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fordtrucks-digest Tuesday, September 2 1997 Volume 01 : Number 185



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In this issue:

Re: two lists [mcat epix.net]
Re: Which Welder?? [marko helix.net (marko maryniak)]
F350 Brakes [AM14 chrysler.com]
Re: digest V1 #181/ welders [sdelanty sonic.net]
Re: welding equipment [sdelanty sonic.net]
RE: 400 cid ["Dave Resch"]
speedometer gear [Jesus Cardoso ]
Timing Chain Questions [Keith Srb ]
Door Panels for 74 F250 [Keith Srb ]
Re: Door Panels for 74 F250 [marko helix.net (marko maryniak)]
RE: Murphy's Law [DC Beatty ]
RE: 302 front cover [DC Beatty ]
Re: 302 front cover ["Mark Mech" ]
clutch bolt torque ["Mark Mech" ]
'59 F-100 292c.i.d. [ScottC1073 aol.com]
ADMIN: dal [205.231.180.2] who are you? [Ken Payne
Re: 400 cid ["George Shepherd" ]
Looking for a Truck...im looking for a old 1956 Ford F-100 [Krow
Re: Electrolisis derusting process [Hotrod4d aol.com]
Re: speedometer gear [Don Grossman ]
microfilm/ parts list ["Dave Walbeck" ]

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Date: Tue, 2 Sep 97 12:36:40 PDT
From: mcat epix.net
Subject: Re: two lists

Don
I`m trying a similar swap with the IH 6.9 into a 56coe. The big
concern is the weight factor. The coe will more than hold the motor but
the pickup may have to be really beefed on the front springs for the
weight. The other thing is what to do with the rear end? These engines
produce 400ft.lbs of torque. Other wise it would be a neat ride and turn
heads at the cruise ins.
Garry
- --- On Mon, 1 Sep 1997 04:33:16 -0400 (EDT) DWBaile aol.com wrote:

>Hello,
>While I don't think I have posted before, I do have an opinion on whether
one
>list or two. I have a 1948 F-1, a 1950 F-1; current project, a 1961
F-100
>Unibody; next project, a 1976 F-150 Super Cab, a 1978 F-250 Crew Cab
Dually
>and a 1941 Ford military vehicle that I keep wanting to call a Jeep
because
>it looks like one, but my military vehicle friend keeps insisting has
nothing
>to do with a d&%n Jeep, it's a Ford! How's that for a run-on sentence.
I
>find it nice to only have the one list. I find things in almost every
one
>that I either use directly, or think about for the next time something
goes
>wrong.
>
>I too was trying to do the flathead rebuild. I bought the book, found the
> parts sources, checked the block for everything I could think of, took
the
> engine out and found the exhaust valve seats cracked right out to the
>manifolds. I have a '74 Maverick donor with a 302/C4/8" posi that I
could
>use, or I have an International Harvester Diesel that I think would be a
hoot
>in there. I want it to look stock when complete, but wouldn't a '50 with the
>IH turbo Diesel be a hoot. Kinda like a stone aged Power Stroke. What do
>you think?
>
>I will await your reply, and please take it easy on me as I am just thinking
>out loud at this point. I have not cut anything just yet.
>Thanks for your consideration,
>Don
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Name: Garry
E-mail: mcat epix.net
Date: 9/2/97 Time: 12:36:41 PM

427 Fe powered 56 F-100 Wild by design
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Date: Tue, 02 Sep 1997 09:52:54 -0700
From: marko helix.net (marko maryniak)
Subject: Re: Which Welder??

My 2 cents worth to add to Steve's:

Yep, a MIG (wire feed) welder is the best investment in terms of welders you
can get. The oxyacetylene torch is good to have as a "hot wrench" when
necessary, esp. on tight suspension components or when cutting off your
exhaust or if you just get real frustrated with everything ;-).

Steve's suggestion about using a gas bottle and NOT flux-core wire is a good
one; flux core tends to spray more, and create more slag etc. Also,
flux-core wire costs a good two to three times what regular wire costs, so
you save your money back on the bottle costs pretty quick.

Make sure you buy a US-made welder; some of them are made in Italy (of all
places) and these, at least up here, are impossible to get parts for. Stick
to a real brand like Miller or Lincoln, and go to your welding supply dealer
(Liquid Carbonic), (I guess you don't have Canox down there) to buy one, or
at least get the dealer's spiel on one. At least that way you'll be
educated as to what to look for used.

Find yrself a good helmet, and I would suggest getting one of those
automatic ones, even tho they'll cost you 200 bucks or so, cause they'll
save you SO MUCH in the end in terms of time, hassle, and of course sloppy
"shot in the dark" welds.

