'51 F4 project
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#1502
I plan to run them at 35 psi for a while and see how I like it. I really don't mind a little bounce, but I don't want to ride a Brahman bull (real or mechanical).
#1503
Better still
I recently replaced my king pins and bushings which corrected a great deal of the steering wander going down the road.
Yesterday I was again reading this thread with Chuck's (AXracer) great explanation:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ing-gauge.html
and decided to check my toe adjustment again. I didn't set it after the king pin replacement. I just didn't turn the tie rod while it was off.
Well, that was a mistake as I had about 1/2" of toe-out. I corrected the adjustment, repacked the tie rod end with grease, and took Betsy for a spin in the morning work traffic (ugh). It was one of the most pleasant drives so far, as the steering wheel now stays put (mostly). I still have a little slop so I'll have to check on the steering box, but what a pleasant surprise!
And I awoke at 5:00 thinking about this adjustment and my headlight adjustment, which I noticed the other night was way off. I have only rarely driven at night (twice) and saw as I was pulling up to my garage door that my right light was pointing about two feet higher than the left.
So, since it was still dark and still cool outside, I adjusted the headlights according to the Shop Manual (sort of).
It has been a really good day so far. I think I'll go to the shooting range. Maybe I'll drive Betsy there...
Yesterday I was again reading this thread with Chuck's (AXracer) great explanation:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ing-gauge.html
and decided to check my toe adjustment again. I didn't set it after the king pin replacement. I just didn't turn the tie rod while it was off.
Well, that was a mistake as I had about 1/2" of toe-out. I corrected the adjustment, repacked the tie rod end with grease, and took Betsy for a spin in the morning work traffic (ugh). It was one of the most pleasant drives so far, as the steering wheel now stays put (mostly). I still have a little slop so I'll have to check on the steering box, but what a pleasant surprise!
And I awoke at 5:00 thinking about this adjustment and my headlight adjustment, which I noticed the other night was way off. I have only rarely driven at night (twice) and saw as I was pulling up to my garage door that my right light was pointing about two feet higher than the left.
So, since it was still dark and still cool outside, I adjusted the headlights according to the Shop Manual (sort of).
It has been a really good day so far. I think I'll go to the shooting range. Maybe I'll drive Betsy there...
#1505
But I can still shoot at the local range without breaking any laws. I don't have a CCW permit and would probably never be able to get one in Riverside County. I keep hoping the law makers here will someday read the Constitution, but I'm starting to think I need to move or become a criminal by default.
#1507
32 days, 775 hours, 46,535 minutes, 2,792,100 seconds.
But of those 32 days, I'll only be working 16, So that's my number now.
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Hey Joe congrats on your upcoming retirement. Only 16 more days thats awesome. More time to work on the truck! I'm glad to see you making more progress on Betsy! I would like to rebuilt the front end on my truck one day. I bought King pins a few years ago and recently have been looking at a set of tie rod ends for $22 on eBay. I probably should pick the pair up.
#1511
Hey Joe congrats on your upcoming retirement. Only 16 more days thats awesome. More time to work on the truck! I'm glad to see you making more progress on Betsy! I would like to rebuilt the front end on my truck one day. I bought King pins a few years ago and recently have been looking at a set of tie rod ends for $22 on eBay. I probably should pick the pair up.
I got my tie rod ends from RockAuto.com. I think they were $17.
#1512
That's funny about the gun racks because I just bought one to put in my truck. My dad always had one in his 65 F100, and it's kinda nostalgic for me.
#1513
I plan to enjoy retirement. I've been working for 50 years and 40 have been with the same company. It's time to do what I feel like doing instead of what I have to do.
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