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Date: Tue, 15 Apr 1997 22:27:46 -0400 (EDT) To: fordtrucks-digest lofcom.com
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Subject: fordtrucks Digest v97 n0045
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Volume 97 Number 0045 fordtrucks Digest

Today's Topics:

Re: running without oil
Re: fordtrucks Digest v97 n0044
Re: fordtrucks Digest v97 n0044
Re: 351M vs. 351W
(no subject)
(no subject)
Re: fordtrucks Digest v97 n0044
Re: 1979 Ford F150 parts
> wiring questions answered
Re: 1979 Ford F150 parts
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help
Re: '61 vacuum advance question
Re: Bad Cab Mounts
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Re: 1966 Ford F100 with 230/6, want V-8
Re: 1979 Ford F150 parts
> Re: Rear End Gear Oil
Re: 1979 Ford F150 parts
> Re: fordtrucks Digest v97 n0044
Re: Owners Manuals, Options List, List price List.
Clutch
Re: unsubscribe
[Fwd: Clutch]
Clutch
drum to disk???
drum to disk??? -Reply
Re: 1979 Ford F150 parts
> Web page has Hong Kong mirror
Re: 1979 Ford F150 parts
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>From dherzog fv.stlcc.cc.mo.us Mon Apr 14 18:46:43 1997 From: dherzog fv.stlcc.cc.mo.us (David Herzog) Subject: Re: running without oil
To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com

At 04:27 PM 4/14/97 -0400, you wrote:
>Today on the way to work I learned what it means to leave the old gasket
>behind when replacing oil filters. I don't think I sat idling w/o oil
>pressure for more than 1-2 minutes. I had no oil pressure but enough Mobil1
>in the pan *not* to trigger the check oil light of my 1993 4.0 Ranger.
>
>Question: What do folks suggest I do to minimize further damage? I'm
>planning to change oil and filter tonight.
>*Big* Question: How much damage did I do?
>
>
>
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>From disalvo tco.com Mon Apr 14 21:20:23 1997 From: Jason
Subject: Re: fordtrucks Digest v97 n0044 To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com

Hi, I have a 89 Ford Bronco. I think I am having a problem. My idle is wild. It will jump from 900RPM to 400RPM? Any help?
Jason DiSalvo
disalvo tco.com


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>From disalvo tco.com Mon Apr 14 21:20:23 1997 From: Jason
Subject: Re: fordtrucks Digest v97 n0044 To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com

Hi, I have a 89 Ford Bronco. I think I am having a problem. My idle is wild. It will jump from 900RPM to 400RPM? Any help?
Jason DiSalvo
disalvo tco.com


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>From myfive concentric.net Mon Apr 14 21:36:55 1997 From: Dave/Vicki Subject: Re: 351M vs. 351W
To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com

Gerald and Lisa Hoel wrote:
>
> I own a 77 f-150 stepside with a solid wood bed, and 33's. This truck
> has a 351M that I'm rebuilding right now. Parts are a bit more
> difficult to find than for other engines and some parts are more and
> some are less expensive than other engine parts. I resent the 351M
> being called a piece of junk just because parts are hard to find. It's
> a flexible block because you have the option to put a 400 crank in it or
> leave the 351. I also know that the 351M puts out some awesome torque.
> I had just bought the truck and I knew it had some problems. Before I
> discovered what was wrong and started the engine rebuild, I was driving
> it with a dead cylinder. With that I could still break rubber on dry
> pavement. Later, losing yet another cylinder, while on the way to my
> shop so I could pull the engine for rebuild, it would still run well
> enough to drive.
>
> Jerry



Jerry or anybody else;

Tell me more about stroking the 351M by using the 400 crank. After reading this I looked at my Chiltons and all specs appear to be the same. Is it that easy? Are there any other issues that I'll need to address (other than the Crank, Rods and Pistons)?

I'd appreciate any help that's out there.


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>From jtors fred.net Mon Apr 14 21:47:44 1997 From: JAMES
Subject: (no subject)
To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com

Hello,I just purchased a 1996 F-150 XLT extended cab 4X2 with 351 V8 and 4 speed automatic.Anyone have HP/Torque specs? Would appreciate comments on reliability of this drive
train. I also have an 87 4X2 longbed Ranger with 2.9V6 and 5 speed with over 275k which has proven very reliable and still works every day.