Finally, a GREAT book about welding is the "Haynes Welding Manual", about 20
bucks at your auto parts store, which will tell you ALL about the different
types of welding, and tell you about tricks of the trade etc.

happy welding!!

marko in vancouver
marko helix.net
71 f250 4x4

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Date: Tue, 2 Sep 97 13:16:14 EDT
From: AM14 chrysler.com
Subject: F350 Brakes
>
I own a 1976 F350. USED and ABUSED on the farm and it will slide the tires on
asphalt with 7000# of gravel on it. Never been a problem stopping. I think you
guys with brake problems need to look closer at something. If my memory serves
me correctly it has 3" wide shoes on the rear. Fronts are of course disc.
Don't know the dia. of them, but I remember the pads are huge. The 'piston' in
the Master Cyl is also much larger than normal pickups. If you have replaced
the Master Cyl, I would make sure it is for the Heavy duty F350, (Cab &
chasis) and not the pickup style F350.

WORKING TO BE THE BEST
Azie Magnusson
PROFS ID (AM14):E-Mail AM14 Chrysler.com
Tie Line (835-2578):Outside (205)464-2578

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Date: Tue, 2 Sep 1997 10:40:50 -0700
From: sdelanty sonic.net
Subject: Re: digest V1 #181/ welders

>
>Can a welder that is sold as a 030 wire feed be fed 024 wire with no other
>changes?


Well, how about minimal changes...
To run .023" wire You will need to change to an 023 gun liner and tip.
You may also find it necessary to change the drive roller on some models.
Some use a drive roller with grooves for both .023 and .030/035 wire and
You can simply flip the roller upside down to use the .023" groove.

Happy welding,

Steve Delanty
1971 F100 FE390 (patiently waiting for twin turbo's)

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Date: Tue, 2 Sep 1997 10:40:55 -0700
From: sdelanty sonic.net
Subject: Re: welding equipment

>
>Well I already took the small arch welder back. Just figured that I would
>want something better some day. Now I just have to wait to get the money
>for the MIG or Wire feed. Here is the next question. Why not just get a
>flux core wire feed? I seem to recall something about not being able to
>use a MIG welder outside if it is windy. Is this true? Do the flux core
>wire feed welders have the same problem? Any other opinions on this from
>anyone else?


Personally, I'm not much of a flux-core (innershield) fan.
Innershield wires make a much dirtier, nastier weld, and will leave
a small amount of slag behind that You will need to chip awaay.

If You buy an SP100 You can buy it as an innershield machine and then
buy the gas kit and bottle later when YOu can afford it. You will see
what an improved weld the gas makes.
If You buy a machine that can only be used with innershield, then
You might as well just keep the stick welder and use skinny rod..

And Yes, the shielding gas wants to blow away on a windy day.
This can be avoided by setting up a well placed wind block.
My personal favorite way to shield from the wind is to set a large
cooler full of cold beer about 2 feet upwind of where I'm working.
I weld outside all the time and rarely have much trouble with wind.
Flux core has the same problem. The gasses come from the burning
wire, but still blow away.

Happy motoring,

Steve Delanty
1971 F100 FE390 (patiently waiting for twin turbo's)

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Date: Tue, 2 Sep 1997 12:29:23 -0600
From: "Dave Resch"
Subject: RE: 400 cid

>From: "Kevin"
>Subject: 400 cid
>How large can a 400 be bored?

According to my sources, the cylinder spacing on M-block (351M/400) engines
is 4.35" With a bore of 4.00", you should be able to easily go to 0.060'
overbore. I think that's the largest piston you can find for it anyway,
unless you have some custom made. An overbore of 0.060" on a 400 would
yield approx 414 cubic inches.

Dave R. (M-block devotee)
1980 F250 4x4 351M

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Date: Tue, 2 Sep 1997 14:45:59 -0500 (CDT)
From: Jesus Cardoso
Subject: speedometer gear

Hello Everyone,

I hope someone can help me! I have been try to find a
speedometer gear for my F100 ('63 with a 292 and Warner T87E 3-speed), I
tried my local ford dealership and they told me it was discontinued, I
also tried Mac's and they gave me following answer, "Sorry, we do not
carry such an item and I have no good leads for you.". I really need to
get my speedometer working. My local community has no junk yards that
carry vehicles as old as my truck. With school just starting I don't
have time to go to Houston, Austin, or Dallas to find a truck at a junk
yard.
Does anyone have any idea were I can find a speedo gear or if I
could possibly get one machined? Talking about machining one...the one
that was in the truck was made out of plastic, if I put a metal one in
there would it work okay.

Thanks in advance.


p.s. I am still trying to find the VIN number on my truck. Hopefully I
will find it soon so that you all can help me uncode it.

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Jesus Cardoso, a.k.a. Chuy
Graduate Research Assistant ( Power System Automation Lab)
Dept. of Electrical Engineering, Texas A&M University
College Station, TX 77843-3128
w: 409-845-4623, h: 409-775-0737
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 2214, College Station, TX 77841-2214
e-mail: cardoso ee.tamu.edu
http://www.ford-trucks.com//lc/lc.php?action=do&link=http://ee.tamu.edu/~cardoso

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Date: Tue, 2 Sep 1997 14:17:03 -0700
From: Keith Srb....

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