drop and it would start right up. We replaced the distributor because it had a lot of miles on it any way and it has not had that problem since. Brian 78 F150 351M ------------------------------ From: "Mike Mackie" <bigred connect.ab.ca>
Date: Wed, 11 Oct 2000 21:12:31 -0600 Subject: Interval wiper switches... Picked up an interval wiper switch and timer from an 83 F150 on the weekend. Just for kicks tried plugging it in to my 68. It works great! Had to move one wire in the timer harness to get the squirters working but no other problems. I can't see why earlier switches wouldn't work as well. It's the little bonuses like this that keep this hobby worthwhile. ------------------------------ Date: Tue, 10 Oct 2000 23:47:18 -0400 From: Ken Payne <kpayne ford-trucks.com>
Subject: ADMIN: Tech Article added to web site Tech Article Added to the web site: - Installing a Mid-60's Mustang Tank In A 1953 F-100 By John Niolon Its a very good article with photos. John did a great job. Check it out: <a href="http://www.ford-trucks.com/articles/index.html>www.ford-trucks.com/articles/index.html</a> Ken Payne Admin, Ford Truck Enthusiasts ------------------------------ From: "Tim and Pam Allgire" <tim-pam williams-net.com>
Subject: Re: AAA Date: Thu, 12 Oct 2000 00:32:14 -0400 with that Z-28 those 6 free tows will come in handy . HA-HA-HA -----Original Message----- From: Ted Wnorowski <theodore ford-trucks.com>
To: 61-79-list ford-trucks.com <61-79-list ford-trucks.com>
Date: Wednesday, October 11, 2000 10:58 AM Subject: [61-79-list] Re: AAA > My wife and I are both AAA Plus members. With the trucks, her Z28 and POS >van, and a 17 year old, the 6 "free" tows are WELL worth it. > > > > >Ted Wnorowski Flat Rock, OH >http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.wnorowski.com/ >mailto:theodore ford-trucks.com
>' 64 F-250 352 transplant 4 speed >' 63 F-100 parts truck >' 66 F-250 352 4 speed flatbed > > > > > > > > > >============================================================= >To unsubscribe: www.ford-trucks.com/mailinglist.html#item3 >Please remove this footer when replying. > ------------------------------ From: "Tim and Pam Allgire" <tim-pam williams-net.com>
Subject: Re: Problem with a '78 Date: Thu, 12 Oct 2000 00:34:23 -0400 the timing needs to be retarded a little bit. -----Original Message----- From: Nan Brown <nbrown2 rochester.rr.com>
To: 61-79-list ford-trucks.com <61-79-list ford-trucks.com>
Date: Wednesday, October 11, 2000 7:00 PM Subject: [61-79-list] Problem with a '78 >I bought a '78 F150, 400 CID, long bed from a friend out of state. The truck >is great! I do have a problem..... it starts fine when cold, but, when I get >to where I'm going and do what has to be done..... the truck will not >start... if I do get it started it sounds off? If I let it sit for an hour >or so it will run great. I've replaced ignition module, coil, plugs, wires, >rotor, cap, ground wire from the battery..... Battery checks fine as well as >the alternator. I'm at a loss, the only thing I can think of is that I got a >bad ignition module...... I do have a new distributor to put in, but, I >don't know if I really need it. Any suggestions? > >============================================================= >To unsubscribe: www.ford-trucks.com/mailinglist.html#item3 >Please remove this footer when replying. > ------------------------------ From: "steve potratz" <bigtracks hotmail.com>
Subject: Edelbrock/Carter AFB Date: Thu, 12 Oct 2000 06:19:31 GMT >Snip< Anybody else out there play with this kind of combo that can offer some "been there" advise? Like I said before - I have never played with carburators - Anybody fine tune one of these eldebrocks? By that I mean play with the plethera of various primary and secondary / metering rods / step up springs they give the diagram in the owners manual? >SNIP< I set up a couple of these carbs with the Carter Zip Kit and an instruction book from Edelbrock. There is a diagram with the Edelbrock book that shows the different ranges of lean and rich with the power and cruise ranges. Followed instructions and things went well. I purchased both from PAW-was well worth the $36 for the kit. Steve 78 SC 4Wd 71 swb 71 429 bird _________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.hotmail.com. Share information about yourself, create your own public profile at http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://profiles.msn.com. ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 12 Oct 2000 08:40:25 -0500 From: Doss Halsey <halsey isl-inc.com>
Subject: new truck >I did it. I went to the AACA show at Hershey and bought another truck. >That makes three total. Now two are for sale. I sold one (actually I am parting it out). It is the '68 F250 camper special. I sold the motor for $1,100. It is a recently re-built 390. The best part about this deal (from a marriage standpoint) is that this truck-pickin party does not take place in my yard. The rest of the parts are available (except the windshield, power steering, and a few other bits). Send me a message off-line if you need something. I'll publish a list as I yank, but right now I am taking orders. I've got some really pretty F250 hood badges! The '72 F250 camper special with the Onan Generator is for sale as well. 360, C6, power disk brakes. Price is around $1500. It comes with lots of spare parts! Truck is in Charlottesville, VA. Parts are in Northern Virginia, but I can put them all in one pile for you. Sorry for the unabashed commercialism, but it does have lots of FTE content! Doss Halsey '67 F250 Camper Special 352, FMX auto, power brakes, aux tank, tinted glass, cherry two-tone blue and white paint. ------------------------------ From: "wish" <wish ford-trucks.net>
Date: Thu, 12 Oct 2000 12:36:18 GMT Subject: Re: Problem with a '78 >I bought a '78 F150, 400 CID, long bed from a friend out of state. The truck >is great! I do have a problem..... it starts fine when cold, but, when I get >to where I'm going and do what has to be done..... the truck will not >start... if I do get it started it sounds off? If I let it sit for an hour >or so it will run great. > Any suggestions? When you say it won't start, does it crank over slowly or at a normal speed, just won't actually catch ... big difference in the problems that you could be facing. 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: Matt Senn <msenn avistacom.net>
Subject: Re: C/B radios Date: Thu, 12 Oct 2000 07:18:33 -0700 probably this . . . http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.bills2way.com/ -----Original Message----- From: G & J Boling [mailto:flash1 alltel.net]
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Subject: [61-79-list] C/B radios not long ago someone posted a web page for a C/B shop on here that sold all different brands of radios i do recall it was in California is all if you still have the web page could you re-send it to me thanks gordon ============================================================= To unsubscribe: www.ford-trucks.com/mailinglist.html#item3 Please remove this footer when replying. ------------------------------ From: "MARTY COLMAN" <colman76 hotmail.com>
Subject: high output heater Date: Thu, 12 Oct 2000 14:44:51 GMT I saw a '78 at the neighbors with a 'high output' heater. What is the difference between that and my normal heater in my '73? Both are Customs with no A/C. Does it have a bigger heater core? bigger fan? Is it really .... To access the rest of this feature you must be a logged in Registered User Of Ford Truck Enthusiasts
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