Thanks Devon...but judging from that SWEET 96 in your Avatar, you have no reason to be jealous.

You KNOW what you have...I really don't at this point...but I figure it's a good solid foundation to build on, at a great price.

 

Ummm.. that's a great deal for sure! I'm just about to list my 96 for sale and not at that steal of a price.

Good luck with the power loss issue. I'd take a look at the distributor cap and rotor too. If the fuel filter was never changed, chances are the same goes for other routine maintenance items that can cause problems.

 

but i paid 4k for mine,even with a small handfull of problems you got yourself an incredible deal

 

Definitely! Now that I have it home, I'll check all the routine maintenance items...thanks!

 

Couple of pics since I knocked the dust off...still needs to be buffed/waxed and the interior cleaned.

Got my new fuel tank, pump, sending unit and fuel pressure gauge. Joe's gonna give me a hand with the tank install next week.

 

Sharp looking truck there. I love that blue paint!

 

Thanks Edge! I like the colors too...but am still AMAZED at the lack of rust!

 

Check inside the rear wheel wells, you'll probably find some rust there, so take care of that. The tailgate drain holes, upgrade those making some more or making them bigger and you'll avoid rust there, good buy, enjoy!.

 

Thanks Encho! Sure will!

 

Just installed a Auto Gage (Auto Meter) mechanical fuel pressure gauge on the fuel rail...27psi @ idle.

According to the following, that's just a little low at idle:
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1996 F-150, F-250, F-350, F-Super Duty and Bronco Workshop Manual Section 10-00: Fuel System, Service

FUEL PRESSURE SPECIFICATIONS

Engine Condition
Engine Running
4.9L 45-60 psi
5.0L 30-45 psi
5.8L 30-45 psi
7.3L 41-55 psi
7.5L 30-45 psi

Key ON Engine OFF
4.9L 50-60 psi
5.0L 35-45 psi
5.8L 35-45 psi
7.5L 35-45 psi

Also noticed the fuel pump seems AWFULLY LOUD when I knelt down to check exhaust. Should I even be able to hear it?

 

You were absolutely spot-on in your diagnosis, as were others who thought it was the fuel pump. Dropped the tank yesterday, installed a new fuel tank, straps, Motorcraft pump and sending unit...no more power loss and now I can actually tell how much fuel is in the tank.

Now, on to brakes, A/C etc....

Thanks All!

 

Damn that 2tone looks sweeet. its awesome to see those harder to find color schemes.

 

I tried listing mine as a two-tone. The potential buyer didnt find it as funny lol.

Thats good to hear about your fuel issue 78explorer. I should prolly replace the tank on mine, did you run into any issues that would be helpful for others looking to install a new tank?

 

hahaha, i would have had more intrest if you would have listed it as "zebra striped".

 

Looking good