Date: Fri, 28 Feb 1997 13:05:08 -0500 (EST) To: fordtrucks-digest lofcom.com
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Volume 97 Number 0011 fordtrucks Digest

Today's Topics:

Re: looking for stuff
FOMOCO Reps?
Re: FE and motor sizes -Reply
Electronic Ignition for FE Series?
Ballast Resistor
1941 Ford 3/4 ton pickup
Disc Brakes for 59 Ranchero
Re: looking for stuff
Re: 460 Fuel Economy?!
Re: looking for stuff
Re: 46 pickup?
Re: Original or easy ride
RE: Electronic Ignition for FE Series?
Electronic Ignition for FE Series?
RE: Electronic Ignition for FE Series?
RE: Electronic Ignition for FE Series?
RE: Electronic Ignition for FE Series?
Re: 46 pickup?
Re: looking for stuff -Reply
FOMOCO Reps? -Reply
Electronic Ignition for FE Series? -Reply
Ballast Resistor -Reply
Re: looking for stuff -Reply -Reply
Re: FOMOCO Reps? -Reply
RE: Electronic Ignition for FE Series?
RE: Electronic Ignition for FE Series?
Question on 370 truck motor.
Re: looking for stuff


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>From nfinney earthlink.net Thu Feb 27 23:15:21 1997 From: Nick Finney Subject: Re: looking for stuff
To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com

marko maryniak wrote:
>
> The 80453 may be the model with the center hung floats. What I got is the
> one with the side-hung floats, known as the performance/ emission or "RV"
> carburetor, which works super with my RV cam. As for tweaking, none was
> required other than setting the accelerator pump, idle mixture screws, and
> automatic choke. Worked like a charm straight out of the box. Now, if only
> I could do something about my sore neck.... : )
>
> marko helix.net


Hey Marko do you know how many CFM this carb flows? 600 CFM? What motor did you put it on?

Thanks!

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Nick Finney
nfinney earthlink.net

"Ya see its not the speed that kills son its the sudden stop"


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>From nfinney earthlink.net Thu Feb 27 23:19:01 1997 From: Nick Finney Subject: FOMOCO Reps?
To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com

Any one here know of an offical representative from Ford that would be interested in participating in this newsgroup?

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Nick Finney
nfinney earthlink.net

"Ya see its not the speed that kills son its the sudden stop"


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>From marko helix.net Thu Feb 27 23:22:49 1997 From: marko helix.net (marko maryniak)
Subject: Re: FE and motor sizes -Reply
To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com

>Thoughts?

Tom, is that what happens to you when you drink too much beer!!??

marko helix.net
71 f250 4x4

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>From nfinney earthlink.net Thu Feb 27 23:22:53 1997 From: Nick Finney Subject: Electronic Ignition for FE Series?
To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com

I am trying to locate any an electronic distributor for the FE. Do y'all have any sources that you can recommend? How reliable are these distributors?

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Nick Finney
nfinney earthlink.net

"Ya see its not the speed that kills son its the sudden stop"


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>From nfinney earthlink.net Thu Feb 27 23:24:00 1997 From: Nick Finney Subject: Ballast Resistor
To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com

Did Ford ever use a Ballast Resistor for the ignition system in their Trucks?


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Nick Finney
nfinney earthlink.net

"Ya see its not the speed that kills son its the sudden stop"


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>From jonarc pta6000.pld.com Fri Feb 28 00:10:10 1997 From: Devan Fort Subject: 1941 Ford 3/4 ton pickup
To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com

I am rebuilding the flathead V8 in my 1941 Ford and I would like to repaint it to factory colors. If anyone can tell me what colors the block, and other components(spark plug harness, oilbath, etc.)should be or direct me to a web site that could help I would appreciate it.
Thanks, Devan Fort jonarc pld.com


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>From smalltime loop.com Fri Feb 28 00:17:43 1997 From: Antonio Gonella Subject: Disc Brakes for 59 Ranchero
To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com

Hello All,
I have a 59 Ranchero with a 352 FE. I would like to convert the front brakes to a disc setup prior to building the motor. I have found a few kits for this but they are on the pricey side, does anyone have a suggestion or recipe for parts swapping from other models, years?
Thanks, Antonio.