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>From j.franks sk.sympatico.ca Mon Apr 14 22:01:31 1997 From: John Franks Subject: (no subject)
To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com

I've got a 1963 econotruck {van but looks like a truck} does anyone know about a sheet metal supplier? also info on v8 installation prefer small block


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>From jtors fred.net Mon Apr 14 22:12:25 1997 From: JAMES
Subject: Re: fordtrucks Digest v97 n0044 To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com

Is it full size or Bronco II?Fuel inj.or carb?Which motor/trans combo?need more info to help:-) JAMES


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>From BillyCIII aol.com Mon Apr 14 23:04:21 1997 From: BillyCIII aol.com
Subject: Re: 1979 Ford F150 parts
> To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com

Mac,

Send me a list of what you're looking for....I have a lot of parts at the house and there are plenty of trucks in that range of years in boneyards in the RI/Souhern Mass area.

Bill
80 F150 Super Cab 351M
77 F100 Shortbed 300


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>From PonyTom aol.com Mon Apr 14 23:48:24 1997 From: PonyTom aol.com
Subject: wiring questions answered
To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com

Hi Fordtruckers,
Got Zack's message about the dome lamp wiring for his alarm.
The wire color is black with a light blue tracer, and the best location to connect into it is at the front kick panel...easiest side to get to. Remove the kick panel, which is just in front of the door at the floor. You should be able to see the wires at the rear of the courtesy light switch mounted through the door jamb.
Good Luck

Tom Maguire ,59 Ranchero
'78 E-350


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>From mikes phoenix.net Mon Apr 14 23:50:42 1997 From: Mike Schwall
Subject: Re: 1979 Ford F150 parts
> To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com

At 11:04 PM 4/14/97 -0400, you wrote:
>Mac,
>
>Send me a list of what you're looking for....I have a lot of parts at the
>house and there are plenty of trucks in that range of years in boneyards in
>the RI/Souhern Mass area.
>
>Bill
>80 F150 Super Cab 351M
>77 F100 Shortbed 300

Thought I'd jump in, I'm looking for a Clark 4 speed manual trans. (3 speed + overdrive). I hear it was on the '79 Ford trucks. Have you ever come across this? I'm looking for a 3 speed+overdrive or a 4 speed+overdrive that will bolt up to a 302 with no modifications and little or no modifications to the driveshaft.

Thanks,

Mike

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Email: mikes phoenix.net
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>From mnirenberg vnet.IBM.COM Mon Apr 14 23:50:51 1997 From: "MARC NIRENBERG" To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com

The 1996 F150 351 engine has as follows:
B x S : 4.00 x 3.50
Comp. : 8.8
H.P. : 205 3800 rpm
Torque: 328 2200 rpm
I hope this helps. It's all out of the 1996 Ford Commercial trucks brochure.

Marc Nirenberg
'81 F100 300ci 235k +



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>From samster wwdg.com Tue Apr 15 00:28:29 1997 From: Sam Rule
Subject: help
To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com

I really need help finding original rear van seats, or even remakes, for Ford vans made between 1961 to 1967. I also was wondering if it is possible to make a 1965 ford van four-wheel-drive? If so how, what axel, and transfercase? I have a inline 6, 170 ci, 3 speed transmission.


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>From Doug_Neely bc.sympatico.ca Tue Apr 15 03:32:37 1997 From: Doug Neely Subject: Re: '61 vacuum advance question To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com

kulige vitro.bloomington.in.us wrote:
>
> Hey everybody!
>
> I had a great weekend! I putted all 'round town in my '61 after
> it sat in the driveway the last couple of months in various stages of
> becoming road-worthy, (new shocks, fresh paint on rims, new
> rubber, new hoses and coolant, some new wiring, etc...).
>
> I still haven't tracked down my 300mA, 60Hz current drain, but I'm
> not through checking.... Other than the battery draw, it seems to be
> running great....except for the engine response once I give it some
> gas pedal. The engine will bog down initially, then it will take
> off. I found a copper vacuum line disconnected at the base of the
> carburator (a 2-barrel Holley). The suspected hole on the carb was
> make-shiftedly plugged. I removed the plug while the engine was
> running to see what would happen, but not too much of a difference
> was observed. I then connected the copper vacuum line to the carb
> hole and took the truck for another spin, but not any better, in fact
> I went up a steep hill and she bogged down quite abit. I know I
> probably need a vacuum tester (which I do not currently own)to test
> the advance diaphram properly. But even with out one, I am
> thinking I should hit the NAPA store this afternoon and just get a
> new vacuum advance, since this one may have a broken/brittle diaphram
> in it. Am I on the right track? (I'm trying to check/replace the
> easy and CHEAP stuff first.)
>
> Also, where do you owners of 292 Y-blocks get your drop in oil filter
> > elements? My next, and last local autoshop (NAPA) is my last local
> possibility for this older replacement part. I hate to have to mail
> order those dang filters if I don't have to.
>
> Look forward to hearing some ideas.
>
> Eric
>

