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Received: with LISTAR (v0.128a; list perf-list); Fri, 18 Feb 2000 10:20:20 -0500 (EST) Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2000 10:20:20 -0500 (EST) From: Ford Truck Enthusiasts List Server To: perf-list digest users Reply-to: perf-list  ford-trucks.com Subject: perf-list Digest V2000 #6 Precedence: bulk ========================================================== Ford Truck Enthusiasts Performance, Hot-Rod and Custom 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 perf-list" in the subject of the message. ========================================================== ------------------------------------ perf-list Digest Wed, 16 Feb 2000 Volume: 2000 Issue: 006 In This Issue: Truck bed mess Frame Re: 429 engine numbers Re: 429 engine numbers compression ratio Re: compression ratio Re: Frame Re: compression ratio Carb for an 1984 302 HO body changing ---------------------------------------------------------------------- From: galaxie63 juno.com Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2000 19:29:49 -0600 Subject: Truck bed mess > From: L7514 aol.com > Date: Tue, 15 Feb 2000 19:05:53 EST > Subject: looking for a good truck bed > Hi, I have a rust free bed with few minor dents that I got through a purchase > of another truck.>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> ------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------- Lance, unless he really hacked the floor up, I'd stay with that rust free bed. Changing out the sides is a BIG job, not for the faint of heart. If YOU can't fix the holes, have a bodyman do it. You / he might be able to use peices from your old floor, (just cut a peice with a cutoff wheel, weld it in, and make new holes) If the repairs aren't pretty, just put a bed mat over it. You can also buy a whole bed floor, but they sure aren't cheap. Saw a NOS one at Indy this summer for $600. (67-72) Good luck, Phil ( puting new floor in 64 F-100...now) ________________________________________________________________ ------------------------------ From: "Joel Thomas" Subject: Frame Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2000 18:41:18 -0600 I am looking to buy a 88 f250 frame for my big truck project. it has the full floating HD rear axle stock. it is a diesel with a c6. and 2wd how hard would it be to bolt on my 1984 f150 cab 351W/T-18/NP208 and make the frontend(2wd) to a 4wd i think they are just leaf springs on the front end so couldn't i just put and axle under there then run the driveshaft and make it 4wd are the 2wd frames different than 4wd and also how do i know if this is a strong f250 frame becuase i have been told there are three different f250s a light duty with heavyduty rear springs and more heavier one then the heavydutiest one which would this be??? thanks Joel Thomas Little Rock,AR ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2000 02:35:50 +0100 (MET) From: Bas van der Veer Subject: Re: 429 engine numbers Op Mon, 14 Feb 2000, George Miller schreef: > I believe the 462 is totally different and prior to the 429/460 385 series. I know production of the 429 started for Ford vehicles in '68 but am not sure about Lincoln's start date. Maybe the wrong owner's manual? Get a head casting number and you can be sure of what it is. Just found out a little more about the 462-460 issue. Ford started mfg of the 460 in '68, but used up their remaining stock of 462s. There were ~7700 continentals built, not sure how many had the 462. But that explains why my manual says 462. But since my engine says 460 on it, I'm pretty sure that's what it is. Besides, my mechanic ordered a 460 crankshaft seal for it and it fit. Thank god! Don't want a motor that's been taken out of production 32 years ago. Question: what is the compression ratio and horsepower rating of those early (68) 460's? My engine says 10 deg btdc timing, can I safely set that and still run pump gas? > There are still a bunch of original 429/460 T-Birds and Lincolns with 11.3:1 C/R running around on pump gas. I'd think that if the timing had been retarded, it wouldn't idle as smoothly as you describe. Sure hope that's the case Whow 11.3:1 should give some awesome power & gas mileage. > The best source for this ID would have been The Ford V-8 Workshop website, but the owner recently took it off the web. Too bad. I should get a good manual to start with. ------------------------------ From: Sleddog Subject: Re: 429 engine numbers Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2000 21:03:48 -0500 Well, I sure am happy 460 parts are more available around my area. Not cheap, but more available. Is there a reason you don't want to use the GM TBI? Wish I could help you. Kevin ---------- From: JAMES MERLO[SMTP:JJKMER worldnet.att.net] Sent: Wednesday, February 16, 2000 6:50 PM To: perf-list ford-trucks.com Subject: [perf-list] Re: 429 engine numbers As far as I can find out- primarily from Edelbrock, their intake manifolds (from Performer through Victor) do not fit "late model" heads (87 on). The only thing I can find that happened then is the addition of