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>From marko helix.net Fri Feb 28 00:17:56 1997 From: marko helix.net (marko maryniak)
Subject: Re: looking for stuff
To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com

>marko maryniak wrote:
>>
>> The 80453 may be the model with the center hung floats. What I got is the
>> one with the side-hung floats, known as the performance/ emission or "RV"
>> carburetor, which works super with my RV cam. As for tweaking, none was
>> required other than setting the accelerator pump, idle mixture screws, and
>> automatic choke. Worked like a charm straight out of the box. Now, if only
>> I could do something about my sore neck.... : )
>>
>> marko helix.net
>
>
>Hey Marko do you know how many CFM this carb flows? 600 CFM? What motor
>did you put it on?
>

Yes, it's a 600 or maybe a 650. It's designed for a 360/390 application, I have it on my 360.

marko



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>From bigric mail.utexas.edu Fri Feb 28 00:26:58 1997 From: bigric mail.utexas.edu (Richard Cherico) Subject: Re: 460 Fuel Economy?!
To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com

> > >
I think your "Subj:" line above is boarderlining on one of those there "oxymorons" since 460 and fuel economy are in the same sentance!!!
;)

I'm sorry that I don't have anything constructive for you, Kevin, I guess I am surprised to learn that you can get 10mpg with your current setup. A buddy of mine had a 454 stock setup in another vehicle, and he was lucky to get 8 mpg. (He kinda drove like an idiot off "the line" of each stop light, tho, and I'm sure his acceleration habits hurt him as well.)


I got 10mpg from my '75 460 when I tuned it up. Had quite a few miles on it, too.
bigric mail.utexas.edu



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>From lumstruk interaccess.com Fri Feb 28 00:38:10 1997 From: "Scott Hogue" Subject: Re: looking for stuff
To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com

I just picked up a `97 Splash, and was disapointed to find that somewhere's along the line, they screwed up and didn't have me down for the power window/locks group. Was wondering if anyone knew if it was possible to add these on after the fact. I'm going to ask the dealer tomarrow anyway, but if they say they can't do it, is there some unofficial way to go about it?
I'd prefer Ford rather than aftermarket if possible. Dunno if it could be done to the existing doors, just changing the arm rest, or maybe the whole doors could be swapped out.

I got it with the new 5 speed auto, which I'm not real sure about yet. My parents have a 94ish Aerostar, with 4.0 and automatic, and it seems to shift much more....... descicively. Feels like the 5 speed auto isn't quite sure WHAT it wants to do sometimes.......




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>From mmiller dryden.net Fri Feb 28 01:24:20 1997 From: "Mitch Miller" Subject: Re: 46 pickup?
To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com

Andy said:

> Got any pictures of the '46 in gif or jpeg?
Check out the pic in the Ford Pictoral. Need to get to a scanner so I can get a better shot out there.

>Is yours fully restored? Any ideas where Pops can find the
> waterfall grill and/or the dash?
My truck has been on the road since '83 and seen every winter. (She LOVES salt) It is still a working truck. Trusty. As for the grill, tough to find. You will have to try to pound out an old one if you don't want to pay US:$180 for a chrome one at Mac's (and then paint it cream yellow).
Gotta wonder where the restoration is starting if you are looking for a dash. The hard part would be the cut 'n' paste.

>The truck he is restoring is complete and
> solid except for the missing grill and dash. He has the 6 banger rebuilt and
> ready to drop in (he had to have a couple of parts made for the engine ..
but
> he had a guy in Salt Lake rebuild it for him and he's pretty happy with the
> overall rebuild).
Check to see if a flatSIX will fit. Kinda think that the trucks only had flatEIGHTS. Take a look to see if the waterpumps serve as the front engine mounts.