Hook your vacuum advance hose to a full manifold vacuum port and see if the rpm changes,it should if it's not leaking,you could also put a piece of clean vacuum hose on the advance and suck on it to see if it leaks.
Cheers,
Doug
> =============================
> "Happy Days"
> 1961 F100 Pick'em up Truck
> w/'59 292 Y-block
> =============================
>
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>From LA46544 aol.com Tue Apr 15 08:54:05 1997 From: LA46544 aol.com
Subject: Re: Bad Cab Mounts
To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com

Caution!
the use of hockey pucks is illegal in some states because the are DANGEROUS! Use the standard cab mounts, or your cab may shear off one day.

Marty 96 F-350 4x4


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>From varners ten-nash.ten.k12.tn.us Tue Apr 15 09:14:44 1997 From: Stuart Varner Subject: Re: 1966 Ford F100 with 230/6, want V-8 To: FORDTRUCKS lofcom.com

Keith Srb wrote:
>
> First of all I want to say THANK YOU! to the people who have responded to my
> post on this board. Thank you for taking the time to respond to these posts,
> and sharing your hard earned information with me!
>
> I guess I should have let you all in on my plans for this truck, as I see them
> now. I am planning on slamming the truck 3 inches front and back. This good
> ol' girl has seen it last "hard days work". I want to reward her for all the
> years of FAITHFUL Service she has given to my dad and me. The most work this
> truck is going to have to do anymore is carrying me, my lady friend, a cooler
> of food and beer up through the winding mountain roads of Arizona to the nice
> quiet spot looking out over a valley or lake. I am planning on doing a frame
> up restoration, she deserves it!
>
> As far as the amount of power I want in the truck, I need just enough to punch
> it and be able to pass the snowbirds who are doing 20 MPH up mountain grades,
> in their motorhomes, of 6 to 7 percent and not take to much time getting
> around them. The Phoenix Metro Area, also knew to us AZ's as the valley, has
> a lot of cities that are installing photo radar, smile you're on candid
> camera, and cameras at intersection to photograph vehicles who run red lights.
> I don't think I will do too much more street racing, if any. Were luck here,
> we have Friday Night Drags at Firebird International Raceway, $5 plus pass
> their safety inspection, and your ready to do some real drag racing. I find
> it kind'a hard to race some thing as un-aerodynamic as a pickup. We have
> enough muscle cars that are rust free roaming around the desert that I could
> get if I wanted to do some serious drag racing.
>
> As far as my comment about my Harley leaking less oil than the 76 pickup I had
> with a 360, I should have said,
>
> "My Harley doesn't leak oil, it marks my parking space !"
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: sdelanty sonoma.net
> Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 1997 8:29 PM
> To: Keith Srb
> Subject: RE: 1966 Ford F100 with 230/6, want V-8. List lurker steps forward...
>
> >Thank you very much for the info!
> >
> >Yes it is a 240/6, not a 230/6, TYPO!
> >I had a 76 F150 4x4 that had a 360 in it. I hated that motor. Supposedly the
>
> >motor had around 75k miles on it. It burned a little oil, leaked more oil in
> a
> >week than my Harley does in a year.
>
> Hmmm, most Harley's I've seen can spew considerable oil.
> I used to give my roommate a ration of shit all the time because he had to
> keep an
> oil pan under his Electroglide (and clean up after it constantly), while my
> KZ1000J kept it's parking spot in the garage clean...
> Sigh. Well, everyone has opinions about motors, sometimes for good reason,
> sometimes because of one good or bad experience, sometimes just because.
>
> I think asking "what's the best motor?" is like asking someone what their
> favorite color is. If they say "red" You can say "no, red sucks, green is
> better", and present all the arguments and evidence for green that You like,
> but You're unlikely to change their mind about red..
>
> Personally, I *HATE* motors that leak or burn significant oil. When my
> motors start to drip or smoke noticably I do what it takes to make it stop.
> It's something that really bugs me.
> When I build my motors I take extra precautions to be sure they are well
> sealed.
>
> Having said all that..
>
> *MY* opinions about FE's:
>
> I've rebuilt *lots* of motors, mostly industrial, but also many automotive
> including several Ford: 1600cc industrial, 2000cc pinto, 240/6, 300/6,
> 2-302's, a 360, and my 390. I've also been under the hood of countless Fords.....

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