fuel injection. At first I thought this was due to the fact that you just can't bolt on a manifold for a carburetor in the place of the fuel injection manifold (lack of injectors, etc), but I would think that the user of a Victor is not expecting to just change the manifold. I have struggled with this question and have been stymied in my effort to find a better answer. SNIPPED_____________ ------------------------------ From: FORDTRKMANinPA aol.com Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2000 21:29:56 EST Subject: compression ratio what does a compression ratio mean? is a 13:1 ratio better than a 9:0 ratio? if so, why? thanks for the help bill ------------------------------ From: Sleddog Subject: Re: compression ratio Date: Wed, 16 Feb 2000 23:01:50 -0500 CR, is simply the total volume of a cylinder, including the combustion chamber, devided by the volume when the piston is at top dead center, the highest position. If a cylinder has a total of 10 cubic inches when the piston is at the bottom, and when it is at the top, there is only one cubic inch left, the CR would be 10:1. In that example, the piston swept a volume of 9 cubic inches. Generally speaking, higher is better as long as preignition or knock does not happen, It gives greater power, and a better efficieancy. It also effects the emmisions, economy, sound, reliabilty, etc. For more information, I suggest spending some time the library, or surf the net for awhile. there are tons of info out there. Kevin ---------- From: FORDTRKMANinPA aol.com[SMTP:FORDTRKMANinPA aol.com] Sent: Wednesday, February 16, 2000 9:29 PM To: perf-list ford-trucks.com Subject: [perf-list] compression ratio what does a compression ratio mean? is a 13:1 ratio better than a 9:0 ratio? if so, why? thanks for the help bill ------------------------------ From: "William S. Hart" Subject: Re: Frame Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2000 08:35:37 -0600 > I am looking to buy a 88 f250 frame for my big truck project. > it has the full floating HD rear axle stock. > it is a diesel with a c6. > and 2wd > > how hard would it be to bolt on my 1984 f150 cab Cab shouldn't be too big of a problem, though I would take measurements first to be sure they didn't change any frame mounts or anything ... > 351W/T-18/NP208 You want to swap these over too ? > and make the frontend(2wd) > to a 4wd Well you won't be able to use your 1/2 ton front end for the 3/4ton ... just a completely different system on there if I remember right ... Also the frames might be different to support the TTB properly, you'd have to look closely ... Or we're selling an 89 F250HD with the full floating axle, 4x4, and 351W ... C6 too.... if anyone knows anyone who may be interested pass it along, I can get the price info from Dad as its his truck. Just my $.02 wish 96 Mustang GT 5spd 4.6L 73ish 1/2ton 4x4 6.4L http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://www.public.iastate.edu/~wish ------------------------------ From: "Hogan, Tom" Subject: Re: compression ratio Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2000 10:30:52 -0800 > > what does a compression ratio mean? > is a 13:1 ratio better than a 9:0 ratio? if so, why? > > thanks for the help > > bill Basically it is a representation of the "Squeeze" the motor puts on the intake charge after it is sealed in the combustion chamber. It is the ratio of the volume of the combustion chamber with the piston at bottom dead center to the volume with the piston at top dead center. This includes the volume of the head and the head gasket when compressed. Generally higher is better. Provides more power and better efficiency. There are limits though. If the ratio is too high the motor will be prone to detonation. This causes a pinging (rocks in a coffe can) sound. Bad for the motor and will cause damage over time. Generally for a street motor depending on the design of the combustion chamber about 9.5:1 is the limit. Tom H. ------------------------------ From: "Vierra, William BGI SF" Subject: Carb for an 1984 302 HO Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2000 13:14:01 -0800 Last Saturday I bought the 84 HO 302 for my 51 F1. I bought it without the carburetor and am now trying to decide between a Holly 4160 and an Edelbrock 1406. Thanks for the input. ------------------------------ From: "Joel Thomas" Subject: body changing Date: Fri, 18 Feb 2000 09:22:09 -0600 I really need to know if my 1984 f150 cab will bolt onto a 70's model frame??? like a 72 or the later up to 79's also I have been looking at a 1987 F250 2wd frame that had a diesel and a c-6. it iwll come with everything but the drivetrain all the lines and steerig box and everything, for 425$. my question is how hard to put a front axle underneath the f250 to make it 4wd, and are the 2wd and 4wd frames different. also i have a 351W and what are the differences between the diesel and 351W mtor mounts, it would probably be the 6.9L since its a 1987(not sure though) thank you. Joel Thomas Little Rock,AR ------------------------------ End of perf-list Digest V2000 #6 ******************************** |