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>From mmiller dryden.net Fri Feb 28 01:24:22 1997 From: "Mitch Miller" Subject: Re: Original or easy ride
To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com

Roger said:

> Mitch I vote for original, the 59A is not that hard to work on. Timing is set by ear, for the fastest idle. If it pings, which is unlikely-they were designed to run on gasoline with an octane rating of about 35 or so, retard the timing a little.
So are you telling me that it doesn't matter which grade of gas I use? And should I add lead-substitue to the gas to deal with lead-free gas? Or am I OK just tooling around town without heating her up enough to burn the valves?

One more thing, should I be running with 180 thermostats instead of 160 with a winter front?

Mitch Miller
mmiller dryden.net
Dryden. Ontario


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>From rcollins micron.net Fri Feb 28 01:59:39 1997 From: Randy Collins Subject: RE: Electronic Ignition for FE Series?
To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com

If you want a Ford electronic distributor for the FE motor just run down = to the local discount parts house or salvage yard. You will be looking = for a distributor from a Ford truck 1975 or later with a 360 or 390. = While you are there buy the Ford ignition module it will plug right in. = Also in an effort to minimize misfiring the later models used the two = piece distributor cap. If you don't have a service manual I can = probably dig up a wiring schematic for the input wires. =20

Randy Collins

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From: Nick Finney[SMTP:nfinney earthlink.net] Sent: Thursday, February 27, 1997 3:23 PM To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com
Subject: Electronic Ignition for FE Series?

I am trying to locate any an electronic distributor for the FE. Do y'all have any sources that you can recommend? How reliable are these distributors?=20

--=20
Nick Finney
nfinney earthlink.net

"Ya see its not the speed that kills son its the sudden stop"


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>From marko helix.net Fri Feb 28 03:40:01 1997 From: marko helix.net (marko maryniak)
Subject: RE: Electronic Ignition for FE Series?
To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com

>If you want a Ford electronic distributor for the FE motor just run down to the local discount parts house or salvage yard. You will be looking for a distributor from a Ford truck 1975 or later with a 360 or 390. While you are there buy the Ford ignition module it will plug right in. Also in an effort to minimize misfiring the later models used the two piece distributor cap. If you don't have a service manual I can probably dig up a wiring schematic for the input wires.

I put an electronic on my 360 in my 1971 f250 4x4 last summer. It works incredibly, runs like FI. The whole job took no longer than 2 hours, and was pretty simple.

When you go to the wreckers, just buy the distributor, making sure the body isn't cracked, the stator (magnetic pickup) looks unbroken, the wires from the stator and the connector look ok, the spider on the shaft is all right (not broken) and the shaft isn't bent, and the weights seem to do their job (if you spin the gear real quick you should hear them move out, but they shouldn't rattle too much.

Then, rip the wiring harness out of the truck at the wreckers too, from the distributor right back to the firewall (driver's side). Make sure you take the coil as well and the harness from the coil to the firewall, as that will have the funny Ford white plastic yoke connector, and the radio condensor.

Don't take the ignition box because 1)the mounting bolts are probably corroded, and 2) you have no assurance it isn't #$!ed.

Then go to WAL MART (I am not kidding) and buy the Ford electronic ignition module for something like a 77 302 (they're all the same, really!) If you go to ford you will pay 100 or more bucks. If you go to Napa you will pay about 60 or 70. At Wal-mart you will pay about 25 or 30 bucks (I paid $35 cdn). These are top quality parts, and work fine.

While you're there, get yourself a new cap (the tall blue kind with hollow plugs, not the grey flat one with posts)and a new set of plugs (I think they're autolite 24's or 45's or something. You can look them up there.
Walmart is the CHEAPEST. Oh, and get a rotor.

Also, you can buy an electronic voltage regulator for about 20 bucks there.
If you have a pre '72 truck chances are you have an electromechanical regulator mounted on the radiator support. The e.m. regulator has points in it which are unreliable. The electronic one plugs right into the stock harness just like the em one, so it's a snap to replace and will save you countless nitemares.

Then go to a parts place (napa?) and get a set of 7.5 or 8mm wires. I got Moroso wires for mine from the ....

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